What do you think about when you hear "Mormon"?

If these plates are so important to their religion they should be displayed somewhere, like at the headquarters in Salt Lake City or something. I sure would like to see these plates, wouldn't you???

Thanks for your post, momma. I remember when I went to one of their services and the man took the tithe envelope from my mother-in-law like it was expected. I got a really bad vibe from that whole experience. I also remember how awkward they made me feel when we broke out of the main service into the smaller bible-study classes. I had only come to check out the church for myself and find out more, and here all they did was make me feel uncomfortable. No one should have to feel that way in a place of worship. Between that experience and all the investigation I have done into the "church" I believe their teachings are false, they manipulate people into joining, and they are not following the Bible. They should not have added on to it, either, with their Book of Mormon. It states right in the Bible that nothing is to be added on.

*** There is no where to make a general responce to a discussion you have started so I am putting it here but this is more of a post to all of the above*** I understand that everyone has their feelings and opinions about religions. I dont really like getting into a bible bash. I am a Mormon. I live the life and I love it. I had no intention of starting a debate on why or why not what I believe is true. There are other religions out there that I dont believe but some do. We are all entitled to our own feelings and should be able to be what practice what we feel is true. When I started this discussion I really just wanted to know what peoples first thoughts were, like big families, or if a lot of people thought we were one in the same as the FLDS. I live in Utah and most people know at least one Mormon here. I really wanted to know what the rest of the world thinks of when they hear Mormon.

I do not wonder why you did not receive your temple recommend... As a member you should know that there are requirements in obtaining a T.R. Not only in the church... look at encarta dictionary... Tithe means 1/10 or 10% of somebody's income. In the old testament of the Bible, Malachi 3:8-10 it says "Will a man rob God, yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye are curse with a curse: for ye have robbed me even this whole nation." I hope that's clear. Bishops and his counselors really knows that it is tithing when someone gives an envelop to them. They are accustomed to it because many members pay tithing. Many people have misjudged us because they do understand our beliefs. Some members misjudged the doctrines because they do not fully understand them. The Bible is a collection of books written by the prophets. If you are talking about not adding anything with the word of God written in the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, then why is there a New testament? Deuteronomy 4:2 "Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you,neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.." Please read and understand the historical background. If you are talking about that statement in Revelations 22:18 "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of these book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in these books." Read between the lines... That book meaning the book of revelations... The Book of Mormon is not adding nor changing the book of revelation... Most people misunderstood the scriptures because they quote a verse and do not understand the background. read it as a whole for you to understand better. I hope I have not offended you. I just want to testify of things that are true. Because I know that the Book of Mormon did not change the Bible. It is not our Bible. As a matter of fact, the Book of Mormon supports the Bible in testifying of Jesus Christ. Read cover to cover before you judge... Happy Mylotting...

Dont all religions go with a clean speach, no violence kind of rule? When I think of religions I think of these kind of rules, I guess it just depends on if you follow them or not.

Since I am a Mormon I think it is important to first state that the group in Tx is a spin off of the mormon church. We do not believe nor agree with anything they do. The people in this group ...if they were to live and do the things they are doing they would be excommunicated. Nor do mormons practice polygamy. That has not been around for several hundred years ....sorry to the guy who thinks that sounded like a good idea for him lol. Joseph Smith did not teach that the Indians were decendants of the Jewish people.I know that so many things are speculated on about what we believe that all I can say that 75% of what is said is not what we believe. It is probably more common however that mormons do have large families as well as it is for the Catholics. At least in my experience those seem to be who the large families are from. We believe that a family will be together after we die and so you can see where all the kids come into play. Like any religion there are good people and not so good people. Rest assured that if a mormon lies,steals ,cheats...ect and there are many who do ...than that person is not following the church's teachings. The church's teaching are centered around Christ and living a life as clean and pure as he was and lived. Thanks for being respectful in this discussion . It is much appreciated. Have a good day all!

It is the FLDS that has many wives not the Mormons. If you are looking to have many wives then they are the ones to join, though it is still illegal.

Yes. Mormons do have a lot of kids. I dont really think that big families make people worth avoiding though. I guess lots of kids might change the way people act due to their raising though.

Big love is based on the FLDS and not the Mormons.

Thank you... If you will help your husband to be more active, the more you can be assured that he will be a good and loyal husband to you.... The Church is family centered... It aims for families to be intact and loving to each other...