DaveH wrote: > Apparently many TTers want me to teach LDS theology on > TT, yet some wish to criticize me for complying with their wishes. > Seems like a no win situation, eh Lance.
Let me clarify yet again what TruthTalk is all about and Dave Hansen's situation in regards to this forum. TruthTalk is meant to be a forum where people from different religions and different backgrounds can share their beliefs and teachings with the rest of us. We, in turn, can judge what they teach and examine it. We can raise objections or questions concerning what is being said. The goal is learning and getting a better undertanding of both what we believe and what others believe. Dave Hansen is LDS Mormon and he has as much right here as anybody else to teach or post his views. In like manner, his teachings will be examined and questioned by others. This is the nature of the forum. I would not say that it is a "no win situation" just because a person's viewpoint is criticized in this forum. If you share your views, expect some examination and perhaps criticism if someone thinks that the viewpoint deserves such. Now in regards to the question of why DaveH is here. I have read both Dave and Perry's exchange on this, and personally I find Dave's reasons for being here consistent. He has an interest in knowing what Protestants believe and why. He interacts with us, and in doing so, is questioned about his beliefs. He responds to such questions in a way that he is comfortable. Often the exchange hits a dead end, and some TruthTalk members get frustrated with that (me included), but I don't think that means that his reasons for being here are not being stated properly. Some have interpreted him to be implying that he wants to become a Protestant if he hears good answers for what Protestants believe, but I have never understood him that way. He is simply curious and has an academic interest in what motivates us and what makes us who we are. I'm sure Christians not affiliated with a major institution seems very strange to him. His life is centered around an institution of authority. That is the kind of structure he is use to and is comfortable with. Many of us reject such institutions. I think Dave is still trying to understand why and how this is. I suspect it would be easier for him to understand us if we were all Roman Catholic. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
