02-22-2008, 05:28 PM | #31 |
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These quotes are awesome because it deflates the mullahs like nothing else.
I mean, when someone says that the Brethren were very sorrowful that blacks were still not being allowed to have the priesthood by Jesus Christ himself, I only have to trot out the Delbert Stapely letter. Argument over. |
02-22-2008, 05:28 PM | #32 |
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You say the quotes shouldn't be offensive because they're old. Stupid defense. And defending racism makes you a racist.
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You admit that the comments are "ignorant," but that word seems too tame to me. Would you prefer to describe this list as "extraordinarily and disgustingly repugnant" instead of "offensive"?
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If I try to put myself in the shoes of a black man or a homosexual, I would certainly look at those statements as moronic and coming from a bunch of buffoons, but I hope I wouldn't take offense. It wouldn't be worth it. |
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02-22-2008, 05:31 PM | #36 |
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Our past defines us, too. Maybe the past is less important than the present, but our racist past needs to be publicly denounced by Church leaders and also by the average member.
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02-22-2008, 05:32 PM | #38 |
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That's not for me to say, but I assume there are at least a few people who tempered their ardor for the wisdom of the prophets after seeing how often they're dead wrong on basic moral issues. Some say that there is a significant amount of racism and sexism in the church, and there's no question there's a ton of anti-gay sentiment. Whether ignoring the heritage of your religion is wise is up to the individual, I reckon.
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Second question: Do you happen to be white?
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