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0 pointsjmclnx3y ago0 comments

Yes, and I think this Church has an oversized influence on US Politicians.

But I agree, the fine should be large enough to send a clear message to other orgs like them.

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Right, but I meant it’s likely to be portrayed as an out-of-control regulatory apparatus going after religious conservatives even though they used the kid gloves.

kevin_thibedeau3y ago

The fundies only care about their sect. As far as they're concerned LDS is a bunch of apostates.

emodendroket3y ago

Heretics more like but I think you underestimate the capacity for cynical alliances of convenience.

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0 pointsjmclnx3y ago0 comments

Yes, and I think this Church has an oversized influence on US Politicians.

But I agree, the fine should be large enough to send a clear message to other orgs like them.

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emodendroket3y ago

Right, but I meant it’s likely to be portrayed as an out-of-control regulatory apparatus going after religious conservatives even though they used the kid gloves.

kevin_thibedeau3y ago

The fundies only care about their sect. As far as they're concerned LDS is a bunch of apostates.

emodendroket3y ago

Heretics more like but I think you underestimate the capacity for cynical alliances of convenience.

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