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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 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.

]]> By: Aboz http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-62622 Aboz Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:57:25 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-62622 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7JgK_mmEBk Here is the link to the statement Tom Hanks made about this season, even before all of this bruhaha. Shall I quote it? "There's going to be lies, and *secrets,* and discoveries and problems.... TELEVISION...." Note the inflections of his voice! You cannot watch this clip, I think, realizing when it was shot (i.e. pre season 3 of Big Love) and not read into it the full meaning that we know of right now. Tom Hanks is excited in this video that it is going to share secrets our "secrets" with the world. He is blatantly ANTI. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7JgK_mmEBk
Here is the link to the statement Tom Hanks made about this season, even before all of this bruhaha.
Shall I quote it? “There’s going to be lies, and *secrets,* and discoveries and problems…. TELEVISION….” Note the inflections of his voice! You cannot watch this clip, I think, realizing when it was shot (i.e. pre season 3 of Big Love) and not read into it the full meaning that we know of right now. Tom Hanks is excited in this video that it is going to share secrets our “secrets” with the world. He is blatantly ANTI.

]]> By: Sunday in Outer Blogness: Big News Edition! | Main Street Plaza http://mormonmatters.org/2009/03/11/does-tom-hanks-hate-mormons/#comment-62604 Sunday in Outer Blogness: Big News Edition! | Main Street Plaza Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:27:38 +0000 http://mormonmatters.org/?p=4508#comment-62604 [...] goes around comes around *cough* invalidating other people’s marriages *cough*, see here and here. And many people were inspired to share their own temple experiences, see here, here, here, here, [...] [...] goes around comes around *cough* invalidating other people’s marriages *cough*, see here and here. And many people were inspired to share their own temple experiences, see here, here, here, here, [...]

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