Having worked with many LDS people over the years, there is a question I have really wanted to ask but have not . Are members in management postions openly encouraged to promote other Mormons, or does it just happen that way?? I have noticed MANY times over the years that certain people have been promoted that were CLEARLY not the best choice for the jobs but did share the common religious beliefs. Let me clear that this has not happened to me personally, just an observation that me and my non-LDS coworkers have made at times. I know that Mormons are encouraged to take care of their own in other areas (mentally, emotionally, finacially, etc.) which I think is awesome, just curious if this is a "suggested" practice?
2007-04-04 16:35:02 · 16 answers · asked by Yahoogirl 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's a variation of the 'good ol' boys' network - basically mormon men who have temple recommends. The thought is, if they're good enough to go to the temple, that overides skill, dedication and knowledge of non members, or even non temple goers. The early Masons had a similar network, that is, businessmen struck deals with other Mason members, which resulted in much of the anti-masonic sentiment of the 19th century. The mormon temple ritual is simply a copy of the Masons. It's a type of men's club (with wives).
2007-04-08 17:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by Dances with Poultry 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not by any church leader I've ever heard of. The person who would do the best job should be promoted/hired, not the person who shares a religion. Although I do know of many LDS who are the best person for the job, due to leadership skills learned while on a mission. But as for it being openly or secretly promoted or suggested, No, not formally. Although I do know that a lot of times people promote/hire those they know best - all other things being equal.
I was in a job where I felt a person was being promoted just because she was a single parent and I was not. I soon left the job but that did play a part in it.
2007-04-09 09:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this is not a suggested practise. We believe in promoting the best person for the job..now if a manager sees the potential in a candidate to learn and grow into the job, they would probably take that into consideration when giving the promotion. Sometimes a promotion is not about "what I know right now". It's about "what can I learn, what goals do I have, how teachable am I". Mormons believe in being teachable. We are taught that we always have something more to learn, and we should be grateful in learning.
It probably just worked out that way.
2007-04-05 05:31:05 · answer #3 · answered by Fotomama 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well this is what I would do: I would read the e-mail thoroughly and make it into somewhat of a research project. I would type up a letter to him and explain to him all the parts of his e-mail that are wrong in my estimation. (Use the Bible a lot if he is a Christian and try to show him where his belief is inconsistent or irrational.) Then I would ask him what he thinks are the positive aspects of this diatribe that would lead to better communication and more understanding. End the e-mail by saying.... "I hope this blesses you" No, don't do that lol, that would be contrary wouldn't it. Just tell him that you want the work environment to be professional and that you don't really want to argue with him about religion. If he can't take a hint then take it to a higher authority.
2016-05-17 08:42:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard any encouragement to do so, and I have been a member of the LDS church my whole life. Their could be other reasons for the promotion. Even if the promotion was made on that assumption it was an individual decision that the LDS church would most likely not agree with.
2007-04-04 17:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by moonman 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I like many who have already answered am LDS. I have moved around a lot in my life and have as result seen many different kinds of people. I have seen what you are talking about, and I can tell you that it is not just limited to members of my church. It is an unfortunately common practice known as favoritism. No it is not encouraged, it is condemned.
2007-04-06 14:58:13 · answer #6 · answered by Joseph 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Mormon and I am unaware of any such practices. Of course many people may be preferential towards other people based upon their belief systems. We know that people develop friendships sometimes based mostly upon mutual interests. I think that there probably is a subconscious or even conscious inclination to favor those who think like you do. However, I do not believe that it is an official doctrine of the Church that we promote Mormons more than other workers in the workplace. The idea is just absurd.
2007-04-04 16:42:15 · answer #7 · answered by Arthurpod 4 · 7⤊ 2⤋
I've heard that you can't even get a job if you are not Mormon in certain parts of Utah. I've also heard that you'll lose you job if you leave the Mormon church. In Utah, what are the EEOC laws going to do for you, as they would be enforced by Mormons?
2007-04-05 07:58:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I grew up Mormon, and my father always thought that if the person in management wasn't Mormon, then there was something wrong with him/her.
Just from my upbringing and my close personal experiences with Mormons - they tend to be more self-righteous than any other religious sect. More arrogant, more complacent, and less accepting of other religious backgrounds.
So your observation of Mormons promoting other Mormons into prestigious positions isn't all in your head. My father had that very mentality. And yes it is encouraged - very subtle and woven in to all types of other "doctrine" but encouraged still the same.
2007-04-04 16:48:52 · answer #9 · answered by P. K. 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
As a Mormon who has been very active in my church all my life, I have never heard such a thing being taught.
When things happen like this, it is the mistake of humans, not the teachings of the Church.
2007-04-04 16:41:46 · answer #10 · answered by Free To Be Me 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋