Reasons why I hate Utah

[Child of Immanuel]

Lady said:

My heart will tell me what is right.

Not to be offensive, but I think you need an objective measuring stick as well.

[amodman]

Child said:

Not to be offensive, but I think you need an objective measuring stick as well.

Ditto...actually strong as heck ditto.

[cowgirl]

cowgirl22 said:

snow isnt all that bad. some times you get out of school for snow. lol.
i hate Utah because thats where most mormons live and mrmonism is a pointless religion.

Uh, i really didn't mean to cause this much contraversy, sorry guys! but hey, i guess it made for some interesting conversation

[cowgirl]

my friend says she hates mormons cuz they dont drink coffee.

[Tegid]

(Whew! That's a strong word to throw around for a reason like that!)

As for Hinata's original post, I'll take any snow that she doesn't want! Let's see, the last time I saw that stuff at home was ... hmm ... well, I don't recall more than a dusting in a decade.

I've taken my two most recent vacations to the southern part of Utah, and I'm completely sold on how beautiful it is there! I certainly hope to go back!

[Hinata]

what part of Southern Utah did you go to?

And so we don't drink coffee so we are hated? *Is confused how that one works* do you hate people who don't drink soda pop?

[twyrch]

Hinata said:

what part of Southern Utah did you go to?

And so we don't drink coffee so we are hated? *Is confused how that one works* do you hate people who don't drink soda pop?

I think that comment was intended as "tongue in cheek" But I will remind everyone to be respectful of other's religious beliefs.

Thanks.

[cowgirl]

i dont really care that mormons dont drink coffee. my freind just wanted the world to know that she despises people who dont drink coffee.

[twyrch]

cowgirl22 said:

i dont really care that mormons dont drink coffee. my freind just wanted the world to know that she despises people who dont drink coffee.

LOL! Like I said, I took it as a cheeky comment... nothing more.

However, I can't stand the taste of coffee... does she despise me?

[amodman]

twyrch said:

LOL! Like I said, I took it as a cheeky comment... nothing more.

However, I can't stand the taste of coffee... does she despise me?

Ditto...sort of. I can't stand brewed coffee, but I love a good late.

[Untainted]

I was a bit depressed to come to this, being my first, forum at this site to see arguing already. But I am somewhat a veteran in forum politics and survived a stent in the Marine Corps, so I think I can shrug it off and trudge on...

As to the Mormon "debate", I have had many a good friend that follows this path that have given me great spiritual advice. As it is, I currently claim no denomination, because whether Mormon, Catholic, Protestant, or any denomination that claims Christ has its own internal weaknesses and strenghts. I envy the devotion of the Catholic to scripture and service. I long for the devotion and eagerness of the Mormon in his/her evangelism, I love the freeness of the Protestant worship. The fact is that there are so many divisions within these denominations that its hard to point fingers. But really, is that the purpose of a true follower of Christ? Ack!! I'm on a soap box.

To the purpose of this topic...Utah's weather may be harsh... but I am in Nebraska... Over the winter I have the flu, the spring brings on colds, summer brings on allergies, and fall brings on hay fevers and more allergies. Let just say I think Nebraska provides the Kleenex company with a large revenue. One would say, "can anything good come from Nebraska?". And I would say...."where did our favorite author come from??"

[dinadan]

Untainted said:

I was a bit depressed to come to this, being my first, forum at this site to see arguing already.

Try not to have a negative association with "argument." It's not like we're really hostile toward one another here, but argumentation is what produces dialog, and has given rise to some of the best conversations on this site. It's all in good fun.

[twyrch]

dinadan said:

Try not to have a negative association with "argument." It's not like we're really hostile toward one another here, but argumentation is what produces dialog, and has given rise to some of the best conversations on this site. It's all in good fun.

Dinadan's right... Thoughtful and respectful discsussion and debate are fine. Unlike most sites I've been too, the members of this forum have shown great respect for the other person in their discussions and "arguments".

I can't think of any "flame" wars ever happening due to these types of discussions, at least at not here. Sometimes respectful debate/discussion is useful and even eye-opening to other thoughts and opinions out there.

As it is, I currently claim no denomination, because whether Mormon, Catholic, Protestant, or any denomination that claims Christ has its own internal weaknesses and strenghts. I envy the devotion of the Catholic to scripture and service. I long for the devotion and eagerness of the Mormon in his/her evangelism, I love the freeness of the Protestant worship. The fact is that there are so many divisions within these denominations that its hard to point fingers. But really, is that the purpose of a true follower of Christ?

Untainted, I think you took the words right from my mouth. I couldn't have expressed my own feelings any better than the way you just did.

[Hinata]

I apologize for making this seem like a fight. . .I just tend to get a bit on the offense when individuals start to attack something that they have a limited understanding of. I've always loved a good argument but I do get very defensive of statements like "pointless religion" and so I guess that got me started on the wrong foot with cowgirl. . .I apologize for that and I'll try to do better in the future. Hopefully cowgirl will understand this just as a miscommunication and we can move on from here

[cowgirl]

i tried my sisters coffee once... i dont see hoe people can like it.

i have a bad habit of writting whatever comes to my mind. maybe i should break myself of that.