Posted by JAK on November 16, 1999 at 20:30:16:
In Reply to: The church is true posted by Ryan on November 16, 1999 at 17:38:01:
JAK:
Surely this has all be a tremendous emotional experience for you. I think all religions appeal to the emotions. Clearly, your experience has done so. One thing that most (perhaps not all) religions have in common is this: Each insists IT is the TRUE religion. All others are false. The more irrational the religious claims, the greater the need to protect the religion and its converts from outside information. It appears you have been victimized more than most in your experience. If that is the case, you have my sympathy even though you have no idea who I am.
: I was excommunicated (LDS) in July, but I can never deny the strong witness from the spirit I received that the Church is true.
: Whenever someone says something which seems to refute the gospel, there is always an answer.
: i remember going to a magic show when I was younger and I could not figure out how the tricks were done.
: I thought it must be real magic! But, after the show, the magician showed me how he did everything.
: I learned a valuable lesson--never pass judgement on an argument until you make sure there is nothing up the other persons sleeve--
: information which they are keeping from you.
: I was excommunicated becuase I live a promiscuous lifestyle. But, I am man enough to admit
: that I need to take personal responsibility for that, instead of wishing away things I know deep down to be true.
: peace.