I watched both movies and can tell you that there is some truth in what he was saying. Very little. I sat in amazement as he stretched and twisted our beliefs into something I would be repulsed at had I knew nothing about the church. There were out right lies that would have disqualified any of the rest that may have been true. It was really poorly done. What is sad is that you hang on every word and thought that any anti Mormon teaches about the church. Why? I have spent time reading what atheist have to say about religion in general and some of which they say is true. Very little but there is some truth in what they say. Why would in beleive what they say without finding out for myself if what they are saying about Christianity to be true? As for ex Mormons who say this reason or that reason is why they left usually is totally different than reality. Usually they did not all of a sudden read something and have a epiphany. Especially those who come to these websites. They beleive that their story must have validation I order to justify the real reason they left. Over the last forty years I have spoken with ex members it only takes a few probing questions to find out the reason for leaving. For many it is that they just don't want to live the gospel. Christianity is much easier to live with much less pressure to live their life. I mean a Mormon should go to church every week to renew his/her covenants they made with God just at baptism. Which is to take upon ourselves the name of Christ. To remember him always and to obey his commandments. Mainstream Christianity sounds a whole lot easier.
No, I do not "hang on every word" any "anti-Mormon" says. The fact that you know nothing about me beyond what I've said publicly proves you to be quite automatically mistaken.
Does mormonism teach that having "12 apostles", with 2 counselors and one "prophet" (technically making a total of 15 as they are also considered "apostles"), is one of the marks of a true church? Yes.
Does mormonism believe the bible to be the Word of God, but only if its "translated correctly"? Yes.
Does mormonism believe there was an "apostasy" within early Christianity, despite the Lord promising to keep His Bride, the Church, safe from the very gates of hell? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism preach polygamy (and the FLDS, etc.) is "
God's will", and that its practiced in a third heaven among those exalted to godhood only? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism believe that black people were once known as marked with a curse because they were "unvaliant" by "remaining neutral" in some mythical, biblically unsupported war between Jesus and Lucifer over which would plan would rule the earth? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism practice baptism for the dead? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism teach that Jesus is the Jehovah of the OT? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism teach eternal progression, that humans can become gods and so are not eternal, unlike the Christian's God, who was never human but eternal Spirit with no end or beginning? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism teach that God the Father still has a physical body of flesh and bones? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism believe that there are three hierarchical heavens, with each having a multitude of levels within
them? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism teach that only "sons of perdition", i.e., those who reject belief that JS is "God's prophet" and therefore have "given themselves over to Satan" along with the few truly wicked go? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism preach that one
must be married on earth and produce children as one of the requirements of becoming a god? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism say that Michael the Archangel is the same person called Adam in the Garden of Eden? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism preach that all will be saved in some "unconditional" salvation, and those who fail to perform a laundry list of "ordinances" not listed in the bible anywhere are able to be "exalted", which essentially nullifies Jesus Christ's sacrifice? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism teach that Jesus paid for sin in the Garden of Gethsemane? Yes.
Does LDS mormonism teach that women are dependent upon their husbands "in good standing" to call them from the grave, or they will lie there until he does? Yes.
I could go on. So where are the twisted truths, the half-truths? Where are the "outright lies" I believe simply because "anti-Mormons" tells me facts about LDS/mormonism beliefs? I see no lies, and neither do you. I never heard one single thing against mormonism before making up my own mind to leave. Obviously, because in those days there was no "anti-Mormon" literature, ex-mo conventions, no internet to research the truth to be found! There was no "visiting" Christian churches to find out for yourself if they really "practiced the devil's arts" as I was "warned". You don't realize how much more freedom today within mormonism there is than previous generations have had to explore the truth. If you do, you haven't utilized much of it thus far, and that is
your choice. But don't fault those who have and found out the truth about the lie of mormonism.
You can claim to have talked with a million ex-mo's, having made your own personal judgments about each and every one..... (all highly slanted in favor of your Mormon beliefs?) No doubt. Why
I left is because mormonism is an empty, hollow LIE and
nothing but. I didn't know the true "Gospel" before I left mormonism then accepted it after I found out what it really is--and always has been. So how could I have "lived it"---
if I was never taught it in the first place?
But you are right. Christianity is much less burdensome and wearying. Why? Because of who
Jesus Christ IS:
Come unto Me, all [ye] that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke [is] easy, and My burden is light. (Matt 11:28-30)
Jesus Christ certainly didn't lie! JS did, from scheming start to terrified finish.
