I've heard a few times now that Mormons are not encouraged to read or look @ publications, books, websites, etc. that go against their religion. Maybe not completely prohibited but @ least discouraged from. How much weight does this hold? Or is it just some good old fashion "hear-say"? Thanks.
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Mormon's limitations?
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jsw_24 said:
It's hearsay. I have many Mormon friends that do those things. But a Mormon will tell you that we are all free agents, so the behavior of some does not dictate the rule for all.
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arizona_sunshine
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No, Mormons (LDS) are not encouraged to research media that criticizes LDS theology / history / etc.
I find that fairly natural. Likewise, it is not my understanding that a mainstream Christian church would encourage their congregation to consult the Skeptic's Annotated Bible as part of edifying scripture study ...
It is not my understanding that a mormon's faith and/or membership in the church is questioned until they themselves question the theology of the church. Which is also perfectly natural.
Personally, since I am LDS, I have found that much criticism of LDS theology / history lacks true objectivity. When it is objective, I have found criticism interesting, and have appreciated broadening my understanding. However, nothing has been faith-shattering for myself, personally, yet.
I find that fairly natural. Likewise, it is not my understanding that a mainstream Christian church would encourage their congregation to consult the Skeptic's Annotated Bible as part of edifying scripture study ...
It is not my understanding that a mormon's faith and/or membership in the church is questioned until they themselves question the theology of the church. Which is also perfectly natural.
Personally, since I am LDS, I have found that much criticism of LDS theology / history lacks true objectivity. When it is objective, I have found criticism interesting, and have appreciated broadening my understanding. However, nothing has been faith-shattering for myself, personally, yet.
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arizona_sunshine
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ChristianCenturion said:It's hearsay. I have many Mormon friends that do those things. But a Mormon will tell you that we are all free agents, so the behavior of some does not dictate the rule for all.
True.
Still, it is not something we are encouraged by our leaders to do.
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I guess no religious "higher ups" encourage the study or looking into ideas and beliefs that call their own into qestion. But in a way, i think they should. Some friends of mine that are Mormon kinda dodged the question when i asked them. They just said, "Why would i want to read things that i know are false to begin with." Anyways, thanks for the input.
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arizona_sunshine
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jsw_24 said:
I think that is a closed-minded approach.
I dont blame a faithful person for wanting to dodge a debate, but I would rather use the excuse -- why would I want to expose myself to something whose purpose would be to destroy my faith, or my call faith into question?
It is unfair to assume criticism is incorrect, but it is fair to assume criticism will, for the most part, be negative.
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