The “Concerned Christians” and the Mormon church
27 Mar 2007 3 Comments
in Christianity
I read that a ministry opposed to Mormonism distributed 18,000 copies of a DVD titled Jesus Christ/Joseph Smith across the state. Don Evans, an LDS church spokesman said the group’s leader is on a “lifetime crusade to attack his church”. Dave Udall, a Mormon attorney said, “I’m disappointed. We need tolerance in our community and religious tolerance is one of those things we need to do.”
I’m not a Mormon, but I would like to think that I get along well with the Mormons I’ve known and have befriended a few. I can understand that they would be displeased with this type of DVD. I don’t mean to belittle their feelings and reactions. But I do want to say that a little bit of disagreement can be a good thing. I don’t think anyone is advocating any adverse actions against the Mormons, I just think that the “Concerned Christians” disagree with Mormonism and I believe they have the right to express themselves.
In my opinion, our society is too concerned about not offending anyone by saying they think X is right and Z is wrong. Personally, I don’t see anything wrong with my Mormon friends telling me why they think my beliefs are wrong, and I don’t think it’s wrong for me to tell them my opinion of their faith.
Now, if someone were to try to pass laws against Mormonism, I would be shoulder to shoulder with the Mormons to defend their rights to believe what they want. If someone were to express a desire to cause physical harm to the Mormons or their buildings, I would hope that person would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. But when it comes to ideas, thoughts, perceptions, then people should be able to express themselves without being labeled intolerant. Of course, this excludes racism or bigotry, I’m talking about religious beliefs.
I truly believe that we all improve when we all feel free to disagree with each other. It would be such a boring world if we all thought and felt the same all the time. I really believe that everybody should have the right to be wrong.
Mar 27, 2007 @ 19:15:25
I agree that everyone has the right to be wrong, but it’s been my experience that those who are on a crusade against Mormonism feel obligated to tell Mormons what they really believe. Much of their attacks are distortions and misrepresentations. I’m happy to have a Christian witness to me what he believes; but I draw the line at him witnessing to me what I believe.
Mar 27, 2007 @ 20:32:34
Hey–if we are friends–you are officially befriended by a Mormon! As one–I’m a firm believer that if you are a “devout” member of your religion (whatever it may be) and it makes you a better person–you have a great religion! I don’t mind when people love us or hate us–in the end–ya just gotsta believe what makes you happy! Great post!!
Mar 27, 2007 @ 20:33:34
Sorry–don’t know why just the R showed up above–but it’s me! Hey–I just realized—I’m leaving a comment on your blog!!! Oh My GOSH!! I’ve never been able to do that!!!