Posts by FormerMormon

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What gives us the right to question other's religion?

by dawg in

i recently wrote an article about mormonism for a local rag that got rejected, it was concerning mitt romney,and his belief in the mormon faith.

i wrote it because many people were saying that we have no right to question another's faith in our local newspaper... i said that we in fact do have that right whenever that person is running for president..... my article stated in so many words, that mormonism has been totally refuted both by the scientific community (dna, no ties with istreal and the natives here in the states) and by many of smith's previous actions in his early life... he used seeing stones once before and was arrested for fraud... i said that romney was showing by his religious beliefs that he was illogical, and someone like that shouldn't be president... what got the story booted was when i started in on christianity.. now, don't get me wrong here, i love some of christ's teachings, but if someone is a fundlementalist, then they shouldn't be president either in my mind... .

so, where do you guys draw the line in your personal lives, when do you feel its appropiate to question someone elses religion?.

FormerMormon

Political prostitution is the oldest religion on the earth.

Both politicians and religious shamans seek to manipulate people to do what they want. They "sell" the problem and themselves as the solution. Political parties are simply aggregations of these prostitutes selling themselves and their political wares. ANYTIME groups gather to espouse ANY centralized form of coercion, it is time to question every facet of their organization. This is why I am a minarchist libertarian (go Ron Paul).

That being said, I agree with Gopher, Romney is deluded, but so is Bush, Kennedy or anyone else who subscribes to centralized authorized religion.

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JWs and Mormons--One of the Same?

by OMG! Now What? in

check this out!.

http://www.cephas-library.com/jw/jw_jw_lds_same_origin.html.

and this is just as interesting, if not more!.

FormerMormon

I think the bloodlines thing/ common origins is ludicrous.

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Ex-Mormons

by teenyuck in

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friends

i went to the ex-mormon board that amazing referenced in his thread.

http://www.exmormon.org/boards/w-agora/w-agora.php3?site=exmobb&bn=exmobb_recovery.

it is fascinating!

FormerMormon

Accurate so far... except to get a temple recommend, you need to pass an interview with the Bishop AND another interview with a member of the stake presidency. (A stake is composed of 4-7 wards or congregations) "Ward" is a very accurate term as you need to check into a "Ward" after you discover the insanity that is Mormonism.

Another great site is postmormon.org

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was that a Witness on American Idol last night?

by Burger Time in

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friends

i had the sneaky suspicion the girl in the picture below was a dub.

she had never drank, smoked or watched a rated r movie.

she was married at a young age and just seemed too wholesome.

FormerMormon

Jello Belt... I love it.

Do JW's have prohibitions on alcohol/tobacco/rated R movies too? There are a lot of Morgs in AZ.

Morg or JW? I just think she is blissfully deluded. She wont make the top 20.

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Video Mormons Vrs DNA Great information to have in your arsenal

by skyking in

this video is great.

made me a little sick to my stomach remembering what it was like to have that epiphany you been lied to.. .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svfxsscxh8o&feature=related.

FormerMormon

I'm sorry for your loss. I think it's the cowpox /smallpox thing. My smallpox(Mormonism) vaccinated me against your cowpox (JW WT) and vice versa. If you accept that, then you could say that the cowpox (JW) is a bunch of BULL, and that Mormonism is far more deadly. Like smallpox, wouldn't it be nice to one day see the complete demise of the Moron religion?

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Dress and grooming guidelines for LDS sisters ....

by Frequent_Fader_Miles in

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friends

check these guidelines out.

they're so detailed that even the acceptable color of underwear is given.

http://www.mtc.byu.edu/doc/sisterscouples.pdf.

FormerMormon

What exactly is the scriptural / moral / ethical / religious reason for dictating what kind of undergarments someone wears?

Scriptural as in some words that actually came from diety, or scriptural as in some words in a book that people choose to live by and think come from god?

Joseph'S Myth was a genius, I believe. Deviant, diabolical, but definitely brilliant. It was interesting to discover how he cunningly brought together opposing parties and had them support him. Example: there was considerable anti Masonic sentiment in his day. There were parties both for and against these secretive groups. JS sought to get both parties.

For the Anti Masons... use the BOM to preach against secret combinations and secret groups. JS also married Lucinda Morgan Harris. Lucinda Morgan's husband had been killed by Mason's for revealing their secret rituals. Lucinda Married a Mr Harris. JS CONCURRENTLY married Lucinda as a "spiritual wife", hoping to bring her anti masonic following with her.

For the Masons: JS "revealed" a new temple ceremony strinkingly familiar with the masonic rites. Along with this, he taught that when Adam fell, God made some Jesus Jammies for them from coats of skin... I've often wondered why garments aren't made from leather????? Anyway, they are supposed to be a (ugly) reminder of the "moral" and religious covenants that are made in the temple and in church. Yes, wonderful promises of protection are made.

All garments are made/sold by the church.

Some people have Calvin Klien on their butt... I have Joseph Smith on mine...( no there's no monogram)

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Dress and grooming guidelines for LDS sisters ....

by Frequent_Fader_Miles in

jw
friends

check these guidelines out.

they're so detailed that even the acceptable color of underwear is given.

http://www.mtc.byu.edu/doc/sisterscouples.pdf.

FormerMormon

Hey,

I represent what's going on here...

I've worn my "Jesus Jammies" (garments) for 23 years now. It's interesting to note that my HEAD is not covered by my garments. I have significant hairloss on my head, but the areas covered by my garments have no hairloss. It must be TRUE!!! I think I'm going to start wearing my garments on my head...

They are actually quite comfortable. I wish they came in different colors... although I heard a rumor about khaki colored being available for military types. While they are comfy, they are F ugly. Nothing worse than seeing my hotwife strip down... to her garments.

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Video Mormons Vrs DNA Great information to have in your arsenal

by skyking in

this video is great.

made me a little sick to my stomach remembering what it was like to have that epiphany you been lied to.. .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svfxsscxh8o&feature=related.

FormerMormon

OK... so here's a Former Mormon comment for you... Yes, the Book of Mormon is a fake. DNA is but one of many nails in the coffin for the BOM. It is interesting to note that a couple months ago, newer editions of the BOM (doubleday) had a SIGNIFICANT change in the preface to the BOM. The sentence was regarding how the indians or "Lamanites" were the PRINCIPAL ancestors of the indians. The wording has been changed to say that they are AMONG the ancestors of the indians.

There was no announcement of the change. When it happened, POST MORMON groups saw it quickly and internet fanfare MADE the church acknowledge the change. Now they are saying "we knew all along that people migrated across the bearing straits. This isn't anything new". Of course this is complete bullcrap and a turn of doctrine. For over 170 years, we heard one story, now they are trying to spin and make it another story. In another 100 years, if the church is still around, I suspect the line will be that the BOM is a good instructional story --not attached to ANYTHING historical. How we spin to get there will be interesting.

The FLDS church (polygamist headed by Warren Jeffs) is an offshoot. Recently Warren confessed he never was a prophet. Search for it on youtube. With video clips of a "prophet" denying his office, you would think the church would dissolve overnight... not so. Cog diss is strong. I am convinced god himself can come down, say it's crap, and people would show the next week for meetings.

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Unexplained Mormon "miracles"...Unexplained JW "miracles"

by FormerMormon in

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friends

ok... lets get the ribbing aside.

our mormon "miracles" are more unexplainable than yours.... one of the many tools used by the morg to keep it's members active is the use of faith promoting stories involving apparent miracles... or the unexplainable.

there are unexplainable stories even in my own family.

FormerMormon

I sure hope so.

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Unexplained Mormon "miracles"...Unexplained JW "miracles"

by FormerMormon in

jw
friends

ok... lets get the ribbing aside.

our mormon "miracles" are more unexplainable than yours.... one of the many tools used by the morg to keep it's members active is the use of faith promoting stories involving apparent miracles... or the unexplainable.

there are unexplainable stories even in my own family.

FormerMormon

loosie...

Jesus Jammies was a term I first heard while on a mission in Virginia. It is a slang term for Mormon garments or protective underwear that Mormons get the first time they go thru the temple. They are expected to wear it the remainder of their days. Some General Authorities were known to preach a bit over the top concerning the NEED TO ALWAYS WEAR YOUR GARMENTS. Some (hopefully few) go so far as to sponge bath under their garments, replacing them one piece at a time when changing. Other, (also hopefully few) will wear them as best they can- even during intercourse.