With “September Dawn” — the movie that reportedly tries to make Brigham Young look like Osama bin Laden — about to come out, and criticism aimed at the Church coming seemingly from all sides, it’s nice to read something, well, nice about Mormons. And it is written by an evangelical too.
Next time I hear a comment about polygamy or how we are not Christian or are a cult, instead of feeling down I will choose to concentrate on these sentiments:
I know that I’m going to get in trouble in some quarters for the following statement, but I’m going to say it anyway. I love Mormons, and I deeply appreciate the role played by the LDS church in our nation and our culture.
That really is a very kind piece. It’s encouraging. I wonder how many people (evangelicals) will be willing to publicly agree with what it says.
I think he hit is right on when he said “Mormonism is not creedal, orthodox Christianity; that much I know. I don’t think Mormons want to be known as “creedal Christians.” As for what Mormonism is, I leave that definition members of the LDS church. They define their own beliefs and identity better than I ever could.”
If nothing else was said, this would be the most welcome comment. I have noticed a few non-Mormon Christians are starting to understand this concept. They are recognizing Mormons don’t want to BE them, but simply don’t want to be misrepresented by the offensived “non-Christian” label. Good for this person!
A breath of fresh air that sticks out from the normal B.O. of religious bigotry and vitriol…
Very surprising. And welcome.
Very nice. And not all that surprising for those of us who’ve been reading that blog for a while.
Oh, that is really really nice. Thank you for sharing that with us.
What a wonderful article. Thanks for the link.
yes this is nice. I would love to see Mitt get elected.