HBO's Big Lovin' it
In a classic "So sorry if you took it that way" non-apology, HBO issued a statement to the Associated Press about its upcoming episode of Big Love that will include a re-enactment of a sacred and secret Mormon temple ritual.Obviously, it was not our intention to do anything disrespectful to the church. To those who may be offended, we offer our sincere apology. (But we're going ahead anyway.)Perversely, Big Love's creators point how meticulous they were in getting every detail of the secret ceremony correct — as if that should make offended Mormons feel better.
In order to assure the accuracy of the ceremony, it was thoroughly vetted by an adviser who is familiar with temple practices and rituals. This consultant was actually on the set throughout the filming of the scenes to make sure every detail was correct.The HBO statement was obviously just a way to reap additional buzz for the show.
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Again: Mormons --as do all other religions-- don't get a free ride in this Republic. They have the freedom to practice their religion, but they are not free from criticism of that religion.
I criticize it for its claim that all other religions are an abomination before their god; I criticize its members for their persecution complex; I criticize it for its utter lack of evidence supporting every claim it makes; and I criticize it for its fig-leaf motif in the temple.
Wow korihor - You are a real American hero! Your righteous indignation is duly noted and has changed the world. Now take a deep breath and have some milk and fig newtons. It's all gonna be just fine.
I do not understand why we LDS members should even care. For cripes sakes, you can see it on youtube.
At least this one will be done with cinematic quality! I for one will be wide awake for this session, unlike most of the other times I do sessions half zonked :p
Many of us LDS understand where the ceremony came from(masons) and accept it as our ritual.
I also believe the show will tie the ceremony in with part of the early origins of it, which were to hid and protect those who practiced polygamy.
Face it fellow members, today's version of the temple ceremony has roots in polygamy.
I freely talk about the ceremony with my non member coworkers. And have even shared my new name --even with all of you reading my post.
No big deal. Get over it and get on with life.
The only reason so many members object to the airing is because we are told to be that way. Not me.
They named you after Franz Boaz? The cultural anthropologist?
No the we LDS get a new name in the temple which we are told must be used to get to heaven.
The names come from the Book of Mormon and Bible.
Boaz and Ruth is a story in the Bible.
Ironically, my wife's new name is Ruth! We think it is neat and means we are eternal mates..
why do mormons have such an issue w/ this ritual(s) being known ? nothing to hide is there ? penalty of death ? wow sign me up. lol
Really, Boaz? And when you freely share, do you also mention the part of where you committed to not talk about the ceremony outside of the temple and that you and other attendees hold it sacred? And that therefore, by extension, you are someone who is unable to honor his commitments and has a complete disregard for what you and others think is sacred?
Of course you don't. That's because your comment is a fabrication. Even a nominal Mormon is able to deduce that. But hey, keep on slingin' your new name around, Boaz, and the temple ceremonies, too. I'm sure it's helping your coworkers gain a wonderful insight into your true character.
What do LDS practices have to do with modern-day polygamy? I don't understand why they are mixed.
In my opinion the LDS culture is open to scrutiny just like all other religions but they should be respected the same as well.
anon said something stupid: "do you also mention the part of where you committed to not talk about the ceremony outside of the temple and that you and other attendees hold it sacred"
I remember it quite differently: I remember never being told what I was getting into and then being told I would rather suffer my life to be taken rather than reveal what I had just gone through.
I'm not going to keep that sacred.
Oh really, Kori? You have a poor memory, then. The very first thing that is said concerns committing to keep it all sacred, to not divulge and to do this "of your own free will" and if you don't agree, you can simply walk. Did you forget that? Man, you have an amazing memory for some details, but you forgot that crucial part? Sheesh, you're not turning out to be very reliable are you?
anon said: something about "committing to keep it [temple stuff] all sacred, to not divulge and to do this "of your own free will"
My point: one is asked to commit to not blathering about something one has yet to see or commit to.
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