dailykos.com - 11/21/2008
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As you know, Mormons have a practice of converting dead people from other religions into Mormons through a practice known as posthumous baptism. Ordinarily, this might just seem a silly act of disrespect towards the individual's personal beliefs and convictions.
However, the Mormons have made ...
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If I Ran the Zoo —
Americablog is sick of half measures, and apparently so is this kos diarist. This is the most brilliant stroke of all time and I urge everyone to join the church and start praying. That'll larn 'em. ...
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WTF Is It Now?!? —
Kos blogger offended by posthumous Mormon baptism of Jews starts to convert dead Mormons into Bette Midler fans.
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