A quick Link

This op-ed piece from the New York Times relates back to my first two musings, and I thought I would share.

Musings on Glenn Beck

I really don't know how to approach this one. I have many thoughts on Glenn Beck, and I find it very had to express those without it being colored emotionally. But I will give it a shot, and focus on a few points.

Before I say anything, this is not an invitation to praise or rip on the merits or validity or cult status or what have you for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, so I will be very cross if it is used as such. Members of the LDS church, (which both Glenn Beck and I am) believe that on the earth today, we have a man who has been called of God and is authorized to receive revelation from God, a prophet. That man is Thomas S. Monson. Glenn Beck is NOT Thomas S. Monson. And yet he claims to have a plan given to him from God on how to fix this country. He should know, as a fellow Mormon, that he has no authorization to be speaking for God. And yet, there he is. So as a Mormon, I believe this man to be a false prophet. Thats big bad juju in the LDS faith. And yet many many Mormons think Mr. Beck is a godsend, a voice of reason in the wilderness. I see him as a man claiming to speak for God with no authorization to do so. How any other member of the LDS church can see him as anything but is beyond me. Here are some links about his effect within the LDS church

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/02/AR2010090205524.html

And a blog detailing, in much better terms than I, why Mormons should be disturbed by Mr. Beck. Very well researched and supported, from the LDS point of view.

https://www.sunstonemagazine.com/glenn-beck-rough-stone-roaring-part-ii/

Another thing I find disturbing about Mr Beck is the method in which he delivers his message: wild speculation, unfounded declarations, and completely fabricated lies. Politifact (I can not praise this site enough) recently rated some of his statements. Suffice it to say, he did very badly. He stirs up the fears of his listeners with his wild claims, and when they can be absolutely proven to be false... he either continues to state them as fact, or moves on to the next hysterical statement. He plays on peoples fears to manipulate them into believing what he wants them to. We've been there before as a country. I hope we dont want to go there again.

Heres a few links

Glenn Beck on Lying

http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-national/video-glenn-beck-admits-to-lying-about-washington-s-inaugural-address-at-restoring-honor-rally

A list of the some of the most recent lies and fallacies made by Mr. Beck

http://www.scribd.com/doc/34319923/glenn-beck-lies

I am very disturbed by Mr. Becks rise in popularity. I don't think his brand of hysteria and lying is good for our country. I wish that more Mormons would realize that his message does not at all jive with what the LDS leadership teaches. I wish that more Christians would realize that he preaches hate and intolerance, in direct oppositions to the teachings of Christ. I wish more people in general would not let themselves be led blindly by a hysterical figure on the radio, tv, or pulpit, without researching the facts for themselves. Honestly, I go could go on on an about Mr. Beck, but suffice it to say, I think he is bad news. He has the right to say whatever he wants, but I hope that more people will realize that what he says and how is says it is poisonous and will do nothing to benefit anyone.

Those are my musings.