But I have always been fascinated with orthodoxy in religion. And Mormonism seems to offer only orthodoxy. Unlike Catholicism or Judaism, which has levels of adherence, in order to be LDS you have to commit fully to all aspects of the religion.
Also, they are super secretive about things, which just adds an air of mystery, you know?
I went to high school with a lot of Mormons. They all grouped together, took seminary together, hung out at each other's houses. They were ALL involved in choir, drama, and dance. Every single one of them. Their mothers were always present, helping out at the school. These moms always had their hair done, their makeup perfectly applied, and they were always thin. As the child of a working mother who struggled to make it to parent-teacher conferences during work, this was an anachronism. Not only did my mother work, but I had been taught that there was so much more women could offer outside the home.
That women choose to stay in the home doesn't bother me at all. When women choose to be subordinate to men I get offended.
The LDS church believes that women are subordinate to men, and there is no LDS woman who seems to have a problem with that.
And it fascinates me that women choose to do this.
Also, small point of issue: For a religion that prides itself on family values, why is it so exclusive to non-Mormon families. If you are a convert, your parents can't even attend your wedding. That doesn't seem super family oriented to me.
I do like the idea that love and family are eternal, and everyone meets up after death. But that was kind of how I always understood death. How can Heaven be Heaven if you are the only one there? That would be kind of...lonely. And thus, not heavenly.
Whatever. I love theology.
Read Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer. Actually, just read anything by him.
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There was a really interesting show on PBS the other day on the history of Mormonism. They're wack. Just saying.
Ahhhhh! I wrote this after watching that very same PBS special!
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