Sounds like what I have been related to at times. Like I said, the secrecy of the temple binds those who take it seriously and silences criticism of its futility. Its a perfect mix of forced participation and agrandizement of what is a tawdry and empty act.
To be honest, and I am sure I will get slammed by some here, they way the temple is talked up in the Church and how absolutely enlightening it is, etc, etc-has for a longs time (even when I was TBM) brought to my mind the story of the Emperor's new clothes. We say what we say and build up such high expectations, an then yes there is that which binds, so nobody is really willing to say that it is really rather mundane.
Well said
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Upon taking a good look at the gay marriage threads I thought of the race issue. Not just for the church but for the country. In the mid 1970's the tax exempt status of the church hung by a thread, thus the new policies (not to be confused with doctrine).
Lose its tax exempt status? You and others keep making this claim. Can you point me to some evidence please?
In my minds eye I imagined thirty years from now the Mormons will once again strongly have the lights turned on by the media about gay rights. Tax exempt status might get pulled out again, as the current rumblings of a possible legal battle begin. Precedent will be set and a wedge will be ultimately forged and delivered, cracking the future of Mormonism in two again.
Perhaps. But it won't just be the Mormons. It will be the Catholics, the SBS and many other groups as well.
How many kids from the Internet generation have googled "Mormon temple ceremony"?
I imagine a few but not many. Most active LDS kids I do not think are that interested if finding out ahead of time. Mine, when they asked, I gave them a general outline of it.
What are nonmormon parents doing to educate their children about not just Mormonism but most organizations that engage in controlling behavior?
Nothing at all.
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