Medical Marijuana in Utah
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uintafly
Please for the love of God point out where I have ever said I hate Mormons??? Or even where I said their rules were "offensive" to me? It sure would be a surprise to many of my close friends and family that I secretly hate them all. Just pointing out that the LDS church is controlling (an opinion that is shared by a lot of members and non members alike btw) does not constitute me hating the Mormons. Since when does stating what many believe is a valid criticism of a group constitute "hate and animosity". It's absurd.
I believe the point of Scott’s post was that he isn’t a fan of YOUR word “controlling”.
He then gave an example of his law firm that, like a church, is “controlling”.
Perhaps you should rethink your usage of the word “controlling”. Controlling, means to domineer.
If you want to submit yourself to an organization, church, company, family, etc. there are expectations, statements, and proclamations that are given if one wants to join. That’s all there is to it.
If you want to be a temple worthy member, then you need to abstain from alcohol, coffee, pay tithing, etc. If you just want to be a member, you can still drink and smoke all you want, you just won’t be able to get a temple-recommend. You can still come to church, listen, interact and be a great contributing member despite your love/dependence on alcohol, prop2, etc! So again, not “controlling”. It’s a personal sacrifice giving up vices if you want to pursue a temple-recommend.
Now, if you abuse, hurt, are violent and “control” others, then the church membership can be revoked.
That is all cogent to me.
Again, perhaps relook at your usage of the word “controlling”.
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