[serious] Is this a true representation?

[sevenhalo]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...60586718929761

It's supposedly about mormon beleifs. I was hoping someone could either confirm or deny the accuracy of this.

[mendhak]

True, but exaggerated in a way one would exaggerate information about other religions they don't know much about: facts stated without contexts that may or may not be required for a full explanation.

[Pradeep1210]

Far from real.

They haven't even cared to read the Bible or other epics before coming up with this fictitious story.

[sevenhalo]

Thanks.

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Not to make this thread pure taboo, but I had to include this:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...04714566011542

First 30 minutes are explanitory... Last 6 minutes is this intense lecturing...

Actual quote:
If you leave this room after seeing this film and never mention scientology again, you're perfectly free to do so. It would be stupid, but you can do it. You could also dive off a bridge or blow your brains out. That is your choice.

[sevenhalo]

Far from real.

They haven't even cared to read the Bible or other epics before coming up with this fictitious story.

Really? This is about mormons, not any other denominations...

[MoE70]

rofl this is too funny to have serious tag

[mendhak]

Really? This is about mormons, not any other denominations...

I think he's referring to it as a true story of the origins of humanity as a whole, rather than commenting on Mormon beliefs.

[bushmobile]

Not to make this thread pure taboo, but I had to include this:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...04714566011542

that's really scary

[sevenhalo]

I think he's referring to it as a true story of the origins of humanity as a whole, rather than commenting on Mormon beliefs.

That makes more sense. I don't personally beleive this, I am just curious as to wether this was an accurate portrayal of what mormon's beleive.

[Shaggy Hiker]

If you want a pretty good background, read Under the Banner of Heavan by Krakauer (or however you spell that). Much of what is in that is pretty much accurate to the doctrine of Mormons, but I don't know how well Mormons actually believe it or not. However, the video was clearly made by a non-Mormon. They can't keep from scoffing, despite a poor attempt to remain unbiased.

The Mormons I know (and there are LOTS of them out here), seem like any other fairly fundamentalist religious followers. I don't think they put nearly as much thought into what they actually believe as they do into how to convert non-believers.

[mendhak]

I don't personally beleive this...

Unless you're J4U, it doesn't matter to us what you believe.

Besides, I'm sure I can think of a dozen other reasons to hate you.

[sevenhalo]

A few more beers and I'm sure we can make it a baker's.