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PEVEI t1_j6uvycu wrote

There's a reason so many pyramid schemes, MLM scams and the like target Mormons.

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Qlinkenstein t1_j6v941n wrote

If you can be tricked into believing the Book of Mormon, you can be tricked into anything.

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Dr_Quiznard t1_j6x9pdz wrote

Seriously, why do we give Mormons a free pass? I get it, all religions are mythology, but come on! The whole mess was made up by a conman and well documented as a fraudulent enterprise from the start!

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Succulentmeditator t1_j6xk1r0 wrote

Probably because many Mormons you’ll meet out in the wild through work, education and social circles away from majority Mormon areas are kind, conscientious, sober, family focused nice people. That’s been my experience getting to know some Mormons who weren’t met in their proselytizing missions anyway. Got to know a brilliant 7th day Adventist like that once too, she went on to get a dual JD/MD degree. 🤷

I hear it’s a lot different in majority Mormon areas, but haven’t had exposure to that.

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Dr_Quiznard t1_j6xpik6 wrote

I'd agree that mormons are certainly...let's say enterprising folks. As for kind and conscientious, I'd have to disagree. Mormons are phony-nice, and their actions are never for the betterment of society at large, but for themselves and the enrichment of their cult. Also, their level of indoctrination is greater than your average christian denomination. I've never encountered a mormon doing something that doesnt benefit mormons.

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doctorclark t1_j6vziw6 wrote

Each of us can be tricked into believing something. It is dangerous to look down on people who also get tricked.

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TheyCallMeQBert t1_j6wwcej wrote

For example, your survivor bias is tricking you into believing all of us are as gullible as yourself.

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cadencecarlson t1_j6vlkpx wrote

Most of the MLMs are owned by Mormons. They are a pyramid scheme.

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mindspork t1_j6w6hea wrote

Well I mean it stands for Mormons Losing Money, right?

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