Just wanted to say some nice things about the Mormons since the U.S. presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, belongs to this unusual Christian church. For many years, i considered the LDS to be enemies of Christianity. But, they have a lot of good things going for them that other Christians can learn from. When I grew up in a small town, they often had community events that they would invite their high school friends to such as cook-outs, music events, etc... They have a WONDERFUL community spirit within their religious membership base, and a social fellowship warm, caring spirit where people work together to meet the communities needs.
And, you have to admit that it is not easy to go around and knock on peoples doors.
Christians and Latter Day Saints should reach out to one another, for common ground. There are things that we can learn from them and them from us. Unfortunately, I got into another heated discussion with a missionary along a beach near here, and I felt badly that we left on such unfriendly terms. So, I'm going back to find these two missionaries, and see if we can try again to each try to understand each others beliefs. The missionaries and myself discussed the different views and teachings of the Atonement of the Lord and how this effects the New Covenant, which is based on Judaic history. I hope we can sit down and discuss these issues without getting defensive. I don't think Romney is going to get elected this time, but maybe in 4 years. I think that if he does, it's a win-win scenario where this group can better understand how they are perceived and how they might consider reaching out to Christians in dialog, and take a serious look at issues that may need to be addressed that will allow them to be more accepted by mainstream Christians.
And, you have to admit that it is not easy to go around and knock on peoples doors.
Christians and Latter Day Saints should reach out to one another, for common ground. There are things that we can learn from them and them from us. Unfortunately, I got into another heated discussion with a missionary along a beach near here, and I felt badly that we left on such unfriendly terms. So, I'm going back to find these two missionaries, and see if we can try again to each try to understand each others beliefs. The missionaries and myself discussed the different views and teachings of the Atonement of the Lord and how this effects the New Covenant, which is based on Judaic history. I hope we can sit down and discuss these issues without getting defensive. I don't think Romney is going to get elected this time, but maybe in 4 years. I think that if he does, it's a win-win scenario where this group can better understand how they are perceived and how they might consider reaching out to Christians in dialog, and take a serious look at issues that may need to be addressed that will allow them to be more accepted by mainstream Christians.
