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Members Only in Haiti
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:08 pm
by _badseed
I understand this policy in the hyper-litigious United States— but why in Haiti? And at a time of such great need.
http://www.aolnews.com/world/article/no ... s/19706704
Re:Non Mormons refused shelter at LDS chapel in Haitian floo
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:25 pm
by _Polygamy-Porter
You topic subject does not grab the attention that this needs.
Change it to
"Non Mormons refused shelter at LDS chapel in Haitian flooding"
As to the situation, they could use it to bolster their baptismal numbers.. tell them they need to pass through the baptismal font to be "cleaned off" first and secretly count that as a baptism.
Re: Members Only in Haiti
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:16 pm
by _Baker
I suppose they could instantly increase baptisms in the area with such a policy.
"All guests must bathe before entering."
Re: Members Only in Haiti
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:37 pm
by _just me
I'm sickened by one of the comments!
The commenter believes that since the church building are the House of God that it is direspectful to let people "squat" in them. Oh.my.word.
Yes, because God would much rather the people get killed in the storm than sleep on his floor. Makes perfect sense.
Buildings are more sacred than human life. Got it.
Checking Temple Recs During a Storm!! Unbelievable
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:59 am
by _Joey
Re: Checking Temple Recs During a Storm!! Unbelievable
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:14 am
by _Joey
Sorry. Topic was already covered in earlier thread.
Re: Members Only in Haiti
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:21 am
by _badseed
Baker wrote:I suppose they could instantly increase baptisms in the area with such a policy.
"All guests must bathe before entering."
Ha. Nice. I think you may have a future as a Stake President or something.
Re: Members Only in Haiti
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 2:51 am
by _moksha
Perhaps the local representatives forgot that they also spend a lot of effort trying to proselytize non-members. It is almost impossible to buy this kind of negative publicity otherwise in the Caribbean.
Re: Members Only in Haiti
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:46 am
by _Inconceivable
just me wrote:I'm sickened by one of the comments!
The commenter believes that since the church building are the House of God that it is direspectful to let people "squat" in them. Oh.my.word.
Yes, because God would much rather the people get killed in the storm than sleep on his floor. Makes perfect sense.
Buildings are more sacred than human life. Got it.
Mormon buildings are only for those that already have their own homes.
Maybe it would be different if chapels were built by fast offerings. Then they'd be more inclined to use them more charitably.