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Union will fade out if people stop reacting to his reactionary topics/comments. Just observe the type of his topics/comments, and you'll realize it lacks substance and meant only for reaction.

From 1849 to 1978, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) had a policy against ordaining black men of African descent to the priesthood. Whereas other churches usually have full-time salaried clergy of whom individual members are often the chief minister to several families, in the LDS Church virtually all male head-of-household church members are part of the priesthood. Under the pre-1978 policy, black men of African descent could not hold the priesthood in this way, and were also prohibited from participating in the temple Endowment and sealings, ordinances that the church teaches are necessary for the highest degree of salvation.

Union will fade out if people stop reacting to his reactionary topics/comments. Just observe the type of his topics/comments, and you'll realize it lacks substance and meant only for reaction.

The dude is an embarrassment, but I voted no. I am hoping this little intervention helps him set some limits. I would support a permanent ban on the name and a week's ban on the ISP if he persists.

Doctor,

Erroneous information, insults and intentionally offensive topics and statements are not marks either of intelligence or education. Moderator? Please.....

Union will fade out if people stop reacting to his reactionary topics/comments. Just observe the type of his topics/comments, and you'll realize it lacks substance and meant only for reaction.

The dude is an embarrassment, but I voted no. I am hoping this little intervention helps him set some limits. I would support a permanent ban on the name and a week's ban on the ISP if he persists.

I left the Church over this and other issues when I turned 18 in 1961. In 1966-67 I served in the Peace Corps in Somalia instead of serving a Church mission. In 1978 the Church changed it's position on "the curse of Cain", declaring that all righteous men were eligible to receive the priesthood and full Church membership.

Yes, it is erroneous information to tell people I am part of the Mormon church. I have never gone back.

So. What does all this have to do with your current circumstances?

The term Jack Mormon is a slang term originating in nineteenth-century America. It was originally used to describe a person who was not a baptized member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints but who was friendly to Church members and Mormonism, sympathized with them, and/or took an active interest in their belief system. Sometime in the early- to mid-twentieth century, however, the term began to refer to an individual deemed by adherents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) to be an inactive or lapsed member of the LDS Church who, despite his personal religious viewpoint, maintained good relations with and positive feelings toward the LDS Church.

Union,

I do retain Mormon values and the heritage of my family, which is significant.

But let's turn this around. There have been statements on this board to the effect that you are an Atheist. By your logic, does this mean you are still Muslim?

I left the Church over this and other issues when I turned 18 in 1961. In 1966-67 I served in the Peace Corps in Somalia instead of serving a Church mission. In 1978 the Church changed it's position on "the curse of Cain", declaring that all righteous men were eligible to receive the priesthood and full Church membership.

Yes, it is erroneous information to tell people I am part of the Mormon church. I have never gone back.

So. What does all this have to do with your current circumstances?