I can see ex-Catholic's bashing the Catholic church, or ex-Mormon's bashing the Mormon church, they know what they are talking about. But for those that bash a religion have you ever been to their church? Do you have any idea what it is you are talking about?
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I think those who bash without having experienced the ones they are bashing are doing so on the bases of hearsay.  Years ago I was involved with a person who really tried to get me to see the way others worshiped and open my mind to the ideas that just as my worship wasn't wrong, neither was theirs.  Needless to say my experiences of worship have never been the same.
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I never criticize other religions. I think it's insulting to do that. I don't even discuss my religion unless someone asks about it. I believe that people have the right to practice any religion as long as they are not hurting others by doing so. I also believe that too many "religious" people are intolerant of what others believe.
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This is the religious forum, it's called religion and spirituality. Why start another forum when this gets more hits than someone's unknown blog? How else would you use freedom of speech unless you are discussing words? Seriously, we like the word, the word is good. But what point are you trying to make here? That people ought to be inclosed and not speak to each other? Do you get it? Or are you just fed up from hearing about it? I already mentioned why this place is better than a blog. If it's tiring why are you here? As for the questions, most of the questions have nothing to do with spirituality, most of the questions have more to do with retards asking stupid questions than anything spiritual (just kidding whatshoudIdo, I actually find your gag funny:). I don't read the bible but am interested in what people have to say about it. Spiritual and religious questions have always been answered but always need an answer, kind of like, how can we make the world a better place. The second you stop asking is the second you stop being human.
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why would you put this under religion?\nhow old are you?\nNo, and I wouldn't. \nWhat religion are you that requires this odd sort of ritual that disrespects others and contaminates their property?\nAre you a member of the poop stompers?\n\nI guess you are.
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OK venting about other religions is wrong. I'm a Christian, and Christians are supposed to love everyone, no matter how different they are from them. Everyone has their own beliefs, why can't we accept people for who they are?( at least, until they start harming and abusing people...)\n\n\nha ha... and I just realized that the person above me just basically said the same thing....
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Why do you think all Americans hate Muslims?  I lived in Indonesia for awhile.  I even fasted for Rahmadan (please forgive my spelling) out of respect for my host family.  It was hard, but I though alot about God during that time.  I went to church last sunday and heard a surrmon on how Islam is a false religion.  I got so mad I walked out and will not return to that church.  If we do not preach religious tollerance, what will the world become.  So, no personaly I do not hate Muslims.  What I don't like though, are terrorists foriegn or American.
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At what point is a person a "religious extremist"?  If he prays to thank God at meals? How about the football star who kneels in prayer before a game?  Is it when you attend church every week instead of just Christmas and Easter?  Or is just belief in a deity enough?  What is extreme when it comes to religion?  Where is the line drawn?  Who is the authority that defines a "religious extremist"?\n\nCould it be that people who do things that are acting on their beliefs are just being compared to those who claim no belief, or claim a belief but do nothing and so prove they really have no belief at all?\n\nOne day, when I was in high school in the 70s, a girl was reading her Bible in study hall.  She wasn't bothering anyone; just quietly reading her Bible.  The instructor had left the room.  Several students began harrassing her because of the Bible.  I found myself defending her right to read her sacred book in peace, because this is America after all!  In that situation.... who was really the "extremist"????  The person quietly practicing her faith, or the people who thought they had a right to abuse her because they had none?\n\nSue
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What is "mouth music"? Is that something you made up? First of all, if you know anything about Christianity, you would know that Mormons are not a real religion. Second, I've never heard of "Church of Jes"! Do you mean Church of Christ. Jesus Christ! His name is Jesus Christ. Are you afraid to type his name. Third, who do you think you are to have to power to change the beliefs of these churches?!?!?!? I think you are the one who needs to change your religion!
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I am LDS! I joined the church a while ago. On here, it can be hard because people are so rude, negative and often anti-mormon.\n\nContact me if you want to discuss anything. Until then, hang in there!
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reap what you sow...isn't this right?I can care less about religion...but why be called mormonism while raggin on the church?If you feel betrayed by the church & what not don't worry...God(if there is one)doesn't sleep.All wrongdoings will have it's toll...
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I love Mormons. Probably because I am one though. Keep up the good fight! \nFor REAL answers concerning the Mormon Church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), please visit the following:\n\nhttp://www.mormon.org\nhttp://www.lds.org\nhttp://www.fairlds.org\nhttp://ldsfaq.byu.edu/\n\nThanks, and have a wonderful day!
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Well it is interesting that you ask that. My brother who is not mormon recently married a mormon. They were married in the temple and we were not alowed to attend because we are not mormon. We asked what the big deal was and we were told that the temple is considered a sacred ground for the worship of mormons to their god and that non mormons entering this temple curses the belief of the church. I know it sounds ridiculous but that is part of there religion and so be it I guess. I sure am glad I am not mormon.
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Hi there!  It's me again!  \nYou know, I think the thing to look at in the Mormon religion is again, the verifiable concrete stuff. (no pun intended ha ha ha)\nDid you know that while archeologists use the bible to find places and things (Rockefeller used the bible to locate OIL, remember Noah and the PITCH he used on the inside and outside of the ark?  DING?!?!? ) they have been QUOTED saying that they have tried finding the places mentioned in the Book of Mormon and THEY CAN'T FIND any of the sites.  And Joseph Smith said that the new Jerusalem would be built in the midwest and, like it never happened.  ANd he said that Native americans were a lost tribe of the Hebrews.  And thanks to DNA testing it was like completely shot down too.\nNOW do Mormons suck?  NO WAY!!!??!!! Not at all but are they deceived?  YES  The reason I say this is again.  DUDE if you are a Prophet of GOD.  YOU don't get ANY prophecies wrong.  You don't have gramatical errors in your text.  And DUDE you are not MORE HOLY because of the special underwear bro.  \nNOW Joseph Smith mentioned stuff about concrete, COOL.  I'm glad he got that right but sad that it would bring someone to believe that he would have the answer of how to get closer to God.  Mormons are very wonderful thoughtful people.    But so are Christians and NO Mormons are NOT Christians.  They do not believe that Jesus did the redemptive work at the Cross. And that it's WORKS that gets you to your own planet when you die.  WHAT?!?!?\nYes, that's right I said it. PLA-NET. Here's the thing Texas Toast.  I don't know what church you have been attending, but you know what it looks like they havent been teaching you the TRUTH.  That Jesus LOVED PROSTITUTES AND MURDERERS and SINNERS, His Apostles DISSED HIM until AFTER He was resurrected and appeared to them.  He's not the JERRY FALWELL loving-tie wearing- O'Reilly watching-Republican.  He loves me a SINNER and YOU and the MORMONS too!!!!, and by His death I am able to come before a HOLY GOD and say WHASSSS-UPPPP!!!  \nThis is sooooo cool that you want to ask questions and think about who it is that you are Worshipping and praying to.  RIGHT ON!  Don't give up and keep asking questions and the REAL GOD will stand up!
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I'm a catholic and you know i never even thought of that. Glad you did and pointed it out. As far as Don up there maybe the reason he didn't go see it. Is because he's to much of a chicken, he would realize what kind of person he really is. He claims to be a christain but is always bashing the catholics. Calling us a perverted & cult like religion. A true christain doesn't bash another for their beliefs and religious practices. They are kind and understanding. If you are a christain and honestly feel  that some other religion is wrong the best  thing to do is pray for those ppl, not bash them . Thats the true christian way.
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I had Elder Bednar come to my stake confeerence last sunday and he explained so much to me.  I know how you feel about this but if someone starts telling you that Mormons belive this and that just say "Dude, I am a Mormon. I know what I believe, I don't need you telling me what I believe."  The world is becoming more and more wicked.  Thats not to say that there aren't good people its that we are becoming outnumbered.\nYou just need to ignore what other people say. Don't let that that get in your way.  You need to have a testimony and no one can take that away.\n\nIt drives me crazy when people put our church down.  We DO NOT DO THAT TO THEM.  Just think is there any Anti-Catholic literature?  The adversary is trying hardest to make your faith waver.  Keep your faith strong.\n\nNo way Joseph Smith could have written The Book of Mormon He translated it.  Prophets of old times wrote it just like the Bible.\nIf any one tries to sway you with Anti-Mormon Literature its them who have not studied about the truth of our religion.\n\nI recently heard that another religion told a mother that because her baby wasn't baptized it was damned to hell and she'd never see it again.  That is horrible, Why would anyone continue in a faith that told you that? Can you imagine what that must be like for her? I'm not a mother but still.
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Who needs a church? Who says you have to pray inside of a certain building in order to be saved? Can't you pray just as well at your own home? My church is nature, which I guess makes it where ever I choose to stop and worship the Gods, Goddesses, and Ancestors. And as far as the door-to-door religious sales people. They are upset and their panties are in a bunch because the whole world isn't part of their religion. They're angry because there are other religions out there besides their own. They'll only be happy when they've converted everyone to their faith. Too bad people like me aren't convertable.
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it dont in the bible no where you have a woman who just posted that one of your lds missionaries raped her her user name is josnn_46er . i think you lds or mormons ought to really take this not as lightley rape is very much against the law  and as well makes all lds look very bad as well . as for profets that is in . lds doctorine ?  history of there church that is . ?