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<channel><title><![CDATA[Mormon Blog - Comments for blog: Blogging]]></title><link>http://www.mormonblog.com</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.mormonblog.com]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>contact@mormonblog.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:07:27 MST</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.mormonblog.com/articles/0/1/108/Blogging.html#Comment120</link><description><![CDATA[Someone on a blog, a christian fundamentalist, has been insisting that LDS is a satanic cult. Kindly go to the page and explain a few facts if you please. Thank you<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Stephanie at 7:40 am, Thu 27th Aug 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Stephanie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:40:53 MST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mormonblog.com/articles/0/1/108/Blogging.html#Comment120</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2 (Reply to Comment #1)]]></title><link>http://www.mormonblog.com/articles/0/1/108/Blogging.html#Comment121</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks for your comment.  I doubt if anything that I say can change the mind of someone who is so thoroughly convinced that we are evil.  Cheer up, you are in good company.  

The original Christian church that Jesus formed was, in its day, also considered a dangerous cult, and Jesus himself was often accused of being satanic. (See Matthew 12:22-28 for an example of the Pharisees accusing Jesus of being in league with the devil, and His masterful response.)  

It is amazing to me that people who refer to themselves as "Christian" would participate in this kind of slander.  Yet, from its beginning, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been the target of the most malicious, hateful attacks imaginable--often at the hands of so-called "Christians."  To me, this persistent persecution is a sign that the Church is true--that it is Christ's Church restored in our day.

I encourage you to follow the example of Jesus, who responded with calm logic, love and testimony.  Don't ever let yourself be dragged down to their level, or feel that you have to respond to every attack.  The apostle Peter, who endured more than his share of slander, personal attacks, and persecution, left us with this inspired counsel:

     Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful [tenderhearted], be courteous: 
     Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 
     For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 
     Let him eschew [avoid] evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue [follow after] it. 
     For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. 
     And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 
     But, and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; 
     But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear [reverence for God]: 
     Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. (I Peter 3:8-16)<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by William at 9:23 am, Thu 27th Aug 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (William)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:23:47 MST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mormonblog.com/articles/0/1/108/Blogging.html#Comment121</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3]]></title><link>http://www.mormonblog.com/blogs/59/Blogging.html#Comment182</link><description><![CDATA[I am new to blogs in fact have never read one until recently.  I have tried to find an LDS blog that was insightful to find out more about the LDS church.  I look forward to learning more from your site as it is civil and considerate which is important for my journey.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Blake Messinger at 11:05 am, Thu 11th Feb 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Blake Messinger)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:05:49 MST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mormonblog.com/blogs/59/Blogging.html#Comment182</guid></item></channel></rss>