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In reply to the discussion: Harry Reid: UN report charging Israel with violations of Palestinians' human rights is "disgusting". [View all]aint_no_life_nowhere
(21,925 posts)59. Not an expert but I believe Mormons teach that they are Jews
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormonism_and_Judaism
"...Judaism is foundational to the history and doctrine of Mormonism. Jews and Mormons both agree that keeping commandments is essential to their religion. Jews and Mormons both agree that Moses was a prophet. Jews and Mormons both diverge from a literal interpretation of the Tanach (Biblical commandments). But as they diverge: Jews and Mormons disagree about the specifics of what is commanded and how commandments are received. Mormons regularly receive commandments anew through personal revelation according to the authority, dominion, and worthiness of the individual. Jews inherit a scholarly tradition of commandments and eschew any contemporary revelation as presumptively false.
The Latter Day Saint movement teaches that its adherents are either direct descendants of the House of Israel or adopted into it. As such, Mormonism regards Jews as a covenant people of God, held in high esteem and respected in the Mormon faith system. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) refers to itself as philo-Semitic in its doctrine.
Studies have shown that Jews generally view Mormons more positively than any other religious group,[1][2] despite often voting on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Explanations for Jews' high regard for Mormons is speculated to come both from their solidarity with other historically abused religious minorities and the philo-semitism of Mormon theology.[3] ....."
"...Judaism is foundational to the history and doctrine of Mormonism. Jews and Mormons both agree that keeping commandments is essential to their religion. Jews and Mormons both agree that Moses was a prophet. Jews and Mormons both diverge from a literal interpretation of the Tanach (Biblical commandments). But as they diverge: Jews and Mormons disagree about the specifics of what is commanded and how commandments are received. Mormons regularly receive commandments anew through personal revelation according to the authority, dominion, and worthiness of the individual. Jews inherit a scholarly tradition of commandments and eschew any contemporary revelation as presumptively false.
The Latter Day Saint movement teaches that its adherents are either direct descendants of the House of Israel or adopted into it. As such, Mormonism regards Jews as a covenant people of God, held in high esteem and respected in the Mormon faith system. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) refers to itself as philo-Semitic in its doctrine.
Studies have shown that Jews generally view Mormons more positively than any other religious group,[1][2] despite often voting on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Explanations for Jews' high regard for Mormons is speculated to come both from their solidarity with other historically abused religious minorities and the philo-semitism of Mormon theology.[3] ....."
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Harry Reid: UN report charging Israel with violations of Palestinians' human rights is "disgusting". [View all]
Karmadillo
Jul 2014
OP
I like Reid, and if he said anything else he would be buried alive. Fired. Run out of town.
JaydenD
Jul 2014
#37
I'm curious to know who you think would handle the situation differently and better?
JaydenD
Jul 2014
#38
I used up all my names for Reid back during the "leave Bush alone, keep our powder dry" shit
Scootaloo
Jul 2014
#70
He has truly himself now. We always had doubts about him, made excuses for him, he was 'keeping his
sabrina 1
Jul 2014
#11
Wow, I am speechless. What Harry Reid did and said is what is disgusting. I think he needs to
sabrina 1
Jul 2014
#10
I know, he is bullying the UN now too? I hope they do not cave. And if he thinks the world
sabrina 1
Jul 2014
#15
I will not vote for ANY candidate that supports this ongoing massacre in Gaza.
Purveyor
Jul 2014
#28
Well since it was passed by unanimous consent that means none of the 52 Democrats
davidpdx
Jul 2014
#63
I knew christians kiss Israel's ass because they are gods chosen and revelations blah blah
NightWatcher
Jul 2014
#53