[Elsie]

She told me that a large part of her happiness came from the church, but it wasn’t just the church. It was her and her husband making a commitment to walk a walk together.

HMMmmm...

The 'church' and 'commitments'...

I take it that you are NOT a MORMON?

[Marie]

First of all, I am not Mormon. I strongly disagree with the way they treat their children.

Second, you caught me. We didn’t have coffee. It was half a life-time ago and I misremembered what the refreshment was. I remember that it was hot and was in a cup. I am an avid coffee drinker, so my brain went there.

Third, my friend mentioned that it was through their church that hey got their common values. Her point was that we had to have a common set of shared values. And she’s right. What couple has a good chance if they don’t see eye-to-eye on basic moral issues?

Third, husband and wife, working as a team, a partnership. Two in sync. That *is* a great marriage.

Fourth, I’m sorry that a story about a nice, helpful woman upset you so much.

And finally, I’m a Jewish convert. So I’m sure that this makes me all evil and wrong in your eyes anyway. I think that the Mormon religion is built on BS, but Mormons are not bad people.