diamond, calling me names like "antimo" and linking me to Right Wing Republicans when I say I'm not one isn't exactly proof you hold no animosity toward me. You either do, or you don't. You either forgive, or you don't. Does that make sense? And just because I disagree with you in spiritual matters doesn't mean I don't hold you in high esteem from what I've read in your other posts, or even for your dedication to your faith. That's great. I still believe a good discussion on the differences in our faiths can take place though. Why is that such a bad thing?
And yes, you are right on one thing -- I don't see Mormonism as Christianity because it's not. I feel I've clearly laid out the case for that, and I've heard very little in response to contradict it. If what I'm saying is a worn out argument, then where are your answers to them? I'm not saying that to attack you, it's a serious question.
And yes, I agree, we should share what we know about Christ. That's our job as followers of him -- to share his love, mercy, compassion, forgiveness and above all, how to have a relationship with him that brings salvation. The problem though is that you and I believe in different Christs.
Like I've said before, if we believe in different Christs, but both claim to be Christians, what's up with that? Why is there a difference? I think that's worth discussing. There's nothing wrong with discussion and friendly debate. It's healthy. It's important. It gets us to the truth.
Maybe the problem is the churches I've attended in my life each encourage this, and, according to the PBS documentary and from what I've heard from ex-Mormon family members, the Mormon church doesn't encourage people to question matters of faith. Is that part of it?