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What do you/do you not like about Mormonism?

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Well, the only contact I've knowingly had with anyone who is Mormon has been on RF.....so, I don't have a basis for judgement. (I like you, though. :) )
 

Aasimar

Atheist
What things do you like and not like about the LDS Church and the people?

From the Mormons I have personally met, in real life, all but one were just normal guys, their faith didn't effect me at all really. Of the church, I like it more then mainstream christianity simply due to the lack of hell doctrine (Outer Darkness > Hell.) Aside from the absurdity of it's claims it is more innocuous then most religions I've come across, it's just, weird.

Things I dislike, uh... The fundamentalist branch (There's one where I live.) The same things I dislike in general about all churches, the absurd doctrines, ridiculous claims, and the principle of faith. I don't like when they come and try to convert me, there is a rather large LDS church across the street from me, and I get stopped sometimes by people when I'm heading to the store behind them, or in the parking lot when they see my atheistic bumper stickers. I really really dislike the concept of "The Prophet" and him having so much authority over people.

All in all I think it's more modern then mainstream Christianity, equally ill-founded, more docile, equally intolerent, and as varied as the rest.
 

Terrywoodenpic

Oldest Heretic
Strengths... their faith and organization.
Weakness... their differences in belief to other Christians.

Over riding consideration...Their love of God and their fellow men.
 

atomic47

Member
Nothing is wrong with them. Except they like to point out that I'm too flawed, my way of thinking is wrong, and that by voting non-republican, I'm going to hell.
 

Katzpur

Not your average Mormon
Aside from the absurdity of it's claims it is more innocuous then most religions I've come across, it's just, weird.
You say, "aside from the absurdity of its claims,"... Are you saying that our belief that a young man translated an ancient record inscribed on golden plates is more absurd than the belief of all Christians that a virgin gave birth to a baby boy who grew up to be able to walk on water, feed thousands of people with a few loaves of bread and a few fish, and bring a man back to life who had been dead for several days? I'm just curious as to where our claims about Joseph Smith fall in the range of absurdity.

Things I dislike, uh... The fundamentalist branch (There's one where I live.)
Yeah, I'm not too crazy about them myself, but they're an entirely different religion from mine.

I don't like when they come and try to convert me, there is a rather large LDS church across the street from me, and I get stopped sometimes by people when I'm heading to the store behind them, or in the parking lot when they see my atheistic bumper stickers.
That's understandable. If I were an atheist, I don't think I'd like that either.

I really really dislike the concept of "The Prophet" and him having so much authority over people.
Apparently you think he has more authority over people than he really does then.

All in all I think it's more modern then mainstream Christianity, equally ill-founded, more docile, equally intolerent, and as varied as the rest.
You're probably right on most of these points. I'd personally say that we're more tolerant of other faiths than other Christian denominations, despite the fact that we're so missionary oriented.
 

Katzpur

Not your average Mormon
Nothing is wrong with them. Except they like to point out that I'm too flawed, my way of thinking is wrong, and that by voting non-republican, I'm going to hell.
I'm not sure how much of your post is tongue-in-cheek, but did you know that the Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid of Nevada, is both a devout Mormon and a Democrat? Did you know that Mormons don't even believe atheists are going to Hell? We anticipate seeing plenty of Buddhists in Heaven.
 

Aasimar

Atheist
You say, "aside from the absurdity of its claims,"... Are you saying that our belief that a young man translated an ancient record inscribed on golden plates is more absurd than the belief of all Christians that a virgin gave birth to a baby boy who grew up to be able to walk on water, feed thousands of people with a few loaves of bread and a few fish, and bring a man back to life who had been dead for several days? I'm just curious as to where our claims about Joseph Smith fall in the range of absurdity.

No, I don't think the claims of mormonism are more absurd then those of mainstream christianity, at least the folkloristic (I made that word up!) ones (virgin births, casting demons into pigs, etc.)

So no, I don't think LDS theology is any more absurd, but I think all the folklore aspects of religions are pretty absurd.

Yeah, I'm not too crazy about them myself, but they're an entirely different religion from mine.

Yeah I know, I've met one or two. They had Ipods with the saying of the prophet as the only tracks on them and just walked around listening to them. Was really really creepy.

That's understandable. If I were an atheist, I don't think I'd like that either.

Yeah, they aren't too bad about it though, just on occasion

Apparently you think he has more authority over people than he really does then.

Well what authority does he have, should he choose to exercise it? Is his authority above human law? This is a point of ignorance on my part, all I know of the Prophet is hearsay, my LDS friends have never really talked about it.


You're probably right on most of these points. I'd personally say that we're more tolerant of other faiths than other Christian denominations, despite the fact that we're so missionary oriented.

Yeah, intolerence wasn't so much an attack on LDS, just religion in general. There is almost always an in group and an out group. Most dogmas result in intolerence in one form or another.
 

YmirGF

Bodhisattva in Recovery
Some of the things I detest about Mormons are:

1. Their bright, shiny, well-scrubbed faces. They are usually so nice too. What is with that?
2. Their ethic of doing hard work to achieve their goals. Like -- really.
3. Their weird outreach program when young Mormons are sent all over the world to spread the word. Like really. It is just so much more reasonable to send little old ladies to people's doorsteps who have no real sense of humor. Sending enthusiastic, intelligent kids. Sheesh!
4. Then there is that absurd notion that we are "gods" in embryo. LOL. What is up with that, eh. Like, people are people and there is NO HOPE that we are something much greater. Get a freakin' grip, eh.
5. That god is a physical being. Like -- that is just so plain weird. How can god, like, ya know, um, have like a body, eh? Like, ya know, the dude can only do, ya know, like... anything... so... ya know, what's like, um, the deal with, like, that, eh? Like, ya know, "hello", eh. Like, um -- seriously.
6. What is with this stuff about getting messages on gold plates? Like, really. They never seem to mention the crystal and cutlery at all. (And no placemats, either.) Sheesh.


I do hope my dear Mormon friends take this in the spirit it was intended. :)
 

Kay

Towards the Sun
I was going to get complicated and technical in answering this question, but then decided "Nah." :D

I live in Utah. Most of my friends and family are LDS. I would consider them good (perhaps not the best word choice) in some respects and not so good in others. Some of that is related to their being LDS, most of it is not.
 

Reverend Rick

Frubal Whore
Premium Member
What amazes me is all the "Sunday only Christians" who raise their eyebrows at LDS members who abstain from premarital sex, tobacco, caffeine and alcohol all week long. Perhaps many hypocritical Christians resent the fact that LDS members actually practice their faith daily with actions as well as words.
 

MysticSang'ha

Big Squishy Hugger
Premium Member
Some of the things I detest about Mormons are:

1. Their bright, shiny, well-scrubbed faces. They are usually so nice too. What is with that?
2. Their ethic of doing hard work to achieve their goals. Like -- really.
3. Their weird outreach program when young Mormons are sent all over the world to spread the word. Like really. It is just so much more reasonable to send little old ladies to people's doorsteps who have no real sense of humor. Sending enthusiastic, intelligent kids. Sheesh!
4. Then there is that absurd notion that we are "gods" in embryo. LOL. What is up with that, eh. Like, people are people and there is NO HOPE that we are something much greater. Get a freakin' grip, eh.
5. That god is a physical being. Like -- that is just so plain weird. How can god, like, ya know, um, have like a body, eh? Like, ya know, the dude can only do, ya know, like... anything... so... ya know, what's like, um, the deal with, like, that, eh? Like, ya know, "hello", eh. Like, um -- seriously.
6. What is with this stuff about getting messages on gold plates? Like, really. They never seem to mention the crystal and cutlery at all. (And no placemats, either.) Sheesh.


I do hope my dear Mormon friends take this in the spirit it was intended. :)

What amazes me is all the "Sunday only Christians" who raise their eyebrows at LDS members who abstain from premarital sex, tobacco, caffeine and alcohol all week long. Perhaps many hypocritical Christians resent the fact that LDS members actually practice their faith daily with actions as well as words.

Golly, both of you just took the words out of my mouth. :hug:




Peace,
Mystic
 

Nanda

Polyanna
There's nothing about Mormons that I find any worse than any other organized religion - my complaints would be the same for any of them.

Well... Maybe the door to door witnessing, but they're not the only ones who do it, so again, no worse than any other.

As for what I like...Uh.... I like Becky and Katzpur! ^_^
 

ChristineES

Tiggerism
Premium Member
I have no problems with Mormons personally, I always find them to be very nice, friendly people with a big smile on their faces. I have had many friends of this faith and they were always good friends.
Some of the doctrine raises my eyebrows a bit (I don't want to get into that, since I don't know which is true doctrine and which is untrue). I also don't know about those gold plates. That sounds a bit fishy to me. The Bible was written from scrolls that were passed on by scribes who kept copying them. I also heard that they don't let non-Mormons into their Church, any other Christian denomination love to get visitors.
 

Panda

42?
Premium Member
The real problem with some Mormons is they are just to damn nice.
[paranoid]People are only that nice when they are planning something, I think they are trying to take over the world[/paranoid]
 

FFH

Veteran Member
Some of the things I detest about Mormons are:

1. Their bright, shiny, well-scrubbed faces. They are usually so nice too. What is with that?
2. Their ethic of doing hard work to achieve their goals. Like -- really.
3. Their weird outreach program when young Mormons are sent all over the world to spread the word. Like really. It is just so much more reasonable to send little old ladies to people's doorsteps who have no real sense of humor. Sending enthusiastic, intelligent kids. Sheesh!
4. Then there is that absurd notion that we are "gods" in embryo. LOL. What is up with that, eh. Like, people are people and there is NO HOPE that we are something much greater. Get a freakin' grip, eh.
5. That god is a physical being. Like -- that is just so plain weird. How can god, like, ya know, um, have like a body, eh? Like, ya know, the dude can only do, ya know, like... anything... so... ya know, what's like, um, the deal with, like, that, eh? Like, ya know, "hello", eh. Like, um -- seriously.
6. What is with this stuff about getting messages on gold plates? Like, really. They never seem to mention the crystal and cutlery at all. (And no placemats, either.) Sheesh.


I do hope my dear Mormon friends take this in the spirit it was intended. :)
:)...are you sure you're not a Mormon?
 

Draka

Wonder Woman
What I don't like about Mormonism is pretty much the same things I don't like about any other Christian denomination. I just don't believe in the things that they believe in or that certain things are rules that we must follow. I simply don't share the same perspectives is all.

What I like about Mormonism, versus other Christian denominations, is that they actually practice what they preach and believe. They aren't hypocrites. They put family first and have very high morals and stick to them. They may "spread their word" but they never preach down to anyone (at least not in my experiences with missionaries and friends). This all combined, seems to make for very nice, well-adjusted, responsible individuals. I've never met a Mormon in person that wasn't just a pleasant and sweet person to be around. And it seems that holds true for most Mormons here as well.
 

FFH

Veteran Member
Christine said:
I also heard that they don't let non-Mormons into their Church, any other Christian denomination love to get visitors.
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FFH

Veteran Member
Ether 12: 26
And when I had said this, the Lord spake unto me, saying: Fools mock, but they shall mourn; and my grace is sufficient for the meek, that they shall take no advantage of your weakness;

Ra´ca (rā´kå)
A term of reproach used by the Jews of our Savior's time, meaning "worthless." Whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council. - Matthew 5: 22. Raca

Matthew 5: 22
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca (worthless), shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool (idiot), shall be in danger of hell fire.

3 Nephi 12: 22
But I say unto you, that whosoever is angry with his brother shall be in danger of his judgment. And whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Mormon. 8: 17
And if there be faults they be the faults of a man. But behold, we know no fault; nevertheless God knoweth all things; therefore, he that condemneth, let him be aware lest he shall be in danger of hell fire.
 
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