Is Mormonism more repressive than Islam?

Question

Islam band alcohol, but doesn't Mormonism ban alcohol, tobacco, coffee, soda, and dancing? as well as sensible underwear?

very sorry about typo band should be bans

Answer 1

Having grown up in a Mormon household (yes, not long after I matured into an individual capable of independent thought, I found some serious problems with the theology), I can say that I found it repressive.

Is Mormonism more repressive than Islam? I'm not the right person to ask (I doubt you'll find that person) - I only know the evils of the particularly nasty and close-minded religion which I was raised within.

A few rhetoricals to further the dialectic:

- Why are antidepressants so commonly prescribed in Utah?

- Why do Mormons attempt to hide the close relationship of their religious rites with the secular rites of the Masons? (Including oaths to take such secret rites to the grave)

- Why does the LDS church attempt to rewrite history? (1984, anyone? There are actually "scholars" devoted to "debunking" history by tying it all back in to the "holy books")

This cult wants 10% of your gross income - those undergarments are pay-to-play - would that make it more repressive than Islam?

Answer 2

I love how certain people equate "discipline" with "repression".

Repression requires FORCE. Does the church punish its members by pain of death for drug abuse as Islam does in theocratic governments?

One chooses to be a Latter Day Saint and thus chooses to abstain from certain things (of which I must point out that you have incorrectly claimed a ban on soda and dancing that simply doesn't exist in the LDS religion).

Tell me this: When was the last time the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as an entity tried to keep you as a non-Mormon from drinking, smoking, or having a cup of coffee?


Yeah, so much for your repression theory.

Answer 3

LDS doesn't ban soda nor dancing. Matter of fact they host dances for their teens. They ban alcohol, tea,coffee specifically. They can drink pop. They swear to me its just tea/coffee specifically not pop. I can think of nothing more repressive than Islam. But LDS is repressive in ways most people aren't generally aware of. Their undergarments are considered sacred. Most of them (1/2) don't qualify @ any time to go to the temple. Therefore, only 1/2 of the members are wearing them.

Answer 4

LOL...

Islam only banned alcohol for a good reason... coffee, soda and dancing aren't forbidden at all.

As for Islam being repressive... I've never been more free then I am now after becoming a Muslim.

I used to think it was repressive too, and some people DO make it look repressive... truth is, once you understand why things are forbidden or not allowed, you know that it's only for human being's benifit.

Peace.

Answer 5

We believe that God gave us free agency, so we can choose to do whatever we want. However, the consumption of alcohol, tabacco, and hot drinks such as coffee is discouraged. But we can drink soda, just fyi. "Dirty" dancing is discouraged, as well as partying and swearing. We are encouraged not to date before we are 16, and not to have sexual relations before marriage. We believe these things bring us away from God and hinder us from being the best we can be, and that is why it is suggested we not do them. And the underwear Mormons wear is sensible to them-- it is supposed to represent a covenant made in the temple.

I used to think of those things as repressive; but the older I get, the more I appreciate that I was never involved with things like that.

Answer 6

Nope, we are allowed to do whatever we want, although everyone in the world is accountable for their decision to break commandments. Also, we can dance and drink soda, although members are encouraged to stay away from drinks high in caffeine.

How is it repressive to stay away from addictive substances too? It gives you more freedom than having to take a smoke break every so often.

We also can wear whatever undergarments we want. Members who have been to the temple though choose to wear special garments as a symbol of their covenants. It is all our choice, but those who believe do follow the commandments of God. Wouldn't you if you knew it was true?

Answer 7

You can do whatever you please, it's between you and God--it's called free agency.

If you wish to be a part of the LDS church, you should consider the word of wisdom in your life as a way to keep your body healthy--we don't use alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine (some still struggle with a diet coke here and there. . .(me))

And we are people that like to dance--not immodestly, though.

You can wear whatever underwear you like, but if you are endowed (have made covenants in the temple) you should wear the sacred clothing as prescribed.

But again, you do what you please. It's between you and your God.

Answer 8

I, as a Mormon, discover it a compliment which you have lumped Mormons and Muslims jointly. we are the two searching for the reality, unchanged with the help of councils and evil men searching for capability. be careful on your udgements, as your statements in this internet site appropriate to the recommendations you have in my opinion made without interpreting reality are dangersously on the element of blasphemy. do no longer take it upon your self to assign your fellow guy to an eternal station, be it heaven or hell. examine extra in Galations, discover out appropriate to the end results of the Spirit. If the Gospel which you're preaching brings peace, then this is the Gospel of peace, the Gospel of Christ. The gospel which you're preaching by your movements isn't bringing peace, yet rivalry. seek for peace, carry peace, and act with kindness, and you will finally end up nearer to that Jesus which you so calmly profess.

Answer 9

Perhaps you are too young to be a parent. When a parent is asked by a child if these things are acceptable, do they say "Sure, its all good for you." When Heavenly Father was asked about them, surprise..... He gave sensible advise a century before all the health benefits could be understood.

Answer 10

I have yet to meet a Mormon who wanted to kill me for my religious beliefs, and I would be surprised if there are any out there.

I've read the Koran. I'd be killed by some "Muslims" in a New York minute. I think it's on about page three.