sbenfsck
October 28, 2009 4:58 PM

This makes me uncomfortable. You see, There's this big religion in Utah. (who I shall not name) And according to church doctrine, obedience to the church elders takes precedence to all other oaths. They have lied many times in the past. They have many doomsday cult similarities. Like, if you do right by American Jesus, you get to rule a planet of unbelievers after you die. The better you are the closer your planet is to the lord. Kinda like Scientology but much shinier. As a Native American who went to college in Utah, while nice people belong to this church, the religion is one of the most racist towards my people. see: Lamanites I don't think a cult should such a large piece of the informational pie this center would represent.

James WFE
October 29, 2009 9:37 AM

I agree with 'sbenfsck' on everyone of the points he reported. The State of Utah is the only state in the history of our beloved country that attempted to outlaw the one and only church (Native American Church) that represents American Native Spirituality (North and South American Indigenous Spiritual Beliefs). Utah is one of three states (Idaho and Texas are the others) that maintain raciest laws on their books concerning the Native American Church. These laws attempt to legislate the Native American Church religious practices based on race and political affiliation requirements. The majority of the State of Utah Legislators are devout members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and it's Attorney General and it's Director of Indian Affairs.

Jonathan
October 29, 2009 10:55 AM

sbenfsck, Your data and knowledge of the church (who I shall not name) is flawed and absolutely silly. 1. Obediance to God takes priority. 2. There is no american Jesus. 3. I've never heard of ruling a planet of unbelievers. (False Idea) 4. If your better your plantet is closer to Lord. (False Information) 5. The religion is racist? (This is an opinion not a fact) 6. There are old laws in almost all states that are racist and outdated which in general are not enforced. Although I respect you opinions, they do not represent the beliefs of most members of the church (who I shall not name).

sbenfek
October 30, 2009 9:55 AM

You fail to mention that Utah is over 40% non-Mormon. Mormon's are also some of the most patriotic Americans due in part to their belief that the Founding Fathers were Divinely inspired. Furthermore, if the whiteman never came out west you'd still be eating crickets and wouldn't be receiving a check from the Government every month.