Yes. They were. And, IIRC, the Book of Mormon condemned them for it.
You go way back into church history and dig up some old news.
When you go back 100 years in Christian history you are still in the Modern Era. I sometimes post 200 year old sermons because they are relevant to today.
Do you not stand up at church once a month and give testimony that some guy who lived almost 200 years ago was a true prophet of God and that some Book that he translated nearly 200 years ago is true?
These FLDS practitioners are living today and practicing Mormonism as it was practiced only 100 years ago. That is not a long time.
I could do the same to the Baptists - you know, the snakes and all, not to mention the KKK.
You just did, didn't you? :-)
Frankly, I could care less. I will freely condemn any Baptist who would supports the KKK and FWIW, I don't think Baptists are snake handlers. Those churches always have really weird names.
Religion Moderator - See what I mean? I call someone a “clown” because of their ignorant statement about my beloved Church but you allow some people to spew such hateful nonsense about my Church.
Are you calling me a clown? I don't really care, but I can say that I am not making "ignorant statements" about your church. I was born and raised a 5th Generation Mormon. I think I know quite a bit about the LDS Church. I would venture to guess that I might know more than you do about the LDS Church. Maybe, maybe not.
“I would venture to guess that I might know more than you do about the LDS Church. Maybe, maybe not.”
I couldn’t take it anymore last night. I have no doubt you know more about Mormons - from your perspective - than I. I was baptized 8 yrs ago so I am fairly new - one of those who came into the Church since President Gordon B. Hinckley became the Prophet. The Church grew by one-third under President Hinckley and I am happy to be among that group. There have been many loving changes. I love my Savior and I love my Church.
I was raised a Southern Baptist; tried being a Catholic; tried being a Pentecostal. I was with Youth With A Mission (YWAM)for about 5 yrs. Lived in Belize (Central America) for 18 months with YWAM. Got discouraged by all the contradictions and hypocrisy.
AUTHORITY - that was the missing ingredient. I know in my knower that The LDS Church is the True Church. The other Christian Churches all have some of the Truth. Great! I am happy for all Believers who put their trust in the Atoning Sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is no respecter of persons. We are all his children.
I just do not understand why some posters are seemingly obsessed with trying to put down my beliefs and my Church.