I knew a shitton (well, like 10) when I lived in Montana for a year. Also knew some Hutterites. And some Mennonites. Lots of Christian minorities apparently. Huh.
There was 1 Mormon girl that graduated from high school with me but havent seen her since (16 years).
One of the dudes in the finance office @ my work is. He's a dead ringer for Sheldon Cooper too. Completely unrelated but whatever.
My sister dated a Mormon for a few years. But he was not a good representation apparently because he totally fucked with her mind and she had a lot of crazy issues after that relationship. He was very controlling and long story short, it was no good. I'm not saying this is due to the fact that he's Mormon, though his beliefs did cause some friction.
Yes. One of my close friends from high school, a good friend in law school, my officemate as a summer associate during law school, and a handful of current and former work colleagues. I don't know near as many Mormons as I do Protestants, Catholics, Jews, or Atheists, but I do know several.
Post by sillygoosegirl on Aug 29, 2012 9:49:22 GMT -5
I was just listening to this too. I know lots of Mormons. There were lots at my high school (Oregon), my parents' next door neighbors are Mormon. There were at least a couple at my college in LA, worked with at least one in Wisconsin. Invariably very nice people. Which is in stark contrast to what I generally hear about them in the news and from other people, ranging from crazy to downright evil in the case of Prop 8.
Northern California - my high school had a huge Mormon population. I've also known many as an adult, but strangely I don't know a single one professionally (social services).
One of my best friends calls himself a 'recovering Mormon.'
I'm not sure- I forget to look for the Mormon head tattoo when talking to my friends.
Really?
Is this an inappropriate question? I am asking about something that was discussed on NPR this morning. You are the first poster who has seemed bothered by it.
Typically, if you know someone pretty well, you will know something about their religious beliefs or lack thereof.
I'm not sure- I forget to look for the Mormon head tattoo when talking to my friends.
Really?
Is this an inappropriate question? I am asking about something that was discussed on NPR this morning. You are the first poster who has seemed bothered by it.
Typically, if you know someone pretty well, you will know something about their religious beliefs or lack thereof.
I kind of thought it was obvious with the two mormons I met. I mean when I met both of them, the first thing they told me was "Sorry, I can't go to Starbucks, there's really nothing I can drink there" of course I asked why and they said it. It's not like I was being nosy about their religion, if you spend anytime at all with them you might notice that they don't want coffee or tea or whatever.
Post by luvmagoldn on Aug 29, 2012 10:27:53 GMT -5
The manufacturing plant I worked for in Texas was bought by a company out of Salt Lake. Our new plant manager and a few other employees were Mormon.
The plant manager used to try to convert me. When he finally realized that wasn't going to happen he said he knew when the time came (at the pearly gates I guess?) that I would make the right decison.
I was very interested when he told me that the Mormon church is one of the biggest supporters of Catholic Charities. He said they were hedging their bets just in case.
sure. one is even a bishop (which is interesting to me because its not something he chose to do, they chose him, and its practically a full time, non-paid job).
In a story on Morning Edition about Mitt Romney, the commentator said "most Americans don't know any Mormons because they are concentrated in Utah and Idaho." This shocked me. I grew up with several Mormon classmates in West Virginia.
ETA: There is a Mormon church one block from our current house.
/sarcasm. As a concept it just seems like an inappropriate generalization by the radio commentator, especially after Romney has said he doesn't talk about his religion very much in a public forum.
I grew up across the street from a Mormon church. Many of my neighbors, and my closest friend growing up was Mormon. Now a coworker, my dentist, several instructors I work with are all Mormon. I love in California.
I dated a mormon in high school (he wanted twelve kids) and even read the Book of Mormon. This was in Houston. I know enough to ask if missionaries that come to my door have burned a tie yet.