-Caveat Lector- Hi: I'm not the guy who identifies Mormonism with polygamy - polygamists who identify themselves as Mormons do it for me. That Mormonism contains many threads, that these threads may dispute just who *is* or *isn't* a *real* LDS'er, precisely parallels the sectarian differences arising in many religious/political/etc systems [Human Games]. Outsiders can't judge the validity of any faction, but can merely note that such factionalism exists. Insiders may differentiate *their* faction from other factions, but that's just part of the Game. Who keeps True Faith? How can we tell? ** God WAS my co-pilot, but we crashed in the Andes and I ate him ** ----- Original Message ----- From: R. Matt Knudson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 1999 9:01 AM Subject: [SC] Skeptic News Special - Thursday -Reply I need to ask why you keep associating polygamy with Mormonism???? There is no association whatsoever between the two today. Anyone who practices polygamy today in 1999 is NOT a Latter Day Saint (Mormon). They may have been at one time, but if they practice polygamy openly and they freely admit to it, they are immediately removed from the records of the church and cease to be a Mormon. There is zero tolerance in this area. Mormons are monogamous and have been for several decades. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ *** Utah polygamist pleads no contest. LOGAN, Utah (AP) - A man accused of beating his daughter after she ran away from an arranged marriage to his brother pleaded no contest Wednesday in a trial that had many calling for a crackdown on Utah polygamy. The case had generated enormous interest in a state with an estimated 25,000 polygamists. All in the family - see http://www.infobeat.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=2559260984-22a : Do you doubt that polygamy is still a significant thread in the weft and warp of Mormonism? Does your belief system dictate marital standards? Do you favor having multiple mates? Why does Mormonism flourish in a region of alien abductions, cattle mutilations and UFO crashes? Are ETs Mormon? DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
