Episode 43 - Not At All Communism

Send us Fan MailIntroWelcome to another episode where the hosts reject divine intervention and embrace their inner cynics. In the uproarious intro, our hosts Moroni, Abigail, aaaAAAaaa, and special guest Claudia take the edge off their religious discussions with a sip of "Disco Jesus." Join them as they transform the Son of God into the ultimate party guest, cracking irreverent jokes about the crucifixion and reminiscing about '90s hairstyles that may or may not have been divinely inspired.Scriptures [00:10:01]aaaAAAaaa dives headfirst into the bizarre world of 3rd Nephi 11-14 from the Book of Mormon. Brace yourself for laugh-out-loud moments as they unpack the Nephite encounter with Jesus, complete with comical physical descriptions and holy "69ing situations." This segment is a rollercoaster ride through the scriptures with absurd interpretations and side-splitting commentary.Church Teachings [00:58:06]This segment provides a fresh perspective on the LDS Church's teachings about Jesus. Moroni delves into the Book of Mormon's mysterious reference to "other sheep" and hilariously connects it to a transcontinental sheep flock. Learn about the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith's role in its translation, and the Church's unique rules for building a personal relationship with Jesus, all served with a side of irreverent humor and tangential humor.History [01:12:49]Abigail tackles the Mormon United Order, a curious communal living experiment with peculiar resemblances to both capitalism and communism. Discover the inner workings of Orderville, where members voluntarily (or "volumptually") gave away their money to a board of nine dudes. Find out how the system thrived before diversity disrupted the party, and hear how the Edmunds Anti-Polygamy Act rained on the parade. The hosts critique the Church's stance and leave you with a taste of the complexities surrounding religious and economic systems.So join us in raising a glass to skepticism and humor as we navigate the murky waters of religion and its eccentricities. Remember, we don't believe in divine intervention, but we do believe in a good laugh. Cheers to another blasphemously enlightening episode!Follow us on Insta @gr8_and_spacious, Twitter @gr8andspacious, Discord (https://discord.gg/pdeXSQdga) and Reddit u/gr8_and_spacious for behind-the-scenes shenanigans, hilarious memes, and maybe even a sneak peek at our next episode..If you've got a burning question, a hilarious anecdote, or just want to say hi, shoot us an epistle at [email protected] don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review of our podcast!Support the show