http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/23/a-rabbi-a-mormon-and-a-black-christian-mayor-walk-into-a-room/?hpt=hp_c1

A mayor, a rabbi, and a Mormon....

The Rabi would have better luck with getting the younger Benson out. Meet with the cartoonist at the peril of losing your beard.

. . . to check out what a certain person of interest is writing about. :)



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 06/25/2012 10:50AM by steve benson.

I read the article this morning (it's evening in europe) and knew it would be discussed on this forum (there was an earlier thread). I once attended a lecture by Michael Benson, about Truman and Israel btw. I remember the line "God sometimes works through a Democrat". He said that several times.

. . . but Mike has not chosen to accept the invitation.



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N,J, is so diverse, that there's a live and let live attitude about all the different religions. Plus, many N.J. born Mormons are absolutely wonderful, salt of the earth people, truly loving and generous. That gives others a good impression of the organization. Even when I would explain to people about my negative experiences with the Morg, most would think that I was exaggerating, and say that Mormons are good, family people. It was frustrating, at times. Some people believed me, though, and were shocked at some of the things I told them.

"...Ever since Boteach learned that Benson’s older brother, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Steve Benson of The Arizona Republic, had shrugged off religion, the rabbi has said he’s on a mission to bring the older Benson back to the LDS Church."

He "shrugged off religion?" Nope: he ripped the monkey off of his back and continues to kick it coast to coast ...

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As to my brother Mike, he's a real good guy. We have a close relationship--and just let me say that he has his own thoughts about things religious.

...what role Moism has played in the decision of Michael to rehire, this past winter, as a director Wesley Curtis, former vice president of government relations, for SUU. Curtis was an apparent crony who was arrested in a motel soliciting prostitution from an undercover police officer last year in Cedar City. I don't have a problem so much with prostitution, but to do it illegally in a seedy motel when the wife is at home is repugnant, considering that he held a high, well-paid director position in a university where youth is involved. The legality is what bothers me, not the morality.

Curtis was rehired over dozens of other qualified candidates. If he needed a job, I am guessing all of the janitor positions were filled.

What did Mormonism play in this? I can't imagine a non-Mo being allowed back into university hierarchy after having to resign over prostitution.

http://exmormon.org/phorum/read.php?2,377929,377929,quote=1



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“They’re a little too Mormon perfect,” he quips. “When Mormons walk into a hurricane, does their hair move?”

that is the Rabbi speaking!



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I enjoyed the article. Its great to see 3 individuals with such different and diverse backgrounds all getting along and having a strong friendship. If the rest of the world got along like these three, we as a society would be better off.

And blow smoke up each others ass while collectively blowing smoke up the reporter's ass and, therefore, ours as well. We already know the good Rabbi lied about trying to bring a lost sheep back to the LDS church.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/25/2012 10:55AM by steve benson.

I was trying to get a rise out of you, but failed. I think the only news bigger than Peterson going ex-mo would be you going back. :)

Hope you're doing well.



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