Mormon Guys

Of the 12,560,869 worldwide LDS population reported in 2005, 5.7 million lived in the U.S.

Where I live in the Pacific NW, the LDS church is the 4th largest denomination, I think. And I had heard that it is the fastest-growing religion in the US.

I lived in AZ for 15 years and went to school with Mormon students. There were a few that I had the hots for, but I knew not to pursue it. There is a young guy who works with us who is Mormon. He has a strong work ethic and does a great job. Fortunately, he's a dough boy and I have no attraction to him.

It seems like Mormon guys always keep their goods wrapped up tightly. I've yet to see one that freeballs, wears boxers, or displays a VPL.

From what I have heard they have to wear special undergarments.

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I don't see any problem with their beliefs about retroactive baptism, co-opting other souls into their faith... or any of it.

What difference does one additional brand of malarky make?

The only difference between the lunacy the Mormons believe and the lunacy any other christian believes is that it sounds like lunacy because you were an adult when you heard it.

Trust me-- if you never had any indoctrination with the whole Jesus thing... THAT story would sound pretty ludicrous, too.
Just stuff made up and sold to folks who are afraid of death.


Oddly, though... while I can clearly see that their belief systems are on a par with Daffy Duck... I have to say that I know a few Mormons who I admire very much...

While I find religious beliefs silly... I am aware that to LIVE one's faith is one of the hardest things to do.

To pay more than lip service to something you claim to believe in.... that's a rare thing.

So, even though I can hate the belief in Sin... I can love the person who imagines they are a sinner.

If they DO something about it.

Religion gives us the chance to spiritually grow as people and spirits, or to fall back in prejudice and let others do our thinking for us.

I don't think it's so much about the religion as it is about us and our actions. You can find the good and the silliness in almost any organized religion. Even mine.

I have just a few close friends in my life. One of them is Mormon. I think he is the most honest and dear person I have ever met. Now, I know he is not the norm...but I am proud of who he is and equally proud of our friendship that is now 10 years old. I hope it is people like him that change things for the better within their faith. He does try to explain his beliefs...when I ask. We really do share many of the same values. I hope some day they will, as a group, be more tolerant. I would say, anymore, this group is no more hateful than all the other religous groups out there. And in all these groups there are those that understand gay people becasue they have gay people in theor families, work, etc...though in the minority. Many religions have trouble not changing with the times. Frustrating still on many levels. What can I say, he is my buddy and I love him dearly.

Some of my best friends are Mormons.

One of my good friends is mormon as well. He invited me to play basketball at church. did they try to recruit me? Yes, but i kind of knew that coming in. They knew that i was gay, and still tried, but it was fine for me. i didnt mind, i never felt offended, and i always feel welcome there.

...but the question remains, how hung are Mormon men?

The same percentages as the rest of the world, I reckon.

Is that all? I guess I misinterpreted the title of the HBO show, "Big Love" ...

OK, thinking about it, I regret starting this thread.

I meant to start talking about some guys I know who are members of the LDS church who are totally into their faith but also seem wistful about what they may have missed. We ended up having some pretty raw critiques of the Mormon religion.

I, personally, am not comfortable criticizing someone else's religion. It may not be what I believe. No one's religion or faith is perfect. IMHO, only God is perfect, and the practice of religion has as much or more imperfection from man than perfection from God.

I apologize to any LDS church members for damage that I started by beginning this thread.

Krispdx,

I dont think you could have known that some people would be so . . . toxic.

I am not Mormon anymore, but I have always been disappointed when I see people who feel the need to rip on Mormons (or any other group).

It seems to me, whether you believe in God or not (which I do), we must all strive to treat one another with love and compassion.

As a group, objectively, I would have to say the majority of Mormons are really good people. The best of them are really amazing people (just like the best Jews, best Muslims, best gays, best atheist heteros).

I must seriously question anyone who strives to be a destructive force in any regard. I hope those who have chosen to post critical posts will take a second look at their actions/motivations and strive to find a place where they can feel at peace and not feel the need to lash out in anger.

You are right in your observation. I have a gay Mormon friend that needed to abandon his family in order to live a gay lifestyle. He seems unhappy most of the time. He is very effeminate and likes to dis others. I feel sorry for him. He has a good job, a beautiful boyfriend (yum) and yet he is forever scornful. He refuses to give up his deep rooted Mormon beliefs and lives in his own paradox. It would not suprise me if he choose to end his life.