tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post2773121184510854986..comments2024-01-14T09:34:36.670-09:00Comments on Mormonism-Unveiled: Fact Vs. Fancy: Some LDS "Intellectuals" Consider The Restored Gospel Of Jesus Christ To Be Nothing More Than "High-Fructose Correlated Corn Syrup"Jack Mormonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08671278467022843855noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post-12066129357784376962010-04-09T21:20:33.480-08:002010-04-09T21:20:33.480-08:00Actually, Jared, I didn't intend for it to be ...Actually, Jared, I didn't intend for it to be a "spanking"; I tried to keep the syntax civil. But I saw an opportunity to address a problem that I believe is taking root, particularly in the more progressive part of the Bloggernacle.<br /><br />I agree that it can be faith-promoting for someone to have intellectual problems and still maintain faith in the Gospel. But there are times and places to express that doubt. Fast and testimony meeting, since it includes the passing of the Sacramental emblems, doesn't seem to be the best time and place.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and clarifying your discourse.Jack Mormonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671278467022843855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568072161793472490.post-88968582907460632372010-04-09T17:07:24.754-08:002010-04-09T17:07:24.754-08:00Hi Jack,
That's quite the spanking you gave m...Hi Jack,<br /><br />That's quite the spanking you gave me. I almost agree with you.<br /><br />Just for the record:<br /><br />-I don't think the Restored Gospel is little more than "high fructose correlated corn syrup." I think the way some people talk about it, and our history, is.<br /><br />-I disagree that I am enamored by doubt. I think it is refreshing and faith-promoting when someone can look intellectual problems in the face, but still express a compelling faith.<br /><br />-I did say I would like to hear more of such testimonies (the full versions, not just the bits I quoted), but I also said, "Perhaps it would not be appropriate--particularly because they would be misunderstood by some..." I think you've validated my concern.<br /><br />-Overall, I think correlation is a good thing. But I also think it has some drawbacks.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for the link; I hope you'll continue to read the blog.Jared*https://www.blogger.com/profile/04153451651313300826noreply@blogger.com