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Yes, I was reading, (in the Book of Mormon) where one of the tribes got a curse that turned their skin black. I thought that it was in my notes but I can not find it. Such a thing is not acceptable to me. Looking, it seems that they have had a long struggle with racism. Some sources call it...

I disagree. After seeing the differences in the Denominations I've been exposed to, the radical differences in the Eastern Orthodox, in Catholicism... It all seems relatively minor in terms of the Mormons. There are things about their doctrine that I do not accept, but I don't argue with them...

It is not whether it is real or not, or if you can actually DO magic. The sin possibly lies in pulling one away from adoration of God.

You know less about them.

That, you have to decide for yourself. Perhaps as long as it does not reach the stage of "Endless Fables"? 1 Tim. 1:4 By the same logic, Twilight, and so many of the movies can be a unholy distraction. How much time does one devote to God and the study of his word? You have to decide. PS.119: 89-96

No. Sometimes it is to show the commonality of ideas. If I was knowledgeable about other philosophies, I might quote them. The beliefs and desires of the God of Abraham have spread over much of the world.

It seems like you enjoy the suffering of sinners.

Got it. Now can we move on?

Please don't obsess about the incident. It teaches nothing.

I try not to think of him.

"The Late Great Planet Earth" is a set of notes that brings important, first things together and gives the scripture references so you can look them up in the Bible version of your choice. I was not a Christian when someone loaned me the book and though it was not perfect, it started me down the...

Lots of the Rapture and Tribulation doctrine seems overcooked to me. If we love God and Jesus, perhaps whether we live or die before we meet God is less vital?

I attend one of their "Wards", and to me it is like eating a roast Turkey. I like mostly dark meat and some white meat if it is not overcooked. I don't bother with the bones, innards like liver and kidney, or the head and feet. For me, Churches are the same way. You accept the part you like and...

Some/many of the founding fathers were either atheist's or not overtly religious. I'll look the book up.

Are they Christian?

Isaiah 56:4-5, and Matt 19:12 have been a source of great comfort to me. I'm not like most and am completely a sexual. I hope that I have not said too much. I glory in God.

It is difficult having been an Evangelical Christian for over 30 years, and feeling the sense of loss when I lost faith in it. I did not stop loving God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, but especially right after 9/11 it was clear that the sermons were "Feel Good" messages. I won't inflame anyone by...

No one will ever get that chance again.

I am Financially independent but not by choice. I hope to not put myself in an emotionally abusive situation again.

I'm about to set out reading the whole Bible again. It's been years, almost 50 of them since I first did that. There are other tomes that I will read for Archeological value only.