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How (Not) to Understand What Mormons Believe
Religion Dispatches ^ | December 22, 2011 | Joanna Brooks

Posted on 12/25/2011 9:37:50 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

You just have to ask them...

“Say, where are all of those Indian converts you mentioned? Because all of the Mormons I know are as white as sour cream!”

“You guys built the Central and South American pyramids??? Why haven’t you built any more? Do you have the architectural plans for those pyramids by any chance?”


21 posted on 12/26/2011 6:20:23 AM PST by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: InterceptPoint

>>So expect the Dem/MSM Axis of Evil to support Romney until his nomination is assured, suppres any discussion of strange Mormon beliefs until that time and then go “all in” with 24/7 coverage of “What You Need to Know about Mormons” .

My liberal pastor (UMC) has already jumped the gun on citing the DNC Talking Points. He’s mentioned several times to me (in private conversation) that Mormons are a cult and are not Christian. I could accept this from him, except that he’s the same guy who says that muslims and hindus and even atheists have to be able to go to heaven because God is “fair”.

This is going to be interesting if Romney is given the nomination by the GOP Elite. Talking heads on TV who would never say an unkind word about islam will be viciously attacking American Mormons for their beliefs.


22 posted on 12/26/2011 6:36:37 AM PST by Bryanw92 (The solution to fix Congress: Nuke em from orbit. It's the only way to be sure!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Gee, I'm still really confused about all this LDS stuff.

Perhaps if I found a magic rock, placed it in my baseball cap, and then buried my face in the hat....like Joseph Smith did in the 1800's; then maybe, just maybe, ALL would be revealed to me, too. Then I'd know how to respond to this posting.

Anyone know where I can pick up a magic rock? You know, a really good one, nothing cheap. I already have the cap...Pittsburgh Pirates. Will that do, or should I consider using another team?

23 posted on 12/26/2011 6:49:27 AM PST by Scooter100 ("Now that the fog has lifted, I still can't find my pipe". --- S. Holmes)
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To: one Lord one faith one baptism; Dr. Thorne

No, he probably can’t name anyone who actually worships the Virgin Mary. And if he can name someone, I guarentee that person has no influence whatsoever over Christians to any notable extent.


24 posted on 12/26/2011 7:00:28 AM PST by vladimir998
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To: Jack Hydrazine

They also need to get their story straight on why coffee is so bad. It used to be that caffeine is evil, but they drink Mountain Dew by the gallon ever since the Mo church got stock in Pepsi. Lots of weird superstitions about water, like the devil controls the large bodies of water, that’s why you shouldn’t go swimming.

Going to a university in Utah for 5 years cured me of ever converting. Bunch of arrogant asses.


25 posted on 12/26/2011 9:15:22 AM PST by Excuse_My_Bellicosity (Liberalism is a social disease.)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

I guess it could be renamed to The Church Of The Finger In The Wind since their doctrines and practices are constantly changing.


26 posted on 12/26/2011 9:21:57 AM PST by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: Jack Hydrazine

[ Just take the ‘m’ out of ‘Mormon’ and you get the same thing! ]

Their called “MORMONS” because of following “Moron-i”..


27 posted on 12/26/2011 9:51:51 AM PST by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole...)
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To: vladimir998

[ No, he probably can’t name anyone who actually worships the Virgin Mary. And if he can name someone, I guarantee that person has no influence whatsoever over Christians to any notable extent. ]

Actually it depends on what you MORPH the word “WORSHIP” to mean.. Roman Catholics morph many words to mean strange things.. Whats needed is to know the difference in the morphing..

Example: Like the word “Progressive” means one thing to a democrat and another thing to a republican.. All “progressives” are in effect “regressives” on most things..
Its easy to see by looking at the effects of “progressive” political policys.. “Progressive” politicians are “Regressive” in intent.. Thats THEY morphed the word “Conservative” to describe non progressives.. Conservative means “same old, same old” because its not “PROGRESSIVE”..

The so-called conservatives don’t even react to being “NAMED” by “the enemy”.. as a SLUR... When your enemy controls “the Language” YOUR SCREWED..


28 posted on 12/26/2011 10:09:08 AM PST by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole...)
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To: hosepipe; Dr. Thorne; vladimir998

worship means what is owed to God alone.

now, let’s see who he or you can produce thats worships the Virgin Mary.

this is an “untruth” that the devil puts forth and many ignorant souls are more than willing to spread the “untruth” ( i have to watch my words to pass muster with the RM )

speaking as a Catholic, we know Mary is a created being, is not divine and it would be idolatry to worship her in any way. we also know knowingly spreading untruths about the Body of Christ is just as sinful as idolatry, don’t you agree?


29 posted on 12/26/2011 11:31:51 AM PST by one Lord one faith one baptism
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Yes, their leaders have “revelations” that are consistent with tax laws. In my neighborhood, we make a lot of references to the CEO of the LDS church.


30 posted on 12/26/2011 11:45:08 AM PST by Excuse_My_Bellicosity (Liberalism is a social disease.)
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To: one Lord one faith one baptism
[ speaking as a Catholic, we know Mary is a created being, is not divine and it would be idolatry to worship her in any way. we also know knowingly spreading untruths about the Body of Christ is just as sinful as idolatry, don’t you agree? ]

Some catholics dont worship Mary.. SOME DO..
That being said.. not all catholics are catholics..

In South America many catholic districts are Cartoons.. with cartoon characters..
And in America and URP as well.. especially France..

Example: "Our Lady of the Holy Hymen".. (paraphrased)

31 posted on 12/26/2011 11:47:48 AM PST by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole...)
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To: hosepipe

“SOME DO”

and you know this how?

btw, i define a Catholic as one that believes the Catholic Faith. since the Catholic Faith teaches it is idolatry to worship anything ( Mary, money, sex, statues, yourself, etc ) other that the One True God ( Father, Son and Holy Spirit ), by definition a “Catholic” can’t worship Mary.


32 posted on 12/26/2011 11:53:40 AM PST by one Lord one faith one baptism
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To: one Lord one faith one baptism

Like I said.. not all catholics are catholics..

Since catholic means “universal” NO catholic is catholic..
Unless catholic means other than Roman Catholic..

The Universal Church is NOT the Roman Catholic church..
same with any Protestant church as well.. Jesus is not Roman Catholic..

Nor is Jesus a christian.. Jesus is however a JEW..


33 posted on 12/26/2011 12:25:35 PM PST by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole...)
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To: one Lord one faith one baptism

Are you familiar with Marianism?


34 posted on 12/26/2011 7:04:41 PM PST by Scotsman will be Free (11C - Indirect fire, infantry - High angle hell - We will bring you, FIRE)
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