Christianity and Cults
The churches are not the nicest folks around when they encounter mainstream Christian cult members (General definition of cult: deviation from the original teachings). The most neglected ministry in the history of church, leaders and believers alike had failed to demonstrate understanding, love and patience in dealing with these groups. To be fair, a typical church goer is probably clueless as to what to say to a Mormon or Moonie just as much as they isolate themselves from their fellow ethnic members (e.g. Chinese, Indian,Thai etc.) with traditional beliefs.
That does not excuse the full time church leaders; pride and prejudice has blinded them to the fact that most Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons are probably more sacrificial and more grounded in Christian values and actions; doctrines aside of course. And believe it or not the Mormons (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) are seriously talented fiction writers. Just look at Orson Scott Card, Stephanie Meyer, Brandon Sanderson, Tracy Hickman and hosts of others – which brings us to the next topic…
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