What does this have to do with mistakes in preparation?
Now let's see, that book that the Mormon's derive their doctorines from is entitled "Another Gospel of Jesus Christ"...hmmmm.
That is "Another TESTAMENT of Jesus Christ". When stating supporting information for your opinions please, be factual. Personally I find the inaccuracies introduced into this thread both irrelevant and disturbing. This has the hallmarks of a typical "I know someone who said they heard..." line of argument that is common among those who believe that the word "Christianity"applies only to fundamentalist Protestants (as well as among others). If I want to know about America, I don't ask a Russian Communist who grew up in the '50s. If I want to know about a Roman Catholic's beliefs I ask a Roman Catholic.
They have had "extra" revelation, which puts them outside of Christianity.
That would be the Nicene Creed, not Christianity. Most of the Christian churches teach that the Cannon is closed, the Heavens are sealed and God no longer talks to His children through revelation, and that there are no more prophets on the Earth. This is specifically denied by the L.D.S. church. Fortunately the only definition of Christianity that matters is the one used by Christ Himself, He will know his own. (And in my opinion it is silly to fight each other over "God loves me best".)
The comment that asserts the acceptance of "extra" revelation, however, is quite accurate. It is the logically flawed conclusion being stated as a fact that is of concern.
Also, although this was not part of the thread, The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ is recognized as scripture in addition to the Bible, not instead of it.
Eventually he was able to wring it out of them that they do indeed have a "secret doctorine" that tells members to maintain arms and be ready to use them to defend themselves.
I seriously doubt that anyone had to "WRING" anything out of a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They volunteer two years of their life to serve at their own expense for the express purpose of talking to people who want to hear about the church. That is what they do. (There is the fact that they like to stay on topic when discussing the beliefs and doctrine of the church.)
Just for the sake of accuracy; there is no SECRET DOCTRINE to have arms and be ready to use them. This is an individual decision, much like being a Liberal or a Conservative. There are some strong CULTURAL trends in the church population on many issues but that is different from doctrine. There is a doctrinal principle to be self-sufficient to decrease the drain on others and be able to help in times of crisis. For some this means guns, for others it does not. This is not a secret, it is basic doctrine.
The Mormons are all about self-defense.
I am not sure what to make of this statement- it may be what I see commonly used as a modern locution and simply used as reinforcing-emphasis short of hyperbole, not intended as a limiting statement. If not I will say this; self defense (and defense of family, friends, community, and country) is certainly recognized as valid activity. All about- not so much. More like a necessary but minor component of a total lifestyle; something to allow the continuation of primary purposes, just like food storage, financial stability, and preparedness in general.
I don't post much because I don't have much to contribute that is not covered better by regular posters but this sounds like a start on recreational ridicule and doesn't seem to advance the purpose of sharing preparedness information.
I am kind of curious how we got onto this from a thread about mistakes in preparation.
Grateful we can disagree on some things and yet agree on so much else.
