The number of self-identifying, practicing Mormons is a fraction of that figure. When University of Pennsylvania psychologists wanted to find out why Mormons performed so well on well-being metrics, they discovered how connected we are to other people. You'd think they would want to educate and set a good example to lure people in, but they would rather just insult you and turn their noses up. Much of Latter-day Saint religious life stems around the idea of building Zion. Greater public scrutiny can be an opportunity for … A Community for Anyone Interested in Mormonism. (large in stature, had visions while a teenager, etc. Here are a few things I have noticed: Mormons have a tendency to tell people they're IGNORANT (yes, in CAPS like that), that they're downright wrong, and that they should "get the facts straight" before asking questions. Does the honorable QAnon Shaman typify the average ANTIFA hippy. Authority, Power and Seeing Red. The principle speaker was a stake high councilman. It would follow that anyone possessing such a narcissistic worldview might take offense at even the slightest criticism. I think we can all be defensive when something we love dearly is being attacked. Here are a few things I have noticed: Mormons have a tendency to tell people they're IGNORANT (yes, in CAPS like that), that they're downright wrong, and that they should "get the facts straight" before asking questions. Part II. Ok, I will start off by saying that I am LDS. I had to, once again, remind myself that my life is offensive to most Mormons and I just need to stay silent most of the time when around them. He actually had more than 30. We’re a worldwide church, but our numbers are relatively small. Temple robes and aprons at the corporate happy hour? Recently I answered one question with a brief and I thought a very simple, objective way, and the questioner emailed me and told me I was going to hell and I had been warned - so of course I just assumed he had asked the question to find Mormons to email and criticize. Mormons worship Jesus, therefore they are Christian. For Heavenly Father’s sake! In fact, it's probably not your usual way to frame the gay-marriage debate. X-Mormon of the Year 2016: Jeremy Runnells, X-Mormon of the Year 2013: J. Seth Anderson and Michael Ferguson, X-Mormon of the Year 2010: Monica Bielanko. August 19, 2011 August 18, 2011 Andrew S. Sunday in Outer Blogness: SLC Gay Pride Parade Edition! 5 thoughts on “ The Ignorance of Defensive Mormons ” There are many other details as you can imagine. Deal with it. c. 2012 Religion News Service (RNS) Ask Mormons if they are Christian, and their answer often starts with a sigh. Dressed in white and in the Celestial Room after receiving their sacred temple endowments.”. Your email address will not be published. I went in and they saw my cross and they gave me dirty looks.. The Book of Mormon and the Bible are so vastly different there’s no way the story from Joseph Smith is plausible. Yet another example of Mormon cluelessness…. Why do mormons get so defensive when you simply express an opinion with regard to fallacies within their faith and doctrine. Thanks so much for reading! Also embarrassed that after almost seven years since it opened on Broadway, Mormons like Boyd are still whining about the Book of Mormon. Also the part about taking offense over the BoM musical. Trump and the Rise of the Uninformed Expert. I seem to remember some years back they created the position “Utah Porn Czar” and then appointed a single LDS woman who had admittedly never had sex. Because we didn’t want to be bullied and harassed. The fact that so many Mormons have made such cruel and heartless comments (you only have you check out the latest gem on our FB to see a really nice case study) shows exactly why we might have used pseudonyms. While its true that mormons dont have classes teaching why some various religions may be wrong, mormons have the belief that they are the only ones with the authority to direct Gods Church and His work on the earth today. The mental image taking form, my first instinct was to suppress a giggle. And we have a culture that favors early marriage. As you say Donna, the LDS are so obviously aware of everyone else’s “warts” while taking extreme offense if anyone suggests their own beauty may only be skin-deep. You can sign in to vote the answer. As a personal matter of interest, I like looking at questions people have on my faith. As a “nonmember,” Andersen is unable to accept the Mormon doctrine. 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