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<hippo> Clarifying LDS Christian beliefs here: we never replace God. Your Father is always your Father, Savior is always the Savior, etc. Rather than replacing God, His power and Atonement allows us to become one WITH Him. Joining Him, white as snow, perfect asHe is, one with Him. John 17 is...

I'm sorry, but for me to take any stance seriously, it must be used consistently. In post #53, you praised shunning as being the Biblical thing to do. And yet, despite my very specific question, you didn't offer such praised for a family that shuns a person joins the JW. That's an inconstant...

@Aunty Jane , if "Sally" a Protestant becomes a JW as is shunned by her family for it, do you praise that family for doing the scriptural thing? Or do you cite 5:10-12 about Sally about how Sally is blessed for persecuted for righteounous sake?

Note: I’ve taken the stand against these types of threads as they aren’t productive and bring no one to Christ. And I’m not a JW and passionately disagree with JW beliefs.

Which can be done by discussing points of disagreement. Name calling (“cult”) doesn’t do that.

I’m not remotely a fan of JW, quite the opposite in fact. But threads like this aren’t going to bring a JW or anyone else closer to Christ.

That is AWESOME to hear. Thank you for sharing.

Amen!!! And we’ll have to talk later about your faith transition- I’d love to hear the reasons and all about the journey.

Being popular doesn't make something right, let alone of God. Walter Martin's works .... suffice it to say I've seen them do MAJOR damage to Protestants and "cultists" alike. (That's a huge understatement). All Christians are better off without them.

With respect, I asked if you would declare them to be a cultist and/or damned? That's what the first 2 posts of this thread do. For me: I would indeed strive to help the person learn better (theology is super important!). But I would never declare a person a "cultists" or "damned" because...

Say you have a young person in your congregation (whether young biological or just young in faith). They believe that the Father/Son/Spirit are 1 person. Now obviously as a Trinitarian you believe that's incorrect, your list above was quite lengthy. But my question is: do you declare the...

No problem :) Did you want to discuss your main thesis here or was it more of a “post concrete finding for the world to see” type of thing?

Yes, assuming that they are actually studied. I’m not denying some folks aren’t (that’s a basic human flaw).

Actually "Mormons" believe that Jesus Christ was born to the virgin Mary. This is stated not only in the Bible but point-blank in the Book of Mormon. It's also believed that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has always existed and always been God. He, the Father, and the Spirit are 3 persons in 1...

I do believe that God ordains people to have authority in matters of faith. That authority comes from God. This also doesn’t apply to everything they do 24/7, they are still human. But don’t that person’s word that they are from God, go ask Him yourself.

Your flavor of “Christianity” is very different than the beliefs I hold. Having self esteem is not remotely Satanic- not at all!! Rather having self esteem is a healthy part of living and if somebody is struggling in that regard, they should be given and accept help. While I strongly...

This question is too nuanced to be addressed with just two options. For example, I am against elective abortion (which is >99% of abortions): you choose to have sex and knew these chances. If you for whatever reason don't/can't raise the child, adoption is a wonderful act of love for all...

@reformed1689 , I don’t know what you are going through as a person, but I’m not your punching bag, which is all this thread is. You clearly have zero interest in respecting me, or anything I say, and instead just want to punch something. Sorry, I’m not interested.

* rolls eyes* Have a nice day.

That’s you reciting your perspective. You’ve already shown that what I say is “invalid” and greatly flamed. That’s not a conversation, nor thoughtful or respectful, nor is this centered on Christ.