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Another person/s thinking you are a monster or a hell bound deceived does not make you such. Nor does it make you a hero or martyr. Another person’s perception of you doesn’t make you anything. Same with me, Marks, and everyone else. As to interacting with others: I recommend taking the time...

I have met many well meaning Christian whom have indeed try to dominate me to “save me”. No, I don’t feel “loved” as/after they attempt to spiritually assault me that way. Nor motivated to become their disciple. Rather, I turn the other cheek, quietly walk away with a prayer for them in my...

I'll disagree with you there: if I only wanted to here from my denomination, I would go to a denomination-specific board. I really like hearing the variety of different views here.

Do you know the mechanics of how God created the spirit of my newborn son?

You’re thinking of creation of physical bodies. So that question doesn’t make sense for a spiritual mother. Do you know the mechanics of how God created the spirit of my newborn son? I do not. And honestly I’m ok with not understanding the mechanics behind every wonder of God.

Don't know, nor does it remotely matter. Again: that does not equate to sex. Sex is one method in which a person can become a physical sperm doner. That's different than being an earthly father. Let alone a spiritual Father. These quotes emphasize the relationship between individuals...

Thank you for the context of your questions/statements. As I said, that quote is very very seldom brought up in actual LDS Christian discourse. Anti folks totally love it though! I'm going to break my response up here into the different sub-topics --- "Spirit babies": I feel that this...

Quoting doesn't equate to understanding or being truthful or loving -- "anti-cult" stuff isn't interested in that. @Enoch111 , you do NOT display respect or love to me in the slightest. You're not interested taking the time to see me, to see my current love of Christ, and help that love grow...

This non-scriptural quote is speculative and very very seldom comes up in actual LDS Christian Church. By very very seldom, I mean like maybe 5 minutes in 5,000+ hours of discord. On those very rare occasions, the focus is on how disciples of Christ can become like Him through His atonement...

There are indeed theological differences between branches in Christianity. I'm not a mainstream Christian (which is the USA usually means "generic Protestant"). And that is purposeful- there's parts of generic Protestantism / mainstream Christianity I disagree with, such a Sola Scriptura...

The core of an LDS Christian's walk with Christ is: Christ, and that relationship with Him. If I want to know if something is of Him / is His Truth: I get on my knees and ask Him directly. I am continually learning more of Him, as our my fellow brothers & sisters. There is variety. And...

A better idea would be to just ask that person directly what they believe and talk WITH them about it. That person is the sole the expert on what they believe, not any other source. Any other source, no matter how well intentioned, will get things wrong. You don't win people over by...

In the USA, "Mormons" are predominately Republican. Mitt Romney (who's been both a Democrat and a Republican) is pretty popular. Trump was/is very unpopular, so much so it was speculated that Utah might as a state go to a independent candidate in the 2016 election. Partially due to Trump...

"Mormon" believe that Jesus Christ is God. He is the Son of God, 100% divine. He, along with the Father, and Spirit are 3 different persons in 1 God. The Bible defines a Christian as a disciple of Christ. The reason this term gets confusing is when folks then add a theological test of...

A lot to unpack here: I happen to be American, but majority of "Mormons" aren't. Christ's Church is not something to be bound to one Earthly nation. Citizens of all nations should work to improve their communities as a disciple of God but also just as citizen of the community. There are SO...

“Communion”, and “member” and “saved” mean very different things to different people across Christendom. My take: sharing the Lord’s Supper with everyone is a good thing. No matter where they are on the path.

I actually know the video you are talking about. All Christians believe that salvation is a gift from God and you can’t buy it / earn it yourself. In fact the very idea of a pitiful human buying/earning their own salvation is laughably absurd. However, just because salvation a gift from...

There’s a lot packed into your post here. I think the best way to respond is to focus on the most important topics. Yes God does indeed still speak to men. I very strongly believe that spiritual gifts still continue, revelation to the world at large still continues, and to each individual...

A very rational post * thumbs up * Needless to say I am not Sola Scriptura and hold a different interpretation of that Revelation verses: that it is referring to the Book of Revelation itself which John's writings repeated referenced. Similar to how in ~Deuteronomy there's a similar verse...

I don't understand why someone assumes another is in a "cult" without talking to them directly or "anti-cult" ministries whom say "come here, only *I * can teach the the truth about ____, otherwise you/ll be tricked and burn in Hell". Go an see/think for yourself. No Christian (of any...