Many LDS members shared their testimony and responded to questions as part of the nearly 500 comments on Elder Holland’s Youtube video posted last week. I thought you might be interested in some of the comments left by non-members, especially the first one. You can see the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz3rggCnhxQ
“I must say, what Holland is saying her makes incredible sense and something about this video really strikes a cord with me in a way that nothing else ever has. I’ve been to many churches and have heard many sermons, and if they all use the Bible I can’t see how they all come out so different. If this Book of Mormon is indeed an addition to his word, then God sure knows what he’s doing to correct where we’ve been going wrong with Christianity.”
“Didn’t Christ Himself know something of ridicule, religious persecution, and oppression? All the Mormons to believe whatever stuff they want, and we can believe what we want. Isn’t that what a free will is for?”
“I’m not a follower of the Mormon teachings, but I will say I’ve never been condemned for my personal beliefs by any members of the faith.”
“I used to be LDS, but when i hit 19 years of age left it my family is still mostly all LDS. All i have to say is although i might not believe in god, LDS people are the most kindest loving and funny people I’ve ever met and they rock! Just fyi reason saying i left and i do not believe in god is, well, Just because they believe differently does not make them any less of awesome :)”
“So do mormons read the regular bible (King James, NIV,etc…) also?”
“mormons101,thank you for posting this video, I know what my personal experiences have been with you mormons but I didn’t mean to jump on the “mormon bashing bandwagon”, I sincerely believe we all have an opinion but I truly do not mean to put down other peoples relationship with GOD! If it works for you all then Blessings to you all, and I am glad you will block those who use profanity!”
(MrJackGrayson, a LDS member on YouTube, shared the video with over 200+ of his non-LDS friends. Here are a few response from his friends.)
” Totally beautiful words. No matter what ones faith is, to believe in God is the answer. Thank you MrJackGrayson for the share. Very inspiring. Sherry”
“As a Roman Catholic I have no problem with the Mormon Church. As Christians our respective faiths take us ultimately in the same direction I believe. Many thanks to MrJackGrayson for sharing.”
July 31st, 2008 at 10:31 am
I absolutely loved the talk by Elder Ballard. My friend LDSNana had already convinced me to make a presence known on the Internet by talking about the church and getting the voice of a member on line.
It has been a fun journey we started commenting on the On Faith discussion board with Michael Otterson… moved on to In The Doghouse on HubPages Hubpages, and have also been active on LDS.net.
Just recently we have started a Blog about LDS girls called KooLDSgirZ and are hoping for some great discussion there as well.
Showing an online LDS presence is a great way to combat the negative view that some might have of the church. It is great fun to dialog with others about the teachings of Jesus Christ and His church on this earth.
Thanks for pointing out the positive comments and interaction that is possible to have when we open our mouths on line!
September 16th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Elder Holland’s new book Broken Things to Mend has just come out everyone should read this exceptionally comforting book. It is filled with encouragement and examples of how to let the Savior and his gospel heal and bless our lives. It brings the feelings of peace that no matter what happens in life the Lord is always there to help us through hard times. There are some teaser chapters on Deseretbook.com there isn’t a person anywhere that wouldn’t benefit from it in some small way.