Posted on 12/17/2005 8:39:05 AM PST by Mr. Blonde
No, the isolation is a basic tenet of the religion. Monasteries are an off shoot of a larger religion.
What proof do we have that it is any less true than the rest of the Bible? Just because it isn't in the Bible? There were a lot of editorial selections in creating that Book. Also how do you know it doesn't lead people to true salvation in Christ? It could be the Mormons who have it correct and everyone else is wrong. You never know, at least not until it is too late.
Nope.
Struck a raw nerve did I?
True, Catholicism doesn't call for the isolation of average members.
But so what if a given religion does? The Amish and most Chassidic Jewish groups, intentionally seek to live apart from most of mainstream society because they don't want to be subjected to what they see as its corrupting influences. What is wrong with that? Does that make those religions cults?
I'm a mormon and don't really think there are "questionable" practices which separate us from Christians. I was raised as a mormon and we all look down on polygomy.
Well, in that case, there would be no presumption of innocence since he was already convicted.
I grew up near a major Folgers plant...one of my childhood smells...
But I don't buy preground coffee. All that implanting led to me want the good stuff.
Which, btw, you can buy in Utah. Cause I do.
I would not vote for Romney, even knowing a lot of Mormons who I would be willing to vote for for elected office. Don't like his politics.
(((shudder))) You have no idea. Don't dooooooo dat!
;o)
"Throw in the special undergarments"
Hadn't heard about those - what's that about?
I'm not concerned about the fact that he's a Mormon, but he's too wishy-washy for me.
This makes no sense
The Amish and Hassids live apart from mainstream society, but have regular/daily interaction. The Amish through tourism and the Hassids through commerce. Both also maintain the classic family structure.
For the record, there is a surprisingly large population of Mormons in NYC -- both practicing and non-practicing.
LOL Never again!
I don't think, in the end, that his religion will play a big role either way.
His views are what won't get him elected or even nominated....not his religion.
BTW I know a couple mormon families and they happen to be the nicest people I know.
It'll come down to the lesser of two or three evils as always......politics for ya etc ....:o)
I'm not certain yet that I'd vote for THAT Mormon, but I wouldn't have a problem with voting for a Mormon.
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