013 Meet the Mormons, why "cult" is a bad label, what is truth?,forever (straight) families, and a discussion about open/closedcommunion in Christianity

Episode 013 Meet the Mormons, why "cult" is a bad label, what is truth?, forever (straight) families, and a discussion about open/closed communion in ChristianityThere's a new movie out called "Meet the Mormons."  So we thought that was a great idea and we decided to take them up on the offer.  This week, we join our neighbors at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for a worship service ("Sacrament meeting").  We discuss why labeling religious groups as "cults" is a ridiculous bit of sophistry and also why knowing what the characteristics of a cult are is important for mainstream Christians to look out for in their own churches.  We recount the fascinating and crazy history of the Mormon church.  We touch a bit on just how utterly and disgustingly ironic the LDS church's participation in the Prop 8 campaign in California was (you know there'd be a gratuitous reference to polygamy, didn't you?).  And finally, Joshua jumps on a soapbox to rant and rave against Christian churches with their bullshit communion practices that push people away from God's table rather than inviting them to supper...but then he calms down...eventually.So, if you are curious about the history of the Mormons, or how they worship, or just how similar they are to you, grab a glass of wine and join us!Mentioned briefly in the podcast, regarding the use of the term "cult," was Joshua's blog "Beautiful Doctrines from Ugly Cults."  You can read it here.