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Topic: Is anyone else fascinated by weird religions like Scientology and the Mormons?

Meta started this discussion 12 years ago #33,242

I know Kook is, though she seems to be more into cults than oddball religions.

I suppose all religions claims are weird (the cracker and wine are literally the body and blood of Christ in Catholicism) but there's something different about getting your own planet or having complete control over matter, energy, space, and time.

beckyderp !8ElfFaoFao joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 3 hours later[^] [v] #461,047

Yes, I find Mormon theology and culture really fascinating. I read a lot about it and follow a couple messageboards also.

Meta (OP) replied with this 12 years ago, 57 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #461,051

@previous (beckyderp !8ElfFaoFao)
My favorite part of Mormonism is the secret crypto-Masonic temple ceremonies. Also I find temple garments fascinating. Neither are featured in Mormon ad campaigns, though.

Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 10 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #461,052

I find them more disturbing than fascinating, really.

Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 2 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #461,053

Yes. I have a book of Mormon.

kook !!32zdfdzi+ joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 8 hours later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #461,091

I love reading about the Mormons and weirdo cults.

Meta (OP) replied with this 12 years ago, 46 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #461,093

@461,047 (beckyderp !8ElfFaoFao)
Which message boards do you follow?
@461,053 (D)
Was it free? You should sell it on eBay.
@461,052 (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
Has it caught on in the UK?
@previous (kook !!32zdfdzi+)
Me too.

Ks !KansasxqvM joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 3 hours later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #461,099

It is oddly fascinating learning about some of the bizarre things people truly believe. Ultimately it's a little depressing though, they indoctrinate kids with that shit. I've lurked exmormon, exjw, etc forums before. It can be a great way to get some insight. I think it's neat to read about people coming to the realization that it's all bullshit, they've been lied to. I particularly enjoy learning what exactly brought them to that realization. Many of the religions maliciously twist a lot facts/science and feed pure bs to loyal, trusting, followers. When people finally figure that out the sense of awakening they feel can't be fully articulated, they see everything for how it truly is for the first time. For people raised in those religions it has to be a shattering experience. A lot of them lose their family's over not believing anymore. :/

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Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 12 years ago, 5 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #461,100

@461,093 (Meta)
> Has it caught on in the UK?
Mormonism, dunno. Probably. Scientology, yeah it's around, doing its thing. Not really prominent though. And not present in Cornwall, which is nice.

Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 11 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,114

The Quakers are an interesting bunch. They have very individual beliefs and no unified faith policy.

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TTEH !JXsxEkDBLs joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 2 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,120

@previous (G)
And they make great oats.

Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 12 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,121

@461,114 (G)
I never knew that. Do they get along pretty well despite their differences?

Green replied with this 12 years ago, 35 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,124

@461,093 (Meta)
It was £2.49 from Oxfam. I will do a reading of it. Mormon 8:33
O ye wicked and perverse and stiffnecked people, why have ye built up churches unto yourselves to get gain? Why have ye trans-figured the holy word of God, that ye might bring damnation upon your souls? Behold, look ye unto the revelations of god; for behold, the time cometh at that day when all these things must be fulfilled.

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Anonymous G replied with this 12 years ago, 30 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,127

@461,121 (Ks !KansasxqvM)
See http://www.quaker.org.uk/quaker-beliefs. Do bear in mind this is their own promotional video.

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Green replied with this 12 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,128

@previous (G)

I've been to a Quaker meeting. Everyone spoke about Jesus. Same old Christian shit, different package.

Anonymous G replied with this 12 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,129

@previous (Green)
Hi Green, What did you expect? - it is a christian "church".

Green replied with this 12 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,130

@previous (G)

You're the one promoting their libby hipperal views.

Anonymous G replied with this 12 years ago, 20 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,133

That's because I'm a Friend.

Green replied with this 12 years ago, 9 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,134

@previous (G)

You're no true son or daughter of Skyrim.

Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 12 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,135

@previous (Green)
Stormcloaks love their damn lists.

Green replied with this 12 years ago, 9 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,140

@previous (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
How dare you say that. I'll have you know I be the fucking Dragonborn.

Ks !KansasxqvM replied with this 12 years ago, 17 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,148

@461,127 (G)
Well it sounds like if you believe anything and call it 'God', you can call yourself a Quaker. That seems a bit kooky. People can be so strange.

Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 12 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,151

@461,140 (Green)
Ulfric Stormcloak is a fucking poofter!

Green replied with this 12 years ago, 17 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,161

@previous (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
Are you having a Michael Buble? One of my files is a Nord and he follows Ralof. Ulfric is the true high king of Skyrim! He defeated Torygg in fair combat. Down with The Empire! And, as Ralof says, down with their damn lists!

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Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx replied with this 12 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,162

@previous (Green)
> fair combat
> shouts him apart with powerful magic that virtually nobody else has
lol

Green replied with this 12 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,164

@previous (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
That is debatable. And, if you Google search 'the empire loves their damn lists', the first link is to minichan, proving the empire loves their damn lists.

dw !jdTkvovFCQ joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,208

@previous (Green)
I like how were above some tes wiki

Green replied with this 12 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,210

@previous (dw !jdTkvovFCQ)
It doesn't matter who wins the war dreamworks. What matters is that the war ends. I read in some book I picked up that the thalmor want the war to continue. Think about it, if the empire are at war, they are weakened, they're wasting their resources on a pointless civil war. Of course, it would be better for Skyrim if they joined the empire, but even if the stormcloaks win, it will still give an advantage rather than just being at war.

Meta (OP) replied with this 12 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,211

@461,148 (Ks !KansasxqvM)
Sounds like Unitarianism, almost.

Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 34 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #461,213

Trident Baptist Church

Triptych !IupsXZPnnU joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 17 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #461,321

I want to move to like Arkansas for a year and join a super crazy church, maybe JW

Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #461,327

@461,211 (Meta)
"Altman Be Praised."

Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 12 years ago, 45 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #461,335

@461,164 (Green)
that's insane
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