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MORMON CURTAIN
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APOLOGISTS - SECTION 1
Apologists for the Mormon Church are those who devote time to defend the Mormon Church, doctrines, leaders and teachings.
FARMS and FAIR are the two main Mopologetic organisations devoted to defending Mormonism. Other Mopologists such as Jeff Lindsay are on the fringes of Mopology.
Total Topics: 24
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APOLOGISTS - SECTION 2
Apologists for the Mormon Church are those who devote time to defend the Mormon Church, doctrines, leaders and teachings.
FARMS and FAIR are the two main Mopologetic organisations devoted to defending Mormonism. Other Mopologists such as Jeff Lindsay are on the fringes of Mopology.
Total Topics: 15
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ARTICLES OF FAITH
A journalist once asked Joseph Smith exactly what Mormons believed. Smith wrote a document in response. They have since become The Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Total Topics: 1
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BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD - SECTION 1
Mormons dress in 19th century Masonic clothes - perform Masonic rituals twisted into Mormon necrotic ceremonies wherein they pronounce your name aloud - and confirmed you baptized AND as a member of the Mormon Cult (with the words, "who is dead" inserted). This all done within a paying ?members-only? temple in absolute secrecy.
Total Topics: 25
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BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD - SECTION 2
Mormons dress in 19th century Masonic clothes - perform Masonic rituals twisted into Mormon necrotic ceremonies wherein they pronounce your name aloud - and confirmed you baptized AND as a member of the Mormon Cult (with the words, "who is dead" inserted). This all done within a paying ?members-only? temple in absolute secrecy.
Total Topics: 9
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BLACKS AND THE PRIESTHOOD
Prior to 1978, Mormon leaders forbid Blacks from holding the Mormon Priesthood. In 1978, due to mounting pressure from pending lawsuits concerning racism, Spencer W. Kimball suddenly received a revelation that Blacks could now enter the temple and hold the Mormon Priesthood. If the Mormon Church had not changed its views on Black people, it would have lost its Tax-Exempt 503(c) status - as pending litigation in several states in America was proceeding.
Today the Mormon Church flatly denies that it's revelation was based on loosing its Tax-Exempt 503(c) status - however a great deal of evidence exists showing that it did.
Total Topics: 18
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BLOOD ATONEMENT
Blood Atonement is a controversial doctrine taught by some early Latter-day Saint leaders, and expanded by Brigham Young, that within a theocracy, there are certain sins such as murder that requires that murderers "have their blood spilt upon the ground, that the smoke thereof might ascend to heaven as an offering for their sins" in order for the Atonement of Jesus fully operative in the repentance process.
Total Topics: 3
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BOB BENNETT
Mormon Republic Bob Bennett.
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BOOK OF ABRAHAM - SECTION 1
The Book Of Abraham is a book created by Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith purchased some papyrus that was found with an Egyptian mummy. Joseph claimed that the papyrus contained the Book of Abraham and thus created the "Pearl Of Great Price". Modern day Egyptologists have translated the Joseph Smith Papyrus Facsimiles, as well as other documents that did not make it into the facsimiles - but were part of the original collection of Papyri. Their conclusion: The documents are entirely different from what Joseph Smith said.
Total Topics: 25
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BOOK OF ABRAHAM - SECTION 2
The Book Of Abraham is a book created by Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith purchased some papyrus that was found with an Egyptian mummy. Joseph claimed that the papyrus contained the Book of Abraham and thus created the "Pearl Of Great Price". Modern day Egyptologists have translated the Joseph Smith Papyrus Facsimiles, as well as other documents that did not make it into the facsimiles - but were part of the original collection of Papyri. Their conclusion: The documents are entirely different from what Joseph Smith said.
Total Topics: 10
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BOOK OF MORMON - SECTION 1
In 1820 Joseph Smith claimed that he saw God and Jesus Christ. The two were floating above him in the air and looked identical. Joseph alleges that Jesus Christ told him about buried golden plates wherein the history of Ancient Americans was contained. In due time Joseph retrieved the plates and translated them into the "Book Of Mormon". Mormons consider the Book Of Mormon to be the most correct book on earth.
Total Topics: 22
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BOOK OF MORMON - SECTION 2
In 1820 Joseph Smith claimed that he saw God and Jesus Christ. The two were floating above him in the air and looked identical. Joseph alleges that Jesus Christ told him about buried golden plates wherein the history of Ancient Americans was contained. In due time Joseph retrieved the plates and translated them into the "Book Of Mormon". Mormons consider the Book Of Mormon to be the most correct book on earth.
Total Topics: 24
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BOOK OF MORMON - SECTION 3
In 1820 Joseph Smith claimed that he saw God and Jesus Christ. The two were floating above him in the air and looked identical. Joseph alleges that Jesus Christ told him about buried golden plates wherein the history of Ancient Americans was contained. In due time Joseph retrieved the plates and translated them into the "Book Of Mormon". Mormons consider the Book Of Mormon to be the most correct book on earth.
Total Topics: 9
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BOOK OF MORMON EVIDENCES
The Book Of Mormon states that there were horses, elephants, steel, tin, wheat, barley, bows, arrows, slings, chariots and more - during the time that the “Nephites” and “Lamaites” lived on the American continents. Modern day archeologists, geologists, paleontologists and scientists have found absolutely no evidence that any Book of Mormon animals or items ever existed. Mormon Apologists continue to place together every little fact they can to prove the Book of Mormon is true. This topic covers the attempts by Mormon Apologists who go to great lengths to obscure, convolute, invent and otherwise distort history to fit their agenda.
Total Topics: 14
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BOOK OF MORMON GEOGRAPHY
Recently, the Mormon Apologist organization "FARMS" has created what is called the “Limited Geography Theory” to explain why absolutely -zero- archeological evidence has been found to support the Book Of Mormon history. FARMS apologists such as Daniel C. Peterson have come up with multiple Hill Cumorah theories to explain why no evidence of ancient wars was found around the Hill Cumorah located in upstate New York. This topic covers the ludicrous ideas created by Mormon Apologetic organizations that create facts to support their conclusions.
Total Topics: 20
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BOOKS - AUTHORS AND DESCRIPTIONS
There are many LDS and NON-LDS Authors who have published books pertaining to recovering from Mormonism. Because I receive requests from authors to help make their books aware, this section is dedicated to those authors. See the section on Books - Comments for peer reviews.
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BOY SCOUTS
Mormonism has morphed the Boy Scouts into a religious organization in which they use to indoctrinate the young men into a lifetime of church membership. Awards and rewards are based on Mormon Priesthood rules and regulations. More emphasis is placed on indoctrination and obedience to the Mormon Gospel. Young men are accelerated through the program faster than boys outside the Mormon controlled BSA. Mormon boys can receive an Eagle Award simply by placing bags on neighbor doors to collect food for homeless shelters.
Women are not allowed to participate (except as "Den Mother") - in fact, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints does not have a Girl Scouting program.
Total Topics: 12
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BOYD K. PACKER
Boyd K. Packer, Apostle of the LDS Church and next in line in succession to the Prophet. A megalomaniac, Packer demands that everyone stand when he enters the room and finishes eating when he is finished eating. A man for whom the truth is utterly expendable - he asks that Mormons lie about their testimonies until they have one. A hater of intellectuals and feminists - he called the penis a "little factory" that must not be touched and admonished members to tie their hands to bedposts to stop masturbating. Packer ordered the excommunication of Michael Quinn.
Total Topics: 22
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BRIGHAM YOUNG
Brigham Young was the 2nd prophet of the LDS Church, serving as president from 1847 to 1877. Known as the "Lion Of The Lord", he was a polygamist who taught that Adam was God. Most of his teaches are dismissed.
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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY - SECTION 1
Brigham Young University is owned by the LDS Church. BYU is known as the "Zoo" and a place where young Mormons go to get married. Women are taught that the education they receive is to be used only in teaching their children and not for their own careers.
Total Topics: 25
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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY - SECTION 2
Brigham Young University is owned by the LDS Church. BYU is known as the "Zoo" and a place where young Mormons go to get married. Women are taught that the education they receive is to be used only in teaching their children and not for their own careers.
Total Topics: 19
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BRUCE C. HAFEN
Bruce C. Hafen, Mormon General Authority who recently attacked homosexuals stating Satan caused homosexuality, not DNA.
Total Topics: 4
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BRUCE R. MCCONKIE
Bruce R. (Redd) McConkie (1915-1985) Mormon Apostle from 1972 to 1985, famous for his book "Mormon Doctrine". A very racist man against blacks and minorities, and a man who passionately hated other churches, specifically the Catholic Church. In 1958 he wrote, "It is also to the Book of Mormon to which we turn for the plainest description of the Catholic Church as the great and abominable church." (Mormon Doctrine, p. 130, 1958 edition).
Total Topics: 9
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CALLINGS
In addition to regular church work Mormons are given what are called "Callings". These callings can be teaching the primary children, Elders Quorum President, Bishops, and even janitors.
When particular positions are necessary to fill in the local Mormon Wards, Mormon authority figures meet and decide who will best fit that position. A calling is then extended to that Mormon member and the member may choose whether or not to accept the calling.
Mormons are taught that rejecting callings is the same as rejecting Jesus Christ.
In recent years the Mormon Church has been laying off paid workers who clean Mormon Ward Houses and Church Office Buildings - and replacing them with callings - a source of free labor.
Total Topics: 8
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CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mormonism views the Catholic Church as the "Great and Abominable Church." "It is also to the Book of Mormon to which we turn for the plainest description of the Catholic Church as the great and abominable church. Nephi saw this 'church which is the most abominable above all other churches' in vision. He 'saw the devil that he was the foundation of it' and also the murders, wealth, harlotry, persecutions, and evil desires that historically have been a part of this satanic organization. (1 Nephi 13:1-10)" - Mormon Doctrine, p. 130 (1958)
Total Topics: 4
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CHILDREN AND MORMONISM - SECTION 1
Indoctrination in Mormonism begins in early childhood. Mormon children are taught that they must obey all the commandments. They are taught that it may sometimes be difficult, but this life is a testing place. Temptations must be overcome, and a good Mormon will be able to overcome them. If you obey priesthood authority, attend church, study the scriptures, pay a full ten percent tithing, avoid people and places where you might find temptation, then you will be able to keep all the commandments. If you are not able to keep all the commandments, then it is because you have failed to protect yourself from temptation. You have done something wrong. You have allowed yourself to have a sinful thought. You have not prayed enough. You have not read the scriptures enough. You must repent and hope that you will not sin again.
Total Topics: 25
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CHILDREN AND MORMONISM - SECTION 2
Indoctrination in Mormonism begins in early childhood. Mormon children are taught that they must obey all the commandments. They are taught that it may sometimes be difficult, but this life is a testing place. Temptations must be overcome, and a good Mormon will be able to overcome them. If you obey priesthood authority, attend church, study the scriptures, pay a full ten percent tithing, avoid people and places where you might find temptation, then you will be able to keep all the commandments. If you are not able to keep all the commandments, then it is because you have failed to protect yourself from temptation. You have done something wrong. You have allowed yourself to have a sinful thought. You have not prayed enough. You have not read the scriptures enough. You must repent and hope that you will not sin again.
Total Topics: 9
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CHURCH LEADERSHIP
General Church Leadership including Bishops, Stake Presidents, Zone Leaders, Area Presidents - anything below General Authority.
Total Topics: 1
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CHURCH PROPAGANDA - SECTION 1
This topic covers Church Propaganda. This includes Church teaching manuals and other manuals published by Intellectual Reserve Inc. These manuals generally gloss over Church history in a "Faith Promoting" way, leaving out things such as Polygamy, Polyandry - or anything else that is embarrassing to the Church.
Total Topics: 4
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CHURCH PUBLISHED MAGAZINES - SECTION 1
Articles surrounding the LDS Church published magazines "The Ensign", "New Era" and "Friend". These magazines are "Faith Promoting Material" that all Mormons are counseled to read and keep a continued subscription - a subscription that is in addition to their tithing.
Total Topics: 25
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CHURCH PUBLISHED MAGAZINES - SECTION 2
Articles surrounding the LDS Church published magazines "The Ensign", "New Era" and "Friend". These magazines are "Faith Promoting Material" that all Mormons are counseled to read and keep a continued subscription - a subscription that is in addition to their tithing.
Total Topics: 13
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CHURCH TEACHING MANUALS
The Mormon Church creates a single manual that all Mormons must be taught by. Each lesson is carefully sanitized to hide the embarrassing reality of Church history. Polygamist prophets from the past are cleaned up to appear as if they had only one wife. Embarrassing history is completely omitted. These manuals are further indoctrination tools.
Total Topics: 6
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COGNITIVE DISSONANCE
Cognitive dissonance is a state of opposition between cognitions. For the purpose of cognitive consistency theory, cognitions are defined as being an attitude, emotion, belief or value, or even a mixture of these. In brief, the theory of cognitive dissonance holds that contradicting cognitions serve as a driving force that compels the human mind to acquire or invent new thoughts or beliefs, or to modify existing beliefs, so as to minimize the amount of dissonance (conflict) between cognitions.
Total Topics: 2
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D. TODD CHRISTOFFERSON
D. Todd Christofferson. A white Attorney from Utah recently called as an Apostle of the Mormon Church.
Total Topics: 3
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DALLIN H. OAKS
Topics surrounding Dallan H. Oaks - a Mormon Apostle married to more than one woman.
Total Topics: 34
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DANIEL C. PETERSON - SECTION 1
Daniel C. Peterson, Mormon Apologist and Mormon Secret Service Agent (SCMC). Daniel is the leading Apologist for the Mormon owned and operated "Neal Maxwell Institute", also known as "Foundation For Ancient Research And Mormon Studies" or FARMS.
Total Topics: 25
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DANIEL C. PETERSON - SECTION 2
Daniel C. Peterson, Mormon Apologist and Mormon Secret Service Agent (SCMC). Daniel is the leading Apologist for the Mormon owned and operated "Neal Maxwell Institute", also known as "Foundation For Ancient Research And Mormon Studies" or FARMS.
Total Topics: 21
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DANITES
The Danites comprised most of the 400 or so Mormon men who surrendered along with Smith and Rigdon to state militia forces at Far West. Smith, Rigdon, and several other Danite leaders were arrested, and spent the next few months in jail awaiting trial on treason and murder charges. Most of the other 15,000 or so Mormons, having been banished from Missouri, settled near Quincy, Illinois. Meaning, Smith didn't "disband the maverick body"; rather, the Danites were disbanded because they were either in jail or had moved to Illinois. Many former Missouri-period Danites later became Nauvoo policemen, Joseph Smith's bodyguards, or Nauvoo Legionnaries. Meaning, rather than being "maverick" or outcasts, they were among Smith's most trusted and loyal followers.
Total Topics: 3
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DAVID A. BEDNAR
David A. Bednar, Mormon Apostle, claimed that anyone who leaves Mormonism left due to being Offended.
Total Topics: 12
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DAVID R. STONE
David R. Stone, Mormon General Authority.
Total Topics: 1
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DAVID WHITMER
David Whitmer, an alleged Book of Mormon witness.
Total Topics: 1
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DELBERT L. STAPLEY
Delbert L. Stapley, racist Mormon Apostle from October 5, 1950 to August 19, 1978.
Total Topics: 1
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DESERET NEWS
Articles posted by the Mormon Church owned and operated Deseret News.
Total Topics: 21
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DNA
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Canberra, Australia, has concluded along with many other scientists studying mitochondria DNA lines that American Indians and Polynesians are of Asian extraction. This destroys Joseph Smith's statement that North and South American Indians are "Lamanites".
Total Topics: 21
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DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS
During the time that Joseph Smith lived, he allegedly received direct revelation from Jesus Christ wherein Jesus Christ allegedly spoke to him. After the fact, Joseph wrote down word for word in his journals. These journals were later converted into the “History Of The Church” for which the Doctrine And Covenants were created. Since Joseph Smith died, no new “direct revelation” has been posted showing that no other prophet, past or present, has had divine revelation that the LDS Church has published. In addition, much of the earlier "revelations" that Joseph Smith received have been altered or deleted to fit with today's standards.
Total Topics: 6
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DON JESSE
Don Jesse, official spokesman for the Mormon Church, 2003.
Total Topics: 2
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ELIZABETH SMART
Elizabeth Smart, Mormon girl kidnapped by Brian David Mitchell.
Total Topics: 4
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EMMA SMITH
Emma Smith, first and only legal wife of Joseph Smith.
Total Topics: 3
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ENSIGN PEAK
Ensign Peak is a company created by the LDS Church: "A nonprofit corporation organized in 1997 to "benefit, perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of" the LDS Church, according to Ensign's articles of incorporation."
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EX-MORMON FOUNDATION
The Exmormon Foundation is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to supporting those in transition from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As truth-seekers, we provide balanced information to supplement the often incomplete data provided by the LDS church.
Total Topics: 27
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 1
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 10
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 11
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 12
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 13
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 14
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 15
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 16
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 16
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 9
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 2
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 3
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 4
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 5
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 6
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 7
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 8
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMON OPINION - SECTION 9
The "Opinion" topic was created to separate out recovery from opinions on posts made in Ex-Mormonism. A large selection of posts made by Ex-Mormons that do not fit in "Recovery". These are more considered "Soap Box" posts. While they may be opinions, they are still very important in the steps to recovering from Mormonism.
Total Topics: 26
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 1
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 10
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 11
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 12
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 13
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 14
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 15
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 16
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 17
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 18
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 19
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 2
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 20
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 21
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 22
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 23
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 24
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 3
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 4
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 24
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 5
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 6
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 7
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 8
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 25
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EX-MORMONISM SECTION 9
A very large selection of posts made by those in recovery from Mormonism. Culled from throughout the Ex-Mormon Communities.
Total Topics: 26
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EXCOMMUNICATION AND COURTS OF LOVE
Those who are excommunicated are no longer in "good standing" with the LDS Church. Persons that are excommunicated are no longer able to participate in any Mormon Church function, including praying, teaching or holding any office. The Mormon priesthood is taken away and all "blessings", rights and Temple privileges are taken away. Excommunicated members are not allowed to pay tithing however the church does not exempt them from paying tithing. Excommunicated members are further ostracized in Mormon Sacrament Meetings where they are forbidden to take the Sacramental offerings - or even speak vocally. Because of this, excommunicated persons are punished further in the eyes of other church members.
Total Topics: 19
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EZRA TAFT BENSON - SECTION 1
Ezra Taft Benson, thirteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He strongly disagreed with the Femanist Movement and Civil Rights. He was heavily involved in the John Birch Society. In his later years the Church used him as a "Puppet Prophet" as his mind was nearly gone.
Total Topics: 25
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EZRA TAFT BENSON - SECTION 2
Ezra Taft Benson, thirteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He strongly disagreed with the Femanist Movement and Civil Rights. He was heavily involved in the John Birch Society. In his later years the Church used him as a "Puppet Prophet" as his mind was nearly gone.
Total Topics: 10
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FACIAL HAIR
Mormons are counseled not to have facial hair. Mormon temple workers are not allowed to have facial hair and are not allowed inside the temple with any facial hair. While there is no official doctrine on the matter found in the Church Handbook Of Instructions, Mormons are continually commanded by their local authorities to be clean-shaven and to wear white shirts.
Because facial hair comes up so often in Recovery from Mormonism, a topic has been created for it.
The issue is not about facial hair, the issue is about obedience.
Total Topics: 6
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FAIR / MADD - APOLOGETICS - SECTION 1
FAIR is an apologetic organization not supported by the LDS Church. While FARMS is on the payroll of LDS, Inc., FAIR is not. Allen Wyatt heads FAIR and will not hesitate in backstabbing or low-balling to defend the LDS Faith.
On December 1st, 2006 the "FAIR" boards were shut down and turned into "Mormon Apologetics & Discussion Board" (or MAAD).
Total Topics: 25
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FAIR / MADD - APOLOGETICS - SECTION 2
FAIR is an apologetic organization not supported by the LDS Church. While FARMS is on the payroll of LDS, Inc., FAIR is not. Allen Wyatt heads FAIR and will not hesitate in backstabbing or low-balling to defend the LDS Faith.
On December 1st, 2006 the "FAIR" boards were shut down and turned into "Mormon Apologetics & Discussion Board" (or MAAD).
Total Topics: 23
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FAITH PROMOTING RUMORS
Faith Promoting Rumors are rumors spread by Mormons in order to promote the faith.
Total Topics: 9
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FARMS / NEAL A. MAXWELL INSTITUTE
Recently renamed to "The Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship", but well known as FARMS, or "Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies". FARMS / Maxwell Institute are funded by the LDS Church with an estimated budget of over $20 million dollars a year. The sole purpose of FARMS / Maxwell Institute is to contradict, counteract, suppress, withhold and dismiss any claims made by persons outside the LDS Church (read: Anti-Mormon). This is done by discrediting authors, creating answers to Mormon questions (such as horses in the Book of Mormon were really tapirs) and dismissing any Anti-Mormon claims in any way possible.
Total Topics: 26
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FIRST VISION
The Mormon Church relies and heavily uses what is referred to as the “First Vision.” The First Vision is an account of Joseph Smith, a 14 year old boy, who puzzled over which church to join, knelt in a grove of trees in 1820 and prayed for an answer. According to the Mormon Church First Vision, God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith and told him that all churches were corrupt and that Joseph would be called to bring forth the “True Church Of God.” The Mormon Church continues to publish and preach this version of the First Vision to current membership and to potential converts.
Total Topics: 23
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FOOD STORAGE
Mormonism is a dooms-day-cult, meaning, it continually preaches that the end is near and that Jesus Christ will come to destroy all of the wicked and only the saints and a few “righteous” persons will be left. In the beginning, the Mormon Church taught that every Mormon should have food storage to prepare for the second coming of Christ. Near the middle of 1900s, the Mormon Church changed the amount of the food storage to two years. Several decades later it was changed to one year. Today, the food storage is three months.
Total Topics: 3
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FUNDAMENTALIST LDS
The Fundamentalist LDS group that splintered off from main-stream Mormonism in 1890.
Total Topics: 6
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GENERAL AUTHORITIES
Members of the LDS Church that rise past the rank of Stake President are considered General Authorities. They leave their current jobs and work for the LDS Church full time. In exchange, the LDS Church provides them a full salary and often lavish living expenses. Those who rise to the rank of Apostle must sell any business they own and renounce any board of directors for companies that are not directly own by the LDS Church (Hinckley 1996). Generally those who reach Apostle sell their businesses and hand the money over to the LDS Church.
Total Topics: 25
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GENERAL CONFERENCE
The Mormon Church holds what they call "General Conference" twice per year, the first weekend in April and first weekend in October. These conferences are held in the massive conference center in downtown Salt Lake City. Here Mormon General Authorities give talks that are broadcast on TV, Radio and Satellite.
Total Topics: 10
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GENERAL NEWS
General news covering all aspects of just about everything. Could be world news, could be local - any news items.
Total Topics: 78
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GRANT PALMER
Topics surrounding dis-fellowshipped Mormon, Grant Palmer. In effort to silence Grant Palmer, the LDS Church dis-fellowshipped him.
Total Topics: 7
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HATE MAIL I RECEIVE
This section is devoted to the hate mail that I receive from Mormons.
Total Topics: 21
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HAUNS MILL
Hauns Mill was the site of a bloody war between Mormons and Missourians. The LDS Church tells a story of a massacre of men, women and children committed by Missourians on Mormons - however the real truth is that there were no Innocents there. The Mormons set into motion events that would have cataclysmic consequences for them. as they tried to purge the Mormon counties of all non-Mormons.
Total Topics: 2
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HBO BIG LOVE
HBO's "Big Love" and how the Mormon Church has fought against it.
Total Topics: 18
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HEBER C. KIMBALL
Topics surrounding Heber Chase Kimball (June 14, 1801 – June 22, 1868) (commonly known as Heber C. Kimball) was a leader in the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as one of the original twelve apostles in the early Mormon church, and as first counselor to Brigham Young in the presidency of the church from 1847-1868.
Total Topics: 4
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HELEN RADKEY
HELEN RADKEY is an international renowned religion and genealogical researcher, writer and lecturer specializing in issues relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons.) Her provocative and controversial articles about that sect have appeared in the American press, and in 1998, the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome published on her Catholic-Mormon research.
Since 1999, Ms. Radkey has reported on the failure of the agreement signed by LDS leaders and Jewish organizations in which the Church promised to halt its proxy baptisms for deceased Jews. The practice continues, despite denials by the Mormon leadership.
Total Topics: 16
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HENRY B. EYRING
Topics surrounding Henry B. Eyring, Mormon Apostle since 1995. Made First Counselor to Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2007.
Total Topics: 4
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HOLIDAYS
Topics surrounding Mormonism and Hollidays.
Total Topics: 11
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HOME AND VISITING TEACHING
Mormons are commanded to Home Teach and Visit Teach. Males are considered Home Teachers, women are considered Visiting Teachers. Two Mormon Church Members are assigned by Mormon Leaders to visit as little as one family or as many as five familes per month. They are instructed to bring a small gospel message to each of the families. Generally these meetings are "chit chat" sessions with a prayer and a message thrown in.
Total Topics: 8
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HOMOSEXUALITY IN MORMONISM
Mormonism does not tolerate gays and lesbians. Any Mormon member that confesses homosexuality is automatically forced to appear in front of Church Courts. Mormons have paid millions of dollars to defeat gay rights.
Total Topics: 25
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HOWARD W. HUNTER
Howard W. Hunter, fourteenth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the first president born in the twentieth Century. With a term in office of only nine months, his was the shortest tenure of any of Mormon Prophets.
Total Topics: 1
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HUGH NIBLEY
Topics surrounding church historian Hugh Nibley.
Total Topics: 14
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HYMNS
Topics surrounding Mormon (LDS and FLDS) Hymns.
Total Topics: 4
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INTERVIEWS IN MORMONISM
Priesthood leaders several times per year interview Mormons. Men, generally a Bishop or a Stake President, conduct these interviews in private. Questions regarding personal "worthiness" are conducted. Mormons consent to these intrusions into their lives as these intrusions begin early in life. Every detail of the members' lives is inspected for worthiness.
Total Topics: 11
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JAMES E. FAUST
James E. Faust, Mormon Apostle, used gold fillings from members in South America to pay for a Mormon Temple.
Total Topics: 6
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JEFF LINDSAY
Jeff Lindsay is an amature Mormon Apologist.
Total Topics: 6
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JEFFERY R. HOLLAND
Topics surrounding Mormon Apostle Jeffery R. Holland. Recently Jeffery Holland's son Matthew Holland was appointed by the board of regents over Utah Valley College. The current Board of Regents has selected three new presidents to head Utah colleges. Despite the claim that they did a national search for each position, each position was filled by a white, male, mormon.
Total Topics: 19
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JEFFREY S. NIELSEN
A Brigham Young University part-time instructor who recently called into question the LDS Church's opposition to gay marriage.
Total Topics: 11
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JOHN GEE
John Gee, Mormon Apologist.
Total Topics: 1
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JOHN TAYLOR
John Taylor, Mormon polygamist Prophet.
Total Topics: 1
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JOSEPH FIELDING SMITH
Joseph Fielding Smith, 10th Mormon Prophet, prophesied that man would never walk on the moon.
Total Topics: 6
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JOSEPH SITATI
Joseph Sitati, only black General Authority in the LDS Church.
Total Topics: 1
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JOSEPH SMITH - PROPHECY
The first Prophet of the LDS Church.
This Topic surrounds prophecies made by or for Joseph Smith.
Total Topics: 8
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JOSEPH SMITH - WORSHIP
The first Prophet of the LDS Church.
This Topic surrounds the amount of worship poured over Joseph Smith by current LDS Members.
Total Topics: 13
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JUDAISM
Mormons believe that Jewish people will all be converted in one instant when the Mormon Jesus comes back to earth.
Because the Mormon Church continues to ignore the rights of the Jewish people and baptize their dead in Mormon Temples, I have a topic for those of the Jewish faith who speak out against this practice.
Total Topics: 2
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JULIE B. BECK
Julie B. Beck, Mormon, famous for telling women to quit working, get back in the home and have babies.
Total Topics: 4
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KERRY SHIRTS
Kerry Shirts, Mormon Apologist.
Total Topics: 1
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KINDERHOOK PLATES
The Kinderhook Plates are six brass plates were created and brought to Joseph in order to catch the Prophet in deception. It worked. The prophet translated the pages and stated: "I have seen 6 brass plates... covered with ancient characters of language containing from 30 to 40 on each side of the plates. Prest J. has translated a portion and says they contain the history of the person with whom they were found and he was a descendant of Ham through the loins of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and that he received his kingdom from the ruler of heaven and earth." The translation proved that Joseph Smith was indeed a con-artist.
Taken from William Clayton's Journal, May 1, 1843, as cited in Trials of Discipleship - The Story of William Clayton, a Mormon, page 117)
Total Topics: 6
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KIRTLAND BANK
Topics surrounding the Kirtland Bank created by Joseph Smith.
The Kirtland Bank was created in the State of Ohio by Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon. Joseph was the Cashier and Sidney was the President. Unable to obtain a Banking Charter, Joseph and Sidney created an "Anti-Bank" Bank. Depositors were lured in because Joseph Smith told his followers that as a Prophet of God, the Bank would never fail.
Joseph Smith's delusions left them empty-handed and the bank declared bankruptcy. Many faithful Mormons lost their life savings and investments - and their faith. Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon fled Kirtland under the cover of darkness in January of 1838 to escape bank depositors who were given worthless bank notes in exchange for gold and silver deposits.
The bank was a complete scam from the beginning.
Total Topics: 7
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L. TOM PERRY
Topics surrounding L. Tom Perry - a Mormon Apostle married to more than one woman.
Total Topics: 4
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LAMANITE PLACEMENT PROGRAM
The Mormon Lamanite Placement Program - placing American Indians into Mormon families hoping to breed the Indian out of them. Mormon Prophet Spencer W. Kimball remarked that Indians in Mormon families were becoming "Whiter" than their reservation brothers and sisters.
Total Topics: 2
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LAMANITES - SECTION 1
A fictious Book Of Mormon people - modern DNA evidence shows they never existed.
Total Topics: 23
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LDS CHURCH - SECTION 1
Topics surrounding the Church Of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. A Mega-Billion dollar tax-exempt corporation hiding behind the guise of a "Church". It is estimated that the LDS Church earns an average of 60 Billion dollars a year in holdings and 7 Billion dollars a year in annual member "Tithing".
Total Topics: 25
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LDS CHURCH - SECTION 2
Topics surrounding the Church Of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. A Mega-Billion dollar tax-exempt corporation hiding behind the guise of a "Church". It is estimated that the LDS Church earns an average of 60 Billion dollars a year in holdings and 7 Billion dollars a year in annual member "Tithing".
Total Topics: 25
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LDS CHURCH OFFICE BUILDING
The LDS Church Office Building is the tallest building in Utah. It sits directly East of the Salt Lake Mormon Temple and is the heart of the LDS Corporation. The Church Office Building is known as the "COB" in Salt Lake and to members and former members.
Those who work for the COB must wear slacks, white shirts and ties. They are counseled to be clean-shaven.
In order to work for the COB, you must be a Mormon who is in "good standing". This means that you hold a current Mormon Temple Recommend. In order to continue to hold a Temple Recommend, a member must pay 10% of their gross income back to the Mormon Church. Random shakedowns for current Temple Recommends are held. Those who are not carrying their Temple Recommends with them are dismissed for the day and must return with it. If they cannot provide it, cannot obtain it, or have had their recommends suspended - their positions are then terminated.
Stress is high, bureaucracy runs rampant and pay is dismal at the COB. General Authorities hold high positions and expect to be treated as "heros".
Total Topics: 13
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LDS SOCIAL SERVICES
The Mormon owned LDS Social Services (known as the LDSSS) is an organization created by the Mormon Church to facilitate adoptions and counsel Mormons. It is an organization that should be avoided at all costs. Using Mormon “Gospel” tactics, it uses questionable means to take children away from teenage mothers and gives "Mormon" counsel to homosexuals.
Total Topics: 2
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LYNN A. MICKELSEN
Topics surrounding Lynn A. Mickelsen, member of the First Quorum of the Seventy.
Total Topics: 2
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LYNN G. ROBBINS
Lynn G. Robbins, "if a destitute family is faced with the decision of paying their tithing or eating, they should pay their tithing."
Total Topics: 1
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MARK E. PETERSON
Mark E. Peterson, Mormon Apostle from 1944 to 1984, famous for his anti-masturbation talk, anti-oral sex. He demanded that sex between a man and a woman was only for procreation. In 1975 at a Stake Conference in Seattle, he claimed "I've been married to my wife for 44 years, and never once have seen her body uncovered." Mark, also a typical Mormon racist, stated "I would be willing to let every Negro drive a Cadillac if they could afford it."
Total Topics: 5
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MARK HOFFMAN
Topics surrounding forgerer Mark Hofmann. Hoffman was able to convince the Mormon Prophet and Mormon Leaders that documents he had were originals. A murderer, Hofman proved that Mormon leaders were uninspired in allowing a criminal within their inner sanctum.
Total Topics: 11
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MARTIN HARRIS
Martin Harris (May 18, 1783 - July 10, 1875) was the first financier of The Book of Mormon. He was also one of Three Witnesses of The Book of Mormon who testified they were shown the Golden Plates in a vision (although Martin's version of the vision was not recorded). Born in Eastown, New York on May 17, 1783. He married his first cousin, Lucy, on March 27, 1808. From that time through 1831, he lived in Palmyra, New York, where he became a respected and prosperous farmer. He was a religious seeker; a neighbor later noted that Martin "was first an [orthodox] Quaker, then a Universalist, next a Restorationist, then a Baptist, next a Presbyterian, and then a Mormon.
Total Topics: 2
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MASONS
Both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young were full Masons. Most of the Mormon temple ceremonies come from Masonic rituals.
Total Topics: 17
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MELCHIZEDEK/AARONIC PRIESTHOOD
In Mormonism, the Melchizedek priesthood is one of the two or three types, or "orders" of priesthood. Mormons believe that this priesthood has the power to seal, heal and do all number of things in "Jesus'" name. The Aaronic Priesthood is the lesser priesthood.
Total Topics: 7
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MITT ROMNEY
Mitt Romney, a Mormon who ran for President in 2008, recently voted "Mormon Of The Year" by Mormons.
The Mormon of the Year is a lying, spineless, turncoat who sold out every political belief he ever had to suck up to the Evangelicals, who rejected him for being Mormon.
He reversed his position on abortion, gun rights, gay rights, taxes, health care and even down played his Mormonism to win a nomination from people who would never vote for him because he was Mormon.
If he is the ideal of Mormonism, then they have not strayed far from their lying weasel founder.
Total Topics: 53
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MORMON CELEBRITIES
Mormon Celebrities - such as Donny and Marie Osmond and football star Steve Young.
Total Topics: 11
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MORMON CLASSES
This topic covers all of the obscure classes taught in Mormon Churches, such as "Temple Preparation" or "Marriage and Family Relations".
Total Topics: 1
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MORMON CURTAIN
The Mormon Curtain - a repository for Ex-Mormons.
Total Topics: 16
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MORMON DOCTRINE
This is a general holding area for articles that do not yet have an assigned Topic. These articles generally surround Mormon Doctrine such as the Plan Of Salvation, the Man/God Theory and others.
Total Topics: 20
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MORMON FUNERALS
Mormon funerals are vastly different from regular funerals. Mormons are counseled to use the funeral as a chance to teach the gospel of the LDS Church rather than talk about the deceased person. Mormon funerals are just like attending Mormon Church - they are centered on Mormonism rather than the deceased person. Mormon General Authorities have counseled members to use funerals as proselytizing opportunities.
Total Topics: 8
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MORMON GARMENTS - SECTION 1
When Mormons go through the Endowment ceremony in the Mormon temples, they are given a set of "underwear" known as "garments". Mormons are lead to believe that the garments have "magical properties" and can save them from bullets, fire and accidents. Many faith-promoting rumors are spread throughout the church about the saving powers of the garments - even though not a single rumor can be proven. Mormons cannot make their own garments - they must be purchased from the Mormon Church.
Total Topics: 15
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MORMON MARRIAGE EXCLUSIONS
Mormons and non-Mormons considered "unworthy" to enter a Mormon temple - and excluded from marriage ceremonies.
Total Topics: 1
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MORMON MEMBERSHIP
The LDS Church claims that it has 12 million active members. The LDS Church counts members until they are 110 years old. Members who are excommunicated or have their membership removed are still counted among the membership of the Church. Inactive members and those who have moved on to other Churches are also still counted among the membership.
In all reality, Mormon membership is somewhere between 2 and 4 million, the first 2 million being Temple Worthy Tithing paying members. There are currently over 1 million members who have resigned yet are still counted as active.
This topic is here to represent the conflicting numbers offered to the public by the LDS Church on membership numbers.
Total Topics: 22
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MORMON MONEY - SECTION 1
Topics surrounding the Church Of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day-Saints annual income and spending. A Mega-Billion dollar tax-exempt corporation hiding behind the guise of a "Church". It is estimated that the LDS Church earns an average of 60 Billion dollars a year in holdings and 7 Billion dollars a year in annual member "Tithing".
Total Topics: 26
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MORMON MONEY - SECTION 2
Topics surrounding the Church Of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day-Saints annual income and spending. A Mega-Billion dollar tax-exempt corporation hiding behind the guise of a "Church". It is estimated that the LDS Church earns an average of 60 Billion dollars a year in holdings and 7 Billion dollars a year in annual member "Tithing".
Total Topics: 16
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MORMON POLITICAL ISSUES
The LDS Church often involves itself in political issues. It strongly supported and lobbied against same-sex marriages in California and recently spoke out about nuclear storage in Utah.
Total Topics: 3
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MORMON RACISM
Racism plays a very large role in Mormonism. Mormons today will tell you there is no racism in the church, and that blacks can receive the priesthood. This has not always been so and past leaders of the church including Mormon Prophets have written and spoke extremely racist remarks about non-whites.
Total Topics: 17
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MORMON TEMPLE CEREMONIES
Mormons who have paid 10% of their gross income to the Church and have obeyed the LDS rules may enter LDS Temples. This section contains the secret ceremonies conducted by Mormons in their temples.
Total Topics: 39
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MORMON TEMPLE CHANGES
The Mormon temple ceremonies were received by revelation to Joseph Smith and Brigham Young from God. While both prophets have strictly noted that changes could not be made, Mormon leaders continue to change the ceremonies to fit changing world views.
Total Topics: 13
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MORMON TEMPLES - SECTION 1
This topic is reserved for discussion, events and stories surrounding Mormon Temple participation, attendance or other. It is generally a collection of stories of Mormons who have attended Temples and their feelings.
Total Topics: 25
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MORMON TEMPLES - SECTION 2
This topic is reserved for discussion, events and stories surrounding Mormon Temple participation, attendance or other. It is generally a collection of stories of Mormons who have attended Temples and their feelings.
Total Topics: 25
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MORMON TEMPLES - SECTION 3
This topic is reserved for discussion, events and stories surrounding Mormon Temple participation, attendance or other. It is generally a collection of stories of Mormons who have attended Temples and their feelings.
Total Topics: 26
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MORMON TEMPLES - SECTION 4
This topic is reserved for discussion, events and stories surrounding Mormon Temple participation, attendance or other. It is generally a collection of stories of Mormons who have attended Temples and their feelings.
Total Topics: 13
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MORMON VISITOR CENTERS
Mormon visitor centers are located in Utah, Missouri, New York and other places where Mormon history was prevalent. Often these visitor centers peddle a carefully scripted version of Mormon history in order to try and convince non-Mormons that Mormonism is true. Most of these visitor centers are visited by Mormons wishing to reaffirm their faith and connect with Mormon history.
Total Topics: 7
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MORMON WARDS AND STAKE CENTERS
Mormons meet for worship in "Wards" and "Stake Centers". Wards are organized around Stake Centers. Mormons are not allowed to worship anywhere they want - they must go to the Ward they are assigned to. Mormons who do not obey this are not allowed to hold callings or positions. They must also pay their tithing to the Ward they were assigned to.
Total Topics: 1
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MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MASSACRE
The Mountain Meadow's Massacre was a dark chapter in Mormon history. More than 120 pioneers, families traveling from Arkansas to California in 1857, were attacked and slaughtered by Mormons at Mountain Meadows, a grassy oasis in southern Utah. Most of the victims, which included infants in their mothers' arms, were executed after the travelers surrendered their weapons. Mormonism has covered up the truth about the MMM.
Total Topics: 22
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NATALIE R. COLLINS
A day in the life of writer Natalie R. Collins, who lives behind the Zion Curtain in Utah. Natalie R. Collins is the author of the book, Wives And Sisters (St. Martin's Press). A writer of fiction and nonfiction, Collins shares her views on self-publishing and the business of book marketing. This is a collection of Natalie's blogged items and books.
Total Topics: 11
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NAUVOO
In early 1839, Latter Day Saints were fleeing Missouri as a result of the 1838 Mormon War. They regrouped in Quincy, whose non-Mormon citizens opened their homes to the refugees. Joseph Smith, Jr., president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, remained imprisoned in Missouri, but his chief counselor in the First Presidency, Sidney Rigdon, had been released and had rejoined the main body of the church in Quincy. A land agent named Isaac Galland, approached Rigdon and offered church leaders title to land in Hancock County and additional land across the river in the Iowa Territory's Lee County. Church leaders purchased this land as well as the mostly vacant Commerce plat in 1839, and Latter Day Saints began to settle the area immediately (Flanders, p. 32).
Smith and other leaders escaped from prison in Missouri and rejoined the Latter Day Saints in Commerce by May of 1839. He renamed the town "Nauvoo" which he translated to mean "beautiful location," but the site was, at first, an undeveloped swamp. Epidemics of cholera, malaria and typhoid took their toll on the struggling Mormons (Brooks, pp. 47-48).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauvoo,_Illinois
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OBEDIENCE - PAY, PRAY, OBEY
Mormonism is all about obedience. Mormons are continually told that they must obey the leaders of the LDS Church without question.
Recently talks were given by LDS Apostles that women were only allowed to wear one earring per ear. Earrings are not essential to salvation in the LDS Dogma - it is simply a level of control. Members are then counseled by LDS authority figures that anyone disobeying the earring commandment is not worthy as a potential spouse or friend.
Mormonism continually preaches obedience without question. This area contains those articles.
Total Topics: 14
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OBJECT LESSONS
"Object Lessons" taught to Mormons, typically children. These are used to "scare" or otherwise psychologically condition the participants.
Total Topics: 7
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OLIVER COWDREY
Oliver Cowdrey was one of the three primary witnesses for the Book of Mormon and assisted Joseph Smith in writing the Book of Mormon. Oliver Cowdrey was also the Third cousin of Joseph Smith.
Total Topics: 5
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ORRIN HATCH
Topics surrounding Mormon Utah Senator Orrin Hatch.
Total Topics: 10
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PARLEY P. PRATT
Topics surrounding Parley P. (Parker) Pratt, early Apostle of the LDS Church.
The Mormon Church teaches its members that Parley was martyred in 1857. The church hides the fact that Parley secretly married the wife of the man who murdered him, not only disobeying the civil marriage laws but interfering in a lawful marriage.
Later, Brigham Young retaliated and ordered the Mountain Meadows Massacre, killing the entire Francher party in Southern Utah.
Total Topics: 10
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PATRIARCHAL BLESSING
Patriarchal Blessings are given by Stake Patriarchs whose "calling" is to give blessings to "worthy" members of the LDS Church around the age of 19. The Patriarch briefly interviews the person before hand gleaming information about the person's life and goals. The blessing is then given and recorded on a small tape recorder. The blessing is then transferred to paper and a copy is sent to LDS Church Membership Records and a copy given to the person who received the blessing. Most LDS Patriarchal Blessings are obscure and difficult to understand. Members are counseled that if blessings do not occur, then it is the fault of the person, or, the blessing might not occur until after death. Patriarchal Blessings in Mormonism are identical to fortune telling.
Total Topics: 3
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PAUL H. DUNN
Paul H. Dunn was a general authority of the Mormon Church. Paul was famous for telling lies woven into his talks and stories in order to more fully indoctrinate members. Some of his lies included being a professional baseball player and serving in World War II where a machine gun ripped his clothes off but left him alive due to his garments.
Total Topics: 5
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PBS DOCUMENTARY THE MORMONS
A four-hour exploration into the richness, the complexities and the controversies of the Mormons' story as told through interviews with members of the church, leading writers and historians, and supporters and critics of the Mormon faith.
Total Topics: 21
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PERSECUTION
The LDS Church claims that it was persecuted since Joseph Smith received his "First Vision". The LDS Church claims these persecutions were the product of Satan trying to stop the "True Church" from being restored. The LDS Church uses past persecution as grounds for "Faith Promoting Rumors". Mormon Apologists go to great lengths to convince Mormons that all those persecuted were completely innocent. This topic is devoted to exposing the truth behind the persecutions.
Total Topics: 8
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PLAN OF SALVATION
Mormons teach what they call the "Plan Of Salvation". Essentially the plan is that human beings were spiritual children to God and his multiple wives. Eventually through God's Plan Of Salvation, human beings will become Gods themselves. Those that do not obey will be placed in prisons called "Degrees of Glory".
Total Topics: 2
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POLYGAMY - SECTION 1
The Mormon Church stopped the practice of Polygamy "officially" in 1890, but practiced it in secret for several decades afterwards. Today, Mormons practice "Spiritual Polygamy" wherein their Doctrine And Covenants section 132 states that Polygamy is "The New And Everlasting Covenant". Two living Mormon Apostles are currently married to more than one woman.
Total Topics: 25
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POLYGAMY - SECTION 2
The Mormon Church stopped the practice of Polygamy "officially" in 1890, but practiced it in secret for several decades afterwards. Today, Mormons practice "Spiritual Polygamy" wherein their Doctrine And Covenants section 132 states that Polygamy is "The New And Everlasting Covenant". Two living Mormon Apostles are currently married to more than one woman.
Total Topics: 25
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POLYGAMY - SECTION 3
The Mormon Church stopped the practice of Polygamy "officially" in 1890, but practiced it in secret for several decades afterwards. Today, Mormons practice "Spiritual Polygamy" wherein their Doctrine And Covenants section 132 states that Polygamy is "The New And Everlasting Covenant". Two living Mormon Apostles are currently married to more than one woman.
Total Topics: 5
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PRIESTHOOD BLESSINGS
Mormons believe that Mormon Males with the Melchizedek priesthood have the ability to act in Jesus' name. Mormons perform “blessings” by placing a drop of “consecrated” olive oil (anointing) on the crown of a person's head, then two Melchizedek priesthood holders lay their hands on the person's head and pronounce a blessing on the person.
Mormons are counseled that if the blessing worked, it was the will of God. If the blessing did not work, it was also the will of God, or, the person was not worthy enough to receive the blessing. Either way, God wins and Mormons cannot distinguish between the two.
Total Topics: 1
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PRIMARY
Children younger than eight years of age are in one of many classes called "Primary", such as "Star A", "Star B", "Sunbeams", etc. Males attend priesthood classes while females attend gospel doctrine classes. The children are then placed in small classrooms that are taught by ward members who have been "Called" to that position.
Mormon children are taught to sing indoctrination songs such as "Follow The Prophet", "I Hope They Call Me On A Mission" and other songs specifically designed for indoctrination. They are taught to fold their arms and to be reverent. Boys are taught to go on missions, girls are taught to be married only in the temple.
The high level of indoctrination occurs at these young levels to insure the children will be lifetime active, paying, praying and obeying members of the Mormon Church.
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PROPOSITION 8
Proposition 8 and how the Mormons backed it and similar laws in other states.
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QUENTIN L. COOK
Quetin L. Cook, Mormon Apostle, President of the Mormon owned Ricks College.
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RELIEF SOCIETY
Organization of adult women of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which complements the priesthood. The Relief Society was organized by the Joseph Smith in 1842. Since women in the LDS church have no authority nor title, they are given Relief Society.
Only men (generally all men, including boys age twelve and up) hold the priesthood in the church, and thus only men are in positions of authority. Even where women act as leaders in the women's organization (the "Relief Society"), they are supervised by men. Women are trained to serve and obey their husbands (or fathers, if unmarried).
The Relief Society has been simply a "figurehead" since the inception of Correlation when they no longer could govern themselves.
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RESIGNATION PROCESS
The resignation process is a very long and drawn out ordeal that Mormons must endure to have their names removed from the records of the Mormon Church. Topics surrounding resignation.
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RICHARD G. HINCKLEY
Richard G. Hinckley, Mormon General Authority, son of Gordon B. Hinckley.
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RICHARD G. SCOTT
Richard G. Scott, Mormon Apostle, famous for saying abused victims are responsible for being abused.
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RICHARD LYMAN BUSHMAN
Richard Lyman Bushman, Gouverneur Morris Professor of History, Emeritus, at Columbia University, grew up in Portland, Oregon, and earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Harvard University. He has also taught at Brigham Young University, Boston University, and the University of Delaware. His From Puritan to Yankee: Character and Social Order in Connecticut, 1690-1765 won the Bancroft Prize in 1967. His other books include Joseph Smith and the Beginnings of Mormonism (1984), winner of the Evans Biography Award; King and People in Provincial Massachusetts (1985); and The Refinement of America: Persons, Houses, Cities (1992). A practicing Mormon, he lives in New York City with his wife, Claudia.
Richard Bushman's latest book "Rough Stone Rolling" shows a lot about Bushman's style and treatment. Unsavory possibilities are mentioned as what others may have understandably charged or as rhetorical questions, but these are quickly deflated. In other cases, not all the information is presented, presumably because the sources were questionable (to Bushman). And while the admissions about Smith's plural marriages certainly go beyond Sunday School teachings, the faithful framing of the practice and motivation is entirely compatible with Church thinking. This buffering of the "rough stone" makes it likely that Mormons reading this book will not damage their testimonies.
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ROBERT L. MILLET
Robert L. Millet, a BYU Professor, famous for stating "True believers will always be challenged by those who refuse to see", as well as stating that Mormons are not obligated to answer everybody's questions. Robert's attitude is that if a question about Mormonism is asked, answer the question that should have been asked.
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RODNEY L. MELDRUM
Rodney L. Meldrum is a Mormon Apologist - not accepted by FARMS.
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SACRAMENT MEETING
The Sacrament meeting is one of three-hour blocks in the Mormon Church. Sacrament meetings are reserved for the entire ward meeting for one full hour. The Mormon Sacrament is passed, talks are given, hymns are sung, testimonies are given and general ward business conducted.
Mormon meetings are styled as discussions but in fact real discussion is forbidden. The purpose of the meetings is to be a type of repetitious, comforting ritual - not much different from the repeated temple script actually. Words and ideas from outside of the script are a disruption for the entire reason for the meeting - and entirely inappropriate so far as Mormons are concerned.
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SEMINARY
Mormon Seminary.
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SERVICE AND CHARITY
Mormons are commanded to give 10% of their gross income to the Church in “tithing”. After that, they are admonished to give an additional 1% to “fast offerings”, an additional percent to “Church Humanitarian Projects”. They are also counseled to purchase and keep active subscriptions in several Church published magazines.
Mormons shun service to any organization outside of the Church and consider themselves as doing “spiritual service” to the community by giving time and money to the Church. Church members do very little community service outside of Mormonism and donate less than 1% per year of their income to any organization outside of Mormonism.
Less than 1 half of one penny per dollar is spent by the Mormon Church on humanitarian projects by monies donated to the Church by members (see LDS Church Canadian reporting and United Kingdom reporting).
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SHERI L. DEW
Sheri L. Dew, is as close as she can get to being a Mormon GA without being Male. Due to the fact that she is indeed female, she will never be anything more than a puppet. She is everything that an LDS woman is not supposed to be, except for blindly obedient.
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SHIELDS RESEARCH - MORMON APOLOGETICS
SHIELDS stands for "Scholarly & Historical Information Exchange for Latter-Day Saints". It is an apologetic website on the fringe of apologetics. The basis for SHIELDS is to discredit any Anti-Mormon in any way they can. SHIELDS has a very large section devoted to all of the Anti-Mormons and Anti-Mormon websites. We are thankful SHIELDS links to us.
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SIDNEY RIGDON
Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith's right hand man.
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SIMON SOUTHERTON
Dr. Simon Southerton -- Dr. Southerton is a molecular biologist from Canberra, Australia. His current research involves the molecular biology of flowering and wood development in eucalypts.He has a PhD from the University of Sydney. Dr. Southerton is also a former LDS bishop. He has published a book entitled Losing a Lost Tribe. Recently the LDS Church excommunicated Simon on a lesser charge of adultery regardless that the Church Handbook Of Instructions places Apostacy far higher than adultery.
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SPALDING MANUSCRIPT
Topics surrounding Solomon Spalding and the Solomon Spalding Manuscript (Lost and Found).
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SPENCER W. KIMBALL
Eleventh President of the LDS Church. Spencer was a hard liner when it came to sin and through his books "Faith Precedes The Miracle" and "The Miracle Of Forgiveness", he exposed every sin in every Mormon. If you didn't have a sin before, Spencer would help you find one. Both of his books were absolute rubbish and did more to hurt members than heal them. Mormon authorities today continue to force members who have "transgressed" into reading both of these books.
In 1978 Spencer W. Kimball was facing mounting pressure for continuing to deny any rights or privileges to Blacks and suddenly received revelation that all Blacks were now allowed into the Church ordinances. The LDS Church denied that it was due to the fact that the federal government was reviewing the Church's tax-exempt status. After this the Church began a vigorous movement to eradicate any racist documents from the Church. The Book Of Mormon was changed where verses stated “White and delightsome” to “Pure and delightsome”. Arguments made by McConkie or Brigham Young were now labeled as “non-doctrine” and “these men were speaking for themselves.”
Spencer W. Kimball was an extreme hard liner when it came to Church Doctrine and Church Policy.
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STEVE BENSON - SECTION 1
Steve Benson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. editorial cartoonist for The Arizona Republic. Benson is the grandson of former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and LDS prophet Ezra Taft Benson.
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STEVE BENSON - SECTION 2
Steve Benson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. editorial cartoonist for The Arizona Republic. Benson is the grandson of former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and LDS prophet Ezra Taft Benson.
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STEVE BENSON - SECTION 3
Steve Benson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. editorial cartoonist for The Arizona Republic. Benson is the grandson of former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and LDS prophet Ezra Taft Benson.
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STEVE BENSON - SECTION 4
Steve Benson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. editorial cartoonist for The Arizona Republic. Benson is the grandson of former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and LDS prophet Ezra Taft Benson.
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STEVE BENSON - SECTION 5
Steve Benson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. editorial cartoonist for The Arizona Republic. Benson is the grandson of former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and LDS prophet Ezra Taft Benson.
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STEVE BENSON - SECTION 6
Steve Benson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning U.S. editorial cartoonist for The Arizona Republic. Benson is the grandson of former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and LDS prophet Ezra Taft Benson.
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SUNSTONE FOUNDATION
The Sunstone Foundation was established in 1974 by a small group of graduate students interested in starting a journal for young Latter-day Saints to exchange ideas and experiences. From that beginning, it has grown to become the host of several different forums.
Early members of the Sunstone Foundation were excommunicated from the LDS Church for holding beliefs contrary to the teachings of the Church. Mormons are counseled to avoid Sunstone Teachings and their symposiums.
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SURVEILLANCE (SCMC)
The Strengthening Church Members Committee (SCMC) was formed by Ezra Taft Benson. It is a secret organization within the LDS Church whose sole purpose is to track down dissidents and keep records on them. It is also to keep track of anyone who speaks out against the Church. This topic includes all surveillance conducted by the Mormon Church.
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TAD R. CALLISTER
Tad R. Callister, another attorney now General Authority.
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TAL BACHMAN - SECTION 1
Tal Bachman is an internationally recognized singer-songwriter from Vancouver, Canada. Raised strictly in the Mormon church, Tal spent two years in South America performing missionary work and learning Spanish. Later, Tal resigned his membership in the LDS Corporation.
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TAL BACHMAN - SECTION 2
Tal Bachman is an internationally recognized singer-songwriter from Vancouver, Canada. Raised strictly in the Mormon church, Tal spent two years in South America performing missionary work and learning Spanish. Later, Tal resigned his membership in the LDS Corporation.
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TAL BACHMAN - SECTION 3
Tal Bachman is an internationally recognized singer-songwriter from Vancouver, Canada. Raised strictly in the Mormon church, Tal spent two years in South America performing missionary work and learning Spanish. Later, Tal resigned his membership in the LDS Corporation.
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TAL BACHMAN - SECTION 4
Tal Bachman is an internationally recognized singer-songwriter from Vancouver, Canada. Raised strictly in the Mormon church, Tal spent two years in South America performing missionary work and learning Spanish. Later, Tal resigned his membership in the LDS Corporation.
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TAL BACHMAN - SECTION 5
Tal Bachman is an internationally recognized singer-songwriter from Vancouver, Canada. Raised strictly in the Mormon church, Tal spent two years in South America performing missionary work and learning Spanish. Later, Tal resigned his membership in the LDS Corporation.
Total Topics: 25
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TAL BACHMAN - SECTION 6
Tal Bachman is an internationally recognized singer-songwriter from Vancouver, Canada. Raised strictly in the Mormon church, Tal spent two years in South America performing missionary work and learning Spanish. Later, Tal resigned his membership in the LDS Corporation.
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TAL BACHMAN - SECTION 7
Tal Bachman is an internationally recognized singer-songwriter from Vancouver, Canada. Raised strictly in the Mormon church, Tal spent two years in South America performing missionary work and learning Spanish. Later, Tal resigned his membership in the LDS Corporation.
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TEMPLE WEDDINGS
Mormon Temple Weddings, and how "unworthy" persons are not allowed in.
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THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE
The Pearl Of Great Price is a 3rd set of Scriptures used by the Mormon Church. It contains The Book of Moses, The Book of Abraham, the Papyrus Facsimiles that Joseph "translated", Joseph Smith's version of Matthew and the Articles of Faith.
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THE SINGLE WARDS
Singles' Wards are Wards created by the Mormon Church to house those who have not yet married. The Wards are designed to stress the importance of marriage and to marry off singles as soon as possible. Mormons who are not married by the age of 22 are looked down upon.
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TIME
The Mormon Church's latest motto they are using on Television is, “Family. It's about time.”
The reality is that Mormons have very little time for family - especially males. Mormons are given numerous “callings” and teaching assignments. These callings can take as much as 24 to 48 hours of time each week. Many General Authorities (Mormon elite) have made comments that their wives raised their children - because they were so busy with Church work.
This topic covers the inordinate amount of time Mormons spend serving the LDS Corporation - taking time away from their families.
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TITHING - SECTION 1
Mormons are required by Commandment of God to pay 10% of all their GROSS income to the LDS church. This includes all income - including: employment, unemployment insurance, student loans, pell grant checks, Social Security income, Medicare, foodstamps, trust funds and any other form of income, even including finding money on the ground.
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TITHING - SECTION 2
Mormons are required by Commandment of God to pay 10% of all their GROSS income to the LDS church. This includes all income - including: employment, unemployment insurance, student loans, pell grant checks, Social Security income, Medicare, foodstamps, trust funds and any other form of income, even including finding money on the ground.
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UNNANOUNCED, UNINVITED AND UNWELCOME
Mormons show up to your door unnanounced, uninvited and unwelcome. Topic devoted to Mormons who call unnanounced, love bomb or otherwise visit uninvited.
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UTAH LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRY
Utah Lighthouse™ Ministry is a Christian non-profit organization providing humanitarian outreach to the Community, and printing critical research and documentation on the LDS Church.
Originally founded as Modern Microfilm Co. by Jerald and Sandra Tanner, the company was reorganized as a non-profit organization on January 1, 1983, and the name was changed to Utah Lighthouse™ Ministry.
Jerald and Sandra Tanner were raised in the LDS faith, both with a strong Mormon family history. Jerald is the great-great-grandson of John Tanner, well known for his sizeable financial contributions to Joseph Smith and the LDS church in 1835 when the church was deeply in debt. Sandra Tanner is a great-great-granddaughter of Brigham Young, the second president of the Mormon Church.
As teenagers, before they met, Jerald and Sandra were challenged by different people and events to examine the origins of Mormonism. Soon after their introduction, they jointly began researching Mormonism and became engaged. Both accepted Christ during these early years of study and have left the Mormon church. They are both active members of a local Christian church in Salt Lake City.
The Tanners are authors of over forty books on the subject of Mormonism. They are well known for their extensive research into Mormon history and doctrine. Utah Lighthouse™ Ministry provides these books and research, as well as photocopies and reprints of original Mormon documents to the public.
http://www.utlm.org/
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VAN HALE
Van Hale is a Mopologist. Van Hale hosts his own Salt Lake area radio program called "Mormon Miscellaneous." Van Hale claims there were no death oathes in Mormon Temples.
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VIDEOS
Assortment of Internet Videos.
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WARD CLEANING
The Mormon Church replaced all custodial staff with free labor from Church Members.
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WARREN SNOW
In the early spring of 1857, Warren Snow was Bishop of the Church at Manti, Sanpete County, Utah.
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WELFARE - SECTION 1
The Mormon Church has a welfare to help members in need, however, this help is dependant upon whether the Member is worthy of receiving it. They must be a member in good standing and a full tithe payer.
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WENDY L. WATSON
Wendy L. Watson, Celestial Polygamist wife to Russell M. Nelson.
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WHITE AND DELIGHTSOME
Until 1981 2 Nephi 30:6 in the Book of Mormon taught that dark-skinned Lamanites (Indians) would eventually experience a change in the color of their skin should they embrace the Book of Mormon. The Mormon Curtain firmly believes that the word "Lamanite" is a racist term for those who are not fully Caucasian.
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WILFORD WOODRUFF
Fourth President of the Mormon Church from 1889-1898. A firm believer and practicer of polygamy, today the LDS Corporation makes no mention of his plural wives.
Wilford wrote in his journal on March 21, 1857; "I bought an Indian boy of Brother Willis this morning abo[u]t 6 years old. His Indian name was Saroquetes. We call him Nephi. He appears like a smart active good boy. I paid $40 for him."
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WILLIAM LAW
Law and his wife joined Church of the Latter Day Saints in 1836, through the efforts of John Taylor and Almon Babbitt.[1] He led a group of Canadian saints to Nauvoo, Illinois in 1839 and in 1841, Joseph Smith chose him to be a member of the First Presidency.
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WOMEN AND MORMONISM - SECTION 1
Women in Mormonism are not allowed to hold any priesthood power or major authority positions in the Mormon Church, excluding Relief Society and lower Church callings. Mormon women are often thought of as second class citizens in Mormonism. Men in Mormonism make all of the desicions from the top hiearchy of the LDS Church from the Prophet down to the Bishops. Even though women are allowed to run the Relief Society, they must still be responsible to men. All decisions are made by men regardless.
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WOMEN AND MORMONISM - SECTION 2
Women in Mormonism are not allowed to hold any priesthood power or major authority positions in the Mormon Church, excluding Relief Society and lower Church callings. Mormon women are often thought of as second class citizens in Mormonism. Men in Mormonism make all of the desicions from the top hiearchy of the LDS Church from the Prophet down to the Bishops. Even though women are allowed to run the Relief Society, they must still be responsible to men. All decisions are made by men regardless.
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WOMEN AND MORMONISM - SECTION 3
Women in Mormonism are not allowed to hold any priesthood power or major authority positions in the Mormon Church, excluding Relief Society and lower Church callings. Mormon women are often thought of as second class citizens in Mormonism. Men in Mormonism make all of the desicions from the top hiearchy of the LDS Church from the Prophet down to the Bishops. Even though women are allowed to run the Relief Society, they must still be responsible to men. All decisions are made by men regardless.
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WORD OF WISDOM
Joseph Smith created the "Word Of Wisdom" on February 27, 1833. Years after it was recorded in the History of the Church, it was turned into Doctrine And Covenants Section 89 of current Mormon dogma.
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