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Post by apple on Feb 11, 2014 17:08:38 GMT -5
Here’s a little news from across the pond that should prove interesting. It’s got more traditionalist UK court watchers’ knickers in a bunch, but for those who have an interest in the intersection of religions and profitable cults, this is a case to watch:
A disgruntled former Mormon has convinced an English court to file two summonses to appear against Thomas S. Monson, the current president of the Mormon Church.
Tom Phillips based his complaint on the Fraud Act of 2006, a British law that outlaws making a profit off of false representations. According to Phillips, this is precisely what the Mormon Church does — it uses statements it knows to be factually untrue in order to secure tithes from members of the Church.
The facts in question, court records show, are tenets of the Mormon faith, including that Joseph Smith translated The Book of Mormon from ancient gold plates, that Native Americans are descendants of a family of Israelites, and that death didn’t exist on this planet until 6,000 years ago.
“These are not statements of mere ‘beliefs’ or opinions or theories,” Phillips wrote. “They are made as actual facts and their truthfulness can be objectively tested with evidence.”
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Post by bob0627 on Feb 11, 2014 18:01:45 GMT -5
"Joseph Smith translated The Book of Mormon from ancient gold plates, that Native Americans are descendants of a family of Israelites, and that death didn’t exist on this planet until 6,000 years ago."
None of that is true? I'm devastated, especially about the last one.
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Post by shaniqua on Feb 16, 2014 14:23:36 GMT -5
Here’s a little news from across the pond that should prove interesting. It’s got more traditionalist UK court watchers’ knickers in a bunch, but for those who have an interest in the intersection of religions and profitable cults, this is a case to watch: A disgruntled former Mormon has convinced an English court to file two summonses to appear against Thomas S. Monson, the current president of the Mormon Church. Tom Phillips based his complaint on the Fraud Act of 2006, a British law that outlaws making a profit off of false representations. According to Phillips, this is precisely what the Mormon Church does — it uses statements it knows to be factually untrue in order to secure tithes from members of the Church. The facts in question, court records show, are tenets of the Mormon faith, including that Joseph Smith translated The Book of Mormon from ancient gold plates, that Native Americans are descendants of a family of Israelites, and that death didn’t exist on this planet until 6,000 years ago. “These are not statements of mere ‘beliefs’ or opinions or theories,” Phillips wrote. “They are made as actual facts and their truthfulness can be objectively tested with evidence.” I have read several books and articles about the Mormon beliefs. Interesting and amusing. But very sad that so many people believe such fantasy and live by it.
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Post by richardcavessa on Feb 17, 2014 19:44:22 GMT -5
it's run like a corporation w/mandantory 10% contributions
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