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Please download and circulate this petition:
"1. Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. "2. Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. ... "7. For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. "8. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. "9. But if they cannot contain, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn." 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, 7-9
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Feedback and Dialogue Mormons Louis Midgley: 1-19-2007 Still Another Blank Louis Midgley 1-20-2007 Some thoughts on one "pro-Mormon" rally From Jonathan--June 6, 2007 Greetings, Dr. Dean HELLand, Thank you very much for your views on the restored Church of Jesus Christ. I feel extremely sorry for you as you have been given the opportunity to know the truth and have rejected it. I thought it amusing your name contains the word HELL, as the doctrine you preach about the Savior's own Church comes to you from Satan himself.
Dr. Dean's reply: Thank you, Jonathan, for
your most interesting observation on my name. You are the first person to make
that precise connection. For your information, my grandfather came from Norway
and changed his last name to "Helland" after the farmland where he was raise in
Norway. In Norwegian it means "the Land of Good Fortune"! Do please write
again! From G. H.--April 30, 2007 Dear Dean; There have been many times in my life when I have looked for ways to or reasons or the ability to deny what I have experienced but I have never been able to. What you have sent doesn't do the job either. I would hope that what you sent was personal and what you see as in my best interest. For that I thank you for caring. I would hope that out of
respect for a fellow brother that you would allow and respect my belief as I
respect yours. As time unfolds it will become clear if I have made the right
choice or not. I would hope that if I have been deceived by the cunning and
craftiness of men that the Savior will see that I have tried to lead a good life
and that my love for those around me who ever they may be is without guile.
Dear G. H.: I sense your sincerity, and assure you that I have wished many times that
someone had approached me as I have attempted to approach you, with a gentle and
loving challenge to study the scriptures.
Book of Mormon believers who are not Utah Mormons (LDS) Another person wrote: Dear Dr. Dean: How can you abandon your faith in the Book of Mormon when there is so much archeological evidence supporting it? How dare you abandon your faith like that. Don't you know that will condemn you to spend eternity with Satan in hell? Dr. Dean's answer: First of all, I praise God that Jesus Christ is my Savior and that not believing in some book other than the Bible is not going to cause me to go to hell! Secondly, it seems that all the so-called archeological evidence supporting the Book of Mormon is bogus. It is enough to satisfy Mormon scientists, but no one else! This is what the Smithsonian Institution wrote about all this "archeological evidence" that keeps popping up: "No reputable Egyptologist or other specialist on Old World archeology, and no expert on New World prehistory, has discovered or confirmed any relationship between archeological remains in Mexico and archeological remains in Egypt." "Reports of findings of ancient Egyptian, Hebrew, and other Old World writings in the New World in pre-Columbian contexts have frequently appeared in newspapers, magazines, and sensational books. None of these claims has stood up to examination by reputable scholars. No inscriptions using Old World forms of writing have been shown to have occurred in any part of the Americas before 1492 except for a few Norse rune stones which have been found in Greenland." More from Robert Maley: Yes, Jos. Smith, Jr. was quick to turn to any available source that would further his designs to build a Church based on an Old Testament, totalitarian, oligarchic model. But he did not follow any Book of Mormon precedents or guidlines as he had been commanded, nor did he proceed by any divine-command instructions. He was forced (in order to achieve his goals) to fabricate his revelations from other existing sources, significant of which was Freemasonry at the head of others. The ultimate outcome was Mormonism, which has proven to be an embarrassment to both the LDS Church and Freemasons equally, due to striking similarities. Maley P.S. Keep in touch. Non-Believing Former Mormons Dear Dr. Dean: What makes you think the Bible is actually the Word of God? Why do you think I should pay any more attention to the Bible than to the Book of Mormon and the Joseph Smith's other revelations? I think it is all bogus! Dr. Dean's answer: How can we look at the marvelous creation all around us and think that the God that made all this is incapable of making Himself known to mankind? He did that by sending His Son, Jesus Christ. The Bible records Christ's birth, life, death and resurrection in exquisite detail by eye-witness testimony. Jesus believed the Old Testament literally. (the scripture cannot be broken, John 10:35) And he trusted his disciples and the Holy Spirit to continue his message until his return. (John 15:26-27) The result was the New Testament. Both Jewish and Christian leaders were led by God to reject the numerous spurious writings to give us the canon as it exists today in the King James Version of the Bible. We know from abundant manuscript discoveries and scholarly research that the Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts of the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, are essentially unchanged from when they were first written. The Bible guided the founding fathers of the United States in setting up this great nation. The Bible is the solid rock for God's principles of morality and godliness. All other ground is sinking sand! Dear Dr. Dean: Oh, baloney! The Bible is just ancient silly God myths about a Hebrew god. It is totally unnecessary! It is not any better than the Book of Mormon! I find your band of religion to be every bit as delusional as Mormonism. Once you figure out that the Bible is just one more book of myths and that "God" is an invention of the human mind, then I will think you are worth listening to! Dr. Dean's reply: The Bible, among other things, played a key part in the founding of our great nation, the United States of America. The Book of Mormon, unfortunately has been shown to be fraudulent fiction. Had Joseph Smith just contented himself with publishing it as religious fiction, I wouldn't see anything wrong with it. And you would not have any reason to throw the Bible away along with it, either! Dear Dr. Dean: If you can question mormonism, why not Christianity? Or other organized religions with their roots and beginnings? Dr. Dean's reply: I think I did my share of questioning everything. But I also think I honestly turned to God, if He were real, to lead me to the answers. I have seen the blind see, the deaf hear and the lame walk when I prayed for them in Jesus' name. I have no reason to doubt the Bible when I've seen things like that happen. That's pretty good for an ex-Mormon, huh? Response: I don't believe for a minute that there have been any healings in the name of your god through your prayers! That's just nonsense. You have the audacity to say that you are so powerful that you can pray to your imaginary deity to restore sight, hearing and walking! The power of delusion is indeed great, I see! Either that is the trick of a magician or maybe you are just a common liar! Come on. Entertain us with more of your miracles! Is that all you can do! Dr. Dean's reply: That seems to go along with what Jesus said in John 14:12, even if it doesn't go along with your thinking. I would rather follow him! At least your should accept the evidence of a God provided by creation. If God is that intelligent, why can't he be capable of communicating to the only part of creation capable of thinking about Him--mankind! I believe that he did that through the inspired writings of eye-witnesses through the Bible! Dear Dr. Dean: You remind me of when I was a hard-core Mormon. I spent a lot of time pointing out how ridiculous other religions were. I couldn't see my own religion's problems, though they were worse than the religions I was criticizing. It took only about two months after I stopped believing in Mormonism before I realized that Christianity was about as valid as the Easter Bunny. Nowadays, to believe the Old Testament, you would have to deny all reason and rationality. There are tons of things in Genesis from the story of Adam to Abraham that are not even logical, let alone likely. Science has rendered most of Christianity obsolete. How can we take advantage of science's benefits and ignore that? Isn't that being hypocritical? Religion was more acceptable when people didn't have any other way to explain things. Now, instead of prayer, we have medicines for sicknesses and Google for knowledge! Religion may provide some emotional comfort, but it at the same time blinds people with irrational beliefs, making them unwilling to see simple truths if they are not in harmony with the Bible. I must admit, though, that a lot of your criticisms of Mormonism ARE quite accurate. Dear Dr. Dean: You think the American democracy was founded on the Bible? And you actually earned a doctorate degree? Absolutely amazing! You certainly are mistaken if you think anybody will fall for your right wing fundamentalism! Dr. Dean's reponse: Ho hum!
Bible-based Christians D.J.M.--Christian Educator: "I spent some time on your web site. It's informative, attractive and friendly, not fearful! Well done! "A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." Proverbs 25:11 Prayer of Salvation: Lord Jesus, I thank you for your Holy Word, the Bible, which reveals the plan of salvation which is so simple. I repent for thinking that a church could save me when you only ask me to come to you in simple faith. Lord, I have heard your knock at the door of my heart. I open that door and ask you to come in. I believe that you lived a sinless life, took my sins upon you when you died on the cross, and are now at the right hand of the Father, praying for me. I renounce Mormonism and everything associated it. I ask for release from all the spirits of deception I have allowed in my life by doubting your holy Word and following the teachings of men. Cleanse me with your shed blood. I believe. I receive you now as my Lord and Savior. I will seek out a church which teaches the Bible as the guide for my life. I will be re-baptized as a testimony of my new-found faith. I give you my life. Do with me what you will. I promise never leave you, with the help of the Holy Spirit. Thank you, Jesus! Amen! If you prayed this prayer sincerely, please contact Dr. Dean at the email address below and let him know about it. He will see that you receive the guidance necessary to keep you in the ways of the Lord. Of course, your name and email address will be kept confidential.
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