[Californiajones]

You know, the book of Hebrews says that when a man dies, it is only then that what he believes comes into force.

So, in a metaphysical sense, it is appropriate to discuss what this man believed when he was shot and killed.

When a Christian dies in Iraq, we all think about what him in terms of that. When a Muslim dies -- we all wonder if he really believed that 72 virgin hooey.

And so, it seemed very appropriate to think upon what this young Mormon man believed and what he was doing -- proselytizing -- when he was shot.

Now, if there were grieving family members on this news story thread -- which would be illogical because if they were grieving they wouldn't have time to be on this thread -- I'd say you are right to declare open discussion verboten.

But -- this is FR. I am only naturally curious: did that young man really believe all the Mormon teachings? Did he believe he'd inherit his own planet and hundreds of wives in the afterlife? Because if he did, it sheds light on the life he led here. If I were a guy, Mormonism might have more appeal for me, I suppose.

[ScratchHatch]

"I am only naturally curious: did that young man really believe all the Mormon teachings? Did he believe he'd inherit his own planet and hundreds of wives in the afterlife?"

To answer your first question, I'm guessing (although obviously not certain, but based on his actions) that yes, he believed Mormon teachings. To answer your second question, the answer is no, unless of course he had somehow been exposed exclusively to anti-mormon rhetoric and didn't know actual mormon teachings, as seems to apply to you, but I'm guessing that's not the case.