I thought I was adding something positive by saying something nice about people in a group that I had worked closely with for several years and also got to know their families. I was wrong...all that came to mind after a few of the negative responses was: "No good deed goes unpunished."
And please come out from under your bridge, it's a beautiful day up here.
That isn't stopping the EPA from wanting to control your emissions of greenhouse gasses.
I thought I was adding something positive by saying something nice about people in a group that I had worked closely with for several years and also got to know their families.
Same could be said about ANY group - some are nice, others aren't. However, that is inadequate when the commentary is theologically based. Being 'nice' won't get you into heaven. Wearing a white shirt and tie - won't get you into heaven.
Perhaps you can get on topic with your response.
After re-reading your posts, I see that my original comment was a bit over the top. My apologies.
My patience was in short supply. Historically, on mormonISM threads, there is no lack of folks who come on and say they like the mormons which is perfectly ok, I like them too.
Implausible you say? Nah. I married a mormon before I became one. I was one for some years and quit, yet we’re still married. I’ve worked with them, I have been a Scouter with many. They’re good people for the most part, like any group, they have their bad as well. But I try like heck to segregate the good from the bad.
It’s just that many of those same folks then hijack the thread and start accusing folks of hating mormons when the efforts are truthfully the opposite. We do care for them. We believe, with the Bible as our standard, that their doctrine and church is false. Trying to enlighten them to that is a challenge, trying to get others to see that is as well.
Yes, you’re right. It is a beautiful day, I think I’ll take your advice.
FRegards,
SZ