Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints

[bec_87rb]

So last night for supper, I had two young men try to Mormonize me, which I had never had done to me before. It was interesting, like a date, a date with Jesus or Joseph Smith, maybe

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[chhinnamasta]

I'm sort of confused as to why you would give your precious time to these brainwashed guys. What was the point? Were you trying to convert them to your religion; show them the error of their ways? Sounds like a complete waste of time, to me. If you want to understand more about the origins of Mormonism, I recommend Jon Krakauer's Under The Banner of Heaven.

[bec_87rb]

I'll take a look; did you read it and found it enlightening? Is it by an historian, disgruntled ex-Mormon, true believer

[chhinnamasta]

Krakauer is a journalist, known mainly for his writing about the outdoors, I believe? Ask Google, I'm sure it can tell you plenty about him. I found the book fascinating; a description of the beginning of a modern religion. If you're curious about Mormonism, I'm sure you'll find it a ripping read.

I've never heard about the boss who told you the story of Vishnu and his stolen wife. That sounds like an interesting one. If you'd care to repeat it, I'd listen.

I can't see choosing to spend time talking to Mormons. I think I'd rather go to the dentist, or discuss this year's tax return with my accountant. Thanks for the explanation. I remember being much more patient with religious zealots in my teens and early twenties.

[bec_87rb]

I have spent many lovely hours chatting with Mormons about non-Mormon things; this is the first time I welcomed the sales pitch. And I definitely got pitched. Last night, I left those nice men a message thanking them for the three messages they left me since our meeting, and asking them to wait until next weekend to leave me more messages, because I had not finished reading the BoM. How fast do they think I read, anyway? The faux King James English makes this slooooow going.