Mattie wrote:I didn't exploit anything. You are the one being exploited. Assuming you're not an anti-Mormon just pretending to be a TBM (I'm still not sure, to tell you the truth) and you're sincerely trying to defend the church by participating here, I have to say that in my opinion your contributions here usually "make matters worse" rather than better. If you're not a sock puppet, then it's too bad that you don't realize how much these people are just exploiting you and making fun of you.
I see how much they are making fun of me and using me. Its not big deal to me. I'm here for a coupel of reasons but the main one is to learn and understand those who hold a different view from myself. I'm jsut little old me and I discuss issues as I see fit in hopes to learn about others and to understand more about my faith. I don't intend to defend it, per se. It defends itself.
I"m glad you're here. I'm sorry you disagree with me regarding your Down Syndrome example. Wish you the best.
stemelbow, it may help you to view Mattie as a very close friend of Mr Schryver, they are more alike than you think.
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