wow, just wow.

[_Simon Belmont]

Yeah, this is fake.

Do you think The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would misspell its own name?

Wow, the lengths some people will go to.

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

[_DarkHelmet]

What's this all about?

We understand the reason for you leaving for Portland, OR., but in doing so, you have removed yourself from your family and children and opened yourself to going further into apostacy. We urge you to speak with your employer and return to your ward.

That conversation should go well. "Hey, boss. The bishop of my church told me to tell you that I need to relocate back to Portland."

I also like how he is forbidden to wear his garments. So what happens if he keeps wearing his garments? Will the garment police come and arrest him?

[_schreech]

I still retain the right to mock or criticize your firm for its requirements.

The fact that they hired grandpa bot is pretty telling - apparently they "require" a pulse and the ability to make a fool of yourself online...

[_Wisdom Seeker]

Yeah, this is fake.

Do you think The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would misspell its own name?

Wow, the lengths some people will go to.

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

You have seen the actual document?

[_Simon Belmont]

You have seen the actual document?

Well, WS, if the iMormon made that mistake, how can we trust that any of it is legit?


(hint: it's not)

[_LDSToronto]

I've drafted a few ex-communication letters in my day. This part comes from Book 1 of the two part Handbook of Instructions:

Being excommunicated means that you are no longer a member of the Church. You do not hold the Priesthood and your temple blessings are no longer yours. You cannot pay tithing or wear your temple garments. You are not able to serve in any Church calling or participate in any public church meeting by offering prayers, talks or sustaining officers. You are welcome to attend these meetings as long as your conduct is orderly and respectful, and you are not trying to tear down the faith of others.

The proceedings and decision of the council are confidential, and only those who need to know of your change of status will be informed.

You have the right to appeal this decision, within 30 days, by a letter addressed to the Stake President. This will then be forwarded to the First Presidency of the Church for consideration.

The rest has been added by the stake presidency; it's a strange requirement, since it is contradiction from the official direction noted above.

H.

[_SteelHead]

Non members, I think can pay tithing, exed members can't.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disciplinary_council

[_Wisdom Seeker]

You have seen the actual document?

Well, WS, if the iMormon made that mistake, how can we trust that any of it is legit?


(hint: it's not)

You may be right and there is a good chance that it is fake. I am sure there are plenty of anti-mormons who would love to fake a document like this. I have heard from another who mentioned in his excommunication letter about paying tithing through family members, but always assumed that an author's zealousness can find itself in a letter like that.

[_Quasimodo]

Non members, I think can pay tithing, exed members can't.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disciplinary_council

Just what I was hoping for. I've never been a Mormon. Now, I can start writing them checks, I guess.

I can get my pie in the sky when I die.

[_Drifting]

Any church, or Elks' Club, is entitled to draft a set of rules for entrance into membership. Fill out that form; pay that fee; genuflect here.

Whilst this may be true, most Churches inform people of ALL the rules and membership criteria BEFORE they join....