Another Anti-Mormon Who Just Doesn't Get It

[_Some Schmo]

Once again, I appreciate you unwittingly making my point.

I know you like to repeat this sentiment as though it's actually meaningful in some way, but it's just childish posturing. Perhaps you could try something a little more grown up (not that I hold out much hope)?

But, your version of "I know you are, but what am I" is wearing more than a little thin. Perhaps you could try something a little more grown up (not that I hold out much hope)?

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

So, what you're essentially saying is that if someone accuses me of something they've demonstrated in spades over the years, I'm not allowed to call them on it because that would be a version of "I know you are, but what am I?" They get a pass for their hypocrisy because they said it first?

LOL... sure Wade.

The funny thing is, you didn't call me an idiot. You just said I didn't understand god's ways (or something idiotic like that). I started off by calling what you posted idiotic. Do you understand how that works?

Hey man, if you don't want to be called an idiot, don't say idiotic things. It's pretty straightforward.

Thanks, -Some Schmo-

[_wenglund]

So, what is the 'ultimate truth' that God wants to hide from us Wade.

It is made plain to those with eyes that see and ears that hear.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

[_Scottie]

So, what is the 'ultimate truth' that God wants to hide from us Wade.

It is made plain to those with eyes that see and ears that hear.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

Exactly!! EVERYONE knows that God wants us to blow up buildings with airplanes.

I lament for those of you without eyes to see and ears to hear.

[_wenglund]

I know you like to repeat this sentiment as though it's actually meaningful in some way, but it's just childish posturing. Perhaps you could try something a little more grown up (not that I hold out much hope)?

So, what you're essentially saying is that if someone accuses me of something they've demonstrated in spades over the years, I'm not allowed to call them on it because that would be a version of "I know you are, but what am I?" They get a pass for their hypocrisy because they said it first?

LOL... sure Wade.

The funny thing is, you didn't call me an idiot. You just said I didn't understand god's ways (or something idiotic like that). I started off by calling what you posted idiotic. Do you understand how that works?

Hey man, if you don't want to be called an idiot, don't say idiotic things. It's pretty straightforward.

Thanks, -Some Schmo-

Well...so much for the little hope I held out. Please forgive me for thinking it pointless to interact with you further.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

[_beastie]

I really think the church ought to start informing its members that God doesn't help prophets discern the difference between their own opinions and the mind and will of God in order to patronizingly confuse people who can't handle the truth. Otherwise, members who can handle the truth might also end up confused over the matter.

[_Some Schmo]

Please forgive me for thinking it pointless to interact with you further.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

You're forgiven.

Please forgive me for thinking it not pointless to interact with you further. I find it highly entertaining.

Thanks, -Some Schmo-

[_wenglund]

Exactly!! EVERYONE knows that God wants us to blow up buildings with airplanes.

I lament for those of you without eyes to see and ears to hear.

I lament those who hear things that I never said and who could not rationally interpret me to have suggested anything of the sort--like what you just wrote.

Those with ears to hear, actually hear and correctly comprehend what is said. Those without ears to hear, put words into other people's mouths (God's as well as mine).

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

[_The Nehor]

The advantage of this method is that it confuses the hell out of those who don't use the Holy Ghost and those following him have no problems whatsoever. Isn't it wonderful?

What a convenient excuse for not having to offer a rational explanation.

It's not an excuse. It works for everyone inside who really believes.

[_The Nehor]

The advantage of this method is that it confuses the hell out of those who don't use the Holy Ghost and those following him have no problems whatsoever. Isn't it wonderful?

So God's aim is to confuse those who don't get the 'answers' of Mormonism? I tend to think that a loving Father would try communicate essential truth to all of his children in whatever way worked rather than try to confuse them.

Anyway in my opinion history tends to show that "those who follow him" are often just as confused as the rest of society. In fact, I would argue that those "who follow him" are sometimes more confused and resistant to truth they are A) SURE they KNOW what He wants so and B) are intent on holding on to old ideas that have been given through the Church.

Not to confuse those looking for the answers. They pray to God and use the Holy Ghost. However, those opposed to him and who have rejected him....I don't see any harm done in confusing them....might keep them out of trouble.

[_wenglund]

I really think the church ought to start informing its members that God doesn't help prophets discern the difference between their own opinions and the mind and will of God in order to patronizingly confuse people who can't handle the truth. Otherwise, members who can handle the truth might also end up confused over the matter.

As with other LDS here, the only people I have observed terminally struggling with this nuanced descernment are a few entrenched, fundamentalist-minded former members such as yourself. And, as previously intimated, that is as it should be--not that we expect that you would understand, to your possible detriment.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-