The 71:7 Challenge
Wherefore, confound your enemies; call upon them to meet you both in public and in private; and inasmuch as ye are faithful their shame shall be made manifest. Wherefore, let them bring forth their strong reasons against the Lord. Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you—there is no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; And if any man lift his voice against you he shall be confounded in mine own due time.
Doctrines and Covenants 71:7-10
When talking with Mormons, I have found that they have this terrible habit of clamming up as soon as they “feel the spirit of contention.” Not only does this fly in the face of Jude 1:3, which tells believers everywhere in no uncertain terms to “contend for the faith,”—the Christian life is a contentious one, who knew!—but it also ignores their own Scriptures, quoted above.
The 71:7 challenge is something I am starting. I am calling Mormons everywhere to live up to their faith and engage in debates, conversations, arguments, or whatever you want to call it. Will it get messy? Probably. Will it be worth it? Absolutely.
If you have faith in the word of your god, prove it. Defend your position. I have called for an answer, and the silence has been deafening. If you think you can do better, this is a good place to start.
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