Why people are shocked I believe in the Church

[Teancum18]

I have actually been told several times that people can't believe I believe the church to be true. haha... on my mission, I was known as Elder [last name], the first to Heaven or the first to Heck.

Anyway, here's why:

1) I am a cynic by nature

2) I doubt everything and believe very little of what I'm told. I actually don't believe in most people outside of my parents and the General Authorities.

3) Everyone in my life admits that they really don't know how deep my malice runs. Nor do they want to.

4) I've been told that my blood is cold as ice

5) I like to tear people's beliefs down; not because that's truly what I want- it's not. But, rather because I want to see what others' beliefs are made of.

Some of you are probably thinking, "Geez... I can only imagine the spiritual experience he must have had to believe in the Church."

Truthfully, there has never been much of one. I've just always known. Never needed more than that. :)

Edited January 18, 2009 by Teancum18

[BenRaines]

I too believe I have come to know that the church is true. This by the experiences I have had.

I have never found a need to "tear anyone's beliefs down". I believe the article of faith Let them believe as they wish and let us do the same.

Ben Raines

[CatDad]

I too know the church is true

[NeuroTypical]

I've just always known. Never needed more than that. :)

Well, you do need more than that if you're going to follow this:

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

So, what's your reason? Why do you believe?

LM

[CatDad]

Loudmouth

I guess I did not read far enough into the thread SORRY! I am still finding my way

[Palerider]

If you find out the Church is true...then its important to you....if you don't gain that witness....then its not important to you....

[Teancum18]

Well, you do need more than that if you're going to follow this:

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

So, what's your reason? Why do you believe?

LM

The answer is simple: Duty. Something can't be real if it's not your strongest sense of duty that you feel.

[prisonchaplain]

I admit to not having followed the polygamy threads closely, but am surprised Teancum's had these problems. My early impressions of him were that he was a firm advocate of his church, and an eager defender if its major teachings. Maybe the minors got majored on, somewhat?