The Nehor Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 How does breaking a law not fall under the category of being "honest in your dealings?" If we did not pay our taxes, would that be honest? I think not. Should a person who enters the country under secrecy (sneaking in) be considered honest in their dealings with Americans?I think there is quite a difference between taxes and crossing a border.Utlimately, its up to the bishop or stake president to issue the temple recommend and allow temple attendance, but it is not an honest act to enter the country illegally. And, as long as they are here illegally they have not repented, and are thus continuing to be dishonest with their fellow men.It may not be an honest act but I would suggest that it is not always a dishonest act either.
The Nehor Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 ok, so you will twist the Doctrine and Covenants to claim its teachings are not binding.you twist the book of mormon to promote your own agenda.I disrespectfully disagree with your interpretation of what I said."Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, ...[to teach them] to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.I agree.How will you twist this one to your own agenda? I suppose you already have by saying that law need only be followed if you want to follow that particular law.I said no such thing.Might as well go with; lie a little, sin a little, for there is not no harm in that, God will beat us with a few stripes and all is well in Zion.So, you are saying I am saying there is harm in sinning and lying. Well, you summed it up accurately.If your double negative was unintentional then you are just being silly. I don't equate the laws of the United States government with the law of God. I do not consider every violation of federal, state, and local law a sin in the sight of God.Personally, I'm more inclined to your view on immigration. I just don't think God would agree with me if I followed that inclination based on scripture, revelation, and my own prayers regarding the matter.
frankenstein Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 The double negative was a typo. As for being silly, do you consider the Book of Mormon silly?
The Nehor Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 The double negative was a typo. As for being silly, do you consider the Book of Mormon silly?No, I was calling your paraphrase of the Book of Mormon silly.
thesometimesaint Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-deported-veteran-20120218,0,2322586.story
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