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Often times I read about how Mormons, as a whole, are characterized and am appalled at the misrepresentation of the people and the religion. When I decide I want to learn about something, or find an expert opinion, I usually go to the expert. I would think that a podiatrist would know something about feet. Eddie Van Halen would know a thing or two about guitars and playing guitars. Billy Beane would be able to give me the in’s and out’s about putting together a winning baseball team on a minimal budget. But Mormons…well, if you want to know about Mormons, ask someone who isn’t a Mormon. Maybe Howard Bloom or Jon Krakauer or Ron Howard or even those South Park guys. Doesn’t that seem a bit odd?

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Mormon Missionaries Robbed at Gunpoint

I’ve never robbed anyone before, but if I did plan on robbing someone, I think I’d choose someone with plenty of money who probably had more than he or she needed (Oprah? Bill Gates?) or maybe someone who had money AND I couldn’t stand (Donald Trump?). Or at least a bank or something—somewhere I could get money for sure.

I sure as heck wouldn’t go robbing Mormon missionaries, for god’s sake. But that was apparently an armed robber’s idea of a brilliant plan in Georgia last week when he decided to rob two Mormon women discussing a baptism. The robber made away with their purses, making him a cell phone, a Book of Mormon, a Bible, and a couple of driver’s licenses richer. Read more about Mormon Missionaries Robbed at Gunpoint

The Book of Mormon - The Musical!

Mormon mockery or religious satire? Only time will tell.

So how are we feeling about this? Will this new Broadway show be something everyone - from every faith - can laugh about, or will this show amount to nothing more than 21st century religious bullying and mockery?

The upcoming show will consist of a book, music, and lyrics written by South Park co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. It will also include Avenue Q composer and co-creator Robert Lopez as a part of the creative process. The creative team behind the production likely has many people - of all different faiths - cringing, due to the nature of previous "religious entertainment" projects that have been done before. Read more about The Book of Mormon - The Musical!

The Hate House that Joseph Smith, Jr Built

The religion of Mormons has a rich and often confusing history. Even if we start from the beginning you might still find yourself a little lost so we will keep things simple. The religion was established by Joseph Smith, Jr in the early 1820's when he was visited by an angel (Moroni) who told him to dig up the Golden Plates (the bible) that was buried near his home (at that time) in western New York. The ancient "invisible" metal plates could only be read with seer stones and could then be translated by the leader of the religion. I am not even going to get into the special underwear quite yet to keep things as simple as possible. This is pretty much how it all started. Read more about The Hate House that Joseph Smith, Jr Built

Does Twilight Carry a Mormon Message?

If you’re familiar with the Twilight series—and you sort of can’t help but be these days, unfortunately—then you might know a bit about its author, Stephenie Meyer. Meyer, a mother of three boys, is a graduate of Brigham Young University and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She claims that her religious beliefs have had no impact whatsoever on her novels, but we all know that such a thing is sort of impossible. Read more about Does Twilight Carry a Mormon Message?