Since leaving the Morg, I've made friends with a few christians. They are adimant that mormons are a cult and not christian and do whatever then can to find every fault about mormonism. Some think of it as a humanistic culture.

On labor day, 2 j-dub ladies stopped by my house while canvassing the neighborhood. They dropped off some literature and then dropped by a couple of weeks ago. Then again, a few nights ago, and plan to come by to study the bible with me next week.

I told them that I didn't really want to waste their time and wondered why they would want to spend the time with me to do Bible study.

What do ya all think about the j-dubs and christian peoples?

I don't think they are any less crazy than Mormons.

Yeah, and people might just say I am bitter toward religion in general, but I think all Christians are at least a little crazy.

To each their own, but telling the world the end times are about to be here is just plain crazy....since they have done this for decades. And mainstream Christians just want to follow JC and the example he set. What is weird about that? Now JS marrying young girls and women who were already married- WELL, that is weird. Andputting his head in a hat to translate is just plain WEIRD. Sorry lumping Christians in with tht nonsense is totally unfair. Those who think it is all a bunch of nonsense need to site the obvious differences between cult religions and mainstream Christianity which forces no one to stay and doesn't shun members when we leave and move on.

Do "mainstream" christians believe that a human sacrifice was necessary to 'save' us from sin ?

To me, that is weird. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Alex

Christianity was a cult once upon a time. It just became old.

Same cult, different doctrine. You just basically agreed to take the JW equivalent of missionary discussions. They want to study the bible with you for the same reasons the missionaries want to hand out Books of Mormon.

I cannot BELIEVE how willing some people are to jump out of the frying pan and into the fire.

You told them you didn't want to study with them, but you let them set up an appointment anyway? Have you learned nothing since you left the church? Dude, set some boundaries and learn to say no.

http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2006/10/17/problem-with-taking-bible-literally/

The problem with taking the Bible literally- a letter to Dr. Laura

In looking around the internet for some interesting stuff, I came across this letter written to Dr. Laura about how the Bible’s laws and how they relate to our every day life. Who knows if the letter is real or not, it probably just is some urban legend…but every point in here shows why you shouldnt take the Bible literally. Enjoy!

Dear Dr. Laura,

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God’s Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to best follow them.

a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Canadians?

e) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an Abomination (Lev 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this?

g) Lev 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev 19:27. How should they die?

i) I know from Lev 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev 24:10-16) Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.

Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.

Found at: Snopes.com

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SS:

When studying the bible it is important to consider Hermeneutics. The laws you mentioned applied to a specific people living during a specific time. These were God's chosen people and his standards for them were very high (in order to maintain a pure seed).

According to the bible Jesus came to fulfill the law (not abolish the law). So yes, God's word is unchanging, but the old laws have been fulfilled by the sacrifice of Jesus.

All of the "Law and the Prophets" (according to the bible) now hang on two commandments, see the following: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+22:36-40&version=NIV Those who are in Christ are no longer "under the law". That is the wonderful thing about grace.

Back to the original post...

The JWs are just another flavor of the LDS Church. Do not get sucked in.

Just read your bible and keep your focus on Jesus. No church organization is the answer. The answer is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, not religion.

Like the fellows in the AdamsRoadBand (google it - a bunch of former Mormons who became Christians), just read the Bible and decide for yourself which is correct. I can tell you Mormonism and JW are cults, but that means nothing until you read the word yourself.