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blakelylaw

12-26-2008 6:17 PM

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mormons, religion, christianity, latter day saints, lds, economy, church of jesus christ of latter day saints, charity, welfare

blakelylaw says:

I'm not a Mormon, but truly admire much of their lifestyle. How much better would all of our families be if we adopted some of their practices.

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12-26-2008 10:55 PM

merrie

I think that their philosophy has greatly contributed to their affluence as well.

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