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Thread: Do Mormons really affect you?
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04-03-2006, 11:52 AM #76Originally Posted by 72Twenty
Dude--they should leave you alone. If you don't want em' around, they should be leaving you alone. Like I said, they mean well.
As for BYU--I bleed red. 'Nuff said.The Griz
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04-03-2006, 11:53 AM #77User
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Originally Posted by skiing-in-jackson
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04-03-2006, 11:54 AM #78
This is an interesting piece on Mormons and how the military is trying to tap into their knowledge of obscure and hard to learn languages they aquire through missionary experience. Anybody know Pharsee?
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...toryId=4232716
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04-03-2006, 11:58 AM #79Originally Posted by flykdog
I'm glad you're ok with living in a community that shares beliefs so much different than yours. No thanks.
Also curious about your thoughts on the "Pearl of Great Price".
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04-03-2006, 12:02 PM #80Quando paramucho mi amore de felice carathon.
Mundo paparazzi mi amore cicce verdi parasol.
Questo abrigado tantamucho que canite carousel.
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04-03-2006, 12:03 PM #81Originally Posted by irul&ublo
Um, yeah. That is fucking AWESOME. Where can I get one?
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04-03-2006, 12:05 PM #82Originally Posted by grizzle6
We do not come to your door. You have never seen blond twins in matching briefs.
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04-03-2006, 12:05 PM #83Originally Posted by grizzle6
Hey grizzle6, since you are Mormon- I have a few questions for you that I'd love to have answered, mainly so if I was to get into a theological discussion and/or argument with someone of the Mormon faith, I would know where they were coming from. Oh, and I'm also always interested in other religions, except I'm somehow almost failing my mysticism in religion class this semester...
1) What is an angel skin, who wears them and why?
2) Is it true that the Church gives you money when you get married? Cause that would be rad. No, I don't plan on becoming Mormon any time soon.
3) Finally, what is this business in the Book of Mormon about the original people in America being white, but when some of them made God angry he turned them black, but when they won his favor back they stayed that way? Seems like Mormons would therefore be anti-black, but that can't possibly be the case. (Pardon the layman's terms, but one of my aforementioned high school friends tried to give me a brief synopsis of the Book of Mormon once.)Believe.
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04-03-2006, 12:05 PM #84
The Amish infected my computer with spyware. Bastards.
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04-03-2006, 12:05 PM #85User
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Originally Posted by BlurredElevens
If I only wanted to live where the majority of people were like me i think that'd be pretty limiting. I guess you'd also be opposed to living somewhere predominately black? Jewish?
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04-03-2006, 12:06 PM #86
I too like Grizzle feel the need to "come out" her on the board, I am as he what I would consider a liberal mormon. I am politically independent, often vote for democrats, served a mission and have actively defended and lobbied for environmental causes.. I have many friends that having different beliefs, lifestyles, you name it, many post here on this board, if pressed I don't think they would say our differences have interfered in our friendships, I have not pressed them to join the church or to investigate it at all. I will be the first to admit many mormon communities here in Utah are close minded and shut out others not of our faith, This is a cultural thing not a church thing. MOrmons lives often revolve around there local wards and many get to know their neighbors through these organiztions and meetings making it difficult to extend a hand of friendship and acceptance to others. It bothers me too.
I think you will find by moving here Utah is an accepting and fun place to live. At a minimum the people here are quirky at the most they are extreme. The comments I frequently read on this board make me laugh so hard sometimes. Utah is different and if you move here thinking you can force your values and culture on others you can' t, that kind of attitude will ensure your experience is a poor one. During conference this weekend the prophet denounced bigotry and racism and called for greater acceptance from members of the church.
To 720 I say, next time someone from the church comes over just ask them to remove you and your wife from the records. They will do it provided you send them a letter expressing your wishes.
Let the flaming and hating continue............."dad, do Unicorns poop."
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04-03-2006, 12:07 PM #87
I have never heard of Angel Skin and I'm mormon....if you are refering to the Garments, those who go through the LDS Temple wear them.
No, the church does not give you money after you get married...where did you hear that?you sketchy character, you
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04-03-2006, 12:07 PM #88Originally Posted by flykdog
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04-03-2006, 12:08 PM #89Originally Posted by bigtrubs
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04-03-2006, 12:08 PM #90Originally Posted by skiing-in-jacksonYou are what you eat.
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There's no such thing as bad snow, just shitty skiers.
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04-03-2006, 12:11 PM #91Originally Posted by Hunterski
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04-03-2006, 12:13 PM #92
Cyber Cop, I believe getting it in writing is the preferred way to be officialy removed from the records of the church. Now if he jsut doesn't wnat people to come over a simple "don't come here anymore" should suffice, I guess their are members of the church who are more persistent than me.
"dad, do Unicorns poop."
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04-03-2006, 12:14 PM #93Originally Posted by flykdog
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04-03-2006, 12:15 PM #94
re·li·gion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-ljn)
n.
Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
cult ( P ) Pronunciation Key (klt)
n.
A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader.
The followers of such a religion or sect.
A system or community of religious worship and ritual.
The formal means of expressing religious reverence; religious ceremony and ritual.
A usually nonscientific method or regimen claimed by its originator to have exclusive or exceptional power in curing a particular disease.
Doesn't seem to be much difference between the two to me...
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04-03-2006, 12:15 PM #95Originally Posted by flykdog
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04-03-2006, 12:15 PM #96
to get yr name off their records list you must storm the tunnel @ the bottom of LCC right above the temple quarry 24 style.
my inlaws lived in n ogden and had to move to colorado cuz they couldnt take it, my sis in law still lives there.
i like the people are people setiment. and one plus about the fundi/strict mormos is they dont ski on sunday
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04-03-2006, 12:19 PM #97Originally Posted by BlurredElevens
2. Start at knees and head north.
btw...aside from the observations that people showing up on your door is annoying...which it is...there is a lot of unnecessary bashing. The Mormons I've met over the years tend to be friendly, outgoing people, with an admirable dedication to family and community. They do seem to be conservative, but no more than a lot of other "red state" groups. I can see where living in SLC might seem a bit oppressive if you are outside the church, but that is true in a lot of places, and with other organized religious, ethnic and political groups.Last edited by irul&ublo; 04-03-2006 at 12:27 PM.
Quando paramucho mi amore de felice carathon.
Mundo paparazzi mi amore cicce verdi parasol.
Questo abrigado tantamucho que canite carousel.
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04-03-2006, 12:19 PM #98Originally Posted by Hunterski
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04-03-2006, 12:19 PM #99
Yes, it really sucks here. Everyone hates it. Stay away.
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04-03-2006, 12:24 PM #100Originally Posted by irul&ublo
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