I am not Mormon so someone please correct me if I am wrong, but I believe being prepared is a part of the teachings of the Mormon faith. Even before ideas of terrorist attacks, they were taught to be prepared for an event. If this is correct, isn’t the government attempt to obtain this information some sort of violation of their religious rights? And I apologize if I didn’t explain this well - it is not an attempt to attack the belief/preparation.
Mormons haven’t had religious rights in America since they were forced to prohibit polygamy as a condition of Utah statehood.
It is. They're told to always have a years supply. Everyone in the church is suppose to be prepared. It's a Mormon belief.
The government has no business getting involved in their practice. This is their belief, their money, their time, their property.
I think this is nanny (communist) government trying to make sure no one has more than their "fair" share. There are democrats out there who demand to be fed. With the bad economy, someone has to be held responsible. Someone has to pay for the democrats lack of self accountability!
It's only "fair" if the Mormons work their butts off - the democrat freeloaders get to eat.
Yes, our Church teaches that each family should be prepared with one year supply of food and water. It’s a good idea for every family. I wonder what the feds were up to?
It isn't just the Mormon faith, though. Didn't Joseph advise Pharoah to build storehouses for grain? It only makes good sense to be prepared for hard times, and having enough food to get through the winter and into the Spring was just basic survival for Americans not so long ago.