Comments on: Does Tom Hanks Hate Mormons? http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/ A weekly podcast exploring Mormon culture and current events. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:22:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Vasheireir http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-160785 Vasheireir Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:24:00 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-160785 Mormon church does not actually hate gays.  I am sorry. Mormons hates other kind of people and races.  Mormons believes they are the perfect race.  Mormons hides a secret agenda. I do not know.  I believed Mormons were good.  I do not trust them anymore.  Well, I was against the President of Nicaragua, Ortega when he said, the Mormons are the CIA. I have investigated the Mormons that they are not of the CIA. Well, the CIA is not American, nor Mormon. I laughed at this day, when Ortega said this. But, who knows? The CIA is not from American Continent. Neither Germanic organization. People may guess. But, no one knows. Ortega made me angry even though, I do not understand why I did this. Because I am not of the CIA, neither I am sympathizer of the CIA.  Anyway, I was told by a friend of mine, that they are the CIA. I laughed. Because they are not. If they were of the CIA, then why are they posting religious institution.  CIA is more than religion and much more secretive.  No one knows who is the CIA.  Neither I do not know. But, what I know that the Mormons are not the CIA. Wrong, wrong and wrong! They can't be.  Because CIA are much prettier than Americans. Hahahah, it is funny. People were crazy when they told me these things. Even though, Mormons are not nice.  They hide a secret agenda.  Only God knows and I do not know what do they hide.  God is watching over them.  Mormons is just a common religion like any religion. Mormons is not a peculiar religion anymore. Mormons are common people. Mormon church does not actually hate gays.  I am sorry. Mormons hates other kind of people and races.  Mormons believes they are the perfect race.  Mormons hides a secret agenda. I do not know.  I believed Mormons were good.  I do not trust them anymore.  Well, I was against the President of Nicaragua, Ortega when he said, the Mormons are the CIA. I have investigated the Mormons that they are not of the CIA. Well, the CIA is not American, nor Mormon. I laughed at this day, when Ortega said this. But, who knows? The CIA is not from American Continent. Neither Germanic organization. People may guess. But, no one knows. Ortega made me angry even though, I do not understand why I did this. Because I am not of the CIA, neither I am sympathizer of the CIA.  Anyway, I was told by a friend of mine, that they are the CIA. I laughed. Because they are not. If they were of the CIA, then why are they posting religious institution.  CIA is more than religion and much more secretive.  No one knows who is the CIA.  Neither I do not know. But, what I know that the Mormons are not the CIA. Wrong, wrong and wrong! They can’t be.  Because CIA are much prettier than Americans. Hahahah, it is funny. People were crazy when they told me these things. Even though, Mormons are not nice.  They hide a secret agenda.  Only God knows and I do not know what do they hide.  God is watching over them.  Mormons is just a common religion like any religion. Mormons is not a peculiar religion anymore. Mormons are common people.

]]> By: Fred http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-160602 Fred Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:03:00 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-160602 "Remarkably stable marriage" with his second wife! Lost in all of this is Hank's false premise that opposition to same sex marriage is codified discrimination. And  Mr. Hanks is it codified discrimination  against NAMBLA to have laws protecting children? Marriage is discriminatory, from its inception it has always been between a man and a woman. And latter day sodemites will not change its reception in Heaven. “Remarkably stable marriage” with his second wife! Lost in all of this is Hank’s false premise that opposition to same sex marriage is codified discrimination. And  Mr. Hanks is it codified discrimination  against NAMBLA to have laws protecting children? Marriage is discriminatory, from its inception it has always been between a man and a woman. And latter day sodemites will not change its reception in Heaven.

]]> By: Bjhh http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-159886 Bjhh Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:35:00 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-159886 No it doesn't.  Why do people still insist that Mormons practice or even support polygamy?  It ended over 100 years ago.  Time to let go of all the inaccuracies that people 'know' about Momonism.  If you have questions, do your homework, talk to a practicing Mormon, study the doctrine, don't listen to all the heresay. No it doesn’t.  Why do people still insist that Mormons practice or even support polygamy?  It ended over 100 years ago.  Time to let go of all the inaccuracies that people ’know’ about Momonism.  If you have questions, do your homework, talk to a practicing Mormon, study the doctrine, don’t listen to all the heresay.

]]> By: Kryteris http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-159631 Kryteris Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:36:00 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-159631 Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show. Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show.

]]> By: Kryteris http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-159632 Kryteris Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:36:00 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-159632 Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show. Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show.

]]> By: Kryteris http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-159633 Kryteris Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:36:00 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-159633 Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show. Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show.

]]> By: Kryteris http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-159634 Kryteris Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:36:00 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-159634 Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show. Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show.

]]> By: Kryteris http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-159635 Kryteris Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:36:00 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-159635 Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show. Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show.

]]> By: Kryteris http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-159636 Kryteris Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:36:00 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-159636 Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show. Big Love mirrors Mormonism at its core! Great show.

]]> By: magnetic dartboard http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-122132 magnetic dartboard Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:23:17 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-122132 nice posting and thanks for very useful information. nice posting and thanks for very useful information.

]]> By: bookworm http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-96321 bookworm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:36:47 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-96321 Wow, Hanks really stepped out of line with his remarks. I dont care personally if he hates my religion or not, I can not believe that he spoke out so cruelly just because we made a statement, how much more "American" can you get then that? We were doing what we thought was good for America, though I took no place in those actions I still feel that, to some, they were kindly ment. I am a huge Hanks fan, what a shame that he sunk to such a level Wow, Hanks really stepped out of line with his remarks. I dont care personally if he hates my religion or not, I can not believe that he spoke out so cruelly just because we made a statement, how much more “American” can you get then that? We were doing what we thought was good for America, though I took no place in those actions I still feel that, to some, they were kindly ment.
I am a huge Hanks fan, what a shame that he sunk to such a level

]]> By: L.A. http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-81469 L.A. Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:35:27 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-81469 I just found this web site and I know I'm late with my comment, but I thought I would put it out there anyway! I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon). I have read many if not all of the comments on this post. What Tom Hanks said truly upset me because I love his movies, but he said he was sorry, and he regrets what he said. Now it's time to be done with this subject matter and go on with our life. Everyone, no matter what faith you are needs to be Christlike, forgive and forget. Just a side note, the church does not have a movie boycott list!!!! The church does not tell their members what they can or can not watch or listen too. They guide us to make good choices, to watch and or listen to good shows/music that will not harm us, and will invite the spirit. I just found this web site and I know I’m late with my comment, but I thought I would put it out there anyway!

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon). I have read many if not all of the comments on this post. What Tom Hanks said truly upset me because I love his movies, but he said he was sorry, and he regrets what he said. Now it’s time to be done with this subject matter and go on with our life. Everyone, no matter what faith you are needs to be Christlike, forgive and forget.

Just a side note, the church does not have a movie boycott list!!!! The church does not tell their members what they can or can not watch or listen too. They guide us to make good choices, to watch and or listen to good shows/music that will not harm us, and will invite the spirit.

]]> By: hawkgrrrl http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-64019 hawkgrrrl Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:35:38 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-64019 Carlos U. - dare I ask what the American Girl dolls did? Carlos U. – dare I ask what the American Girl dolls did?

]]> By: Carlos U. http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-64008 Carlos U. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:52:38 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-64008 I will follow the evidence to where it seems to point. Tom Hank hates Mormons. He is now in my list of boycotted artists/institutions. In case you are wondering, that includes the actors in the MMM movie and many others, Levy Jeans, and American Girl dolls. Being anti-Mormon or militanly pro-gay gets you in that list. I will follow the evidence to where it seems to point. Tom Hank hates Mormons. He is now in my list of boycotted artists/institutions. In case you are wondering, that includes the actors in the MMM movie and many others, Levy Jeans, and American Girl dolls. Being anti-Mormon or militanly pro-gay gets you in that list.

]]> By: Anonymous http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-63824 Anonymous Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:21:39 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-63824 The benefit of Prop 8 is this: Our Church itself is fulfilling its own prophecies that our Constitutions will dangle by a thread. Proposition 8 cuts California's constitution to the point where it is dangling by a thin strip of vellum. The benefit of Prop 8 is this: Our Church itself is fulfilling its own prophecies that our Constitutions will dangle by a thread. Proposition 8 cuts California’s constitution to the point where it is dangling by a thin strip of vellum.

]]> By: Cowboy http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-63179 Cowboy Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:26:36 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-63179 I would argue that Tom Hanks got just exactly what he wanted. A lot of people presumably watched the show. I would argue that Tom Hanks got just exactly what he wanted. A lot of people presumably watched the show.

]]> By: Lone Danite http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-63173 Lone Danite Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:46:24 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-63173 Now that the 'Big Love Temple Ceremony' has turned to yesterday's ham. We can openly and honestly talk about Tom Hanks. You see, Tommy is throwing a hissy fit at this very moment. Tommy's plan was to get the church in a big uproar and turn the whole thing into a big firestorm of revenge. Revenge for California's Proposition 8 of course. There is no doubt in my mind that after the Gay-Marriage initiative crashed and burned in California, Tommy tried to stab the Mormon Church right in the heart. He tried. He tried and he failed. The Church leadership handled his attack 10 times better than he and the rest of Hollywood handled the democratically decided Proposition 8 election. As always, good job Salt Lake City! And me, well I didn't handle it as well as Salt Lake City did, I have only one Tom Hanks DVD in my Library; Saving Private Ryan. That shall remain the only Tom Hanks movie in my DVD library. 0 comments Now that the ‘Big Love Temple Ceremony’ has turned to yesterday’s ham. We can openly and honestly talk about Tom Hanks. You see, Tommy is throwing a hissy fit at this very moment. Tommy’s plan was to get the church in a big uproar and turn the whole thing into a big firestorm of revenge.
Revenge for California’s Proposition 8 of course. There is no doubt in my mind that after the Gay-Marriage initiative crashed and burned in California, Tommy tried to stab the Mormon Church right in the heart. He tried. He tried and he failed. The Church leadership handled his attack 10 times better than he and the rest of Hollywood handled the democratically decided Proposition 8 election. As always, good job Salt Lake City!
And me, well I didn’t handle it as well as Salt Lake City did, I have only one Tom Hanks DVD in my Library; Saving Private Ryan. That shall remain the only Tom Hanks movie in my DVD library.
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]]> By: kelly http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-63151 kelly Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:03:18 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-63151 I agree. Leave him alone. He messed up...so what. It was bound to happen sooner or later. I agree. Leave him alone. He messed up…so what. It was bound to happen sooner or later.

]]> By: gump http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-63150 gump Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:01:02 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-63150 I think people get way too offended over stupid stuff. But even more so, people have built such a high image of what THEY want Tom Hanks to do or say and who THEY think he should be. He is the nicest and most responsible person in Hollywood, but the man is human. He cant always be as good as God. Like us, he has opinions. People should leave him alone. He's going to mess up like the rest of us, and i guarentee that if someone like Brittney Spears made the same comment, no one would care, get offended, or make such a big deal about it. I think people get way too offended over stupid stuff. But even more so, people have built such a high image of what THEY want Tom Hanks to do or say and who THEY think he should be. He is the nicest and most responsible person in Hollywood, but the man is human. He cant always be as good as God. Like us, he has opinions. People should leave him alone. He’s going to mess up like the rest of us, and i guarentee that if someone like Brittney Spears made the same comment, no one would care, get offended, or make such a big deal about it.

]]> By: Lone Danite http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-63010 Lone Danite Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:49:44 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-63010 I'm waiting for Tom to produce an HBO mini-series about the Prophet Mohamed. Show the prophet in all his glory (the prophet should preferably be played by Antonio Banderas). We now no longer care about offending our viewers, so why not offend some muslims? Who cares if they feel it's very disrespectful to show Mohamed's likeness, let's show him! HBO can then claim to be the very first to ever produce a movie about Mohamed, ever! What do you say Tom! I’m waiting for Tom to produce an HBO mini-series about the Prophet Mohamed. Show the prophet in all his glory (the prophet should preferably be played by Antonio Banderas). We now no longer care about offending our viewers, so why not offend some muslims? Who cares if they feel it’s very disrespectful to show Mohamed’s likeness, let’s show him! HBO can then claim to be the very first to ever produce a movie about Mohamed, ever! What do you say Tom!

]]> By: Craig http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-63007 Craig Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:32:11 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-63007 Mr. Hanks has been referred to as another "JIMMY STEWART". Well, although I do like his work, I do not believe Jimmy would of approved of or allowed something so sacred to ANY individuals, to be broadcast for the world the way this was if it was his decision. The real culprit here is the individual who shared these sacred things to the media in the first place. To me it is asking Mr. Hanks to gather his wife and kids around and night to have a deeply private and personal discussion, and tell him...."Oh, by the way, the cameras are here to get this private and important moment to you and your family on film so we can broadcast it throughout the world........ Mr. Hanks has been referred to as another “JIMMY STEWART”. Well, although I do like his work, I do not believe Jimmy would of approved of or allowed something so sacred to ANY individuals, to be broadcast for the world the way this was if it was his decision. The real culprit here is the individual who shared these sacred things to the media in the first place. To me it is asking Mr. Hanks to gather his wife and kids around and night to have a deeply private and personal discussion, and tell him….”Oh, by the way, the cameras are here to get this private and important moment to you and your family on film so we can broadcast it throughout the world……..

]]> By: Lone Danite http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-62866 Lone Danite Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:53:35 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-62866 I disliked Tom Hanks long before his Mormon Hating comments. He is an over-acter that loves showing his fat buttocks and thighs in his movies. The Toy Stories were ok, he did not belong in Saving Private Ryan, and all of his other movies have been lame lame lame. He is a hack and should be boycotted not only by Mormons but by the entire movie-loving population simply because of his poor acting skills and feminine-flamboyance. mormonhatershow.blogspot.com I disliked Tom Hanks long before his Mormon Hating comments. He is an over-acter that loves showing his fat buttocks and thighs in his movies. The Toy Stories were ok, he did not belong in Saving Private Ryan, and all of his other movies have been lame lame lame.

He is a hack and should be boycotted not only by Mormons but by the entire movie-loving population simply because of his poor acting skills and feminine-flamboyance.

mormonhatershow.blogspot.com

]]> By: Eric http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-62813 Eric Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:31:44 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-62813 So is there something wrong with being an artist? I know it's probably not meant that way, but the way it felt in your list of characteristics of Tom Hanks it sounded like being an artist is a character flaw. Perhaps I am a little overly sensitive. I make my living as an artist of a different sort. I am a church organist for a baptist church and go to my own (LDS church) in the afternoon. I am an artist too and I work hard at what I do to help facilitate a reverent and worshipful experience. Sometimes that requires writing a hymn prelude, or playing some of the well known classics of organ literature. It's an artistic endeavor, but it's not devoid of spirit or faith. So is there something wrong with being an artist? I know it’s probably not meant that way, but the way it felt in your list of characteristics of Tom Hanks it sounded like being an artist is a character flaw. Perhaps I am a little overly sensitive. I make my living as an artist of a different sort. I am a church organist for a baptist church and go to my own (LDS church) in the afternoon. I am an artist too and I work hard at what I do to help facilitate a reverent and worshipful experience. Sometimes that requires writing a hymn prelude, or playing some of the well known classics of organ literature. It’s an artistic endeavor, but it’s not devoid of spirit or faith.

]]> By: Dennis http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-62655 Dennis Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:55:02 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-62655 I don't know if Tom Hanks hates Mormons or not, but I quit watching him when did "Forrest Gump." I know a lot of people liked this movie, but he poked fun in a satirical way at a class of people who deserve support and not perpetuation of stereotypes. He made money at the expense of those who could not defend themselves. I know we all make mistakes, but "Forrest Gump" was not a mistake, calling LDS people "un-American" was not a mistake, and this episode on "Big Love" is not a mistake either. Each of these reveals a little more about what Tom Hanks thinks is good for Tom Hanks. I don’t know if Tom Hanks hates Mormons or not, but I quit watching him when did “Forrest Gump.” I know a lot of people liked this movie, but he poked fun in a satirical way at a class of people who deserve support and not perpetuation of stereotypes. He made money at the expense of those who could not defend themselves. I know we all make mistakes, but “Forrest Gump” was not a mistake, calling LDS people “un-American” was not a mistake, and this episode on “Big Love” is not a mistake either. Each of these reveals a little more about what Tom Hanks thinks is good for Tom Hanks.

]]> By: Aboz http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-62624 Aboz Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:12:13 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-62624 Look at this onehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFQiVDfjzJY Here's another one where they say, "and Tom says this season carries special weight in light of the current debate over marriage. . ." Then they show Hanks saying, "I think you cannot go wrong examining the confines and the moral attitudes when it comes down to marriage in America. Next look at this onehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC1itqoN9Q4 This seems to suggest this episode tomorrow is going to show the LDS MARRIAGE RITUAL besides possibly the endowment. HMMM. Yeah, Im intentionally interpreting these things the way I am being that I have unkind feelings towards Tom Hanks. But I cant help but see in these things that he is behind all this. Look at this onehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFQiVDfjzJY
Here’s another one where they say, “and Tom says this season carries special weight in light of the current debate over marriage. . .” Then they show Hanks saying, “I think you cannot go wrong examining the confines and the moral attitudes when it comes down to marriage in America.
Next look at this onehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC1itqoN9Q4
This seems to suggest this episode tomorrow is going to show the LDS MARRIAGE RITUAL besides possibly the endowment. HMMM. Yeah, Im intentionally interpreting these things the way I am being that I have unkind feelings towards Tom Hanks. But I cant help but see in these things that he is behind all this.

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