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What things do you like and not like about the LDS Church and the people?
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.Aside from the absurdity of it's claims it is more innocuous then most religions I've come across, it's just, weird.
Yeah, I'm not too crazy about them myself, but they're an entirely different religion from mine.Things I dislike, uh... The fundamentalist branch (There's one where I live.)
That's understandable. If I were an atheist, I don't think I'd like that either.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.
Apparently you think he has more authority over people than he really does then.I really really dislike the concept of "The Prophet" and him having so much authority over people.
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.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.
Coming from a self-proclaimed heretic, Terry, I would think that you'd see these differences as a strength, not a weakness. :hug:Weakness... their differences in belief to other Christians.
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.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.
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.
Yeah, I'm not too crazy about them myself, but they're an entirely different religion from mine.
That's understandable. If I were an atheist, I don't think I'd like that either.
Apparently you think he has more authority over people than he really does then.
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.
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.
...are you sure you're not a Mormon?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.
Christine said:I also heard that they don't let non-Mormons into their Church, any other Christian denomination love to get visitors.