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Originally Posted by Traveler
Concerning Joseph and his History. Joseph Smith was an obscure somewhat uneducated farm boy that was called and prepared by G-d – similar to Jesus and the ancient apostles (and John the Baptist). Because he was such an unknown; any historical accounts are most difficult to validate. Joseph’s life was often sought by those that disagreed with him. It is quite difficult for me to accept any account as objective of someone from a person willing to take the live of that person. That is a little extreme I think.
Concerning other Christians. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has a specific call to prepare for the coming of Christ on that great last day. We are charged (according to Prophesy) to gather the scattered of Israel according to the prophesies concerning the House of Ephraim. The call is to every nation, kindred, tongue and people – we believe Israel was scattered among all nations. We have amassed one of the worlds most effective and respected missionary forces by calling our worthy young men (age 19 – 27) to serve two years at their own expense. We welcome all to bring with them their faith to prepare their hearts to welcome Christ.
I personally identify anti-Mormons based on two criteria:
First – they are more concerned about preaching what they believe is wrong with Mormons than they are concerned about teaching what is right about Christ or what-ever their personal belief is.
Second – They pretend to understand the doctrine of the LDS or Mormons better that the members themselves – claiming we have our own doctrine wrong.
Beyond that – it is my personal belief that differences of opinion are healthy. For example Harry Read (a Democrat) and Mitt Romney (a Republican) are both LDS – Mormons in good standing with the church and it members.
The Traveler
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Hello Traveler,
I appreciate the responses,
I have looked at a few resorces ( J lindsay, Fairlds, CAF, and a couple different google searches ) as to consider this JS " history" . I do hear what you have said in this regard but would aslo like your perspective on the varying accounts of the actual " translation".
To be very transparent with you, I have a very hard time with this. I look forward to your contribution, if you would.
Concerning your post on " other Christians "- I get it and I need no further " ignorant be gone spray " LOL I appreciate the explanation from the LDS stance.
The anti-Mormon part, I have new found unerstanding because of you, Misshalfway, and others that were willing to share. I would add ( if your interested ) that my limited scope of this ( I live in Michigan, have never seen these missionaries, only know a few Mormons, and I have never even seen a Temple in person, is why I have little experience in this ANTI thing.
Concerning your post about Harry and Mitt - NO COMMENT LOL
By the way, why do you ( I have also seen others ) type G-D ????
Thanks again Traveler,
God bless,
Carl