Hmmm, JD is right, denigrating the symbols of another's religious beliefs was wrong. I apologize--apparently I offended JD, although I did so unthinkingly and without intention. It just came off the top of my head. Sometimes we get too caught up in proving our opinions and beliefs are more valid than every one else's, and I think I may have done just that.
Now, if I may, I would like to ask for an apology from anyone who supported waving Mormon underclothing in public by the street preachers at general conference in Salt Lake City. And, the same for those who more recently have denigrated Mormon handshakes, and other sacred symbols on TT. And the same for those who have insisted on spelling "Mormon" with a lower-case letter. :>)
What is fair is fair, huh?
Blainerb
In a message dated 12/13/2005 8:37:10 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Yes ! and , by the way, DH, your assessment of the world's point of view on this is neither accurate or relevant.
and this statement borders on insulting:
One of the weirdest songs I ever heard was The Old Rugged Cross. It seemed to glorify the cross in a negative way. I doubt the Lord even to this day is overly fond of that old rugged cross. :>)
Blainerb
cd: But the fact remains that mormons don't like the cross-To them Christ's death is a sad thing-"poor man" they say. Yet to us Christians it brings great joy of salvation-A symbol of the new birth and the joy of knowing God loves us enough to give his only begotten son (ie. Not many son as mormons belive) so that we can defeat Satan as Christ did.
I have to say something here -- both of you have made it clear (and I am not angry , by the way) that your stay here on TT has given you nothing in terms of reason for crossing over. Well, consider your failure in this regard, as well. With as much variety as exists here amongst us Christians, you would think someone would consider the Mormon religion. But this latest discussion, while revealing, would surely close the door to any serious student of the Bible. To put down "death" and the "cross" is to simply miss the point of the life of Christ here on this earth .............. and miss the mark by a wide margin !!!
jd
