Crises of faith are widespread in the LDS Church, not just among the marginally committed, but also the true believers and leadership.
I see the LDS Chuch trying to create more acceptance for people struggling with the historical and doctrinal problems. This makes me very hopeful.
However, many members find it difficult to discuss or express their doubts, when there is still such a negative attitude towards these people. For one example, just look at Bob Crockett's attitude.
Far from being Christlike, Bob is sarcastic, condescending and arrogant to those who don't share his exact beliefs. I've been told he was a giant dick in law school and he is a giant dick now. Some people never change. I guess every religion probably has their "Bob Crocketts".
Would you mind deleting my name and references to my experience in law school? Thanks.
Yahoo Bot wrote:In the midst of the harrassment, my mail box was blown open (it is locked) seven days in succession. I can't pin that necessarily to a board member but it was at the very same time.
So all your allegations in prior posts that this "harassment" was caused by someone here was just ... bunk? You really are a piece of work, Bob.
"Moving beyond apologist persuasion, LDS polemicists furiously (and often fraudulently) attack any non-traditional view of Mormonism. They don't mince words -- they mince the truth."
-- Mike Quinn, writing of the FARMSboys, in "Early Mormonism and the Magic World View," p. x (Rev. ed. 1998)
What personal information? That several of Yahoo Bot's law school classmates said that he was a massive dick? I think that information has been in the public domain for decades.
Welcome to my ignore list, Tobin.
Although Im repulsed by many of Yahoo Bots posts, I agree with him in one thing. Let him own his RL, and let us all be aliens.
About Joseph Smith.. How do you think his persona was influenced by being the storyteller since childhood? Mastering the art of going pale, changing his voice, and mesmerizing his audience.. How do you think he was influenced by keeping secrets and lying for his wife and the church members for decades?