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Commentary: Following the teachings of religion sets us free

Johnny Townsend offended a lot of people in his commentary in the Dec. 23 Salt Lake Tribune — not just members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, although I am sure his main aim was at them.

He offended almost every religion, including Jews, all Christians and Muslims, because he criticized the God of the Old Testament for killing the firstborn of every Egyptian and “undesirables” from the Promised Land.

I am surprised that he mocks church members for keeping the Word of Wisdom and other commandments that are for the benefit of all who abide by them.