an effort to protect their more susceptible members.....just say so, and I'll be gone. I have gone overboard to try to avoid posting LDS scriptural passages here, except when asked to do so, as I don't want folks to think I am abusing my visitor's privileges. I've admitted to my LDS biases, and pose my Bible related questions in an effort to contrast my beliefs to yours so I can try to figure out why you and I obtain different understandings from the same passages. To me....that is very interesting and keeps me asking the questions. Unfortunately, few TTers find it as interesting as I do, and instead feel happier attacking my beliefs in order to show others how evil my presumed cult like beliefs are.
No need to think about leaving. I doubt anyone really wants that. "Susceptible members" are a concern, but if the discussion is a sincere one and there are those who really know how to make a defense, there should be no threat to those who have not the same knowledge/ability. For me, the simple exchange of ideas is not as helpful as an exchange that is free to take us to some kind of conclusion other than "oh, I understand." Unfortunately, many discussions on TT involving those of similar faith do not have a wholesome conclusion -- i.e. the faith vs works discussions often end without resolution.
Well, we understand each other a little better. It is not about defeating you or anyone. That would not enter my mind unless I felt threatened -- and, of course, i don't.
Incidentally, I will be 59 in a few days, so I am no spring chicken myself.
Grace to you
John Smithson
