It has nothing to do with me judging you to be a Christian.

I know more about Mormon doctrine than 98% of Mormons do. I have met many Mormon missionaries who know even less (astounding, but they will still win followers not versed in the Bible).

Mormonism is based on Scottish Rite Freemasonry. It's that simple.

When you examine the symbolism of the temple ceremonies, they confess Jesus to be the brother of Christ. You also wear the apron of the priesthood of lucifer during the ceremony. The ceremonies are secret to the public, for obvious reasons.

You wear underwear with symbolism from religions referred to (in the Bible) as being from the Babylonian mystery religions "for your protection".

Mormon temples are full of masonic symbolism. I've visited them myself many times. I've attended conference, personally see an "apostle", read significant parts (or all) of ALL of the main mormon doctrinal books. I've studied both positions (pro and con) related to mormon historical archeology. This is more than most Mormons do.

Then there is the Book of Abraham. The contradictions with Biblical scripture, and on and on.

Most mormons are very nice people. Some of them look to the church for fellowship or business contacts. Unfortunately, they are not interested in the symbology or the truth behind the organization. Of couse, this is also true for masons. They are not interested in the lucifarian oaths they take. They are usually only interested in the business advantages they gain.

God expects us to seek Him. He also expects us to be strong, faithful, intellectual, logical, loving, truthful, and to be considerate enough of others to tell them the truth.

I don't mean to hurt anyone's feelings, but sometimes there is something that needs to be said that is so important, that it does not matter if it hurts someone's feelings.

If you were standing on railroad tracks with headphones on and a train was approaching from behind you, would you view me as a moral person if I let you get run over because I didn't want to scare you with the truth that a train was coming. This is the same type of situation.

The truth about eternal life, death, hell, love, and all of the warnings, teachings, admonitions and prophecies in the Bible about life are so important, that it's vital that I love you enough and that I have enough character to let you know if you're standing on the rail road tracks.

The best place for any mormon to start studying truth is to learn about all the places that mormon doctrine contradicts the Bible. You then have to decide which doctrine is correct. Yes, this is a good place to start.

I studied with mormon missionaries many times, and when they left, I felt the deep depression and spiritual oppression that many mormons experience. Yes, spiritual oppression often manifests itself as negative emotions. Some mormons having experienced these same emotions have committed suicide.

The same is true of some of those who get involved in witchcraft or magic. I personally know someone who attempted suicide after being involved in magic. It is not uncommon, and is usually associated with deep feelings of worthlessness and/or depression.

But God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (self control).

I care about your salvation.

I feel sorry for you for I know how difficult it is to study things that threaten the comfort zone of your world view, yet it is important to do if you are concerned about knowing who God really is; And this is important indeed.

I'm sure you're a very well meaning person with good intentions, but don't neglect to study, as God told us to do, because He said the deception of the time near the end of the age (the time we are in right now) will be strong.

Don't be deceived. Just study and ask the God of the Bible for guidance. Be strong and persist. He is merciful and patient. We must be as well.

We must be strong.