Ron_1970

That is what I found out. My inner guide (or voice) does have a bit more wisdom at times then I do, :) Also I found out that there is no perfect religion, I think that is only because there is no perfect human on earth. Our planet and society is really going in the wrong direction with many things. None of these "games" people play are really going to matter in the end and seem to have no real purpose or lasting purpose. So what seems to matter to me now, more then ever before, is my spirituality and Like I already mentioned I feel drawn to Mormons over others. I am not sure why. I have studied with many Christian sects (Grew up Catholic), as well as non-Christian beliefs/religions/spirituality. So why I would feel like this with only one is beyond me. But here I am, starting my journey.

This question is focused at Mormons. What is your favorite story, or one that has touched your life in some way, in the Book of Mormon (Chapters and versus) Ron

I am listening to the second half of Joseph Smith's history now. I fell asleep half way though it last night, it was late and I was tired It is interesting what I am hearing. I have always hated the fighting and petty arguments between different Christian sects. It made no sense why everyone had to scream at each other and the like about who is right and who is wrong. It also irritates me when some one says one thing is a sin and how evil one is for doing it but then turns around and does that same sin frequently and while still condeming others for that sin with out really caring about helping but wanting to just hear themselves talk plus it has always worked when one focus on anothers fault, it takes away from their own. Well back to the topic. After listening to Joseph Smith's history and thinking about some old testament stories, Like how moses murdered an egyptian before he ran, makes me think there may still be hope for me. Though I didn't do what Moses did I still feel like I really screwed up saying things I can't/wouldn't repeat here or anywhere else. I have a hard time seeing that all the things I have done can be that easily forgiven. But then again I am only human so I can only see one piece of the whole at one time. I am going to start a couple of other threads shortly with some more questions. ←

Thanks. I will check that out right now.

It does make sense. It also makes me feel a little better about things. I had left Christianity (in general) awhile ago, but I have learned some things that have made me re-think my position, my choices and life for that matter. For some reason I have been more drawn to the LDS then anything else. I am not sure why but I thought this may be the best place to start. I am glad I found this forum. You have a mix of people and it has been very helpful. I studied with Mormons briefly, for a couple of months several years ago. But at that time I had a lot I needed to learn about life in general, actually I still have a lot to learn about life. Right now I am listening to the mp3's at the LDS website. I am seriously considering studying again. In one area it eases my mind to understand this better. Another part of me feels guilty and some what like an idiot for all that I have done. Again thanks for all the help, to everyone.

THese replies do help a lot, I have a lot to think about. A Thank you to everyone. I would like to ask one more thing. Setheus, is this a belief (what you wrote below,) held by the LDS? This forum is new to me and a bit confusing. It appears that many different people/beliefs are here and everyone actually gets along.... Which is a nice change from what is currently seen in the rest of the world.

I have a quick question to ask. What is the true definition of the unforgivable sin, blasphemy against the holy ghost. I have been reading about this and I am still lost on what it means. If blasphemy against the holy ghost is the unforgivable sin, is that defined as what one has done in the past concerning this unforgivable sin, or can it be defined as what a person is doing in the present. If one has blasphemed against the holy ghost in the past but regrets it now, does the regret the person feels now for those actions/words actually mean anything or is it to late and that person is just out of luck because he/she can never be forgiven? I am not sure if I am explaining this clearly. If not please let me know and I can try and clarify it some more.