Sometimes just asking a question gets a reaction like an insult has been offered.
I note the Mormons flat out tell the flock when they issue new or revised edicts, strictures, rules, promulgations, revelations and doctrines the thinking has already been done.
Clearly, they don't want to entertain any questions and the flock is aware they can get in trouble for it.
As for outsiders, it's abundantly clear the LDS hierarchy doesn't want to hear them questioning dogma either.
I note the Mormons flat out tell the flock when they issue new or revised edicts, strictures, rules, promulgations, revelations and doctrines the thinking has already been done.
Clearly, they don't want to entertain any questions and the flock is aware they can get in trouble for it.
As for outsiders, it's abundantly clear the LDS hierarchy doesn't want to hear them questioning dogma either.
The granting of a pardon is an imputation of guilt, and the acceptance a confession of it.