A note form MMM: I have never re-run a post – until today. I wrote this a year ago, specifically for the Family Proclamation Celebration, and it keeps coming back to my mind this year as well. So, I went back and looked, and it appears that over 70% of my current readers and followers have come on board since this ran last year – so it might be new to most of you. In all humility, I am proud to say that this post is worth repeating, with some minor tweakage -. I hope you do too.
Through the miracle of search engine technology and WikiLeaks, I was able to uncover this document from a recently held board meeting of the Adversary and his minions. Luckily, none of it has been redacted, and there is plenty to show how the battle plan is unfolding for the dark side…
Meeting MInutes of Adversarial Services – US Division
Date: 9/20/2012
Location: Hades
In attendance: Adversary, Head Minion-in-charge of US Operations (HM), Special Assignment Imps (SAI).
HM: Hope you are all having a miserable morning. It has been 17 years since the document “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” was issued by our enemies in the Mormon Church. As you know, this document has served as a great motivator for us as we look to destroy all that is “good” on the earth. In an attempt to keep this brief, I will ask for specific reports.
First, how is the battle against gender-definition going?
SAI-G: Um. That would be me. Going good.
HM: That is your report? “Going good”? I will need more detail, or you will need more flogging.
SAI-G: Well, it has been going OK for a while now. We have been working really hard to “normalize” the idea that gender is not really that big of a deal, and that you can change it if you don’t like what you originally got when you came to earth.
HM: And how are you doing this?
SAI-G: First, we have some really good technology that helps people actually make the physical change. And from the social aspect, popular culture has made it a lot easier – there is a very vocal minority that is really, really loud. Loud and proud. We tap into that.
HM: I heard you have had some major successes lately – one in particular.
SAI-G: Yeah, it has been crazy. We were able to get a transgendered woman/man onto one of the most popular TV shows in America. Everyone is writing about it, people talk about it and use words like “bravery” and “courage” – and the applause is amazing. It has gone a long way in normalizing transgender issues. We figure it will make it a lot easier for other people to make the switch.
Adversary: Well done.
HM: How is the whole marriage thing going?
SAI-M: That would be me. It is going pretty well. You know all about the whole California fiasco a couple of years ago. We are still trying to work that though in the court system. Lots of other states are coming around – it is just a matter of time. One of the most satisfying things is that even though the LDS leaders have come right out and declared that marriage is “between a man and a woman” a lot of supposedly strong church members have come out and said that they are pushing for gay marriage anyway. It is hysterical.
HM: You mean to tell me that active church members are willfully disregarding the counsel of their leaders and supporting gay marriage? That is a bit hard to believe…
SAI-M: I know it sounds hard to believe – but, you’ve gotta admit, it works for us. You should have seen the way they took out after Boyd K. Packer last year. Overall, I think we have just about “redefined” marriage to where it is getting meaningless.
Adversary: Packer? I don’t like him. Not one bit.
HM: Anything else?
Adversary: No. I just really hate Packer.
SAI-M: One other piece of good news. We managed to slide the whole gay marriage issue into the most popular TV comedies in America. It makes it look even more normal – and the shows are hysterical – and everybody watches them. They are probably too busy laughing to realize what they are buying into.
Adversary: I have seen them. They are really funny, one of them even won a bunch of Emmy Awards. I’m impressed. Get it? Imp-pressed? Nevermind.
HM: Quick report on family structure? Anyone?
SAI-F: A quick report is that we are doing a good job in convincing everyone that the “traditional family” is dead and gone.
HM: That is quite a bold statement. And how can you back it up?
SAI-F: Statistics! Just Google “marriage” and look at the current news. Everyday there is some new study, report or editorial that shows that we just about have this knocked out. Also, we have tweaked the economy, which has helped us get a lot of young men to hold off on getting married until late – if ever. One of my favorite things is watching the church leaders get up every six months and tell the men to turn off the video games and get married. I love it. Also, huge numbers of children are now being raised in homes where there is no father. Dads have become “optional”. And we all know how that messes things up.
Adversary: This is great news! We all know that if there is no dad in the home, we have a much better shot at taking those kids down. (applause) What about sex?
HM: Sex?
Adversary: Yes. I would like a report about sex.
HM: OK. It is everywhere! We have done a great job of sexualizing everything. TV, movies, clothes, education. Everybody’s doing it, everyone talks about it. We have almost completely obliterated any kind of restraint from society. And porn is everywhere and really easy to get to. The porn guys should be commended for doing such a great job. (Big applause)
Head Porn Imp: Thanks, I appreciate it.
Adversary: Excellent. Sex is a great weapon. Interesting how God took something so important and gave it to every bozo on earth. It almost makes our job too easy.
HM: Anyone want to weigh in with anything else?
SAI-W: Sir, I don’t want to look like a kiss-up, but I would like to point out that your idea – way back – that we should encourage women to enter the workforce was genius. Because the economy is so screwed up, a lot more women need to work outside the home, and they aren’t doing us any favors. But there are lots of women that are working so they have enough money to buy bigger houses, better cars, or even plastic surgery. I know – but I promise It’s true! In some families mom makes the money and dad stays home.
HM: That is completely backwards. Excellent.
Adversary: Well, we need to wrap this up, we have plenty more evil to do. I want to thank you for your efforts in “normalizing” the behaviors and lifestyles that our enemies are fighting against. Be warned: We don’t have forever, so we need to take out as many people as we can before it all gets wrapped up. We still hate that “Proclamation” – do whatever it takes to knock it down. Watch out for those Mormons – they will do everything they can to prop it back up. The most dangerous ones are the ones that actually believe it, and are trying to live it.
And thank you all for your hard work. You will eventually be rewarded for your service with an eternity of fire, brimstone and suffering. Remember, I hate all of you. Well done.
Meeting adjourned.
(PS: I will be moderating comments on this post, so that it does not devolve into an orgy of self-justification)
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Fantastic! I could almost visualize it. Really sad to actually sit back and think about the truth of it all though.
Wow. Well said.
I remember about 10 years ago there was a very popular show on t.v. about a girl who went to a certain college because a guy she liked went there. The girls I worked with (both LDS) LOVED the show and talked about it regularly. One day, they came in gushing about the previous night’s episode. One of the girls reported excitedly, “They finally had sex last night!”
It made me really ponder the shows I watch and what I allow to enter my mind. I find frequently that a show that starts out innocently in the first season (or first few seasons) will gradually insert innuendos and eventually immorality – and I sometimes don’t even notice because it is so gradual. It is scary and amazing what the Adversary can do.
Exactly as CS Lewis would have put it . . . if he were himself MMM!
This was too FUNNY! I love it, especially the part about Chaz Bono, it was Chaz that you were referring to wasn’t it? I am not judging Chaz, Chaz is a reminder to me that the Lord loves all of us and is waiting with open arms when we figure stuff out and repent. Chaz reminds me of how we REALLY do have free agency to make our own choices and mistakes and well um sometimes there is going to be a long road back, but the Lord will always make sure that the road is open and exists, yeah for us! You really do have a gift for using humor and comedy to illustrate gospel principals…Great post MMM thanks for sharing it!
I’m new, too, and I’m glad you re-posted this. Great job!
Great post! If you are missing anything, it is how effective they have been at portraying what is right as discriminatory, mean, judgemental, racist, etc. They play on our desires to be seen as compasionate and loving. I have too many friends who have bought what the world is selling because they don’t like being called intolerant. With porn, they attack through secrecy. With gender and marriage issues, they attack with social conformity. Very effective and very scary.
Well stated. I totally loved it! It makes me want to read the Screwtape Letters. Thanks for moderating the comments. It might sound a little lame but sometimes it gets discouraging to read the comments on so many different blogs that try to justify the wrong. I’m glad you don’t present two sides to the story because right is right and the family is under attack. Its important to realize that sometimes we need to hear the truth and only the truth.
I remember this post! I still love the part about hating Packer. Brilliant. I’m proud to say the adversary hates me and my family a great deal! No need to congratulate me. I’ll pat myself on on the back. 🙂 Great post!
I especially love the part about the orgy of self-justification. Genius, really.
Makes me sad to think about, but it all rings true. I have pretty much eliminated all t.v. at my house because of all the ‘normalizing’ of evil. So much to teach our children so that they will be strong against the temptations that they will face. Darn that adversary….
Wasn’t here to see this last year. I’m so glad you re-posted it. Awesome!
To the upset commenter: I disagree with your premise, and no, I have no intention of presenting both sides of the issue. If you would like to present another side, start a blog.
If blogger comments had a “like” button, I’d hit it on this reply. And on your “self justification” post script….And on the post as a whole.
Well said all around!
Thanks for re-posting! I love it! (And moderating the comments on this one)
Ah, I love that you took your own spin on the Screwtape Letters. It’s great. I’m sure you’ll have lots of naysayers talking trash about your post, but just remember — if they’re trashing it, it’s because it rings true. Keep up the good work.
brilliant.
I loved this post a year ago and I love it now. Awesome job!
hey! I wanted to tell you that your hero was here in my town (Brigham City) today to dedicate the temple. He was so awesome I listened twice! PS I am glad you’ve hosted this Proclamation Celebration–thank you!
Modern day Screwtape letters. I love it! (Both the book and your blog) I am reading a chapter or so of the Screwtape letters every night along with my scripture study, and I love this post, too. I have gone back and read it multiple times since you originally posted it. I have noticed, every time I visit your blog my computer slows down or freezes. Special Assignment Imp over technology? Thank you!!!
You have outlined what wwe are really facing well here. The adversary is well-organized, and extremely intelligent. He likes to present counterfits for the Lords principals, and try to pass them off for truth. It will become more and more important to be able to discern, otherwise just as Christ said: we won’t be able to “see” the kingdom of God.
Bravo!!!
We need to hold on to the Iron Rod and not let go!!
We need to hold on the the Iron Rod and not let go!
This is one of my favorite posts, I’m glad you re-posted. A lot to think about!
Thanks for the reminder… it’s really easy to become complacent and forget that this truly is a war with the adversary that we are fighting.
I read this before church today and then couldn’t get it off my mind, because it is excellent!
Great perspective. We are fighting a hard war. I feel like this celebration is rallying the troops!
Best post ever. Saw it last year through Joceyln’s blog and have been an email subscriber ever since.
That is exactly how I found MMM, too.
An instant classic!
Love this post, MMM. Thanks for digging it up again 🙂
This is my favorite post you’ve ever written. It deffinitely helps me remember that the war on family is very real.
I am a fairly recent reader of MMM so I had not seen this. Well done! I love that it takes Screwtape Letters into our new and improved depths of depravity. The reason I read your blog is because I need to know that there is still a voice for truth and reason. Keep fighting the good fight.
Great post! And I think you are wise in moderating comments. Could get ugly. All playing into Adversary plan. Get those people arguing amonst themselves
So glad you are re-posting this! It’s a “classic.” 🙂
Yikes. We need to stay strong.