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27. I think these guys might be more liberal than your average Mormon...

Sun Jul 1, 2012, 11:29 AM

Jul 2012

Among the reasons cited by those resigning are the church's political activism against gay marriage and doctrinal teachings that conflict with scientific findings or are perceived as racist or sexist.

Others cite inconsistencies in the Mormons' explanation of its own history, including the practice of polygamy. The church renounced plural marriage over a century ago as Utah was seeking statehood.

Asked about the resignations, a church spokesman said the church loves and respects each member.

"People make their own decisions about the direction they will follow in life," spokesman Michael Purdy said in an email. "While there are very few who take this action, it is sad to see someone choose to leave. We wish them well."

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-06-30/news/sns-rt-us-usa-utah-mormonsbre86000n-20120630_1_mormon-culture-church-spokesman-president-brigham-young

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Mormons Quit Church in Mass Resignation Ceremony [View all] Hissyspit Jun 2012 OP

WOW - this could not come at a better time for all of America. n/t Mira Jun 2012 #1

hopefully they are progressive Obama supporters Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #9

Sadly, since there is mention of the dispute involving polygamy, kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #13

this is a massive thing for a mormon, especially a utah mormon. they don't even roguevalley Jul 2012 #16

"they don't even allow magazines shown that don't have modest pictures on the cover" FreeState Jul 2012 #33

they put cover things in front of women's magazines that have bare roguevalley Jul 2012 #49

I lived in Utah for 10 years - I saw that all the time FreeState Jul 2012 #54

you can buy it. that isn't the thing. They do have the covers over the covers. They roguevalley Jul 2012 #56

I think these guys might be more liberal than your average Mormon... MADem Jul 2012 #27

Oh I missed all that, lol. They appear to be liberal. OF COURSE they kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #30

Leave the church? How dare they! FrodosPet Jul 2012 #46

It wasn't AZSharksfan Jul 2012 #45

Hi! Thanks for posting that clarification --it is wonderful to hear a first-person account. MADem Jul 2012 #48

Amazing! goclark Jun 2012 #2

I wonder which of the two groups was the majority, though? freshwest Jun 2012 #4

Sometimes the act of a few brave souls emboldens others. alfredo Jul 2012 #38

Sounds like some resigned because the church was too conservative XemaSab Jun 2012 #3

The Chicago Tribune coverage (see above) said it was because the church LIED about why they MADem Jul 2012 #28

Thanks for the clarification. freshwest Jul 2012 #31

My grandfather quit the Mormons(and was put through an excommunication Ken Burch Jun 2012 #5

Seem like a man who knew his communication would go on unhindered. Festivito Jul 2012 #14

Mill City Oregon davidpdx Jul 2012 #17

It's in the Cascade foothills, as you drive towards the Santiam Pass Ken Burch Jul 2012 #19

Yeah I saw that on the map davidpdx Jul 2012 #21

Sort of like how the Catholic bishops are threatening to excommunicate Rozlee Jul 2012 #32

And, how they DID excommunicate Father Roy Bourgeois, the leader of "SOA Watch" Ken Burch Jul 2012 #42

But Mormons are normal. The billboards that the church put up to support Rmoney say so. nt onehandle Jun 2012 #6

What billboards? FreeState Jul 2012 #34

Most excellent! I can't think of a better way to call out the Church of Morm^Hon on their bullshit! backscatter712 Jun 2012 #7

Good for them. K&R closeupready Jun 2012 #8

The sad thing is that they will face persicution from church members. nt cgnick Jul 2012 #10

True. catrose Jul 2012 #29

Just wondering what Willard Rmoney will say about this. Bozita Jul 2012 #11

Crickets it will be davidpdx Jul 2012 #18

. . . and crickets it should be Jack Rabbit Jul 2012 #36

I wonder if Willard was the catalyst? alfredo Jul 2012 #39

Anytime anyone walks away from religion it's a good thing. Arugula Latte Jul 2012 #12

That's interesting gopiscrap Jul 2012 #15

But can one really quit the church? KatChatter Jul 2012 #20

You can have your name removed from the LDS church records FreeState Jul 2012 #35

These people were very hurt by their church one way or another. hedgehog Jul 2012 #22

Did Bill Maher Officiate? Sen. Walter Sobchak Jul 2012 #23

Wow! That was funny! K goclark Jul 2012 #43

I'd hate to be around when the repo man comes for their magic unterhose. Hubert Flottz Jul 2012 #24

"...known for its culture of obedience...." MADem Jul 2012 #25

I need another cup of coffee. Turbineguy Jul 2012 #26

Stupid cult! L0oniX Jul 2012 #37

The possessor of the golden plates is alfredo Jul 2012 #40

The term was not in common use in Smith's time. And of course there is no evidence Jackpine Radical Jul 2012 #44

I stand corrected. alfredo Jul 2012 #47

Or both he and the angel knew what it would mean in the future grantcart Jul 2012 #50

Angel Moroni was the author of the Aristocrats joke. alfredo Jul 2012 #53

Good for them!! nt and-justice-for-all Jul 2012 #41

My father and I got into a major argument over the issue of modern day Mormons. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2012 #51

"Latter-day Saints is known for its culture of obedience". all religions are based on obedience leftyohiolib Jul 2012 #52

I've read some of the ex-Mormon forums... EmeraldCityGrl Jul 2012 #55