KimberlyAnn wrote:One thing I find particularly offensive about Mormon theology is Baptism for the Dead. Why do members think it appropriate to baptize folks who repeatedly refused to become Mormons when they were living? It seems nothing short of rude. I've friends and neighbors who are just chomping at the bit to posthumously baptize family members who have steadfastly refused all attempts to be converted to Mormonism! To presume that those folks, many of them careful followers of their own religions, would want to be made dead members of the Mormon church is not only absurd, it's arrogant!
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KA
Is is interesting. What you find offensive others find wonderful. Even some of other faith;s have commented that LDS doctrine on this topic provides a beautiful way to reach out to deceased ancestors that may have been beyond salvations grasp. For believing Mormons it gives great comfort that they can be part of the salvation of those who never had the chance to hear the good word.
Oh, one other point. Your rezoning is flawed. The baptisms are mostly not for those who repeatedly refused to become Mormons. Oh sure maybe a child may be baptized for a parent who never joined, or grandparent. But mostly it is for those who never would have heard the good word.
A few years ago my brother in law lost his wife. He is not very religous. She was somewhat and she talked some to my wife here and there about the Church but never really pursued it seriously. about a year after she dies my wife asked her brother if he would be offended if she was baptized in her name and she explained how it worked. He was not offended in the least and said he thought it was a wonderful thing and was honored that my wife cared enough to do something like this for her.
As I said, it is all perspective. I find your posting interesting though. It seems everything about the LDS Church offends you. Is there nothing good you find in it?