[dfwgator]

But the Mormons I know try to live exemplary lives, and value their family above all.

Mormons have their own version of "Taqqiya."

[Bidimus1]

Yes it is often termed “lying for the lord” officially denounced but accepted that early leaders did it including j.smith. Another is “Faith promoting” papers etc.

see 1994 speech by D.Oaks

A modern example would be

BYU Anthropology Professor John Clark
“Practices, instruments of war and history in the Book of Mormon are in accordance with Mesoamerican ways,”

Even the most mild investigation of this will show that this statement can not be upheld.

I agree that we are all entitled to our own opinions and view but not our own facts.

[RobbyS]

If you are a teacher and a non-Mormon, working under a Mormon school district, better watch out. As you say, things are not as they seem on the surface.