"I perceived the world differently as a Mormon. Those who had not lived valiantly in the pre-existence were cursed to be born black, dark or yellow skinned or into Christian, Buddhist, or Muslim homes." ExMormon, Andy Pollard. Thoughts?
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"Those who had not lived valiantly in the pre-existence were cursed to be born black, dark or yellow skinned or into Christian, Buddhist, or Muslim homes." There're several problems with this: 1.) Mormonism IS a branch of Christianity isn't it? and 2.) The belief of doing good in order to achieve more advantageous rebirth is a Buddhist belief so why wouldn't you want to be born into a Buddhist family? 3.) Being born black/dark skinned doesn't mean you'll be born into a poor family or one that isn't affluent. 4.) I LIKE being yellow-skinned (if by yellow-skinned you're referring to Asians).
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One of my many reasons for leaving.
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Aaaah, how very loving, caring and humane of Andy...
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While similar sentiments were common at one point, they never had any doctrinal basis. Individual members tried to explain the disparity of conditions babies were born into, when such conditions surely couldn't be caused by any sin or wrong-doing in this life. It was supposed that the more valiant in the pre-mortal existence were promised access to the Gospel and the Priesthood.
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How does one live valiantly in pre-existence?
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Christians came up with this first actually.
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I have to agree with laie_techie on this one. This is something that was speculated upon by some people, but never had any doctrinal basis. However, I have never believed this. As a matter of fact, I can propose an alternative argument for just the opposite being true. This argument, of course, is not doctrinal either. What it really comes down to is that we really don't know why most individuals are born into the families in which they are.
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My only real thought is that it’s pretty obvious why Andy Pollard left the Church of Jesus Christ. No Latter-day Saint would ever believe such horrible things.
Moongrim 
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