rameumptom,
Your example of Moses killing is one that I'd query, "Thou shalt not murder" is not the same as not killing. I think David with Uriah is probably a more clear cut case of a murder. But yes the prophets of yesteryear did things that were morally wrong. I could write a long list but drunkeness, lieing, adultery should be enough.
Your point about the apostle and polygamy is along the point I was making. By all means follow as diligently as you can a person you believe to be an appointed prophet or leader from God. However they are not God and can lapse, fail or just get God's message wrong. I'm not advocating a disrespectful or arrogant rebuff but rather a loving, honest stand for your convictions.
It is far to easy for most Christian when they disagree with their God appointed leadership to just up and move to another church. If we really believe we are all Christians and all part of the one church then we should always seek to move with the approval and blessing of the people whom we have placed ourselves under. I can appreciate the LDS folks seeking to sustain there leadership and although on numerous doctrinal grounds I'm not LDS this is at least something that I applaud in the LDS church about.
On a side issue...
I have been saddend by applepansy being hurt by some of these posts (on another thread), but I can't do anymore then as lovingly as possible present truth as I heartfeltedly believe it. I know she is unlikely to read this but if she does and any of my posts disconcrted her, then it is only the thoughts of a hopefully sincere non-LDS Christian.
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