tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26195116.post115434534485938739..comments2023-10-25T01:42:21.023-07:00Comments on The Fork in the Road: Bob Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01011901559691393063noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26195116.post-1154359044187177592006-07-31T08:17:00.000-07:002006-07-31T08:17:00.000-07:00You obviously understand the LDS culture of obedie...You obviously understand the LDS culture of obedience and perfection. Too me it became a glaring inconsistency with my Protestant concept of grace and nullified Christ. What's the point of having a Savior if you must work your butt off trying to avoid relying on his mercy. This is an area of LDS culture I consider to be destructive to its adherents. There's nothing like Nelson's talk on the conditional love of God to really warp your mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26195116.post-1154352691172208452006-07-31T06:31:00.000-07:002006-07-31T06:31:00.000-07:00Interesting ruminations. I agree with you on the ...Interesting ruminations. I agree with you on the treadmill aspect of worthiness (perfectionism?) as it seems to be taught or understood in lds culture. I feel the emphasis on family we see in many churches is a response to perceived threats to a traditional perception of family. Personally I believe there should be a balance between emphasis on family and emphasis on Christ. I do not see the ideas as competing but complementing eachother.<BR/><BR/>How is taking 5 hours from one's family on the sabbath supporting either family or relationship with Jesus Christ? I feel your frustration over that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com