Must religion be irrational? Must it always demand that one believe
in the supernatural? Must religion always center on self-sacrifice,
on turning off one's mind and "just believing?" Must religion always
be obsessed with somebody's idea of sin; with repenting so that one
doesn't "go to Hell?"

To all of the above, Reform Mormonism answers, "No."

Can't religion embrace the facts--regardless of where they may be
found, be it in science, philosophy or art? Can't religion embrace the
value of life on earth, as opposed to being soley focused on the hereafter?
Can't religion embrace the potential of human nature?

To all of the above, Reform Mormonism answers, "Yes."

Reform Mormonism is a new approach to religion, founded upon the rational
theology of Joseph Smth (1805--1844), whom world-reknowned scholar Harold Bloom has praised as America's greatest religious genius.

Building and expanding only upon those doctrines and concepts unqiue to mid-19th century Mormonism, Reform Mormonism presents a new religious paradigm perfectly suited to modern men and women who embrace rational thought, individualism, science and innovation, freedom, natural rights and human progress.

This Yahoo Discussion Group is a forum for Reform Mormons and those with an interest in Reform Mormonism to discuss the principles and practices of the faith. It is not a forum to debate those principles and practices or to attack those who practice Reform Mormonism. While all newcomers are welcomed, it is assumed that those applying for membership in this group have carefully read www.reformmormonism.org., and are therefore familiar and comfortables with the faith's principles and practices.

Membership in this Yahoo Discussion Group does not constitute conversion to Reform Mormonism. Conversion consists of a personal committment to the principles and practices of the faith, and a willingness to openly and publicly identify one's self as a Reform Mormon.