Thank you for your kind words! I thank the Lord for setting me free, too. Every day!
The CF LDS forum is definitely not the place where former Mormons can feel safe enough to ask questions about the differences between mormonism and Christianity. However, I don't think arguing mormonism and Christianity in open forums is a good idea either. These people have been put through the wringer, by family, by friends, even by strangers, in defending why they have left. Why should they have to defend themselves? To anyone? To potentially see Christians falling into arguments with those who are confused would be too much. I was blessed more than some are with finding great, patient pastors and steadfast Christian friends who taught me a lot when I came to the Lord, without having to go into mormonism too much. Forget the past, move on toward the Lord I was told. It isn't as easy as it sounds to those who have been damaged by often a lifetime of spiritual blindness. There were many private moments, despite the love shared, I felt so alone I didn't want to live any longer during those tough times. Sometimes it takes years to let it go and move on. Meanwhile we have questions and fears, about salvation, God, etc, while being left not knowing what or who to trust any longer. From my own experience I initially lashed out blindly at kind people who were only trying to lead me to the truth. Can you picture some responses like that in an open forum here? We should seek to win others to Jesus, not push them away.
Not all ex-Mormon forums are run by Christians. Some are there, trying their best, but this just may be a unique place for ex-Mormons. Hopefully it will become a shelter for the hurting in a Christian forum atmosphere. Christian Forums is one of THE best forums online. We all should pray for and bless our moderators every day for their hard work, patience, and eternal dedication. Even when its our turn for a dose of their spiritual sting!
