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07-26-2006, 05:18 AM
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Landis a former Mennonite
I just read an interesting post about Landis being raised as a Mennonite. I didn't know this, but apparently Mennonites don't recite the pledge of allegiance or put their hands on their hearts for the national anthem.
Although Landis apparently does not practice anymore, he declined to cover his heart during the anthem. I didn't watch -- did anybody who watched notice? http://hugoboy.typepad.com/hugo_schw...landis_st.html
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07-26-2006, 05:33 AM
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He didn't, but it seems that very few professional athletes do these days. He quietly stood on the podium.
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07-26-2006, 02:16 PM
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Mennonites don't believe in wearing shorts either.
Landis' is a great story about breaking free from a stultifying religion to find athletic and financial success. Something tells me this will not resonate particularly well with Mormons. Or Mennonites. |
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07-26-2006, 02:20 PM
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07-26-2006, 02:44 PM
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The idea of leaving ones religion that emphasizes family and the simple life, for wordly success, is not a theme that particularly resonates with me (or most other Mormons I think).
I'm sure there are others on this board that will love the backstory. |
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07-26-2006, 03:01 PM
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Even so, I suspect most members of religious groups like Mormons or Mennonites would view one of their members who had found worldly success by violating some the group's tenents as having "sold his/her soul to the devil," and then return to their simple lives. I see Mormons as much more pliable in these matters. Sunday play comes to mind.
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Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!! Religion rises inevitably from our apprehension of our own death. To give meaning to meaninglessness is the endless quest of all religion. When death becomes the center of our consciousness, then religion authentically begins. Of all religions that I know, the one that most vehemently and persuasively defies and denies the reality of death is the original Mormonism of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith. |
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07-26-2006, 03:05 PM
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how right you are. I know many Mormon men that work in jobs that prevent them from spending anytime with their families. Almost to the point where it prevents them from having time-consuming callings as well.
I'm not sure it should be considered as virtuous as some of us now consider it. |
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07-26-2006, 03:24 PM
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