Originally Posted by jimuk
I sit and i ponder, i try to understand, i Just want to know what is so bad about our church, what do we do that makes folk from other denominations seem to dislike or even hate us so much.
While our beliefs mirror many of those held by other Christian churchs, there are many differences. Example: Gospel Plan, Trinity, Kindgdoms of Glory
We try our hardest to please our father in heaven, we try to walk the path that Jesus walked, we do our best to keep the commandments, we love our brothers and sisters no matter what religion they belong to, we have love for our families, and we really do not hurt anybody intentionally/knowingly.
Most critics of the church it seems to me are not interested in these qualities, they are however quick to make issues out of the history of polygamy, labeling us as cults, or disagree with modern prophets as leaders.
Is it that we do not have our children baptized until they have some idea of what is happening to them. (Not so bad is it) Heavenly father is a just and loving father.
Our method of baptism (immersion) is called into question as well, some sprinkle, others pour, and certaintly the age of accoutability differ.
Is it because we believe in a living prophet who does his very best to guide us and council us as to what our father in heaven would have us do instead of leaving us wandering in the wilderness, not knowing which way to go. (So reassuring to know we are not alone) would you not want what is good for your children, god is our father and wants what is best for all of us, he will guide us if we allow him to.
Living prophets are a hard sell to differing Christian religions, they do not see the need of them after Christs ascension.
What is it, i really want to know, please don't use the old reason "its because of the trinity", This would not stop the people of the church being a good and loving people.
The trinty is ceraintly one issue that seperates us from other Christian churchs. Most anti-mormons are not looking for positive/good when they examine our doctorine, they are looking for negative. Some who critize the most, are former members who left the church either of their own free will or have been excommunicated
We love you all as Jesus does, please show us that same love and respect, as Jesus did command us " ALL " to do.
If you are a true christian then you know that what i am saying is the truth.
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