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WOW - this could not come at a better time for all of America. n/t Mira Jun 2012 #1
hopefully they are progressive Obama supporters Voice for Peace Jun 2012 #9
Sadly, since there is mention of the dispute involving polygamy, kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #13
this is a massive thing for a mormon, especially a utah mormon. they don't even roguevalley Jul 2012 #16
"they don't even allow magazines shown that don't have modest pictures on the cover" FreeState Jul 2012 #33
they put cover things in front of women's magazines that have bare roguevalley Jul 2012 #49
I lived in Utah for 10 years - I saw that all the time FreeState Jul 2012 #54
you can buy it. that isn't the thing. They do have the covers over the covers. They roguevalley Jul 2012 #56
I think these guys might be more liberal than your average Mormon... MADem Jul 2012 #27
Oh I missed all that, lol. They appear to be liberal. OF COURSE they kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #30
Leave the church? How dare they! FrodosPet Jul 2012 #46
It wasn't AZSharksfan Jul 2012 #45
Hi! Thanks for posting that clarification --it is wonderful to hear a first-person account. MADem Jul 2012 #48
Amazing! goclark Jun 2012 #2
I wonder which of the two groups was the majority, though? freshwest Jun 2012 #4
Sometimes the act of a few brave souls emboldens others. alfredo Jul 2012 #38
Sounds like some resigned because the church was too conservative XemaSab Jun 2012 #3
The Chicago Tribune coverage (see above) said it was because the church LIED about why they MADem Jul 2012 #28
Thanks for the clarification. freshwest Jul 2012 #31
My grandfather quit the Mormons(and was put through an excommunication Ken Burch Jun 2012 #5
Seem like a man who knew his communication would go on unhindered. Festivito Jul 2012 #14
Mill City Oregon davidpdx Jul 2012 #17
It's in the Cascade foothills, as you drive towards the Santiam Pass Ken Burch Jul 2012 #19
Yeah I saw that on the map davidpdx Jul 2012 #21
Sort of like how the Catholic bishops are threatening to excommunicate Rozlee Jul 2012 #32
And, how they DID excommunicate Father Roy Bourgeois, the leader of "SOA Watch" Ken Burch Jul 2012 #42
But Mormons are normal. The billboards that the church put up to support Rmoney say so. nt onehandle Jun 2012 #6
What billboards? FreeState Jul 2012 #34
Most excellent! I can't think of a better way to call out the Church of Morm^Hon on their bullshit! backscatter712 Jun 2012 #7
Good for them. K&R closeupready Jun 2012 #8
The sad thing is that they will face persicution from church members. nt cgnick Jul 2012 #10
True. catrose Jul 2012 #29
Just wondering what Willard Rmoney will say about this. Bozita Jul 2012 #11
Crickets it will be davidpdx Jul 2012 #18
. . . and crickets it should be Jack Rabbit Jul 2012 #36
I wonder if Willard was the catalyst? alfredo Jul 2012 #39
Anytime anyone walks away from religion it's a good thing. Arugula Latte Jul 2012 #12
That's interesting gopiscrap Jul 2012 #15
But can one really quit the church? KatChatter Jul 2012 #20
You can have your name removed from the LDS church records FreeState Jul 2012 #35
These people were very hurt by their church one way or another. hedgehog Jul 2012 #22
Did Bill Maher Officiate? Sen. Walter Sobchak Jul 2012 #23
Wow! That was funny! K goclark Jul 2012 #43
I'd hate to be around when the repo man comes for their magic unterhose. Hubert Flottz Jul 2012 #24
"...known for its culture of obedience...." MADem Jul 2012 #25
I need another cup of coffee. Turbineguy Jul 2012 #26
Stupid cult! L0oniX Jul 2012 #37
The possessor of the golden plates is alfredo Jul 2012 #40
The term was not in common use in Smith's time. And of course there is no evidence Jackpine Radical Jul 2012 #44
I stand corrected. alfredo Jul 2012 #47
Or both he and the angel knew what it would mean in the future grantcart Jul 2012 #50
Angel Moroni was the author of the Aristocrats joke. alfredo Jul 2012 #53
Good for them!! nt and-justice-for-all Jul 2012 #41
My father and I got into a major argument over the issue of modern day Mormons. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2012 #51
"Latter-day Saints is known for its culture of obedience". all religions are based on obedience leftyohiolib Jul 2012 #52
I've read some of the ex-Mormon forums... EmeraldCityGrl Jul 2012 #55
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