Last night was an intense meeting. The Mormon missionaries
showed up with a guy named Jaren, who they have been meeting with and giving
their version of “the plan of salvation.” They didn’t want to be recorded this
time, but, I was able to record where they asked to not be recorded (for all
you skeptics). The discussion took an interesting turn when I was asked if I
believed that we “pre-existed.” My answer was simply no. They presented their
theory on their spirit pre-existing as angelic beings to which they presented
scriptures to back up their premises. Unfortunately for them, I am far too well
familiar with the scripture references that they were presenting. Not only were
they misunderstanding the scriptures, but they were adding to them.
The
discussion reached its climax when I quoted from the Mormon “doctrines and
covenants” mainly from “section 132.” I think its worthy of note that the
leader of the two, Elder Nelesoni, refused to address the topic of polygamy and
Joseph Smith. He said he didn’t have an answer but, that he would if I gave him
more time. My problem is that I gave an answer to all questions given to me,
and I expect the same from them. After all, I didn’t invite them; they asked if
they could meet me. I pressed further, and asked: who got it wrong? Did Joseph
Smith error, or did God change His word? The other Elder, stated that God
changed His word for the situation to raise seed to the Mormons. To which I
responded first with scripture, then with my opinion. I said, then your god is
not faithful to his word and I cannot trust him. My GOD on the other hand is
faithful to His word, and He is the same yesterday, today and forever!
The
meeting ended on that note. Jaren then asked for my number, and said that he
would like to talk more…Elder Nelesoni seemed upset, disappointed, etc. He didn’t
really want to even shake my hand. The other Elder (I forget how to say his
name, much less spell it), seems like he likes me. I really think that if he is
objective, he might change religious positions. I did advise him to research
the reliability of the scriptures, and the doctrine of inerrancy. I told him to
seek an independent source. I pray he does….