You know, one thing that makes me laugh out loud is when people claiming to be "full of the Lord" and honest members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says something like this on a comment here:
I absolutely love all of the anti-mormon "facts" that exist out there. So informative, so helpful, and they way they enrich peoples lives is truely honorable. I hope that all of the anti-mormons and on the fence folks out there understand one thing, anyone can manipulate "facts" actually there is a whole profession out there dedicated to it, it's called politics. So you can stop missrepresenting your facts as truth and quit lying to people about the Mormon church, it's unhealthy for you and simply not true. Just because you didn't have the faith it took to get over the things about the church you didn't or more likely couldn't understand doesn't give you the right post our sacred ordinances online. Nothing you say or do will stop the progress of the church, in fact people like you drive investigators to the missionaries doorsteps every day. So I am asking you to end your blog, effective immediately, or I will do some research on windy sydney and start posting all of your missdeeds and the real reasons you left the church, which for everyone else out there is 99% due to sin, ie drug or alcohol abuse, or sexual missdeeds. So this is your opportunity to start making good choices, I will check this blog in 36 hours if I find it, I will begin revealing who you really are to the world. Yes I am a mormon and yes I am far from perfect and yes I will follow through on this. Leave the sacred alone or I will become a thorn to you. Don't believe me, just ask the guy who made the movie God Makers what his life was like after he was revealed to be a lying fraud like you. You have 36 hours from now. Start erasing.I didn't have "the faith to get over it?" Are you kidding me? I guess we have one of those people that thinks it's okay for the church to outright lie to the people it's taking money and time from...
I don't want to stop the church, I just want them to tell the truth. Pretty simple. Most people get that.
I don't have any "misdeeds" and I have nothing to hide. I have liven a pretty uneventful life. Graduated from honors from high school, moved to Orlando and learned tons in the hospitality industry, moved to Utah, got a new job. Pretty boring. No drugs, sex, or rock and roll. Good luck with that.
I didn't leave due to sin, misdeeds, or drugs and alcohol. Period. I left because I realized I didn't believe it... the fact that you believe people leave for these reasons pretty much proves that you believe everything the church tells you. Everyone I know left for the same reasons I did... because it wasn't true. It's not my problem if you don't like what I have to say, because it's a free country, and it's my right to say it. If the church can send out thousands upon thousands of missionaries to preach what they believe, I am certainly allowed to have my blog to say what I believe. Deal.
I am definitely not afraid of you, and I certainly don't think you have anything to dig up on me. Seems like your threats are pretty hollow. I wonder what your bishop would think about you doing this? Hmmm....
You can be a thorn, I don't give a damn. I already have plenty of thorns, and I always publish what they have to say because I think it's good to give everyone a voice. However, if you ever threaten my personal being or my blog in any way, I will have no choice but to report your threats to the authorities. Please don't think for a second that I am just blowing smoke, it will happen because you have no right to threaten me or anyone else just because we disagree with you.
So, this guy/gal/piece of work thinks that I am a drug abusing sex addict who prays to Stan every night? Please. Lets remember that this person is threatening me either as a person, or my blog (which is as close to me as you can possibly get...) Someone's actions are not matching with their beliefs. Oh, there is more...
When I was a missionary I met so many missinformed people just like you. I don't assume anything for one, and in fact doubts are healthy when one wishes to seek truth. Problem is you and every other anti out there do nothing more than twist words and phrases to conform to your views. And then have the audacity to come back with excuses like, "oh you can get a warm fuzzy feeling from this or that", to try and manipulate people into thinking that praying for truth is an invalid way to find it. I'm not going to try and convince you and you sure won't convince me and in reality you have literally no influence on anyone, you are a nobody and will likely remain as such, that said the reason I am taking the time to write this is because you offended God and myself by placing those sacred things online. If I were you I wouldn't be waisting my time writing your thoughtless replies, and start erasing the stuff you have on here, the clock is ticking. 29 hours to go.Amazing, isn't it? I mean, I did ask you to prove me wrong, and you didn't. Seems like you don't have anything to back up what you are saying. Please, again. Prove me wrong.
I am not trying to influence people, I am just sharing what I believe. You are sharing what you believe, why can't I? Again, it's pretty hypocritical for you to say things like this when you break every single rule and thing you believe in by making these comments. If you are a true believing Mormon you are putting your own religion down by acting this way. I don't give a flying rat's ass what you think of me.
This is proof that many people, regardless of their religion, don't practice what they preach.
The End.
March 14, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Unbelievable that some anonymous poster has to leave comments like this!!
Hey anonymous poster, don't you have anything better to do with your time??
Have you ever heard of Free Speech?? It's still legal in the U.S.A.
Have you ever heard of the 11th Article of Faith?? Read it lately, or ever???
I'll even make it easy on you. Here it is for your reading enjoyment;
11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow ALL men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
If you do not like what this blog has to say, then move along. But, stop Stalking and stop making Threats!!
Last time I checked, free speech is still legal in the U.S.A. But, stalking can get you incarcerated.
Dogbusters
March 15, 2008 at 8:56 AM
It's funny to me that someone who says they're mormon, tries to justify their threats by saying "I'm definitely not perfect". Dude, get a life... Even in mormonism's teachings it doesn't condone threats or violence, so you're just acting like a complete tool that needs to stop acting like everyone should believe your way... and if they DON'T, are you gonna threaten everyone that's left the mormon church? You have serious mental issues, I would recommend seeing a therapist to get a handle on your antisocial behavior, and possible narcissistic personality.
March 15, 2008 at 9:38 AM
i am not a Mormon and not a "anti" Mormon.. i am a roman catholic and from the sound of thinks very thankful to be roman catholic.. i would not like to be part of a church that threatens people just because they speak out against it.. sounds a little too militant for me.. maybe someone is just upset because they failed on their mission and needs to save the world.. or maybe someone just hates themself so much they think by making threats to people on the internet makes them feel better about themself.. i don't know because in my religion the god we beleive in would never agree with or appreciate someone threatening them because they believe differently.. kinda sounds like a jihad to me.. terrorist threats are against the law.. and i do have a few friends in law enforcement and even though i have no vested interest in this debate as an american i think i should let them know about these terrorist threats so they can look into it.. it is my duty as an american.. god bless or whatever you do everyone :)
March 15, 2008 at 4:04 PM
Sydney,
No doubt this guy/gal/eunuch from another galaxy does not represent the church. He is just some wack job who thinks it is his duty to forcefully bring you into line on what they believe is wrong and incomplete.
I for one do not apologise for their actions, because it's not my place to. I don't know them, nor do I care for their attitude. They sound to me to be rednecks and typical 'sorry for this' Americans reacting in a typically agressive and inappropriate manner.
Sounds very stupid to say this, but I really do hope they find them, but ultimately, such threats on the internet are legally blind. However, a civil action?
I'm sorry that you've received these Sydney. Again, people in the Church can be just as idiotic as people outside...
March 17, 2008 at 5:46 PM
You go Girl! Way to speak your mind! Give it right back...in a nicer sort of way ofcorse! :) Thanks for sharing your beautiful blog with us! oxo mollynomore!