I'm the guy who left the neg, if you hadn't already guessed, and I feel the need to clarify. In my mind, as a member (albeit a Jack if there ever was one) of the MoMo's, I personally feel that the work done in LDS temples is strictly for the benefit of mankind, both living and dead, both spiritually and maybe physically. Do I have any proof? Nope. I can see why it's funny to you, and don't blame you for snickering. Maybe you've done temple work before and didn't see any benefit, but I also have done the work, and I have seen the benefit. On the flip side, I've yet to see anything harmful (other than boredom) come form temple work. Maybe we'll never know if it's beneficial, but at least we know it's not harmful. (Unless we find out someday that there is asbestos in the cushions or something)
I'm probably the wrong person to answer this, but since nobody else has, I'll give it a shot. If you believe what the Mo's believe, then temple work is an essential part of exaltation in the next life. Attaining the highest degree of glory sure sounds like a benefit to me. The temple work is done for everyone, regardless of their faith, unless someone has specifically requested not to have the work done for them or their family. It harms nobody, but if the Mo's happen to be right, then it will benefit damn near everyone.
That actually wasn't all that hard to explain.
Wouldn't it be "We thank thee, oh Saints, for a profit"? I hate tithing as much as the next guy, but since when are Mo's the only religion that requires tithes and offerings -- or at rather, when did it become funny to jab just the Mormons for their beliefs? I want to see some Catholic Collection Plate bashing, dammit!
Didn't take long for me to bust it out:
I have a feeling I'm going to get some serious mileage out of that one.
Those same "honors" are not available to people who drink beer or smoke. If you're a pedophile, you can't have them either. If you don't pay your tithes? No soup for you. Love them or hate them, those are the rules. Do you think that I think any less of Gameface because he brews his own (Award Winning) beer? Or of franklin because he gets off on midget porn? Or fishonjazz because he snorts Ambian? Or Dala because he practices Islam? (PBUH)
It is possible, and believe it or not, idiotically probable, to hate the sin, but love the sinner. I do it everyday, and so do you. Stop being such an easily offended bitch. (Now feel free to call me a sexist, misogynist, pig and then cry harder.)
Your argument against Mormons and/or religion in general is the same, tired, loathsome ********* that you spew regarding racism. You're not black, Mormon, or gay, yet you are the end-all be-all when it comes to those subjects. Even when people are agreeing with you, you find a way to tell them they're wrong. It's awesome.
I think the question ought to be, "Why would you stay in a religion that doesn't accept the way you are?". If your answer is, "Because it's true!" then it shouldn't be too tough to live/worship by their rules and beliefs. I know it's not that simple, but then again, why can't it be? For example, there are a lot of things that I dislike about the United States, but because it is, IMHO, the greatest country in the world to live in, I abide the ********. There are those that shout, "Don't like it, then leave!" (Usually followed by the words "terrorist" or "Sand ******"), but I like it here, so I'll stay.
