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Dec 5, 2016
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RdF3
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Why would you care? Should someone who drinks beer not go to church either?
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To the two beer-drinking BYU fans in the front row of Staples Center on Saturday
BringBackRoyalBlue
12/5/16 5:32pm
Hey thanks!
LeftOfNormal
12/5/16 5:40pm
Was that really you?
1manwolfpack
12/5/16 9:14pm
Where do you live if it wasn't him?
Cougarpolis
12/5/16 9:27pm
Nice! Now for the people who it pains their hearts and makes them angry to see.
Polecat
12/5/16 5:42pm
Is there anyone who honestly thinks that?
RdF3
12/5/16 5:51pm
Probably the same people who think ALUFs are apostate.
OPINIONS
12/5/16 5:53pm
Beer drinkers welcome...Alufs are apostate though.
Cougarfan777
12/5/16 6:53pm
LDS church members that think that? Umm...yes. Yes there are.
Polecat
12/5/16 6:00pm
It's not my favorite to see. I agree with a big tent and hope and strive to be
ray ray
12/5/16 6:33pm
Sometimes I feel like the smiley icon,
YSMACK
12/5/16 6:42pm
Aaaaaand not drinking beer is not one of God's commands. But that's neither
Graig Swame
12/5/16 7:10pm
You may not believe it is, but I and many on this board believe it is. I'll
Cougarpolis
12/5/16 9:31pm
So only your interpretation is to be stated as fact? I was responding to the
Graig Swame
12/5/16 10:18pm
I stated my belief, not claiming it as a fact. I believe your opinion is
Cougarpolis
12/6/16 4:19am
Cool. You keep your opinions on the matter and I'll stick with the scriptures.
Graig Swame
12/6/16 7:32am
Cool. I'm part of a living religion, but I'm going to stop this miscategorized
Cougarpolis
12/6/16 1:05pm
Who cares if they drink? You do you, and let others be the best them. Not our
notoriousnicholas
12/6/16 8:15am
It pains me how ignorant LDS people are about the history of the Word of Wisdom.
Bgash
12/6/16 12:48am
While I agree it wasn't a commandment initially, it's definitely a commandment
Ulysses14
12/6/16 7:09am
True but it is painfully selective in punishment. Someone can gorge themselves
RugbyBYU
12/6/16 7:18am
Re: Time for another reinterpretation?
cajuncoug
12/6/16 8:57am
Alcohol is super fun. I wish it were allowed. We are missing out people!
Alsippi89
12/6/16 8:29pm
"... not by commandment or constraint."
Graig Swame
12/6/16 7:18am
That doesn't contradict what I said. And for the record, I'd rather someone help
Ulysses14
12/6/16 8:00am
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deljdc
12/6/16 11:35am
I agree it has evolved, but not on your inference as to why it has
Ulysses14
12/6/16 12:09pm
This post doesn't feel like you're opening your arms to anyone, except maybe
chilango
12/6/16 7:44am
Then you aren't comprehending it very well.
YSMACK
12/6/16 2:33pm
Or you aren't expressing what you think you're expressing.
chilango
12/6/16 7:56pm
Good thing many early members of the church aren't here to shame your school.
Graig Swame
12/5/16 7:09pm
This has to be a troll.
RdF3
12/5/16 7:14pm
Why?
ray ray
12/5/16 7:16pm
Why would you care? Should someone who drinks beer not go to church either?
RdF3
12/5/16 7:21pm
Clearly they should hide and drink it in the dark shadows where no one can see,
Polecat
12/5/16 7:28pm
That's a pretty big stretch from what I said
ray ray
12/5/16 9:01pm
You're right. U only want them to hide in the dark if they're wearing byu gea
District
12/5/16 10:26pm
Again, a huge stretch. I never said anything of the sort.
ray ray
12/5/16 10:41pm
I thought Ysmack said it well
ray ray
12/5/16 8:33pm
The only reason I would care is that there are plenty of people who would see
DoidoCougar
12/5/16 8:41pm
You're right that it's the mentality that screwed them up. I hate hearing this
Graig Swame
12/5/16 10:24pm
Sorry, Greg...it is a commandment
FMOCIE
12/6/16 4:11am
Wrong, sorry. When the church decides to go JW and edit D&C 89, I'll agree,
Graig Swame
12/6/16 7:30am
Not trying to be contentious, but many commandments don't keep you out of temple
FMOCIE
12/6/16 7:48am
I think he's saying it's a policy rather than a commandment. IOW, there is
chilango
12/6/16 7:56am
It is.
Graig Swame
12/6/16 7:58am
I agree there is a big difference between policy and commandment but
FMOCIE
12/6/16 8:01am
Glad to be wrong...lol
FMOCIE
12/6/16 8:01am
RE: I agree there is a big difference between policy and commandment but
Graig Swame
12/6/16 8:22am
I don't see a contradiction. The WoW has evolved from a non-commandment
Ulysses14
12/6/16 8:37am
I didn't say it wasn't important. I'm just saying it's what it is, a principle
Graig Swame
12/6/16 8:51am
Anything in the temple interview is a commandment that qualifies you
WHO DEY
12/6/16 9:57am
commandments change
j20
12/6/16 10:17am
If you believe in the church, then you would believe in the commandments they...
coltonbyu
12/6/16 10:19am
My point is if current prophets overturn old scripture, then what is the point
Graig Swame
12/6/16 3:01pm
you didnt really answer my question.
coltonbyu
12/6/16 3:18pm
Because the main purpose of a prophet is to testify of Jesus Christ.
WHO DEY
12/7/16 12:45am
The black or white thing in our church is exhausting, not everything has to be dealt with in absolutes.
Cabadapeste
12/6/16 8:42pm
I drink 2-3 times a year socially... don't feel 1 bit bad. Bishop not happy tho!
Alsippi89
12/6/16 8:31pm
Clearly you stood no chance here. I know what you are trying to say and so do
Cougarpolis
12/5/16 9:37pm
This victim mentality is a bummer. Accusing others of being a mob, also a bummer
ekiben
12/5/16 11:50pm
Yep. PC mindset prevails everywhere.
Cochise Cat
12/6/16 12:30am
Haha i think you are confused and reversed this to fit your view.
RugbyBYU
12/6/16 6:21am
Strike 1, 2, and 3. All in one post. Every conclusion you jumped to was wrong.
Cochise Cat
12/6/16 9:05am
Your post doesn't make any sense just like the other
RugbyBYU
12/6/16 9:31am
I understood his post perfectly. And he's right. I'm not sure what you're not
Cougarpolis
12/6/16 1:11pm
Not a single person has made this claim here or anything like it. Certainly not
Cougarpolis
12/6/16 1:13pm
Sounds like Utah County Mormonism to me.
Tsisquan
12/5/16 7:36pm
Umm, I think your response was much more judgemental than mine. I'm a lot of
ray ray
12/5/16 8:55pm
Your 3.5 years in Utah County
Tsisquan
12/6/16 3:29pm
Hhmm, sounds like a lot of intolerance. What "prejudices" did I express?
ray ray
12/6/16 4:50pm
I'm not from Utah County and find this post offensive. To all my Utah County
Cougarpolis
12/5/16 9:42pm
Oh jeez....
goldy
12/5/16 11:09pm
You'd be surprised how many people approach me when I'm drinking with my Y gear
1manwolfpack
12/5/16 9:12pm
Curious
Mangas
12/6/16 11:54am
RE: You'd be surprised how many people approach me when I'm drinking with my Y
1manwolfpack
12/6/16 3:05pm
So pretty much the same questions I get asked all the time in social drinking
ray ray
12/6/16 4:45pm
Yup! But you will find a bunch of people on CB who consider that a sin as well
1manwolfpack
12/6/16 4:59pm
RE: Yup! But you will find a bunch of people on CB who consider that a sin as
Mangas
12/8/16 10:10am
This is stupid
District
12/5/16 10:23pm
Yes and overweight people should not wear BYU gear, nor should folks who eat
RugbyBYU
12/5/16 10:29pm
YOU'RE THE WORST!!! LOOK HOW NON-JUDGMENTAL I AM!!!!
goldy
12/5/16 11:16pm
This mindset is the single worst by-product of LDS culture IMO
Vegas Katbacker
12/6/16 12:12am
This whole subthread should be recategorized or deleted. I hope the mods see it.
chilango
12/6/16 7:49am
I felt like this deserved a meme...
audioenvy
12/6/16 3:09pm
Yes. Read some of the posts below yours.
chilango
12/6/16 7:51am
These are my favorite BYU fans.
Harrison0Yfan
12/5/16 5:46pm
I thoroughly enjoy the apparent pride you guys show for BYU fans
Utesplease
12/5/16 6:14pm
They probably weren't drinking from sacrament cups...
Fetchin Fetcher
12/5/16 6:17pm
when you guys call us drunks it has very, very little to do with that
Utesplease
12/5/16 6:41pm
Big difference between having a beer and being a drunk
Fetchin Fetcher
12/5/16 7:14pm
Proof that everything is judgmental and offensive until you direct it at a Ute.
Cougarpolis
12/5/16 9:44pm
at tailgates, you tend to see far more of the latter
Utesplease
12/6/16 12:02am
I think it's hilarious when people here celebrate BYU fans who drink and smoke. Just let them do their thing and treat
Cabadapeste
12/5/16 6:22pm
I mean, I get it
Utesplease
12/5/16 6:43pm
You apparently have never been stereotyped then
Harrison0Yfan
12/5/16 6:56pm
I'm a half black Brazilian who grew up most of life in Utah. Try again.
Cabadapeste
12/5/16 7:00pm
Then you should get it to some degree.
Harrison0Yfan
12/5/16 7:18pm
As if white male Mormons don't get stereotyped....
Cougarpolis
12/5/16 9:46pm
So true. I can see the explosions going off in people's heads at times…
cajuncoug
12/6/16 10:22am
Exactly. That's really why I like these fans - they help disprove the stereotype
Harrison0Yfan
12/6/16 12:35pm
Some of the strongest believers in the stereotypes are of course active Mormons
chilango
12/6/16 12:45pm
Yup
holipuluki
12/5/16 7:12pm
I'm sure lots of beer drinking BYU fans do so out of sacrament trays and pour
cougarnerd
12/5/16 6:24pm
If they drink and are belligerent, it doesn't matter which school they support.
bob falfa
12/5/16 6:26pm
It's not the U fans who drink, it's the U fans who
Harrison0Yfan
12/5/16 6:54pm
Oh, if drinking were the problem. How easy that would be.
Cougarfan777
12/5/16 6:56pm
CB has many differing opinions. Those who don't care if BYU fans drink
Ulysses14
12/6/16 8:12am
I know. I hate the ones that don't drink
Bob Vance
12/5/16 10:06pm
A buddy of mine left the Church, now drinks beer and goes to strip clubs, yet is
Game Changer
12/5/16 6:11pm
We all #LightTheWorld in our own special way.
AndyDwyer
12/5/16 6:13pm
Literally as well as figuratively, eh?
icecougar
12/5/16 7:07pm
RE: A buddy of mine left the Church, now drinks beer and goes to strip clubs,
cougarpassion
12/5/16 8:20pm
My brother does this too.
chilango
12/6/16 6:34am
Now that is funny. Love it though.
indojoe
12/6/16 12:29pm
Best part of being a beer drinking Y fan. No lines for us! Lots of designated
U2wearblue
12/5/16 7:10pm
I was surprised how cool the Ute fans were at the Vegas Bowl in line...
1manwolfpack
12/6/16 3:06pm
I drink a crap ton of coffee, it that makes you happy too 😎
Polecat
12/5/16 7:27pm
Especially if you drink it at games!
hamaca
12/5/16 7:30pm
I did drink coffee at a restaurant in Vegas before last year's bowl game. That
Polecat
12/5/16 7:46pm
It's a rite of passage into manhood
Alsippi89
12/5/16 8:30pm
This is a weird thing to celebrate. I'm as inclusive as the next guy, but I
Cougarpolis
12/5/16 9:26pm
I mean, you did just go out of your way to mention that you're at least as
Graig Swame
12/5/16 10:29pm
Well, there's that.
Cougarpolis
12/6/16 4:26am
It's all about breaking and educating about stereotypes
Pretorian
12/6/16 5:19am
Even though I am not LDS, I do not wear a BYU shirt anywhere that it would shine
pappabear246
12/5/16 9:58pm
For BYU, which has not been a bastion of understanding and inclusiveness, it is
Archaea
12/6/16 12:33am
I agree, it is just my mindset not to. I just wear my gamecock shirt in those
pappabear246
12/12/16 6:50pm
Just be a fan. It matters not what you drink.
Archaea
12/12/16 7:42pm
I agree. I explain to people that being a BYU fan is not just for
pappabear246
12/12/16 8:36pm
The fact we have to point out every beer drinking fan is lame
truecoug1
12/6/16 7:52am
I cant believe how long this thread
BYUvermont
12/6/16 8:38am
That's what... she.... said. Dang it, I'm sorry, I tried not to
Graig Swame
12/6/16 9:49am
You're doing it wrong, but I'm guessing you end up in the clink anyway.
Cougarpolis
12/6/16 1:36pm
He'll get one day for innuendo and another for bad execution on that joke
SJS
12/6/16 1:47pm
Haha!
Ktar
12/6/16 7:44pm
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Mathew
12/6/16 12:25pm
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