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Church group plans protest at Pres. Hinckley's funeral
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Gopher | 12:22 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
jr is more than a little twisted. You would fit in well with the Hillsboro
American Taliban.
Way Beyond Free Speech | 12:21 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
As LDS we practice our free speech in many ways to proclaim our belief. Those
who do not agree with us have the right to express that as well. Anti-Mormon
signs near the conference center during General Conference are no more intrusive
or offensive than missionaries knocking on doors asking to come into
someone's home to proclaim the truth about the Church is to some.
BUT - this kind of protest at funerals goes so far beyond human decency that its hard to imagine. This group is not just an anti-Mormon group. They will target anything and anyone who is not as radical as they are - which is basically everyone but them. There brand of Christianity and biblical interpretation is so extreme that they should not even be labeled a religion. They intentionally target the most emotional and personal moment many humans experience - a funeral. Even many of the most hard core first ammendment advocates have a hard time justifiying their brand of "free speech". And I would assume even the most die hard anti-Mormon would find their targeting of the Prophet's funeral an unacceptable place to express disagreement with the Church.
BUT - this kind of protest at funerals goes so far beyond human decency that its hard to imagine. This group is not just an anti-Mormon group. They will target anything and anyone who is not as radical as they are - which is basically everyone but them. There brand of Christianity and biblical interpretation is so extreme that they should not even be labeled a religion. They intentionally target the most emotional and personal moment many humans experience - a funeral. Even many of the most hard core first ammendment advocates have a hard time justifiying their brand of "free speech". And I would assume even the most die hard anti-Mormon would find their targeting of the Prophet's funeral an unacceptable place to express disagreement with the Church.
The Saviour's Example | 12:50 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
I am confident that no-one will read this message, as it will be apparently
number 301. Nonetheless, I express my comfort in the gospel of Jesus Christ, my
testimony that He has given His life for ALL mankind, including those who
despise or displease Him. Were it possible, I would hope that all people
everywhere could feel the strength that comes from even our most meager attempts
at true faith, hope, and charity.
From my perspective, President Gordon B. Hinckley demonstrated that as the world sinks into despair and destruction--the bar, for all of us, has indeed been raised. "All of us would do well to study the life of the Master and try to emulate His words and doings." I believe these are not just nice words. He lived his life this way.
These are words of a prophet. What disagreement can there be in this counsel? In this time of somber reflection, I hope to make a better attempt each day, as I get up each time I fall, and as I try just one more time.
From my perspective, President Gordon B. Hinckley demonstrated that as the world sinks into despair and destruction--the bar, for all of us, has indeed been raised. "All of us would do well to study the life of the Master and try to emulate His words and doings." I believe these are not just nice words. He lived his life this way.
These are words of a prophet. What disagreement can there be in this counsel? In this time of somber reflection, I hope to make a better attempt each day, as I get up each time I fall, and as I try just one more time.
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From San Diego | 1:10 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Please be careful when dealing with this group. They tried to come to Santee,
California when their was a school shooting. Their specific goals are to
provoke an assult. They are lawyers who want to sue you. That is how they make
money. They will take you for everything you own. They also went to Columbine
after their shooting. They look for situations where emotions are running high
and they add fuel to the fire. They are evil.. don't fall into their trap.
MADRYBEG | 1:19 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
I agree with the many who have said to ignore those on the street. President
Hinkley would. He is the man who preached tolerance to other faiths and
backgrounds. This group is hiding behing the name "christian" group.
It is the same excuse to make a scene and act inappropriate in any manner that
men/women have done for centuries acting in the name of
"christianity."
This small group is a group who represent a small minority who enjoy the cameras. President Hinkley was a wonderful man who will be missed. He did as the other prophets did before him...preach of Christ. His legacy will never be that he preached of himself and proclaimed himself the leader of the church. He made it known to all nations, kindreds, and people that Jesus Christ stands at the head of the church and it is through him that all things are administered.
Ignore those who profess otherwise but respect their right to be wrong.
This small group is a group who represent a small minority who enjoy the cameras. President Hinkley was a wonderful man who will be missed. He did as the other prophets did before him...preach of Christ. His legacy will never be that he preached of himself and proclaimed himself the leader of the church. He made it known to all nations, kindreds, and people that Jesus Christ stands at the head of the church and it is through him that all things are administered.
Ignore those who profess otherwise but respect their right to be wrong.
Simon Says | 1:23 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
13 million versus 200!!!!! What a shameful pitiful sight they will make. A
pity to paint all Baptists with the same pathetic brush as this so called
Christian group. As LDS we get upset when people think we are the same as all
the apostate "Mormon" groups out there.
As three famous penguins said on the movie "Madagascar." JUST SMILE AND WAVE BOYS.....!!!
President Hinckley truely was a GREAT human being. His legacy will live on.
As three famous penguins said on the movie "Madagascar." JUST SMILE AND WAVE BOYS.....!!!
President Hinckley truely was a GREAT human being. His legacy will live on.
Elizabeth Marie, TN | 1:37 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Do not be alarmed by the protesting of the Westboro Church. They have been to
Tennessee and protested at funerals for some of our fallen soldiers. Therefore
these people know nothing about our Heavenly Father. The Lord will deal with
that "church" and those people. President Hinckley would not want us
to be angry but to pray for them that the light of Heavenly Father's love
will someday reach the hearts of those who protest. "Father forgive
them,for they know not what they do.." I am very proud to be LDS and not
Baptist..
james | 1:49 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
The members in Salt Lake City need to be kind and ignore these people and give
them no reason for law suits or media publicity. They are trying to make the
members mad and then they will sue them and the city and try to get media
publicity out of it all.
ill help | 2:00 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
im not a member of the LDS faith, but i have great respect for the work that
president hinckly did. if you would like i will voulenteer myself to irritate
the protesters so that president hincklys funneral can go on in peace.
Anonymous | 1:55 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
As a Texan and long time Latter Day Saint, I think we should pray for these
people and hope they see the error of the hate they are spredding. We love
President Hinckley and he will be greatly missed. We need to follow the example
of our Savior Jesus Christ and treat these people accordingly.
Huckabee | 2:07 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Maybe some people could deliver some Huckabee signs to this group. I'm
sure they wouldn't mind carrying them during their protest. It would make
such a nice picture, especially if it got picked up by the National news.
Nick | 2:02 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Just laugh at these people who waste their money to come here and freeze in our
best winter in recent memory to spread a 'message' to blind eyes and
deaf ears. They're making fools of themselves. Just as you would discipline
a tantrum-throwing child by quietly refusing to acquiesce, turn your face from
these preachers of hate.
Sunny in AZ | 2:11 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
I think it would be great if a couple of UTA buses just happened to breakdown
right on the corner where these folks will be. One bus heading East on North
Temple and one bus heading North on State. Just pull the buses right up to the
curb and yank the ingintion wiring out of them. This plan has merit, somebody
call UTA and arrange for the breakdowns.
It's pure hatred | 2:26 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
One more reason to see biggots for what they are. Just like Huck for staying in
the election. They hate Mormons and envy Mormons success.
Bart | 2:32 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
I'm amazed that these people call themselves Christians and they think
Mormons aren't. I think these people are really rednecks pretending to be
Christians. I can't imagine that the Savior would even think of doing
something like this even if he didn't approve of someone's behavior.
The best thing to do, though, is to just ignore them and let them make fools of
themselves.
a mom | 2:42 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
When people do things that are hurtful or perceived offensive I try to remember
2 Timothy: 24-26. "And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be
gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that
oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the
acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the
snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will." All we
really need to do is be an example of the truth to these people. The Lord knows
what they need in their lives to come to a knowledge of the truthfulness of this
gospel. We can do our part by exercising charity even when we might not want to.
True charity is unconditional- a challenge for all of us.
Juan Carlos Reyes | 2:41 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
It's painful to know that the enemie will be there always bothering, but we
don't have to get worried because God always will bless the people who
follow him. If that "church" wants to say something in that way is
because they are not the true church and they have to shout to say something
because they are with the devil because "..he that hath the spirit of
contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of
contention..." (3 Nephi 11:29).
But we have to remaind that they are our brothers and we have to love them. Just don't care about them.
Greets from Chile
But we have to remaind that they are our brothers and we have to love them. Just don't care about them.
Greets from Chile
Me | 2:38 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
I think that the best thing is just to think "What would Gordon B Hinckley
Do?" He was an amazing man. It is in the lords hands and he will not let
anything happen that would hurt us. If anything we will be strengthened. I
can't even express how grateful I am To be a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints. Gordon B Hinckley was a true prophet of God and he
did so many amazing things. How could you not believe it?
Sunny in AZ | 2:44 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
I wanted to make a post but as I typed it in, I decided to take the high-road
and I will not post it. But, just so you know I really had a post, I thought I
would put it in this post. Just so you know that I really had a post.
"blah... blah... blah, blah... blah,...blah"
"blah... blah... blah, blah... blah,...blah"
Joe | 2:40 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
To all those attending the funeral - just act like the man whose funeral you are
attending. They've come to get a rise out of everyone and gain attention.
Surprise them.
Let them be | 2:45 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
I'm sure that Pres. Hinckley experienced many protesters at every temple
dedication he attended. I'm sure their antics would be nothing
unanticipated or new to the prophet. The work simply rolls forward!
hhsnyder of CA | 2:56 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Dittos to Pastor Johnson, Dwight S. Adams, and Paul
in MD. to Hate is Hate
Let he w/out sin cast the first stone. We all were
created from God's image. how fortunate to be given a body to be 'tried and tested". It will be by "our
fruits" that we will be judged. In remembering this
let's live each day and give thanks for we wil never
be able to live that day again. Lets not choose to be "offended or to offend others". After all "Love
the lord God With all the heart" and "Love thy neighbor". These are truely the latter days and
here in California we have been living with this revelation for many years as the numbers of LDS
members are not the size of the state of Utah. Having said that we are a "blessed" people but are
in no way better than non members. Actually we have
a higher standard to maintain as we "know the truth"
so as bearers of this truth we'll be judged accordingly!!!!!!!!!! Let them protest; just give themno fuel to quel their fires!!!!!!!!!
in MD. to Hate is Hate
Let he w/out sin cast the first stone. We all were
created from God's image. how fortunate to be given a body to be 'tried and tested". It will be by "our
fruits" that we will be judged. In remembering this
let's live each day and give thanks for we wil never
be able to live that day again. Lets not choose to be "offended or to offend others". After all "Love
the lord God With all the heart" and "Love thy neighbor". These are truely the latter days and
here in California we have been living with this revelation for many years as the numbers of LDS
members are not the size of the state of Utah. Having said that we are a "blessed" people but are
in no way better than non members. Actually we have
a higher standard to maintain as we "know the truth"
so as bearers of this truth we'll be judged accordingly!!!!!!!!!! Let them protest; just give themno fuel to quel their fires!!!!!!!!!
Idiots | 2:56 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
This church group is really gonna protest at temple square saying that Hinkley
was a false prophet? Good luck, thats like bringing a knife to a gun fight.
Katy | 2:54 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
This is just a re-affirmation of the truthfulness of a gospel, based on becoming
more Christlike and living as Christ did, not judging, avoiding contention and
loving unconditonally. President Hinckley was a wonderful advocate of
everything godly and beautiful. I wish these people could belong to a faith that
instills values and respect and then perhaps they would think twice about trying
to tarnish what is in effect a very personal event for the family of our dear
Prophet and would have the moral decency to say 'This is NOT the
place'.
To Some Guy from Out West | 2:55 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
You must live WAY out west--The Relief Society comforts those who mourn, not
those who protest--nice try though, interesting twist on "Charity Never
Faileth"
wsl | 2:59 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Since their real purpose is to gain attention, the best thing to do (as
suggested in the article) is to quietly ignore them.
to jr | 3:04 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
if organized religion is the cause of so much hatred then why did Christ bother
to establish a church when he was on the earth? Organized religion is not the
cause of hatred, it's the leaders of some of those religions that preach
intolerance and hatred, and then the followers take it even further in their
actions and words.
Christ's church didn't preach or teach hatred at all, and many organized religions of today don't either- including the Mormons. That doesn't mean some members don't take it upon themselves to be rude and judgmental at times, however. This is true of all religions and groups- some don't always practice what they're taught.
Obviously you have some negative feelings and opinions about the Mormon church and some of it's members. Did you learn that hatred from organized religion as well?
Christ's church didn't preach or teach hatred at all, and many organized religions of today don't either- including the Mormons. That doesn't mean some members don't take it upon themselves to be rude and judgmental at times, however. This is true of all religions and groups- some don't always practice what they're taught.
Obviously you have some negative feelings and opinions about the Mormon church and some of it's members. Did you learn that hatred from organized religion as well?
Barby | 3:12 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Fools come a dime a dozen. I think that we should show these protesters that we
are truly honest in heart, good, pure, and always kind to others always. Lets
not let hate take our position with them. We are better than those people who
spend their time hating, belittling and condemning others. A true Christians
would never spend their time doing these things. True Christians only spend
their time saying good about others. Let�s not help them
with their hatred by participating. God will bless us.
AUSTRALIA | 3:36 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
We thank thee O God for a Prophet to guide us in these latter-days...for we are
indeed in the living in the last dispensation of time.. we are witnessing all
that we knew and know 'to come to pass' we are witnessing an era where
the very standards and principles that are being attacked, are the very ones we
must live... my fellow sisters and brothers, we share a deep devotion to a
'GIANT OF A MAN' who stands in the realm of the Prophets, ancient and
modern, he walks hand in hand with his beloved Majorie, to return with union
amongst his 'goodly parents'.. we must now walk in the footsteps of
him who gave us wisdom, understanding and tolerance 'for all'.. it is
our way of saying, 'we love you Hinckley and miss you'.. live by his
words, walk in his shoes for "Vengence is mine saith the Lord, I will
repay".. this will be one of many and if we will ENDURE TO THE END, we will
have eternal life to live again with our departed Prophet, Seer and Revelator
President Gordon B Hinckley, Prophet of the only TRUE church here on this earth.
to: Emma | 3:32 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
(Emma 10:31 am), you must not be reading the same comments I am. The
overwhelming majority of the comments are about keeping the peace and ingnoring
the protest. I'm surprised more aren't about "taking them
out." I'm actually very pleased with the sanity and muturity of 99%
of those that have commented. Maybe you should read a few more comments.
bvmeadow | 4:00 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
John 11:35 Jesus wept.
We all need to pray for these individuals, they need to learn to know the Savior, and they are in need of all of our prayers. I weep for them.
We all need to pray for these individuals, they need to learn to know the Savior, and they are in need of all of our prayers. I weep for them.
snowd-in | 4:09 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Maybe the local missionaries and/or faithful LDS members should seize the
opportunity and hand out the best book ever written - The Book of Mormon!!!
Anonymous | 4:18 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Granted what happend on 9-11 was devasting to our hearts and to our country, but
to say it was a hate crime from God is completely stupid. I believe in God but I
am not really religious. I have been to a LDS chruch actually many of them and
my best friend and her family is LDS. They are very welcoming and caring people.
Granted some of their beliefs I dont agree with but thats fine. I remember going
to services and hearing about President Hinckley. I feel for his family losing a
brother, son, husband and father. My prayers go out to them while they see
these protestors on the corner near his funeral saying awful things just because
they have different views. If everyone is the same in this world it would be
quite boring. I think the differences in beliefs between my friend and I are why
we are so close. I work in a health facility where it is Catholic based and we
have mass everyday. These protestors are wasting their time by standing on the
street corner and saying awful things about this man and is mourning family.
Troy | 5:10 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
As a gay man, I want to express my sympathy with the LDS Church and the
attendees at President Hinckley's funeral. Fred Phelps has been viciously
targeting our community for years. We know how it feels to be on the receiving
end of persecution. No one deserves to be the targets of such hate. On this,
the gays stand in solidarity with the Latter-Day Saints.
ED Pulaski | 5:22 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
This group -westboro baptist - has disrespected multiple funerals and are
spreading hate and lies.
It is not illegal what they are doing. Just like it is not illegal for opposing groups to ride on motorcycles with extremely large banners praising President Hinckley. Or to make large Angel wings to open and obscure the hateful protestors. No words have to be passed. Simply apply for areas directly adjacent to the protestors and encapsulate them and surround them with positive signs and banners that drown out their hateful messages and posters. It is occuring at Soldiers funeral and other places these individuals are protesting. In Denver Harley riding motor clubs attach big American Flags to motorcycles and drive around the westboro protestors totally obscuring them.
I know President Hinckley is not in Hell and he was a good loving man and the LDS Church has served Millions of people with aid world-wide. Too bad the westboro baptists don't serve some poor people throughout the world instead of doing something so hateful and Anti-Christ like.
It is not illegal what they are doing. Just like it is not illegal for opposing groups to ride on motorcycles with extremely large banners praising President Hinckley. Or to make large Angel wings to open and obscure the hateful protestors. No words have to be passed. Simply apply for areas directly adjacent to the protestors and encapsulate them and surround them with positive signs and banners that drown out their hateful messages and posters. It is occuring at Soldiers funeral and other places these individuals are protesting. In Denver Harley riding motor clubs attach big American Flags to motorcycles and drive around the westboro protestors totally obscuring them.
I know President Hinckley is not in Hell and he was a good loving man and the LDS Church has served Millions of people with aid world-wide. Too bad the westboro baptists don't serve some poor people throughout the world instead of doing something so hateful and Anti-Christ like.
They're pathetic | 5:21 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
"I'm sure that Pres. Hinckley experienced many protesters at every
temple dedication he attended."
It's true. I know some of these temple protesters, and they take pride in being "persecuted" by the people they're trying to "save" (i.e. the Mormons). Don't add fuel to their fire, don't try to be nice (google "Most Hated Family In America" and watch the video about them - they're pure, pure evil and meanness to passersby), and remember how powerless they are compared with our numbers. And be grateful you weren't born into that messed-up Phelps family. I pray for their children, that more will escape the clutches of their evil forebears.
It's true. I know some of these temple protesters, and they take pride in being "persecuted" by the people they're trying to "save" (i.e. the Mormons). Don't add fuel to their fire, don't try to be nice (google "Most Hated Family In America" and watch the video about them - they're pure, pure evil and meanness to passersby), and remember how powerless they are compared with our numbers. And be grateful you weren't born into that messed-up Phelps family. I pray for their children, that more will escape the clutches of their evil forebears.
Henry Drummond | 5:27 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Staging a vulgar demonstration may be free speech but is that enough to make it
newsworthy?
Find Common Ground | 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
I'm so confused. We dislike homosexuals as much as they do? Why are they
protesting us?
Jackie | 7:01 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Being a baptist myself, reading this disturbs me!! I have, never in my life,
been ashamed of my religion until now. This IS NOT the way I feel and saying
I'm upset is an understatement.
RIP Pres. Hinkley
RIP Pres. Hinkley
don't understand ??? | 8:56 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
don't understand why some of these comments are posted while other that say
the esentially same thing
are not poated...
This is for those who make those decisions.
What is the crieteria? no url's no offensive words, definitely on topic...
What goes??
are not poated...
This is for those who make those decisions.
What is the crieteria? no url's no offensive words, definitely on topic...
What goes??
star2328 | 9:31 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
There couldn't be a better tribute to the only true church on the face of
the earth than Satan's minions rejoicing over the death of one of the
Prophets of God! God Bless Gordon B. Hinckley! He
lived great and has died great!
Prophets of God! God Bless Gordon B. Hinckley! He
lived great and has died great!
No one of Consequence | 9:47 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
Lest I sound like a hypocrite, I'm making this comment because 342 people
before me have already commented. But perhaps one of the worst things we can do
is to give this group the attention they so badly crave.
First off, they're not a church. This is exactly the type of group that causes so many agnostics/irreligious to be turned off by all religion, and to associate religion with evil and wicked judgment. They are no more Christian (or Baptists, for that matter) than they are a group of dandelions. They might as well call themselves 'wheelbarrows' and people would associate wheelbarrows with evil. But they can call themselves whatever they want, just as they can protest and make obscene scenes (ha!) almost where-ever they want.
The worst thing the media does is cover their agenda. Seriously, stop reporting this. As if groups like this needed any more fodder for bickering, contention, pathetic attention and infantile whining. Yet we have semi-major newspapers, media outlets reporting about them. Ignore them, just as the 30,000 funeral-attenders and supports will do Saturday, and every day for the rest of their lives.
First off, they're not a church. This is exactly the type of group that causes so many agnostics/irreligious to be turned off by all religion, and to associate religion with evil and wicked judgment. They are no more Christian (or Baptists, for that matter) than they are a group of dandelions. They might as well call themselves 'wheelbarrows' and people would associate wheelbarrows with evil. But they can call themselves whatever they want, just as they can protest and make obscene scenes (ha!) almost where-ever they want.
The worst thing the media does is cover their agenda. Seriously, stop reporting this. As if groups like this needed any more fodder for bickering, contention, pathetic attention and infantile whining. Yet we have semi-major newspapers, media outlets reporting about them. Ignore them, just as the 30,000 funeral-attenders and supports will do Saturday, and every day for the rest of their lives.
just someone | 11:14 p.m. Feb. 1, 2008
I just hope that we as citizens of this great state, as well as any visitors
coming to celebrate the life of President Hinckley will keep our heads and not
let any of our reactions bring embarrassment to ourselves. Let these attention
seeking folks have their moment, but don't let it become yours!
small towner | 12:06 a.m. Feb. 2, 2008
I agree with Some Guy from Out West: If we give them food and something warm to
drink (something for each hand maybe), then they'll have to put down their
signs. ;) Just keep the hospitality flowing! Besides, who knows when a heart
can be turned. Just ask Saul, Alma Sr, Alma Jr, etc.
Don Harryman, Jr. | 12:00 a.m. Feb. 2, 2008
The demonstration by Fred Phelps and his followers at President Hinckley's
funeral is revolting and incomprehensible. One has to wonder if the LDS
community will gain any understanding from this situation. This is exactly the
kind of hatred regularly visited upon homosexuals by the LDS Church and its
members.
JRE | 1:31 a.m. Feb. 2, 2008
The best way to handle this and honor President Hinckley at the same is to treat
these protestors as he would have treated them--probably with a quiet smile and
not an ounce of anger directed at them. Hate or anger demonstrated against these
people only sinks us to a lower level.
Brian | 1:34 a.m. Feb. 2, 2008
Bet there won't be any people taking the time to protest their funerals
when their time comes!
anonymous | 1:59 a.m. Feb. 2, 2008
For the few peole who say that the LDS people think we are the only ones going
to heaven, how wrong you are. If you knew anything about the LDS church you
would know that thats not true. Thats why you yourselves need to study and try
to understand the priciples taught in the LDS church. Dont just go along with
the crowd. Study it for yourself then pray about it and make a descision. God
loves everyone! Not just Mormons. Do we believe that this is the true church,
absolutely! Do we believe that Gordon B. Hinckley is a prophet of God,
absolutely! God is the same yesterday, today and forever so why would he not
continue to have prophets on the earth today? Do we believe that other faiths
are going to hell, absolutely NOT! Did you ever here Pres Hinckley say that no.
The members of this church may not always do what is right or maybe even
hypocritical at times, Jesus Christ said, "I am well pleased with the
church collectively but not indivdually." I love Gordon B. Hinckley. I am
sure he has heard the phrase well done thou good and faithful servant.
MARIVIC IFURUNG-KIM | 3:08 a.m. Feb. 2, 2008
it hurts to read negative comments to our late prophet hinckley but i know
those religions who have negative comments are instuments of satan i know and i
beleive that pres.hinckley is a true prophet and that the THE CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS is the only true and living church upon the face of
a whole earth
mamaspud | 3:04 a.m. Feb. 2, 2008
Those that try to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ do not condemn others.
None of us are in a position to judge anyone else and determine whether they
will go to heaven or hell. That is God's right. He knows us and what is in
our hearts. I feel sorry for those that choose to behave in a way that is
contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ. He shunned no one. He spent his time
with those that were poor, needy and those that stood in need of a friend. He
did not spend his time condemning or belittling people. He spent his time
lifting, loving and encouraging people. He loved all. People are human and as
such we make poor choices. To be unkind to anyone or judge them is not
Christ-like and should be avoided at all costs. Life is to short to harbor ill
feelings or hatred. Our job as humans is to serve and love all those that we
come in contact with, no matter what they may be believe. God created us all and
loves us all the same. President Hinckley set a good example. So did Jesus
Christ.
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