[bytor2112]

Ktfords,

The original thread regarding Anti-Mormons is an interesting one. I really have never understood why some people have such a zeal when it comes to attempting to disprove the LDS faith. I am guessing that living near the Vatican as a non-Catholic would be challenging and perhaps my impressions of Catholics would be greatly influenced one way or another as yours has obviously been influenced living in SLC.

Perhaps it is because it is so easy to misunderstand our doctrine if one has only been familiar with Evangelical views. (not saying that you are Evangelical) Or perhaps because there are a lot of web sites dedicated to enlightening or warning against the LDS churches teachings. I notice that some of these web sites also like to make sure that the unsuspecting truth seekers steers clear of Jehovah's Witnesses, Roman Catholicism, Islam, Seventh Day Adventism and I even saw one about the Lutherans. Every one claims to have the truth, it isn't just Mormons. Truth is , we all have the truth, or at least a portion of it. I find other peoples views about life, religious or agnostic or atheist...fascinating. I always learn something. My gripe is the means by which the anti's operate...not with their opinion. I would never claim that you or any other self professed Christian believes in a "different" Jesus than I do.... yet we hear this all to often.Mrs James Dodson, wife of Focus on the Family founder, Dr. James Dobson asked that the Mormons not participate in the national day of prayer. Now, I like James Dobson and read a book he wrote called "Bringing up boys" ...excellent book. But this kind of stuff makes me scratch my head. I think Heavenly Father hears everyone's prayers... not just who Mrs. Dobson has determined is a Christian.

If my tone was a little harsh...please accept my sincere apology.... my sarcasm can be a bit biting.