apart from the polygamy
2007-01-25 00:58:39 · 18 answers · asked by francesca s 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some charming answers so far - nothing like a bit of tolerance.
Polygamy isn't practised by them anymore.
As a practising Mormon you wouldn't drink tea or coffee (maybe not any other drink containing caffeine too, depending on your interpretation of their 'word of wisdom').
You wouldn't smoke.
You would give 10% of your earnings directly to the church.
You would believe that you were a member of the most correct church on earth, directly instituted by Christ.
You would believe that Joseph Smith and all his successors where prophets of God and the only person to whom God gives direct guidance for His people.
You would believe that the book of Mormon was more correct than the bible.
You would regularly attend church services and activities.
If male, you would hold some office of their 'priesthood'. If female you would participate in 'relief society' - all women together doing homely things.
You would probably do some temple work involving baptisms for the dead and/or temple sealings (sealing spouses and children to each other for eternity).
Sundry other things as well that I'm now too bored to type out. You get the picture. If you still wonder, visit a website or two - there's lots out there.
2007-01-25 02:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by Pete J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow if this is how so-called-Christians act than I am soooooo glad to be Mormon, way to be Christ-like guys. I thought that being Christian was to not judge and to be humble and to do unto others as you would have done unto you, oh sorry that is what the Mormon religion teaches. Sorry about the mix up........
2007-01-28 22:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by Deberellah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. claim contact with heaven or the cosmos
2. claim God has chosen a leader as His divinely chosen representative
3. give royal or divine status to the leader
4. insist their society mirrors the divine structure of heaven
5. claim to be God’s chosen people
6. build temples to practice sacred ordinances
7. produce sacred literature
8. proclaim a bigger and better canopy than Christianity’s”
2007-01-25 09:16:51 · answer #3 · answered by William G 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow, we can certainly see the characteristics of some non-mormons. Thanks guys.
Polygamy is not a characteristic or practice of ours by the way.
We are and taught to be:
Christ-like
Loving
Kind
Intelligent
Virtuous
Honest
True
Chaste
Benevolent
Doing good to all men
Obedient
Humble
If you want to know more, go to LDS.org or mormon.org
2007-01-27 12:33:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
exactly what pinkadot said...
i think that we have seen the characteristics of moron here too, but in the answerers and not described in the answers... why is everyone so intolerant?
2007-01-27 18:38:23 · answer #5 · answered by Beast8981 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oop,s sorry I thought you said the Characteristics of being a "Moron" == Thats easy to Answer --- Become a Politician , or Religeous Nut --- telling everyone how to lead their Lives , and generally Screwing the World Up ?????????
2007-01-25 12:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You are in a church that is not a true restoration of the original (They contend they are though!).
You are in a church that emphasizes family on the lips and the fruit of which is anything but that. Look at the US Census for Utah and you will see what I mean.
2007-01-27 08:12:22 · answer #7 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
a suit, a satchel, a crew cut, mega white teeth and the inability to see when you are not wanted
2007-01-25 09:02:56 · answer #8 · answered by scotgal 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
White shirt....black tie.....10 speed bike
2007-01-25 09:02:41 · answer #9 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Being stupid and not having a clue......oh you said mormon!
2007-01-25 09:04:01 · answer #10 · answered by yeahbutnobut 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋