Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 "The anti-LDS attempting to convince the LDS that the Church is untrue is as fruitless as the LDS attempting to convince the anti-LDS that the Church is true." - The Aristotles (you may quote us) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 That is why we are called upon to teach by the spirit, if we are not prepared so that the spirit can be with us and be a part of our teaching, little if any teaching takes place. We are but the instrument in the hands of the Holy Ghost to teach, it is the Holy Ghost that does the teaching, if any is to take place. For that to happen, we must be spiritually prepared ourselves and lay foundations for teaching to take place, whether it is in days, weeks, months, or even years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 That's a very good post, Soulsearcher. I agree with much of what you said; however, if it were me, I would think it a waste of time and energy to frequent an anti-LDS board for the purpose of preaching to people who are unreceptive and/or hostile toward our Church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Your quote is wrong. It's not fruitless. I know that personally. I've seen the fruit of pro-mormon propaganda convert the anti, and I've seen the anti persuade the faithful mormon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Your quote is wrong. It's not fruitless. I know that personally. I've seen the fruit of pro-mormon propaganda convert the anti, and I've seen the anti persuade the faithful mormon.So which is the reason you're here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 <div class='quotemain'>Your quote is wrong. It's not fruitless. I know that personally. I've seen the fruit of pro-mormon propaganda convert the anti, and I've seen the anti persuade the faithful mormon.So which is the reason you're here?Im not on either side. I think you're both wrong and right together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 "The anti-LDS attempting to convince the LDS that the Church is untrue is as fruitless as the LDS attempting to convince the anti-LDS that the Church is true." - The Aristotles(you may quote us) Well - that's profoundly WRONG.A good many converts will tell you that they were once stauch anti-LDS.For that matter, more than one ex-mormon has been swayed by the critics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Moonshadow Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Hey, I think it's good to express your opinion. Just cuz you're not LDS doesn't make you evil, which is rather obvious. If we thought people were that evil, do you think that half of the people would be honestly trying to share the gospel--because they honestly care about people? I mean...it's all about the love of Christ and following His teachings. I don't know about ya'll, but I respect others who aren't LDS. So long as they understand my standards and they respect them, I could care less. That doesn't mean I won't try to share the gospel. Friends first. Honest people there trying to care for everyone. I've been harassed about being Mormon from tons of other Mormons. That doesn't make me hate my religion because I'm commited to the truth of the gospel, not its people. I don't know why it's so hard to not fight. Just because you disagree doesn't make everybody evil. I like everyone here, Mormon or not. It doesn't matter to me. I mean...this is about having fun, not trying to sit there and convince and battle out who's right. There's nothing wrong with sharing the gospel or your point of views. A lot of good can come from it. The point is to share. Anyway, enough of me rambling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Your quote is wrong. It's not fruitless. I know that personally. I've seen the fruit of pro-mormon propaganda convert the anti, and I've seen the anti persuade the faithful mormon.Spiritual fruit only comes through Christ.<div class='quotemain'>"The anti-LDS attempting to convince the LDS that the Church is untrue is as fruitless as the LDS attempting to convince the anti-LDS that the Church is true." - The Aristotles(you may quote us) Well - that's profoundly WRONG.A good many converts will tell you that they were once stauch anti-LDS.For that matter, more than one ex-mormon has been swayed by the critics.I don't know for sure, but I would bet she was referring to boards like these. Therefore her statement is true to a subjective and limited degree.The way one becomes a good conversationalist is to listen for what someone is 'really' saying. Of course everyone knows that any statement made can be proven wrong or right if looked at in the wrong or right light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I don't know for sure, but I would bet she was referring to boards like these. Therefore her statement is true to a subjective and limited degree.The way one becomes a good conversationalist is to listen for what someone is 'really' saying. Of course everyone knows that any statement made can be proven wrong or right if looked at in the wrong or right light.Thanks again, Syble...of course, you are right, as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Syble & Aristotles, Am I to understand that you would like to engage in civil converstations? I know it's possible between us, but is it realistic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgallan Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Of course everyone knows that any statement made can be proven wrong or right if looked at in the wrong or right light.And vice-versa. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Syble & Aristotles, Am I to understand that you would like to engage in civil converstations? I know it's possible between us, but is it realistic? Sure. We love you Jason!!Of course everyone knows that any statement made can be proven wrong or right if looked at in the wrong or right light.And vice-versa. ;-)ABSATOOTLY! VERSi VISA TOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Syble & Aristotles, Am I to understand that you would like to engage in civil converstations? I know it's possible between us, but is it realistic? With a name like Grumpy...do you think it's possible? LOLI have never engaged in uncivility; such is the irony of it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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