Discussion: LDS Church: Oregon Militia Takeover Not 'Justified On A Scriptural Basis'

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“Scriptural basis”??? Who cares what any religious text says about anything? Why is it that in spite of the atrocities committed by so many religions, and in spite of the absurdities contained in sacred texts, people still use “scripture” as some sort of arbitration device or source of authority? And, what makes LDS’s comment even more hilarious and mock-worthy is Mormons are convinced they need to wear special underwear and that divine inspiration came through a bunch of rocks in a hat. Puhllllleeeeezzzzz.

Hey, Joseph Smith! Pull your head out.

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Ammon Bundy: We don’t recognize LDS Church or Federal govt. Amerikan Jesus and Spaghetti Monster God both say to me that I should take over this building.
Huckabee: God’s law far supercedes SCOTUS/Fed laws.
Kim Davis: I fully support ignoring laws of our republic.

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“So like I said, it’s one part the mainstreaming of violent right wing extremism but also a major part comical nonsense by a bunch of losers who not only would be funny if weren’t so serious but also manage to be fairly funny even though it is serious.”

Somebody tell Marshall that there’s NOTHING comical or funny about this situation

It must be fucking awesome to be white

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Don’t be giving them ideas~!!! I read ‘somewhere’ the FauXians are re-writing the Bible to reflect their ‘Family Values’ in aid of turning the US into a TEa-ocracy. Burqas designed by $ister$arah as Chariman of Religion Fashion Designer ‘under’ Trump. Fabric from HobblyLobby. Tim TeaBow as the AyahTellya WhatToBelieve. And Mike Huckabuck as the Ethics advisor…

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of equal relevance is the takeover’s not being justifiable on the basis of the flavor of cat crap

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The Bundys are Mormon. There’s a good chance more of these yahoos are as well.

Mormons (in general) revere their prophet above scripture. A statement from Salt Lake can have a huge affect on such. Sadly, I’m betting this group of Mormons revere Glenn Beck as more a prophet than those at church headquarters.

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Are these guys Mormons? How come the LDS church said something? These people are guilty of armed sedition against the US. Cut the scriptural BS…After you are arrested just keep trying to get your case up to the Supremes and maybe Scalia will help you out.

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This was an important statement from the LDS Church. In addition to the Bundy’s, Oregon has a large LDS population and this could prevent local support of these felons from growing.

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You should be that somebody. I’m still laughing at “Yokel Haram.”

The wonderful thing about stupid political acts is that they can be worthy both of derision and destruction at the same time.

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It’s very significant to note that after weeks of trying to fan the flames of rebellion, there are only 15 people in the government shed they have taken over. Pretty much a bust.

Reminds me of the million armed man march.

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“We’ve checked with both the fictional book upon which our church was founded as well as the book of Jewish folklore upon which most Christian churches are based and we can’t find anything to justify this. Slavery? Sure. Gay bashing? Yeah, we found that. Misogyny? Of course. But we can’t find anything to justify this particular behavior.”

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It must be fucking awesome to be white

It’s ok. It pays well, but there’s a lot of jello and troubled earnestness, tho.

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I’m kinda partial to “#VanillaISIS” myself…

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The LDS Church should back up their statement by excommunicating any Mormons taking part or aiding this crock- upation in any way.

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Of course, if you’re one of the fundamentalist nutbar flavors of Mormon, you listen a little to the church hierarchy but a whole lot to the voices inside your head telling you that you have a direct revelation from G*d.

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Radical Mormon Extremists believe all federal lands are BY RIGHTS, owned by the nation of Deseret.

Check out this map of the border of Deseret and where this wildlife refuge falls:

http://www.road-trip-bikers.com/images/deseret.jpg

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Yep, and, if you want the small group to collapse entirely, send them a box of fresh doughnuts, enough for all but 1 person to have one.

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Doesn’t bother ISIS.

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They’re Morman? Do I feel stupid. I just sent them a care package with fancy coffees from Columbia and Coronas from Mexico.

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