Jews, Mormons agree to review proxy baptisms

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Jews, Mormons agree to review proxy baptisms

ASSOCIATED PRESS

April 12, 2005

SALT LAKE CITY – Jews and Mormons decided yesterday to jointly scrutinize a Mormon database that includes the names of thousands of deceased Jews – including Holocaust victims – who were given posthumous baptisms.

A committee with members of both religions will study how names get into the massive International Genealogical Index, what processes are followed and how greater order can be brought to the unwieldy listing. The index has an estimated 4 million entries.

Mormons believe individuals' ability to choose a religion continues beyond the grave. Through proxy baptisms, church members stand in for deceased non-Mormons. The church believes it is required for the dead to reach heaven.


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[collin]

1. That is just creepy. weird.

Seriously, WTF is up with this?

[bryant69]

2. Well

It's easy enough to find out more about if you choose to.

[collin]

3. It might be too disturbing...but I'll do it anyway.

Thanks.