Mormons, I’ve Made it Easy For you
Well, the Mormons are at it again, with their email campaign against BIG LOVE, the new HBO Show about a polygamist and his three wives, which is set in Utah. I personally have received several of these emails, and just about every other Jack, ex, or on-the-fence Mormon has, too.
Modern day Mormons say they have NOTHING to do with polygamy. NOTHING AT ALL. They are so concerned about people thinking they have ANYTHING at all to do with polygamy they are writing email campaigns against a show about polygamy, even though they say they have nothing to DO with polygamy.
The show has even issued a disclaimer that modern-day Mormons have NOTHING TO DO WITH POLYGAMY.
Um, okay.
Meanwhile, there’s my book. And since it is a controversial topic, and about Mormons, and not particularly faith-promoting (although realistic) perhaps I’ll be next. Perhaps they will send chain emails in droves to my publisher. I decided to help them out.
FW: Take action
I’m asking for your help-for about 3 minutes of your time.
The book WIVES AND SISTERS is set in Utah, and it is about a Mormon family that is not the Mormon ideal, or faith-promoting, and certainly not “choosing the right.” In fact, this book is decidedly anti-Mormon, because, as you all know, only anti-Mormons write things that are not faith-promoting or about people “choosing the right.” This writer must have an axe to grind. Someone must have made her mad, and so she left the Church and now she won’t leave the Church alone. Everyone knows the church is perfect, but the people are not. So why won’t she leave the church alone? If you don’t like it, leave! Yes, we make it hard for ex-Mormons to leave, because we hunt them down and pretend we have taken them off the rolls when we really haven’t, and we still visit them, and put notices on their doors for church activities on their doors, and all that….. But still. We don’t bug her… except for every Sunday, on birthdays and holidays, and sometimes during the week when we collect for our church activities, or the scouts do their flag fundraiser.
But that’s neither here nor there.
NBC recently cancelled a show about a dysfunctional Episcopal priest who saw a “Jesus”, after almost 700,000 people emailed and complained.
Couldn’t we do the same for WIVES AND SISTERS? Just go out, buy a copy of this book, and then MAIL it back to the publisher in protest. Better yet, MAIL IT BACK to the author in protest! What the heck is she going to do with all those books, huh?
Most important is to GET THOSE BOOKS OUT OF STORES, so they cannot fall into the hands of unsuspecting potential converts. So go. GO buy books. Do your part for the Lord.
Thanks.
March 29th, 2006 at 7:46 pm
*SIGH*
I am sad that you feel all Mormons are hypocritical, annoying, out to get you beings. I know I am a normal, everyday gal who doesn’t believe everything she hears or reads and I’m LDS. I am sincerely beginning to think that Utah Mormons really are entities unto themselves. The way you portray chuch members Natalie, always makes me wonder what church I belong to…because it certainly isn’t the one you are talking about, at least it seems different up here in Canada; maybe it really truly is. I am just a little sad today.
K.
March 29th, 2006 at 8:33 pm
You must be sad today, because that is NOT what I said. I don’t think Mormons are OUT to get me, I think they think they already have me so they can control me. And that certainly doesn’t apply to individual Mormons, really, except for the ones here.
And you can’t deny the existence of the email campaign that is going on. You also can’t deny polygamy was practiced by the early church, and it is still believed to be a holy concept. You’ve mentioned before that doesn’t bother you, and that’s fine, but it sure as hell bothers me, and that’s my right.
All in all, I’m sorry you’re sad.
March 29th, 2006 at 8:55 pm
hehehe… is this a new campaign to sell your books?
I did my part I bought and read the book. (oh, I wasn’t supposed to read it?) Well, I guess I belong to the rebellious group.
;-)
March 29th, 2006 at 11:42 pm
Personall I hate internet email chain letters. They are stupid, period. And I certainly include the current Big Love “write letters” campaign…it is stupid. If someone, a church member doesn’t like Big Love then damn well don’t watch it. No one is FORCING them to watch it. Perhaps is was a Utah Mormon that started it…LOL. I certainly don’t deny the chain letter.
I also DON’T deny that “polygamy was practiced by the early church, and it is still believed to be a holy concept.”, yeah SO WHAT? Why is everoyne so bloody obsessed with a doctrine that is no longer practiced or sanctioned? I believe more people should read Official Declaration #1…LOL.
Overall lately I am just bloody well annoyed with people, Mormons, exmormons and non mormons alike.
Thanks for letting me vent.
K.
March 30th, 2006 at 12:36 am
Kris,
You know, I am interested in that, because I was thinking about this the other night. Really, it DOES come down to whether or not the issue of polygamy bothers you. Some people are not bothered. I have ALWAYS found it horrific. And frankly, the old excuses about too many women (which have been proven false), or a test from God, and all that shit are just excuses to me.
I also feel bad that you were bothered, but I think you and I will have to respect each other, but accept we will always have a bit of a divide when it comes to LDS Doctrinal issues. Unless you want to head on over here to the Ex-Mo side….
March 30th, 2006 at 1:18 am
Natalie my dear, I can’t believe you. You go for all the modern conviences, and yet. And yet my dear book ho - you’ve forgotten the most basic fundamental demonstation known to non-readers of literature. What I am talking about?
A GOOD OLD FASHIONED, BOOK BURNING.
I mean really you can write chain letters till you’re blue in the face (which is from sucking on your pen) but how can you say you want to help them if you don’t mention book burning.
er, wait. Wrong Bible Belt.
8)
March 30th, 2006 at 8:10 am
Natalie I just watched a show a few weeks ago and I think it was on network tv either 60 mintes or 20 20. It was about several families that practiced polygamy and some of the wives thought it was great and of course the first wife was not nearly as happy about the whole thing. It seemed that all the husbands used some part of the scripture that said they had to have at least three wives to be able to enter heaven or something like that. So I guess if it doesnt exist they must have just gotten these couples from an old Springer show.
Ol bob
March 30th, 2006 at 10:10 am
I find humor in a situation where … a group of religious people (Mormons) have a holy concept (polygamy) that they say is not sanctioned when it is supposed to be practiced in heaven… (Celestial Kingdom).
Does anyone see the inconsistency is this idea???
I know we are harping on polygamy, but there are a lot of other doctrines that were taught and practiced in the original church that are not taught today… How about Adam is the God of this world (Brigham Young)? Or Cain’s progeny are inferior (also Brigham Young)?
As my husband points out a lot, Mormonism seems to be more Old Testament in their teachings and not the New Testament of Christ’s sacrifice and love for us.
As I have learned from watching politics… When money and power are involved, then corruption is close behind.
Yours, Cyn
March 30th, 2006 at 10:20 am
If you move they will not follow . . . at least not for a little while. If they follow, eventually they find other potential herd members. Get the hell out of there! There is life after Utah!
Now, you could always go to a different neighborhood and start your campaign. They would never know who you are since they’ll never crack the cover of your book. So, go rent a Momo kidmobile and cruise other hoods in search of lil’ blond housewives bored to tears of changing diapers. Of course, you’ll need to buy a black market pair of Momo pajamas and make sure you don’t have coffee breath to pull it off but I have FAITH you can do it.
Inthenameofthysonjesuschristandtheosmonds,
Howy
March 30th, 2006 at 2:51 pm
Natalie,
Thanks for indulging my little rant there…I apologize for it…I was in a foul mood about whatever the hell it was…sorry about that!
K.
March 30th, 2006 at 3:58 pm
I have no idea what it is, but Kris you are just too loveable. Oh yeah you are a good human.
March 30th, 2006 at 6:31 pm
Hey what in the hell are those Mo’s doing up so late on a SUNDAY night watching HBO anyway? Oh, that is just so wrong. And yes the Mo’s in Utah need to learn how to treat people. I am so sick of getting invited to everyone of their little jell-o rama parties…if I put my anti-BUSH agenda on their porch once a week I would be known as the ultra liberal on the street…..HaHaHa…..well I already am. We are also listed in their WARD directory that goes around to all houses……WITH OUR B-DAY’S listed…..no one asked they just did it! They also list every child and their age in that directory. Hell-o…..easy target for child molesters. And the answer is not well just leave…..why don’t they leave!!!! LEAVE EVERYONE ALONE. Natalie, your book is a great read…..a real thriller and I wish you all the best with it. When are folks going to realize that there is a differance between CHURCH AND STATE……CHURCH AND GOVERNMENT.
March 30th, 2006 at 7:24 pm
Natalie, the moment I watched the first episode, I so WANTED TO CALL YOU!!! I talked about you, your book, and the harrassment you’ve endured by the Mormons, hopefully increasing your sales in my fair city.
Oh, and while I have your attention, apparently my Mother’s Day gift to myself, the 1/2 Mastiff puppy, she HATES MORMONS…and Jehovah Witnesses. Who would have thought the sight of white shirts, bicycles, and the Watchtower tracts could incite a dog into such a rage?
Anyway, hope all is well honey.
March 30th, 2006 at 7:46 pm
Hey Kris,
No need to apologize. I think this is a hard blog for you to be a regular on but just know your opinion is valued and appreciated.
:)
Tish, girl, my book is EVERYWHERE. Now just get everyone buying it! LOL.
April 5th, 2006 at 8:14 am
Natalie,
We share a mothers writing group together and when I was out book shopping the other day, I saw the pb of Wives and Sisters. I could not put it down, leading to my neighbor picking up my daughter from the bus because I lost all track of time. Kudos to you. I am so proud of you. You not only tell a compelling tale, you offer honest insights.
April 6th, 2006 at 8:06 am
Wow, THANKS Amanda! Um, I’m sorry your daughter didn’t have a ride from the bus, but I’m GLAD you liked the book that much!