[tear gas]

The "secret" ceremonies of the "higher priesthood" are almost completely copied from Masonic rituals -- it's not even well-disguised plagiarism -- and it's not really a secret.

I know that many people feel that Mormons are just "Christians who wear magical underwear." I don't know enough about their positions to arrive at an opinion yet.

[Wings-n-Wind]

I really am not a fan of the author and apologist Dave Hunt...

But he DOES do his literary homework quite thoroughly....

In the mid-1980's he published a work called The God Makers, co-written with a former highest ranking "priesthood" member of the Mormon faith.

The historical/doctrinal expose' was eye-opening enough....

But the effects and implied stress of this works-based religious system were well documented - and cause for empathy, compassion and prayers.

It's an interesting read...

Just FYI....