stemelbow wrote:Trying to put myself in your guys' shoes...that would be a comforting thought. It should also be quite comforting for you all to assume that you are better than every single Mormon person ever. Just assume it. You'll feel comforted.
Nah, I'm not better than most Mormons (ask bcspace). But I don't have a problem saying my moral and ethical standards are higher than Joseph Smith's. Most people's are, including Mormons.
stemelbow wrote:Trying to put myself in your guys' shoes...that would be a comforting thought. It should also be quite comforting for you all to assume that you are better than every single Mormon person ever. Just assume it. You'll feel comforted.
No need for strawmen. I'm definitely a better person than Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. I am no better or no worse than your average Mormon.
Parley P. Pratt wrote:We must lie to support brother Joseph, it is our duty to do so.
Buffalo wrote:Even if you completely abandon your tether to LDS standards of behavior and morality, it is extremely unlikely that you could ever become as immoral and unethical as Joseph Smith. Compared to him, an ex-Mo who falls into all the common vices of our age is a paragon of virtue and restraint.
Something to consider!
Even used car salesmen, politicians and lawyers? (Sorry, Darth, just a joke).
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stemelbow wrote:Trying to put myself in your guys' shoes...that would be a comforting thought. It should also be quite comforting for you all to assume that you are better than every single Mormon person ever. Just assume it. You'll feel comforted.
Actually, you don't have to put yourself in anyone else's shoes, look as far as your own. Mormons are the one that think they are better than everyone else. I'd say it's one of the most common attitudes among the Mormons. . . it must have something to do with them being the most valiant in the pre-existence to make it down here as a Mormon!
Runtu wrote:Nah, I'm not better than most Mormons (ask bcspace). But I don't have a problem saying my moral and ethical standards are higher than Joseph Smith's. Most people's are, including Mormons.
Then don't assume it. Assume whatever ya like. Its comforting either way, I'm sure. At least trying to put myself in your shoes, it sure would be.
Love ya tons, Stem
I ain't nuttin'. don't get all worked up on account of me.
Buffalo wrote:No need for strawmen. I'm definitely a better person than Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. I am no better or no worse than your average Mormon.
well I'm sure that's comforting too. Just assume it. its an easy thing to do. Just tell yourself each day "I'm better than Joseph Smith no doubt about it. I'm as good as the average Mormon." Look in the mirror and say it.
Love ya tons, Stem
I ain't nuttin'. don't get all worked up on account of me.
Buffalo wrote:No need for strawmen. I'm definitely a better person than Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. I am no better or no worse than your average Mormon.
well I'm sure that's comforting too. Just assume it. its an easy thing to do. Just tell yourself each day "I'm better than Joseph Smith no doubt about it. I'm as good as the average Mormon." Look in the mirror and say it.
And gosh darn it, people like me!!!
~Those who benefit from the status quo always attribute inequities to the choices of the underdog.~Ann Crittenden ~The Goddess is not separate from the world-She is the world and all things in it.~
Runtu wrote:Nah, I'm not better than most Mormons (ask bcspace). But I don't have a problem saying my moral and ethical standards are higher than Joseph Smith's. Most people's are, including Mormons.
Then don't assume it. Assume whatever ya like. Its comforting either way, I'm sure. At least trying to put myself in your shoes, it sure would be.
So, you're saying I shouldn't assume that most people wouldn't sleep with other women behind their wives' backs. Maybe you think less of people than I do.
Or are you saying I'm assuming that I'm better than most or all Mormons? That would be wrong, as I haven't assumed that at all.
Some Schmo wrote:Well, it's only really comforting because it's true.
I'm sure to every single person who actually thinks they are better than any other person, actually believes its true too. It wouldn't be comforting if they didn't believe it. That's why Jacob in grammer school was so cool--drawing from my own experience here. He thought he was better than others. he believed it.
Love ya tons, Stem
I ain't nuttin'. don't get all worked up on account of me.