LDS Bishop Charged With 3 Counts Of Sex Abuse

[Rodney King]

Dedee McCrea wrote:

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I don't know where you get your information but there are far more "inbred" in the hills of Virginia than there are in Utah or among the LDS people anywhere. There is no more abuse of "women and children" among the LDS than there are any other people or religion. Men of every faith and lifestlye are arrested everyday for
"sexual assault." Grow up!

Just a note. The "Rodney" from this post is not "Rodney King".

By the way though, if Rodney was speaking of the FLDS (I'm not sure if he was), there is a LOT of cousin lov'n happening within that community. This is not the case for the main-stream LDS church. Our numbers are far too large for this to be an issue.

[Koko the Ex Mormon]

I say vote Rodney for President
Aconstas1 for Vice

[Rodney King]

Is Aconstas1 still around?

[Nubia]

why you don´t speak about all the good things that our church does. I think help the poor people is a better topic

[Kym]

The term "anti-Mormonism" is used to represent opposition to Mormonism, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or LDS Church). The most vehement opposition to the LDS Church comes from individuals or groups associated with the Christian countercult movement, which is mostly an Evangelical Christian phenomenon.
Vaughn J. Featherstone, a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of the LDS Church addressed students at the Church-owned Brigham Young University, calling anti-Mormon material "theological pornography.”
Jeff Lindsay, a prominent Latter-day Saint apologist, defines an anti-Mormon as "only the activists who attack the Church in a way intended to generate misunderstanding, fear, and shock ...[someone who] strives to stir up anger toward the Church and relies on misinformation or half-truths,... especially when they do it for a living" and specifies, "[t]here is plenty of room for decent people to disagree with us. Most Protestants and Catholics who disagree with us are not 'anti-Mormons' but simply people of another denomination. Those of other faiths who disagree with us and engage in civil discourse with us about their differences are usually not 'anti-Mormons' but perhaps simply critics or just adherents of a different faith." In response to the question "What tactics do anti-Mormons use?", Lindsay writes: "I guess that intelligent and honest writing doesn't sell well, because the vast majority of popular writing against the Church is ugly, deceptive, and inflammatory. This is the stuff that I tend to call 'anti-Mormon.'"
Regarding the subject of Christian anti-Mormonism, Richard Mouw (President of the Fuller Theological Seminary) stated recently,“I am now convinced that we... have often seriously misrepresented the beliefs and practices of the Mormon community. Indeed, let me state it bluntly to the LDS folks here this evening: we have sinned against you. The God of the Scriptures makes it clear that it is a terrible thing to bear false witness against our neighbors, and we have been guilty of that sort of transgression in things we have said about you. We have told you what you believe without making a sincere effort first of all to ask you what you believe...Indeed, we have even on occasion demonized you, weaving conspiracy theories about what the LDS community is 'really' trying to accomplish in the world.
Mouw is not the only Christian calling for moderation. Similar pleas have been issued by David Rowe, Carl Mosser, Francis J. Beckwith, Paul Owen, Craig Blomberg, and others. Some church and parachurch groups have also made efforts to repair relations with the Mormons. In the 1980s, Jerry Falwell's Moral Majority "took some small steps toward Evangelical-Mormon cooperation for a shared social, political, and ethical agenda". More recently, a Pentecostal congregation in Provo, Utah held a public ceremony of repentance for its negative attitudes and actions toward the Latter-day Saint community. In 2001 the organization Standing Together was founded by a Baptist minister for the purpose of "building bridges of relationship and dialogue with... The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." Standing Together hosts public seminars in which Evangelical scholar Greg Johnson and LDS scholar Robert Millet "communicate how they have maintained their friendship and at the same time discussed candidly their theological differences and concerns for one another." However, Standing Together is most recognized for their activities at General Conference, where they literally stand together, taking up space to deny its use by those who come to be disruptive influences.
Mormons are grateful for those Christians who live the convictions of their hearts and are Christ like in their words and deeds.

[Rodney King]

Kym wrote:

The term "anti-Mormonism" is used to represent opposition to Mormonism, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or LDS Church). The most vehement opposition to the LDS Church comes from individuals or groups associated with the Christian countercult movement, which is mostly an Evangelical Christian phenomenon.
Vaughn J. Featherstone, a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of the LDS Church addressed students at the Church-owned Brigham Young University, calling anti-Mormon material "theological pornography.”.…….

Mouw is not the only Christian calling for moderation. Similar pleas have been issued by David Rowe, Carl Mosser, Francis J. Beckwith, Paul Owen, Craig Blomberg, and others. Some church and parachurch groups have also made efforts to repair relations with the Mormons. In the 1980s, Jerry Falwell's Moral Majority "took some small steps toward Evangelical-Mormon cooperation for a shared social, political, and ethical agenda". More recently, a Pentecostal congregation in Provo, Utah held a public ceremony of repentance for its negative attitudes and actions toward the Latter-day Saint community. In 2001 the organization Standing Together was founded by a Baptist minister for the purpose of "building bridges of relationship and dialogue with... The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." Standing Together hosts public seminars in which Evangelical scholar Greg Johnson and LDS scholar Robert Millet "communicate how they have maintained their friendship and at the same time discussed candidly their theological differences and concerns for one another." However, Standing Together is most recognized for their activities at General Conference, where they literally stand together, taking up space to deny its use by those who come to be disruptive influences.
Mormons are grateful for those Christians who live the convictions of their hearts and are Christ like in their words and deeds.

Good article - thanks for posting. I think it give rational perspective on the topic.

However, using the term "theological pornography" is not accurate and paints a inflammatory picture as well and is a bit over-the-top. Probably more reasonable to label aggressive anti-Mormon material as "theological propaganda".

Other than that, fair and plainly laid out.

[Pitot Tube]

How about anti-Jew and the denial that the Shoah happened?

[mormongirl]

They were not LDS. They are not a part of the church. How dare you.

Nunya Eskimo wrote:

What more can you expect from in-bred Mormons?

[mormongirl]

Agreed!

Rodney King wrote:

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Good article - thanks for posting. I think it give rational perspective on the topic.
However, using the term "theological pornography" is not accurate and paints a inflammatory picture as well and is a bit over-the-top. Probably more reasonable to label aggressive anti-Mormon material as "theological propaganda".
Other than that, fair and plainly laid out.

[Emilysmom]

jay wrote:

In my book, he is still a Mormon puke.

your a jerk.

[Britney]

Rodney wrote:

What do you expect from in-breds who have a history of abusing women and chilren? I am sure he felt a little more than spirit that day.

You're an idiot. No Mormon I know abuses women and children. People are people- Mormon or not. It has nothing to do with the religion.

[max]

Just listing "Mormon" in this man's identity as the headline is a form of racism. Mormonism is a culture. You don't see headlines saying "black negro male robs a seven eleven today" or "Mexican woman kills her children last night" or how about "homosexual cross-dressing fag" caught embezzeling money from big corporation" do you?
And have you seen any solid evidence yet? Those who are quick to judge will have a quick judgement themselves. Karma my friends.

[Kristen]

Nunya Eskimo wrote:

What more can you expect from in-bred Mormons?

Hmmm- a few weeks ago it was a baptist pastor in Salt Lake accused of the same thing. What more can you ecpect from in-bred Baptists?

[Kristen]

Oops- I hit the "c" instead of the "x" expect.

[Rodney King]

Britney wrote:

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You're an idiot. No Mormon I know abuses women and children. People are people- Mormon or not. It has nothing to do with the religion.

FYI - this is not me (a different Rodney)

[tex]

Maybe it is the power or is it the lack of sexual control?

[not ashamed]

IN the KNOW wrote:

Mormons are all criminals, that is why they have to live in the desert.

No, we live all over the world.

[Denise]

PLease this has nothing to do with someone's faith it's a crime happening all over.I'm not LDS but the LDS people I know are good people.Lets not use this just to bash faith.

[Nicki]

Where's Ms. Fifth Wheel to copy and paste reams and pages of "stuff"? Seems her lap dog has taken over her position. Bark twice if you are here.

[Nicki]

Nunya Eskimo wrote:

What more can you expect from in-bred Mormons?

That's one of the problems that the LDS up in Utah and other areas are going to be part of the in-bred cousin marrying kind of perverts that make up the
FLDS. Even some here have admitted their family tree has polygamy in it.
That seems to be a breeding ground for incest, sexual competition, too many people in a small space leading to people "sleeping" together and then triggering "feelings"...
Again, send him to the Middle East for some swift justice. I doubt you get "probation" in the middle east.