Why not focus on our simularities instead of our differences? If you're a None-Mormon LDS going to a Mormon LDS youth activety, is it better not to say? Why?
2007-07-24 17:10:04 · 14 answers · asked by melissa Y 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am a Latter-Day saint and I don't hate anyone. they have their ideas and we have ours there is not really any competition or bad feelings that I know of.
2007-07-24 17:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by Ethan M 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The church has NEVER focuses on their similarities to anyone outside their chapel, only how different they are, that they are a peculiar people, and only 'they' possess the truth, and everyone else is clearly wrong and/or lead by Satan.
This does not foster the emotion of "hate" as much as "I'm really better than you but I won't tell it to your face right up front, but I'll sent the missionaries instead" attitude.
Did this change recently? Or are you guys just softening your stance a little bit?
2007-07-25 07:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by Dances with Poultry 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hmm, I used to teach piano to two boys in a family that used to belong to the RLDS church. I couldn't tell the difference between them and Mormons on the outside or lifestyle in general. Everyone has fingers and plays the piano the same. Have a happy day, and I send you a gummy bear.
P.S. The two boys were great piano students.
2007-07-24 17:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Mormons believe that the Reorg'ed Mormons are Apostates and therefore evil just like every other church.
This came up numerous times while I was a Mormon and everyone pretty much shared the same sentiment.
2007-07-24 17:20:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nah, I don't hate anyone. I must say that I really admire the thought process in this question...about focusing on similarities instead of differences. I think focusing on our similarities would help us gain a better understanding of each other.
2007-07-24 19:13:26 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I never hated anyone as an LDS/Mormon. Still don't :0)
Liesel.
2007-07-24 18:34:26 · answer #6 · answered by Liesel 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Mormons don't necessarily hate members of the Re-organized church. However, I do believe they are viewed as heretics.
2007-07-24 17:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by Crossed Sabers 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have a couple of Mormon friends. I don't think that LDSers are taught to hate anybody.
2007-07-24 17:15:33 · answer #8 · answered by JeepDiva 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No, we don't hate them. They are just not a part of our faith. I have friends who are R-LDS. We agree to disagree on who the prophet should be.
2007-07-25 08:00:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I most certainly don't hate anyone!! I might disagree with someones beliefs... but that's not a reason to like or dislike that person!
2007-07-25 18:29:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't hate them... They do believe that they are incorrect in some areas. But I think all religions think they are the most correct. It's certainly not a cause for hate.
Cheese and crackers: Shouldn't you add sour grapes to the name? It would certainly be more accurate.
2007-07-24 17:34:03 · answer #11 · answered by Magic Mouse 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋