The Matrix and Mormonism

[_Yoda]

Any of you who have frequented RfM are probably familiar with the poster, Brian-the-Christ. He has a wicked sense of humor. We used to email back and forth on occasion. When I was cleaning out my desk the other day, I found this little gem that he wrote several years ago. He gave me his permission a while ago to print it as long as I gave him credit for authorship, so I don't think there will be a problem with posting it here.

It's definitely good for a chuckle. It also gives you a scary cause to think:

(I've taken the liberty of personalizing it a bit to apply to Shades' board. Enjoy!)

Dr. Shades: Let me tell you why you're here. You're here because you know something. What you know you can't explain. But you feel it. You've felt it your entire life. That there's something wrong with the Church. You don't know what it is but it's there, like a splinter in your mind driving you mad. It is this feeling that has brought you to MormonDiscussions.com. Do you know what I'm talking about?

MDPoster: Mormonism's Indoctrination?

Dr. Shades: Do you want to know what it is? Mormonism's indoctrination is everywhere. It is all around us, even now in this very room. You can see it when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel it when you go to work, when you pay your taxes. It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.

MDPoster: What truth?

Dr. Shades: That you are a slave, MDPoster. Like everyone else BIC you were born into bondage, born into a prison that you cannot smell or taste or touch. A prison for your mind. Unfortunately, no one can be told what Mormonism's Indoctrination is. You have to see it for yourself. This is your last chance. After this there is no turning back. You listen to the apologetics of FAIR/MAD, I'll call it "the blue pill," the story ends, you wake up in your dream and believe whatever you want to believe. You listen to the stories on MormonDiscussions.com, I'll call that taking "the red pill," you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth, nothing more. Follow me. Keene, are we online?

[_Rollo Tomasi]

You listen to the apologetics of FAIR/MAD, I'll call it "the blue pill," the story ends, you wake up in your dream and believe whatever you want to believe. You listen to the stories on MormonDiscussions.com, I'll call that taking "the red pill," you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth, nothing more. Follow me. Keene, are we online?[/i]

I used to characterize myself as "Red Pill Popper" on ZLMB years ago -- it used to drive Pahoran nuts!

[_Yoda]

You listen to the apologetics of FAIR/MAD, I'll call it "the blue pill," the story ends, you wake up in your dream and believe whatever you want to believe. You listen to the stories on MormonDiscussions.com, I'll call that taking "the red pill," you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth, nothing more. Follow me. Keene, are we online?[/i]

I used to characterize myself as "Red Pill Popper" on ZLMB years ago -- it used to drive Pahoran nuts!

LOL! I knew a fellow Matrix fan would appreciate this!

Edited to add----You know...that means that Pahoran must have (gasp!) seen "The Matrix", which is an R rated movie in order to get the joke. Or, even worse, he read Brian's little gem on RfM! Oh, the scandal! LOL

[_Who Knows]

Would DCP be Agent Smith? On second thought, I can't picture him doing some of those kung-fu moves...

[_moksha]

Would DCP be Agent Smith? On second thought, I can't picture him doing some of those kung-fu moves...

I can imagine him bending like a reed in the wind.... Can't you see him hurling donuts to put newly the awakened back into their electronic slumber?

[_Mephitus]

holy s***, that's an awesome muse. I REALY need to get a "free use" allowance on that, i know at least a dozen people who would be receptive to that.

[_Yoda]

Would DCP be Agent Smith? On second thought, I can't picture him doing some of those kung-fu moves...

Hmmm...who should be the Oracle? ;)

[_Mister Scratch]

Would DCP be Agent Smith? On second thought, I can't picture him doing some of those kung-fu moves...

Hmmm...who should be the Oracle? ;)

Or what about those creepy, shape-shifting, albino twins w/ the dreadlocks?

[_Yoda]

In all seriousness, I can really relate to Neo when he entered "the real world". There are pieces of Mormon doctrine which I find disturbing and wish I didn't know about. It would be easier just to take the "blue pill" and pretend that "all is well in Zion".

It's interesting, though. I think that since I have started studying some of the conflicting issues which exist in the Church, I have, in my opinion, become a better member of the Church, and a better person overall. I'm much more balanced in how I approach things. I'm not down on myself if I am not perceived as being "super-Mom" which seems to be what is expected in the Mormon community.

I've learned to say no. I see things more for what they are.

[_Yoda]

Would DCP be Agent Smith? On second thought, I can't picture him doing some of those kung-fu moves...

Hmmm...who should be the Oracle? ;)

Or what about those creepy, shape-shifting, albino twins w/ the dreadlocks?

That's easy! They are Pahoran and Jullian! LOL