I'm not surprised about what happened to your friend. I have several friends who lived in LDS communities and their experiences were the same. You were either labelled "one of us" or you were labelled a "Gentile". Once one is into labelling, then there is a tendency to look down on any non-members. A lot of this is related to the belief that one's religion is the "one and only true" religion or in the case of Mormons, the "restored" religion. I find, however, that religions that are less dogmatic are less likely to label other people. By the way, many thanks for the great podcast recommendation (Unfinished Short Creek)!
The concept of labels,is one that I attempt to avoid.They are a way of "pigeon holing" things and I do not feel that this is valid,where people are involved.Other than,within myself,it's not my job.Folks are born,raised and beleaguered into accepting a fantasy as reality.I may change what some folks think,but it is beyond my desire and ability,to change how they feel.
I'm not surprised about what happened to your friend. I have several friends who lived in LDS communities and their experiences were the same. You were either labelled "one of us" or you were labelled a "Gentile". Once one is into labelling, then there is a tendency to look down on any non-members. A lot of this is related to the belief that one's religion is the "one and only true" religion or in the case of Mormons, the "restored" religion. I find, however, that religions that are less dogmatic are less likely to label other people. By the way, many thanks for the great podcast recommendation (Unfinished Short Creek)!
that's an interesting point about less dogmatic religions. Glad you like Short Creek!
“If we are to avoid another Trump presidency, it won’t be because we sneered MAGA voters into submission.” Whew!! Ain’t that the truth!
However; in defense of Stephen Colbert, he is only playing to his in- group audience. You can be sure there are no MAGA voters who watch his show.
True, true, true.
that's for sure!
The concept of labels,is one that I attempt to avoid.They are a way of "pigeon holing" things and I do not feel that this is valid,where people are involved.Other than,within myself,it's not my job.Folks are born,raised and beleaguered into accepting a fantasy as reality.I may change what some folks think,but it is beyond my desire and ability,to change how they feel.
beautifully said!