Share your thoughts about the Reverend Al Sharpton's visit with LDS Church leaders.

I think it's terrific that he would come here!  I hope he felt totally welcomed and feels

like he understands more about the LDS Church.  I'm very proud of him for visiting here.

He may have a better understsanding but I honestly do not think it had any influence on what he believes, all a publicity stunt.

I don't think the fact that he came to Utah matters at all.  I just sometimes wish that before people had so much to say about Mormons, they would at least have a clue as to what their talking about.  One of the many things thats so awesome about the LDS FAITH AND LEADERS.....They are not judgemental.  Whether you beleive or not, we can all learn something there!!!

Well, I never care for Mr. Sharpton in regards to his condescending personality, however, I do think that he makes a very valid point. LDS beliefs seems to flow with the wind, they accept what they want when they know that it will benefit the Cult that they are. May God be with the Mormons!!

Coming from a non LDS standpoint, as much as I disagree with what Sharpton said most " Christians", be it Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, any of them do agree as far as what he said about the Christian view of  God being different from the LDS God is true.   We do believe different things.  But, thats the beauty of this country, you can believe what you want and freedom of speech means you can talk about it.

There is nothing to be learned from the mormon culture.  Except not to be part of it.  Since moving to Utah I have never met such people with judgements of others. 

I see why there are many questions about racism.  I don't believe the leaders or the followers are racist.  But it does give reason to doubt a faith that is ever changing.  With blacks having the priesthood.  If someone says that it is the one and only true church... Why change the beliefs?  Call a spaid a spaid.    Good for him.

Ha!  I was born and raised here.  (as a mormon)  I moved away, got out of this bubble. Now am not a believer.   Utah needs a reality check.  This is not how the real world is. 

I agree with Rev. Sharpton, born and raised in utah as a non mormon i know that these people are the most judgmental people on the universe. they have an excuse for every belief that clashes with my  religon not a valid arguement.

Sorry, but you are quite incorrect about Mormon church leaders being non-judgmental. Starting with Joseph Smith saying, and I quote, "All churches on earth are an anbomination before God." If those aren't judgmental words, I don't know what are. And Al Sharpton knows his LDS history alot better than most mormons do, or at least to what they will admit to. Brigham Young's whole life depicted murder, racism, and polygamy. Do your homework! Sad that a University is named after a mass murder in the name of "religion." Maybe that's a clue why so many non-mormons hate BYU?

A big AMEN to that!!!!!!

What Al Sharpton understands all too well, and many mormons turn the other way from, is that racism STILL exists in the LDS church!Look around Salt Lake City! I worked at the Salt Lake International Airport 22 years. When a black (African American), person walked through the airport they stuck out like a sore thumb. Ever been to L.A.? Chicago? New York? Minneapolis? Detroit? Denver? Dallas? Kansas City? Seattle? There is much more balance, and acceptance. Ever wonder why pro basketball players don't want to play in Utah? Ever wonder why Donyell Marshall left a competitive playoff team to join a team who's record was one of the worst in the NBA? And take a paycut to boot? If you're not white, have hair above the collar (males), or have any facial hair, beware! If that isn't cultic, or racist I don't know what is. As far as Al Sharpton coming here I think it was mistake for him. It was like he was apologizing in a subtle way by coming here to meet with quote "LDS leaders." He has nothing to apologize for. Is this not a country of free speech? Was not this country's declarartion and its laws founded on the Bible? Isn't that what Al was saying about Mitt? To most of the world, for Americans not to believe in the God of the Bible is un-American. However, as we who live here know, our country is so far from following God that it is ripe for judgment. I wish there were more men of integrity in this country that would stand up for the truth like Al Sharpton did with Mitt. Truth is never popular. Why do you think Jesus was so hated, and crucified? He told people what they were-- WICKED! They couldn't handle the truth! to qoute Jack Nicholson, from "A Few Good Men." The fact that Mormons, and the media wanted an apology from Al is a pretty good clue he was on to something. It makes vomit to think about the stunt Eileen Walker pulled a few years ago by DEMANDING an apology from the people of Nauvoo for persecuting the Mormons and driving them out. The audacity. Her day of judgment is coming. As she judged Illinois so she will be judged.

You may say they are not judgemental, but I disagree.  Why is it that they claim that they are the one true church?   And, I do know for a fact that they teach their children that they are not allowed to attend another church.  I think it is time for the LDS church to get out of the box and consider that maybe, in fact, that they are not the chosen people. 

Amazingly enough the people who live across the street from me are one of only 2 or 3 ( ai m not sure about 1 family) who are LDS.  I have lived in this house for 2 years now and the ones I know for sure are LDS don't even look at us.  Forget about talking to us.  In fact, last year I needed help because my husband travels for work 20 plus days in a row at at time and I am home alone with small kids.  I asked my neighbor for help with getting something out of the car because he happend to be standing out in his drive way.  I went up to him, introduced myself and then asked him and told him I would buy his family pizza for dinner and he said and I quote " Because you do  not attend our church I will not help you and we prefer not to talk to you".  What????????  Yes, some are VERY judgemental.  I was floored that a neighbor would say that.  2 years later and still although they live directly across the street not once have they ever talked to us and afer my experience in being told to stay away I won't be going over there.  So tell me again, they are not judgemental?