Thought of the Day about Mormonism and Propaganda Websites

07 December

stickman thinking 3Today I’m wondering if the LDS Church is truly a Christian church then why do they have to dedicate an entire website and money on a PR campaign advertising how members can show compassion and love towards the gay Mormon community… http://www.mormonsandgays.org/

While pastors worldwide deliver sermons every week to their congregations on what God says about the human condition, I wonder why they’ve had to address this one subject matter.

Wouldn’t compassion and love for other humans be a natural response of those who are filled with the Holy Spirit? As Christians we’re not living to find happiness as Mormon leaders erroneously teach their congregants. Rather, the body of Christ lives to please God and our end focus is to have our minds stayed upon Him.

With the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit working inside of the believer our instincts will be to have compassion and mercy on everyone.

Why do they seem to be running in circles trying to explain to outsiders what they’re doing?  I guess that Prop 8 agenda they spent millions on is coming back to haunt them now.

Interestingly enough on their website on Moral Issues within the Church, they’ve openly stated sex is essential to God’s plan of salvation – the only stipulation is with whom you’re have sexual relations with. http://www.lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/selected-church-policies?lang=eng#21.4.8

 

 

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One Response to “Thought of the Day about Mormonism and Propaganda Websites”

  1. lifeafterministry December 7, 2012 at 9:39 pm #

    We’ve seen this type of behavior before from the Mormon Church. First it was polygamy, and then it was blacks and the priesthood, now its homosexuality. I’m not saying getting rid of polygamy, and rethinking their racist views was a bad thing. It’s just those things were, according to their prophets never, ever, ever supposed to change.

    This brings us to their current view of homosexuality. This new found concern, and “support” for those dealing with homosexuality seems more of a way for the church to remain relevant and “hip” rather than a genuine concern for those dealing with this sin.

    Compare the two quotes below of their past and present stance, and you’ll see what I mean.

    Old Stance –
    “There is a falsehood that some are born with an attraction with their own kind, with nothing they can do about it. They are just “that way” and can only yield to those desires. That is a malicious and destructive lie. While it is convincing to some, it is of the devil. No one is locked into that kind of life. From our premortal life we were directed into a physical body. There is no mismatching of bodies and spirits. Boys are to become men-masculine, manly men-ultimately to become husbands and fathers. No one is predestined to a perverted use of these powers.” (Boyd K. Packer, To Young Men Only pamphlet, from General Conference Oct 1976)

    New Stance
    “The experience of same-sex attraction is a complex reality for many people. The attraction itself is not a sin, but acting on it is. Even though individuals do not choose to have such attractions, they do choose how to respond to them. With love and understanding, the Church reaches out to all God’s children, including our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters.” (Mormons and Gays http://www.mormonsandgays.org/ )
    -Melissa Grimes

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