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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Intellectually this is my big issue with the LDS/Mormon church (of which I have a lot of history).  It's required.  The bishops know exactly how much you make (you meet with the bishop (a layperson) at least two times a year. It is required to be a Mormon in good standing.  So you can get the perks of being a Mormon.[/quote]

[b]And what perks are these?[/quote][/b]

Oh, very clear if you are LDS. You need clearance to get a temple admit.  (a physical card, although that may have evolved). you cannot get temple admit without giving 10% and being a Mormon in good standing (which means the obvious: no tobacco; no alcohol, no sex before marriage, etc.).  It's called a "temple recommend". you carry it in your wallet.  It's a huge social disgrace in that community if you don't have a temple recommend.

you also can't get married in the temple without it.  [b]My niece couldn't get it becaue DH had married before and lied to her about it. [/b]

Nontemple marriages are not recognized.

happy to answer any questions.[/quote]

Seems like there may be other issues the church (and everyone else) may be concerned about . . . [/quote]

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