I just want to say a quick word about anti-Mormon literature written by those who used to be members of the church and have left for either petty reasons of someone causing offense, or even legitimate abuse (which no one should have to endure anywhere in any form in an ideal world). Obviously these books are written from an emotional standpoint, and not a logical one, because logic would dictate that the doctrine of an entire religion is not dictated by some individual person/s doing the wrong thing within that organization. And when it comes to offense, that is a matter of perspective on both sides and is EVERYWHERE. Anywhere on planet Earth where human beings associate with one another there are (unfortunately) conflicts and tragedies, which would show that human nature is the common denominator, and not the church.
If someone is bullied at school, does that mean that all curriculum taught in that school is suddenly untrue? Do the principles of biology suddenly change?
Every time someone gets an uncaring or dodgy Doctor, does that make the entire medical profession in all it's facets suddenly irrelevant?
How then, could attacking the church from the same ludicrous perspective be taken seriously by anyone? The church's purpose is testifying of Christ and following Him. If someone doesn't live up to that, it doesn't suddenly make the church itself untrue, how could it?
I don't mean to sound harsh to anyone who has legitimately suffered; it's terrible what some people endure! But the church, or rather the Gospel isn't what's imperfect, it's the people within it. No one should miss out on all the available happiness offered by our Savior, just because they blame the entire church for an individual, or some people's conduct.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
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