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Date: November 05, 2012 08:51AM
dogzilla Wrote:
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> I think this article in Business Insider, "Why I
> Don't Think a Mormon Should be President," sums it
> up perfectly. Let me know what y'all think.
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http://www.businessinsider.com/why-a-mormon-should> -not-be-president-2012-10
Terrific article!
Love this quote:
Mormonism’s social structure is so strong, not despite its frail basis in truth, but because of it – because it makes the price of admission to the club high. To say “Yes, I am a Mormon” is to say “Yes, I’m in the 2+2=5 club, are you?” This (along with expensive tithing) filters out casual participants. You need to be willing to compromise a normal sense of what’s reasonable and rational to be part of this group. It’s a strong commitment, which makes for a strong creed.
Read more:
http://www.businessinsider.com/why-a-mormon-should-not-be-president-2012-10#ixzz2BM8PRmBW