My Simple Truth
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It seems so simple for me to become downhearted when I am opposed by so many people with my faith. But nevertheless, it is there. And I will never forsake it. I can no longer hold my tongue while I hear people's rebukes and 'logical' explanations of why the things I believe in are wrong. I know it's true; there can be no doubt. And it is my responsibility to let others know that it is here for them to learn of, about, or embrace if they so choose. I do wish more people would stop trying to 'logically' explain to me why my beliefs are foolish, because it seems even more foolish to tell thirteen million people, (a much larger number would be the whole of the Church from past to present), that they are wrong and what they teach is false. It cannot be. God would not have let such a work go uncontrolled if it was so against His will. He is a just and fair God, and the brutality that followed Joseph Smith throughout his life is not the work of the Lord. Joseph was a good man. A great man. Next to Jesus Christ, there will never be a better one. He did as he was commanded and because of his actions, the Holy Spirit can now bring forth the Gospel as was intended. There are too many signs in the Bible that tell us of Joseph Smith to think it was against God's plan and will. There are too many good things done by the Church and its members to think it gives a false message. What acts have you seen done by the Church as a whole that make you think its Gospel is wrong? We are told that we shall receive no witness of God until by the trial of our faith. I challenge you, all who see the words, to take that trial of your faith now against mine. Not to see who is wrong and who is right, but to see if there can be growth found from both our knowledge's to grow closer to God. Until you have asked yourself if it can be true, you can never say that it isn't. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and I will always, always stand by my personal beliefs. I love you all, my friends. Shalom.