SeattleGhostWriter wrote:It seems tragic that force had to be used in this case. I feel strongly that I have been misrepresented in the worst fashion on this board and on others throughout the apostate cyber-world. But you all had it coming.
You see, in America we are a civil society wherein poor behavior is not condoned when it crosses into harassment, bullying, theft of ideas, and other vile behavior. I did not want to make the calls I did, but now I hope you vile people understand that it is not acceptable to break the law, involve my family, and threaten people with whom you disagree into silence. Since you pathetic worms cannot engage the ideas you attempt to drag others into your cesspool.
I did it once, quite easily, and I can do it again. Think about that the next time any of you low life losers attack me.
PS: You are all a laughing stock.
It amazes me how many apologists seem to ignore the council of the LDS Apostles when defending the Church on the internet. I sit on a public affairs committee for the Church and this was discussed in recent training by the area PA Rep for the Church. Here is what Elder Ballard has to say about this:
http://LDS.org/ensign/2008/07/sharing-t ... t?lang=engThings to Avoid
Every disciple of Christ will be most effective and do the most good by adopting a demeanor worthy of a follower of the Savior. Discussions focused on questioning, debating, and doubting gospel principles do little to build the kingdom of God. The Apostle Paul has admonished us to not be “ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation” (Romans 1:16). Let us all stand firmly and speak with faith in sharing our message with the world. Many of you are returned missionaries and can carry on a meaningful conversation in the language you learned on your mission. Your outreach can be international.
As you participate in this conversation and utilize the tools of new media, remember who you are—Latter-day Saints. Remember, as the proverb states, that “a soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger” (Proverbs 15:1). And remember that contention is of the devil (see 3 Nephi 11:29). There is no need to argue or contend with others regarding our beliefs. There is no need to become defensive or belligerent. Our position is solid; the Church is true. We simply need to have a conversation, as friends in the same room would have, always guided by the prompting of the Spirit and constantly remembering the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ, which reminds us of how precious are the children of our Father in Heaven.
May the Lord bless each of you that you will have a powerful influence on those you come in contact with. As I said in the beginning, the power of words is incredible. Let your voice be heard in this great cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
One wonders how precious God's children who post here are to the self proclaimed defenders of the Church. Based on the behavior of many of them I would say not much.
Look I know this place can be rough and tumble. For that reason it is best to ignore some posters most of the time and even to ignore most once in a while. I agree it was wrong to post in real life pics of this mans family. But it seems it was taken down quick and had Liz been around this weekend they would not have lasted. She deleter in real life very fast most days.
But the venom of this person claiming to be LDS is despicable at least above.
This place is a free speech zone and can be very rugged as noted. But the whining of the defenders who come here as well as many over at MDD really over state it in my opinion. One can have great discussions here especially in the Celestial forum. One just has to pick and choose.
And some that come here stir as much venom and give as much as they think is given. You all know who you are.