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9. It's some of the most whacked out shit I've ever seen

Reply to vaberella (Reply #6)

Sun Oct 21, 2012, 10:50 PM

Oct 2012

thanks for the nightmares OP LOL

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Video of Mormon temple using a hidden camera going viral [View all] The Hitman Oct 2012 OP

In my opinion any religion that has secret rituals is a cult Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #1

The more organized the religion, the more I despise it... nt Comrade_McKenzie Oct 2012 #2

Seriously! With that many strict rules this is easily classified as a cult. JaneyVee Oct 2012 #79

My God it's the Wizard of Oz! Eddie Haskell Oct 2012 #218

You pay to be a Mormon Aerows Oct 2012 #273

Right -- you HAVE to show your W-2 and other financials obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #276

Yeah, I was correlating the similarities between the cult of Scientology & the cult of Mormonism. JaneyVee Oct 2012 #355

It is amazing to me that any evangelical or fundamentalist Christian could vote for Romney. kelliekat44 Oct 2012 #392

Has anyone refuted this video yet? kelliekat44 Oct 2012 #421

Nope. At least a couple of former LDSers have verified the video as showing a true ceremony. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #423

We were talking about that at dinner last night. Whisp Oct 2012 #213

"If it's organized, involves a lot of money and people, it's probably whacked out stupid." eggplant Oct 2012 #390

How is something in the Library of Congress secret ? N/t FreeState Oct 2012 #3

Have no idea what you are asking Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #4

You called it secret - how so? It's in the Library of Congress FreeState Oct 2012 #5

This exact video is in the Library of Congress? Do you have a link? nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #13

The cerimony is, not this exact video FreeState Oct 2012 #17

Link, please. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #27

Here you go FreeState Oct 2012 #51

Hmm. Not a video. Noted. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #57

This links to the catalogue only littlemissmartypants Oct 2012 #59

I'm looking for it FreeState Oct 2012 #69

http://www.lds-mormon.com/buerger.shtml littlemissmartypants Oct 2012 #70

No video here, either, but there is a quote which tends to support Mormon secrecy... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #87

skeptics annotated Book of Mormon NoMoreWarNow Oct 2012 #286

The BoM is an historian's and archeologist's nightmare obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #302

yep! NoMoreWarNow Oct 2012 #389

An Entertaining Link, Sir The Magistrate Oct 2012 #424

. littlemissmartypants Oct 2012 #72

Am I allowed to witness all rituals of the LDS?? Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #14

You can read them FreeState Oct 2012 #20

Riiiiggghttt! You can't attend but the rituals aren't secret.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #35

Just because you are not invited doesn't make it secret n/t FreeState Oct 2012 #43

Come on. The very fact that you're not invited makes them secret by definition... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #66

most weddings are not open to the public FreeState Oct 2012 #74

I would think most weddings are open just not the receptions Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #84

Based on my VERY limited knowledge... Rainngirl Oct 2012 #381

I was not talking about Mormon weddings Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #385

Here's a concept for you: the more you dig, the deeper you get. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #88

With the LDS, you have to join or hear from those who aren't permitted to speak to learn the secrets CreekDog Oct 2012 #116

It may have been lifted, but it's still practiced. Eddie Haskell Oct 2012 #221

It is definitely still believed by many regular LDS obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #229

If a wedding is in a church, it's generally open obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #126

Wow, how far are you going to stretch this, even Mormons cannot witness a Temple marriage braddy Oct 2012 #171

When my Ex LDS was married obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #203

You must be responding to the poster to whom I'm responding...I'm on your side. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #223

(Wrong place.) WinkyDink Oct 2012 #196

In fact, ALL (non-Mormon) church weddings ARE open to the public. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #197

Sez who? PavePusher Oct 2012 #298

If it's in a church, the odds are it will be open obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #334

Ah, that may explain my disconnect: I'm not a Christian.... PavePusher Oct 2012 #342

Why is my reply not showing up in the right "outline" order? It's to #74, not #66. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #198

I've had that happen WD. Never could fix it. It's frustrating though! AllyCat Oct 2012 #242

Weddings are usually filmed, and made available. AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #411

Also a good point about wedding photos and videos obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #414

The word is forbidden, not "not invited, the inner Temple is secret, even Ann's parents were not braddy Oct 2012 #170

Mormon Temple rituals are intended to be secret. Utah_liberal Oct 2012 #175

This message was self-deleted by its author Utah_liberal Oct 2012 #418

They are secret. Eddie Haskell Oct 2012 #215

And upper management where I work must then have "Secret lunches" LanternWaste Oct 2012 #195

Are you seriously that obtuse, that you are comparing religion to private enterprise? WinkyDink Oct 2012 #200

Kinda like the republican party Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #40

+++100 Sebass1271 Oct 2012 #187

you're misleading people and that is a sin CreekDog Oct 2012 #301

Im an atheist FreeState Oct 2012 #395

Except it isn't Mormons/Members Only obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #309

That is very interesting. I wonder what they will think when they see this crap. snagglepuss Oct 2012 #401

Is a party you aren't invited to a cult, too? Union Scribe Oct 2012 #61

I was using the idea that just because something is written does not make it true Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #81

The "Invite" requires interviews every 2 years, 10% of your income, and an ID card that must be braddy Oct 2012 #177

I think you have to wear the magic undies too. I know someone who recently visited a Mormon temple Erose999 Oct 2012 #312

Of course you do obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #320

Why are you trying to equate religion with anything else? WinkyDink Oct 2012 #201

Why not just watch a porn video? marshall Oct 2012 #193

Just make me one and send it to DU in care of Angry Dragon Angry Dragon Oct 2012 #199

porn is much more ubiquitous and "hohum" than secret Mormon rituals waddirum Oct 2012 #416

It depends on who you're watching marshall Oct 2012 #420

From what I understand about Mormonism LibertyLover Oct 2012 #224

FreeState is saying because it's not been kept a secret, it's not actually intended to be secret CreekDog Oct 2012 #154

Exactly -- the SCientologists do the same thing obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #205

Id gladly tell you everything FreeState Oct 2012 #306

there are many items in the library of congress that are not underthematrix Oct 2012 #12

You can request a copy from the Library of Congress n/t FreeState Oct 2012 #23

Link, please. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #37

Here's the link FreeState Oct 2012 #52

Hardback copy on Azon.com for $206.80 also... littlemissmartypants Oct 2012 #68

Read it (the ceremony) for free here FreeState Oct 2012 #71

I read it, and here are my responses.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #101

Temple Mormons are sworn to secrecy, anything that gets out wasn't supposed to. braddy Oct 2012 #169

Kind of like, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"? n/t LiberalElite Oct 2012 #413

I agree underthematrix Oct 2012 #8

yes, the secrecy is a bad sign, and in this case, the secrecy shrouds things that we find abhorrent CreekDog Oct 2012 #109

some screenshots pokerfan Oct 2012 #137

Is that a shower cap on the man's head? Smilo Oct 2012 #375

I'm reminded of Weird Science pokerfan Oct 2012 #380

The video might not doom Romney's chances lolly Oct 2012 #382

Some of the comments on this thread is hilarious, almost snagglepuss Oct 2012 #398

This message was self-deleted by its author Shankapotomus Oct 2012 #430

Mormons believe that Adam and Eve used to live in Spring Hill Missouri CoffeeCat Oct 2012 #363

yeah... thats fairly accurate... PatrynXX Oct 2012 #393

OMG---this scares the shit out of me. vaberella Oct 2012 #6

It's some of the most whacked out shit I've ever seen rbrnmw Oct 2012 #9

+1000000 Jamastiene Oct 2012 #308

Seriously, What. The. Fuck. hatrack Oct 2012 #19

We need to get this fucking video rbrnmw Oct 2012 #31

That it's a set-up job by those damned dirty Liberals, just out to destroy Christian America... Volaris Oct 2012 #155

Spread this far and wide on social media! CoffeeCat Oct 2012 #361

Well apart of being like most religions nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #268

You're telling me Catholics do shit like this? vaberella Oct 2012 #410

I went to one of these CountAllVotes Oct 2012 #368

Likewise. It reminds me of the secret Moonie ritual in Washington during bushco. snagglepuss Oct 2012 #399

Damn. What the hell was that? underthematrix Oct 2012 #7

I'm expecting Morons to riot and go off on a killing spree over this. L0oniX Oct 2012 #10

If they did, would this video be guilty of inciting violence? Zalatix Oct 2012 #131

You got it. L0oniX Oct 2012 #145

Holy cows Anthony McCarthy Oct 2012 #11

Fascinating - the Presence of the Lord looks like a Sheraton Suites lobby hatrack Oct 2012 #15

No, Marriott defacto7 Oct 2012 #46

But of course! hatrack Oct 2012 #67

, littlemissmartypants Oct 2012 #16

Running from a baptism? Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2012 #409

That should be send to every tea partier. LisaL Oct 2012 #18

About 100,000 views since yesterday The Hitman Oct 2012 #30

Do they realize how far from Christianity this religion really is? LisaL Oct 2012 #65

Did you notice the stated belief in multiple gods? How could any of the Fundies go along with this? OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #103

I don't see how they could go along with it. Jamastiene Oct 2012 #310

So what? This isn't the first David Lynch movie I've seen. cthulu2016 Oct 2012 #21

his curtains are a little darker trailmonkee Oct 2012 #102

Ha!! nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #105

Lynch films make much more sense. hifiguy Oct 2012 #261

They seem to like white things Canuckistanian Oct 2012 #22

Seems so un-christian like, doesn't it? LisaL Oct 2012 #24

They seem to like white things progressoid Oct 2012 #212

makes "wonder bread look dark and mysterious" reusrename Oct 2012 #251

That's definitely disturbing, especially the part about.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #25

I don't know, and I don't want to find out. LisaL Oct 2012 #28

You Betcha' jerseyjack Oct 2012 #32

yes it appears to be exactly what they think rbrnmw Oct 2012 #42

People don't realize that Ann, Mitt, and Harry Reid, are all Temple Mormons. braddy Oct 2012 #174

Yes -- wiki White Horse Prophecy obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #64

I think I told you that yesterday. :) aletier_v Oct 2012 #76

Yes - that's what they want Berlum Oct 2012 #216

Absolutely DollarBillHines Oct 2012 #343

posting just to save to watch later quinnox Oct 2012 #26

Definitely going viral - it's risen 100+ hits in the past five minutes just here hatrack Oct 2012 #29

Is this for real? Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #33

Yes, it is. cthulu2016 Oct 2012 #36

Yes it's real - I have been before and it's real n/t FreeState Oct 2012 #53

Well, you can't blame me for asking. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #55

It looks substantially similar to that scene from Big Love which caused all that controversy The Hitman Oct 2012 #41

You're right it does. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #58

yup!! defacto7 Oct 2012 #56

Yes -- an ex LDS friend had a Temple wedding obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #60

Evangelicals will not like this one bit. Kind of breaks through their deniability. Uncomfortable libdem4life Oct 2012 #34

whoa. nc4bo Oct 2012 #38

OK, that's some weird shit. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2012 #39

""Celestial Room" resembles a hotel lobby. " snagglepuss Oct 2012 #396

LDS is just steampunk Scientology waddirum Oct 2012 #417

Well, there you have it folks! defacto7 Oct 2012 #44

I seemed to have missed all that but want Cha Oct 2012 #73

What bothers me most... ReallyIAmAnOptimist Oct 2012 #45

Welcome to DU! renate Oct 2012 #94

Welcome to DU! DonRedwood Oct 2012 #400

What the hell did I just watch? Barack_America Oct 2012 #47

Scary as hell isn't it rbrnmw Oct 2012 #54

If it's on Reddit, it'll be all over the news tomorrow. Phoonzang Oct 2012 #48

Was that a real baby that got dunked over and over? libdem4life Oct 2012 #49

That was a baptism, not a confirmation. amandabeech Oct 2012 #163

I've wondered which of my co-workers are Mormon, now I know IDemo Oct 2012 #50

LOL, everyone looks freaky in cleanroom gear. nt. Mariana Oct 2012 #122

Does everyone remember that youtube cartoon explaining Mormonism? Poiuyt Oct 2012 #62

A classic jsr Oct 2012 #194

In relation to Mitt's LDS ties, there's also this: ProfessionalLeftist Oct 2012 #63

"Mitt Romney's Mormon Secrets" littlemissmartypants Oct 2012 #75

You guys should watch the whole thing. *link* It's really weirder than that let on. LeftyMom Oct 2012 #77

substance before style, baby. just like Mitt Romney! :) aletier_v Oct 2012 #80

Wonder if Mittens has sudden Romensia over his 'secret name' Liberalynn Oct 2012 #256

Nah, he needs that to get past the velvet rope into the really good, Mormons only heaven. LeftyMom Oct 2012 #296

Queen Ann will probably get invited considering he needs her to "stabilize him". Liberalynn Oct 2012 #311

I actually think the husband gets to pick whioch one(s) obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #319

I'm a glutton for punishment, so I watched the whole thing. Gahh! The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2012 #280

Holy jumpin' possums! That's some serious scary right there. Zorra Oct 2012 #78

Wow, compared to the ritual cannibalism and vampirism of the Christian deity, this is far out, man! backscatter712 Oct 2012 #82

I don't see how Mormonism is more ridiculous than any other religion. Marr Oct 2012 #83

It's just obviously VERY removed from Christianity. Barack_America Oct 2012 #85

Which Christianity? Even the Christians can't agree on what it is. Egalitarian Thug Oct 2012 #99

The multiple gods idea the Mormons believe is pretty different from the Christian monotheism. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #108

Except for those Catholics and their (sort of) Trinity wherein there is this son of God that is God Egalitarian Thug Oct 2012 #136

You woefully misunderstand Catholicism and the Trinity obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #206

Yeah I know, the Jezzies were really disappointed in me, too. Egalitarian Thug Oct 2012 #262

That's gotta be the most hilarious way to pretend _ed_ Oct 2012 #287

No, that is the paralellism of The Gidhead obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #313

I stopped reading at "three headed dog" _ed_ Oct 2012 #356

I'm sad for you you never studied Greek Mythology obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #366

Most Christian denominations are on the same page, same religion, that is why you are only baptized braddy Oct 2012 #173

And you speak for all Christians... Egalitarian Thug Oct 2012 #178

Of course not, but I have looked up all the major Christian churches teachings on Mormonism, braddy Oct 2012 #179

Mormonism is to Christianity like Missouri is to the South. greyl Oct 2012 #106

When you make comments like that you piss off a lot of Dems and Progressives.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #112

I'd be happy to reply to them one at a time. :) nt greyl Oct 2012 #114

You can start with me. They're millions of us.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #120

Ok. greyl Oct 2012 #138

Whatever you say. We're done. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #234

Nice because my post didn't disparage the South in the least. greyl Oct 2012 #457

I do. At least from several. cali Oct 2012 #186

From where I'm standing, I don't see any of those differences. Marr Oct 2012 #277

Mormonism evolved in a post-enlightenment world lolly Oct 2012 #378

I am impressed with the lack of spin SmileyRose Oct 2012 #86

I grew up in the United Methodist Church, a mainline Protestant denomination. amandabeech Oct 2012 #89

If you go by what traditional Christians believe - The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2012 #98

You're right. amandabeech Oct 2012 #121

I think we need to bring back the Spanish Inquisition and apply to Romney LeftInTX Oct 2012 #153

No one expects the Spanish Inquisition! amandabeech Oct 2012 #164

Three in One, and One in Three obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #129

Worshipers of the Lords of Kolob. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #90

Glenn Larson is LDS obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #130

Do you mean Glenn Beck? He is LDS. Don't know who Glenn Larson is. n/t Fla Dem Oct 2012 #217

No, Glen Larson obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #225

BSG can definitely be described as Mormons in Space! backscatter712 Oct 2012 #293

There used to be a wiki on Mormonism in BSG obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #294

I remember an episode from the original series... backscatter712 Oct 2012 #305

Oh yeah, that episode is infamous! obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #314

Do you think Mitt Romney is a Cylon? backscatter712 Oct 2012 #318

He is a One obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #321

Cavil Romney... Yeah, I see it! backscatter712 Oct 2012 #332

rofl obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #336

I hope the MSM gets hold of this crazy shit and spreads the word RiverStone Oct 2012 #91

Why the need for secrecy? How odd is it that many Mormons TwilightGardener Oct 2012 #92

Scientology?? Barack_America Oct 2012 #118

SCientology obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #134

Reddit littlemissmartypants Oct 2012 #93

Commenting so I can watch later. HarveyDarkey Oct 2012 #95

I commented so I could show my husband later. LeftInTX Oct 2012 #156

There is a longer version linked above. Jamastiene Oct 2012 #316

White. Horse. Prophecy. AzDar Oct 2012 #96

I am pretty sure this is what billy Graham saw when he decided to declasify mormonism as a cult trailmonkee Oct 2012 #97

nope it's not christianity toby jo Oct 2012 #100

Then you need to study LDS obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #139

THeir stated mission to set up a theocracy is evil. I think you need to do some reserarch. snagglepuss Oct 2012 #448

Let's assault a religion to harm a politician. Skip Intro Oct 2012 #104

Mitt's religious beliefs would harm the electorate RiverStone Oct 2012 #113

They already have. Jamastiene Oct 2012 #325

Don't you have to qualify as a religion before you can be assaulted?.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #115

What exactly are the qualifications for a religion, then? eShirl Oct 2012 #185

Gotta disagree with you. Romney is passing his beliefs off as "basically" Christianity. Barack_America Oct 2012 #117

If you want to stay ignorant of Mormon belief, go ahead, we choose not to be ignorant of it CreekDog Oct 2012 #119

You seem ever-so-ready to compromise any loyalty Skip Intro Oct 2012 #146

Did the truth stop being an affirmative defense against slander? cthulu2016 Oct 2012 #147

i had to live with that religion for long enough to criticize it anytime i damn well please CreekDog Oct 2012 #148

Well hate away, CD. Skip Intro Oct 2012 #149

it's not hate CreekDog Oct 2012 #150

FUN FACT: Criticism =/= Hate ChaoticTrilby Oct 2012 #374

Sorry, no. What stinks is Mitt trying to pass this mess off as a Christian religion... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #165

Mormonism is a mind-controlling cult siligut Oct 2012 #304

It is not slander when it is true. Jamastiene Oct 2012 #326

When that politician has every liklihood of legislating his religion, Waiting For Everyman Oct 2012 #133

I'd have to disagree with this thread. Zalatix Oct 2012 #135

Yup. He has stated he is going to return God to American government cthulu2016 Oct 2012 #140

Which God? Jamastiene Oct 2012 #327

Fuck this attitude. Look at what they do to us. MrSlayer Oct 2012 #142

Glad you admit the goal here is to harm Romney, by any means necessary. Skip Intro Oct 2012 #157

So, you actually believe Mormonism is a religion? Seriously??.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #168

Yes, it is a religion...all religions are goofy... snooper2 Oct 2012 #211

Religion? No. It's no wonder I'm "less familiar" with Mormonism because... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #230

A book telling you to smite your neighbors for working on a Sunday snooper2 Oct 2012 #233

Hmmmm. Are you talking about the passage in the Old Testament, Exodus 35:2?.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #239

Well we can go into history and crusades and shit, but I guess you want to stick to modern day snooper2 Oct 2012 #249

Sorry to disappoint you, but none of what you've mentioned is "modern day"... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #328

are we really arguing over the internet with mythology is more ridiculous.. snooper2 Oct 2012 #344

thank you for your concern for Romney CreekDog Oct 2012 #172

I'm sorry to disappoint. MrSlayer Oct 2012 #182

I'm intolerant to all religions equally, so you can't single us all out for banging on poor Mormons snooper2 Oct 2012 #210

I watched that last night too Liberalynn Oct 2012 #260

Were you paying attention to what the RNC did to Obama in 2008? AtheistCrusader Oct 2012 #412

This so called "church" Tsiyu Oct 2012 #444

I understand and agree with both your point and SkipIntro's point Blue_Tires Oct 2012 #291

Two words for this: Proposition 8 cthulu2016 Oct 2012 #144

Beat me to it. Starry Messenger Oct 2012 #209

It isn't "assaulting a religion" to want to know what their beliefs are. highplainsdem Oct 2012 #248

How is this "assaulting a religion"? Marr Oct 2012 #282

Oh, those poor powerless Mormons... Jamastiene Oct 2012 #322

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Oct 2012 #346

Polygamy continues in the Mormon church, spiritually, if not physically CreekDog Oct 2012 #107

That veil claptrap reminded me of the Wizard of Oz, only the dull and yet creepy version. Waiting For Everyman Oct 2012 #110

Did you notice the oxen with the golden horns at the edge of their baptismal pool? amandabeech Oct 2012 #125

Yup, sure did. I bet some Jews would be weirded out by that too. Waiting For Everyman Oct 2012 #141

The whole thing is just weird, weird, weird. amandabeech Oct 2012 #161

It reminded me of the veil in Harry Potter that the dead floated through. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #152

That is effin' WACK. hifiguy Oct 2012 #111

K & R. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #123

IMO, the "establishment of Zion" part is damning to Romney. tarheelsunc Oct 2012 #124

Wow. redqueen Oct 2012 #127

I wonder how many Protestant churches have poured money into Mitt's campaign... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #166

How can they do this with a straight face? Hamlette Oct 2012 #128

you're adrift if you're not in the "insiders binder" in this group Sunlei Oct 2012 #132

Absolutely. I grew up among the Mormons. Frank Cannon Oct 2012 #202

Mormon ayatollahs want to turn the nation into a Mormon state... amborin Oct 2012 #143

Did I just see longhorns in their place of worship? Creepy. Catherine Vincent Oct 2012 #151

the media are cowards CitizenPatriot Oct 2012 #158

I'm not judging it's rightness, but just saying it's a polytheistic religion CreekDog Oct 2012 #159

Is this the October surprise? LeftInTX Oct 2012 #160

Showed my wife the video tonight and she was VERY shocked...that doesn't happen very often. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #162

kick to come back to grantcart Oct 2012 #167

I'll second that. Tinksrival Oct 2012 #176

Wow, that was enlightening. Blue_In_AK Oct 2012 #180

The MSM tried to act as though Rev. Wright was the second coming of mfcorey1 Oct 2012 #181

What the? Is this for real? Glimmer of Hope Oct 2012 #183

PBS ran a special about the open practices Ilsa Oct 2012 #184

The documentary about their involvement in Prop 8 justiceischeap Oct 2012 #189

Yay atheism! Fearless Oct 2012 #188

exactly! I think the internet will eventually spell doom for all the old religions NoMoreWarNow Oct 2012 #190

I think a lot of it has to do with... Fearless Oct 2012 #191

Yes...I am PROUD to be an Athiest! txdemsftw Oct 2012 #228

It definitely showcases the psychological aspect of religion Fearless Oct 2012 #383

Yep. Reason works, and every time. hifiguy Oct 2012 #266

Here, here! ChaoticTrilby Oct 2012 #377

Freaks. nt TBF Oct 2012 #192

A secretive, exclusionary RELIGION is NOT the same as a work-place; WinkyDink Oct 2012 #204

Marking to view later. tanyev Oct 2012 #207

Secret handshakes, passwords, Freemasonry? superpatriotman Oct 2012 #208

If Mormonism had been invented 100 years later, Smith would've just sold it for a film script... Barack_America Oct 2012 #231

Or he would have gotten together with L. Ron Hubbard. GoneOffShore Oct 2012 #246

This message was self-deleted by its author Eddie Haskell Oct 2012 #214

What a lot of people don't get is that this stuff is ANATHEMA to evangelicals. Chiyo-chichi Oct 2012 #219

They should all see it. Every one of them. LisaL Oct 2012 #226

I can't argue with that. Chiyo-chichi Oct 2012 #250

Agree 100%. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #240

You do know there are Mormon DU members right? Puzzledtraveller Oct 2012 #220

I think the point of the video is that mormon religion is so different from christianity. LisaL Oct 2012 #227

What comments are disgusting? obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #232

There are Mormons everywhere. What's your point?.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #243

I totally agree It scared the shit out of me rbrnmw Oct 2012 #252

Physically baptising kids over and over in the name of dead people is bizarre. Brickbat Oct 2012 #222

That was beyond strange to me too. Until I heard the part about taking over AllyCat Oct 2012 #244

I first encountered that practice while doing my family's genealogy.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #254

I knew about bapitizing the dead -- I didn't know they made kids stand in for the dead people. Brickbat Oct 2012 #335

I totaly agree It is very sick rbrnmw Oct 2012 #345

Spying on people and posting videos of them on the Web isn't kosher slackmaster Oct 2012 #235

I guess Romney's 47% video isn't kosher too? LisaL Oct 2012 #236

No, it's not slackmaster Oct 2012 #237

Well, at least you're consistent. But when you're at war, and believe me, we're at war.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #247

+1 Liberalynn Oct 2012 #257

Rationalizations like that work well until someone publishes an unauthorized video of YOU slackmaster Oct 2012 #259

Ooopsie daisy. Call Me Wesley Oct 2012 #347

! Vanje Oct 2012 #373

Nice To See You Defending The Republican Nominee For President, Sir The Magistrate Oct 2012 #253

That's a mis-representation of my position, The Magistrate slackmaster Oct 2012 #258

No, Sir, It Is Not a Mis-Representation, It Is Accurate Description Of What You Are Doing The Magistrate Oct 2012 #264

How do you feel about the people who made embarassing videos of ACORN and Planned Parenthood? slackmaster Oct 2012 #265

Apples And Oranges, Sir, Though it Does Not Surprise Me To See You Standing Up For O'Keefe Also The Magistrate Oct 2012 #269

That's a steaming pantload. slackmaster Oct 2012 #278

You Did Indeed Defend Calling For a Republican Congress, Sir, And For the Reason Stated The Magistrate Oct 2012 #288

That's just nonsense. Your attempts to twist what I wrote into something else say something... slackmaster Oct 2012 #428

My Pointing Out, Sir, the Plain Meaning Of your Comments In English, Is What You Complain Of The Magistrate Oct 2012 #436

Repeating bullshit doesn't make it true slackmaster Oct 2012 #437

Repeating Facts Drives Them Home, Sir, Hence My Habit of Repeatedly Stating Facts The Magistrate Oct 2012 #440

wow you compared the 47% video to ACORN? CreekDog Oct 2012 #303

+1 Well said. Thank you. Zorra Oct 2012 #324

except when did you ever post here a complaint about the ACORN video? CreekDog Oct 2012 #331

And as always, to the point, Sir. Call Me Wesley Oct 2012 #351

A Pleasure To see You, Sir The Magistrate Oct 2012 #379

Fuck 'em - we're at war, and don't think for a second they don't do it to us. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #330

Neither is pretending Mormonism is a Christian religion, all for the sake of.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #245

How do you feel about the people who made embarassing videos of ACORN and Planned Parenthood? slackmaster Oct 2012 #263

Those videos were setups and selectively edited to make the truth a lie obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #270

My position is that it is morally wrong to take videos of people without their permission slackmaster Oct 2012 #279

it's morally wrong that children live in poverty CreekDog Oct 2012 #299

Red Herring slackmaster Oct 2012 #426

you just got schooled by Magistrate and that's the best you can do? CreekDog Oct 2012 #429

I've been brow-beaten by The Magistrate, and all I learned was that The Magistrate behaves badly slackmaster Oct 2012 #431

No,you never defended ACORN on that video but made it sound like you did to criticize this LDS video CreekDog Oct 2012 #438

Nonsense. I denounced the behavior of the people who perpetrated the ACORN sting. slackmaster Oct 2012 #439

no you didn't defend ACORN the way you're defending the LDS now CreekDog Oct 2012 #441

Sorry, but it's morally wrong to try to impose the beliefs of your cult on everyone else.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #422

That's another Red Herring slackmaster Oct 2012 #427

If their stated belief is to overthrow the US Government then that would qualify... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #453

This. Starry Messenger Oct 2012 #354

But funding Prop 8 is. Marr Oct 2012 #284

I didn't see anyone in that video funding Prop. 8 or engaging in any kind of political activity slackmaster Oct 2012 #435

You can't see staphlyococcus either Tsiyu Oct 2012 #446

EDIT: Wrong comparison Blue_Tires Oct 2012 #290

Sorry. When you sponsor legislation that takes rights away from innocent folks, Zorra Oct 2012 #317

The video doesn't depict people engaging in any kind of political activities slackmaster Oct 2012 #434

The inference should be obvious even if you don't see anyone physically donating money Zorra Oct 2012 #464

Don't you think we have a right to know more about the GOP Politicub Oct 2012 #394

I didn't see the GOP candidate in that video slackmaster Oct 2012 #433

I felt like I learned something about mormonism in general. I believe Romney is a Mormon, is he not? Politicub Oct 2012 #455

Was I the ONLY one who heard "erotic priesthood" instead of whatever else they were saying? riderinthestorm Oct 2012 #238

It's "Aaronic priesthood" - but I also heard it wrong first, and would have been confused if I highplainsdem Oct 2012 #241

I knew it was Aaronic, but it totally does sound like erotic! obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #272

Walter Martin is the Christian's expert on Mormonism. You Tube has dozens of videos. libdem4life Oct 2012 #255

The Pukes questioned President Kennedy's ability to keep his Catholicism out of his Presidency! Liberalynn Oct 2012 #267

Romney has sworn to devote himself 100% to establish worldwide Mormon theocracy adamuu Oct 2012 #271

Yup, exactly obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #274

I wouldn't be surprised, but do you have a reference for that? NoMoreWarNow Oct 2012 #285

Attention Christian Americans.. workinclasszero Oct 2012 #275

Almost forgot to share this. redqueen Oct 2012 #281

some great sites on Mormonism NoMoreWarNow Oct 2012 #283

LD$: The Scientology of the 19th Century _ed_ Oct 2012 #289

More than 400,000 views on YouTube so far. highplainsdem Oct 2012 #292

freepers hate muslim for "attacking our way of life" aletier_v Oct 2012 #295

If you think this is nutty, try a full blown Methodist service. It's wild! Safetykitten Oct 2012 #297

okay, i have some family members who are mormon newspeak Oct 2012 #300

The recorded voice reminds me of the Dharma Initiative videos on "Lost". nt CJCRANE Oct 2012 #307

ME TOO!!! obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #315

I don't really have anything to say MrScorpio Oct 2012 #323

Holy shit, I was already depressed condoleeza Oct 2012 #329

Trying to watch the video here it played sound, but no moving pictures, AnotherDreamWeaver Oct 2012 #333

you have low bandwidth then Coyotl Oct 2012 #338

Meh, religious hooey is religious hooey Scootaloo Oct 2012 #337

Am I the only one who's weirded out FloridaJudy Oct 2012 #339

then you'll enjoy the South Park espisode about it CreekDog Oct 2012 #340

Dum dum dum dum dum! KamaAina Oct 2012 #359

yeh, it's kind of like this ~ Zorra Oct 2012 #364

You get it right or you go to hell: jsr Oct 2012 #341

Now that is just creepy. DollarBillHines Oct 2012 #350

What's with all the cows? catbyte Oct 2012 #348

You're right waddirum Oct 2012 #456

Wannabe King and Queen, ugh joy2u2 Oct 2012 #349

gotta watch this later! seems perfect for Halloween! n/t BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2012 #352

Yeah, but you have to admit the Annual Magic Undie Pageant is jim-dandy! nt valerief Oct 2012 #353

What's Mitt's new name? KamaAina Oct 2012 #357

Please! That's Bishop Money Boo Boo.... Bluenorthwest Oct 2012 #371

Calling Tom Lehrer! DFW Oct 2012 #358

"Reformed Egyptian" Just what is that? Rambis Oct 2012 #360

A made up, non existent language obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #367

Freaky. You gotta ask "What ae they trying to hide?" McCamy Taylor Oct 2012 #362

The following is my favorite Mormon video: Bigleaf Oct 2012 #365

I need to go watch 250 episodes of the muppet show to get this creepy feeling lindysalsagal Oct 2012 #369

Ann says being missionaries made men of her boys. Basically equating their mission with our troops. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2012 #370

there was never any question her sons would return from their "mssions" Skittles Oct 2012 #372

Who ever filmed this has a lot of guts classykaren Oct 2012 #376

I'm not sure why this song came to mind. adirondacker Oct 2012 #384

replying so i can find it n/t alessiana Oct 2012 #386

Any astronomers out there? The Old Creak Oct 2012 #387

Beats me. I never heard of it. IDoMath Oct 2012 #397

A really long way from Caprica obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #415

Theocrats all of them. n/t GoneOffShore Oct 2012 #388

Just wow. I've always been interested in what goes on in Mormon temples Politicub Oct 2012 #391

I too am amazed,absolutely shocked. A poster below states that only snagglepuss Oct 2012 #403

Come on people! Grow Up! IDoMath Oct 2012 #402

Drama isn't typically a good character trait for whoever has their finger on the button. nt wtmusic Oct 2012 #404

Well, in that case, religious people should all be excluded from public office </sarcasm> n/t IDoMath Oct 2012 #405

Just those who reject mainstream scientific thought wtmusic Oct 2012 #408

I was with you until the looney bin part IDoMath Oct 2012 #452

Stick to math because I bet you're better at that than you are at.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #425

Agreed. Of course these ceremonies are pretty damn close to the Masonic Degree Rituals Taverner Oct 2012 #445

Those elements can be found throughout modern western religions & societies IDoMath Oct 2012 #451

Any and every Christian would regard the beliefs stated in the video as being outright heresy. snagglepuss Oct 2012 #447

So what? IDoMath Oct 2012 #450

Why should I not denigrate beliefs I find contemptible? snagglepuss Oct 2012 #454

Because the DU terms of Service say not to? IDoMath Oct 2012 #458

Bigotry my ass. Criticizing and/or holding an idea in contempt is not bigotry. One can only be snagglepuss Oct 2012 #461

That's nice to know... IDoMath Oct 2012 #463

LOL. Grow up? 48 posts? Well, I declare! Bless your lil ol' heart! Zorra Oct 2012 #449

K&R krawhitham Oct 2012 #406

Romney avoided Vietnam to steer souls away from other Christian religions and into this? gulliver Oct 2012 #407

Nearly a half million views. send this guy $ to advertise. Utah_liberal Oct 2012 #419

Carousel Shankapotomus Oct 2012 #432

I think many evangelicals would find this shocking. K&R myrna minx Oct 2012 #442

All of it ripped off from the Masonic Degree Rituals Taverner Oct 2012 #443

Very cult-like. Jennicut Oct 2012 #459

The next time Mormons knock on my door I will ask "What is wanted?" and see how they react. Erose999 Oct 2012 #460

The core problem I have with Mormonism is that it demands disrespect for non-Mormons. backscatter712 Oct 2012 #462