Re: [TruthTalk] Cross

[Dave Hansen]

But the fact remains that mormons don't like the cross DAVEH:  I don't think you quite understand the LDS perspective, Dean.  It is not a matter of us not liking the cross, but rather it is more an understanding of what the cross did to our beloved Savior.  It is similar in a sense to the great pain our sins brought the Lord when he atoned for them.  Only, that pain is due to our sins, which makes us sad that he would need to suffer that much in our behalf.  The pain caused by the Lord as he was tortured on the cross however, was caused by his enemies. To them Christ's death is a sad thing-"poor man" they say. Yet to us Christians it brings great joy of salvation DAVEH:  Yes, that is correct.  It bothers me a lot to think of our Beloved Brother being tortured.  Is not the death of Jesus a sad thing to you, Dean? Dean Moore wrote: 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. -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you wish to receive things I find interesting, I maintain six email lists... JOKESTER, OPINIONS, LDS, STUFF, MOTORCYCLE and CLIPS.