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People don't hate Mormons for a reason, I'm sure, because we are pretty nice. The only explanation is some strange force propelling them to hate us for no reason. (When I say a strange force I mean something, I don't know... such as, maybe, the devil trying to prevent the spread of the one true church, but that's just an example; I'm not implying anything.)
Of course, there are also some old books written by authors were were not meaning any harm, but they found the Evil Mormon a very appealing villain.
Also, I think it goes further. Why did the people of America hate the Japanese during WWII? Out of fear. Not many people outside the LDS (abbreviation for Later Day Saint) faith knows what the church is about. Many people hear rumors and negative comments from people who left the church out of some form of personal grudge or were excommunicated (kicked out of the church for some sort of extreme sin). Most of the rumors are very untrue. A few rumors I've heard; Mormons aren't allowed to drink caffeine or eat chocolate because of the caffeine like substance in it. Mormons have horns and tails. Mormons are polygamist.
All of said statements are false. Mormons can drink caffeine and eat chocolate, but they are advised to only do so in moderation to avoid addiction. Mormons certainly do not have horns or a tail seeing as you can be baptized into the church after listening to missionaries. Also, Mormons are not polygamists. There is a sect of the church (just like there are many different sects of Christianity as a whole) who practice polygamy, but this is the Fundameltalist Church of Latter Day Saints, and do not reflect the views of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In fact, in the Doctrine and Covenants there is a chapter titled Official Declaration 1 is a letter from the LDS prophet at the time declaring these charges false.
I hope this helps, I'd be glad to answer any other questions about the "Mormon" or LDS church anytime. E-mail me at braydenbarber@yahoo.com.
I think why most people hate mormons is because either: lack of knowledge or too much knowledge on them. There is such a thing as too much and too little. I have NEVER heard of 'the mormons are devils with horns and tails' but then again growing up in Utah is kinda hard to hear negative rumors about the Church. After all if you speak out openly against the Church in public EVERYONE in town will know it if it overheard. Because every mormon I have ever known is one, and they will do their best to tear down ANYONE that is not of their faith, or rather is homosexual. Or at least that I my experience. Which mainly is from my Uncle.
First off is that many mormons I have been around are either 'too nice' or arrogant. There is such a thing as being too nice and a LOT of people find it disturbing that LDS missionaries are willing to stain their suits to help you pulls weeds. -If they will do it, cause they have NEVER helped out my 64 year old great grandma take care of her garden.- As for too arrogant I have know Mormons that will smile 'through their teeth' at you and then talk behind your back, or basically think they are better then you. This is from personal experience. Which has hardly EVER been good.
I try to keep an open mind, but anyone with the internet can look up a lot of unsavory details that CHURCH tries to keep hidden. One thing that makes me mad is that through all their kindness, and everything that the CHURCH will NOT donate funds to small schools. My school had an ANONYMOUS donor which helped a great deal, but still it is underfunded. If the CHURCH wanted to help even with the separation of church and state it can DONATE money to the school since they do give out 10% EVERY paycheck/Sunday. What is .5% of that going towards schools? Or even ROADS? Things we travel on. I know that the church needs money, after all how could they afford to send MEN to China to preach?
That is another reason for the hate, any hardcore feminist will LOATHE many things about the Church. One of them is what I experienced when I went to church with my cousin. The Bishops there told ALL of us to get married and have children. He baiscally wanted 16year olds in the crowd to marry their highschool sweetheart once they became of age. While this works for somepeople their are TEENAGERS he is preaching too, he can't say: "Wait for the one that is your soulmate to marry," or "wait till you know it is the RIGHT time to marry" it was 'get married as soon as possible and start making little rabbits.' This Bishop mind you soon after spoke of his abused daughter whom he apparently did nothing to help other then pray.
That is another reason for the hate. Or MY hate, a lot of this is anger because I know mormons far too well. I won't conform to them because it is NOT my nature to do so. I am NOT a mormon. It does not make me feel happy/enlightened to hear the doctrine, I am a Taoist personally and though I should not hate I do. This is from PERSONAL experience of my trying to explain why the hate. Plus I've known a few people that have left the church and their FAMILIES kicked them out, and regard them as nothing. This is yet another reason why former Mormons spill out the hate. Because they feel BETRAYED by the church, they are supposed to feel welcomed no matter what. But when they leave maybe only for a few months their friends and family will not speak to them.
Again anyone with the internet can go search up 'mormon blood antoment' and see that apparently MANY people were KILLED for their 'sins' in the early days of the church. Many people were killed when Christianity began to spread, but I have NEVER heard of a Christian walking up to a priest and BEGGING them to kill them because they have sinned to much. So another reason.
As much as it pains the church to say this, they need to up front and open about their HISTORY, because no amount of covering up in the media is gonna save them from the internet. If the church was willing to just be 'so what this happened, people still believe and there are believe ready to join we will make them as happy as they can be with us' or something like that.
Hate is a strong and sometimes irrational thing. If the CHURCH would be less like...a CULT then people I think would hate less.
Lastly, tell people that 'polygamy' is not practiced by mainstream Mormons is basically like Christians saying "Hey it is not OUR fault it is going on." They need to crack down more on that instead of being hesitant to even talk about it.
What else can I help you with?
Do the Jonas brothers dislike Catholics?
No, they did not dislike Catholics.
Can Catholics and Mormons date?
Although both Catholics and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are generally encouraged to date members of their own faith, Mormons and Catholics can (and do) date.
What percentage is Christianity in Mexico?
Over 93% are Christians of various denominations (Protestants, Catholics, Mormons).
What members of this religion were instrumental in helping to settle the west in the mid 1800s a protestants b catholics c shakers d Mormons e baptists?
d. Mormons
Why did Catholics dislike the revolution?
To receive an answer to your question, you would need to specify WHAT revolution you are asking about.
Do Catholics or Mormons have the most adherents?
Catholics by far have more membership than the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) or any other Christian group. In fact, almost half of all people who claim to be Christian are Catholic. There are over 1.2 billion Catholics in the world (17% of the population), and 14.5 million Mormons (0.2% of the population).
Who dislikes Mormons?
Many people dislike the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) or it's members. There is quite a large anti-Mormon movement, and quite often Mormon conferences and events are protested or picketed. Many religious organizations dislike the teachings of the Mormon church, but understand that it would be unfair to dislike the Mormons themselves simply based on some of their religious ideas. There are even many Christian churches that hold classes on how to argue against Mormons.
How did Mormons view missiourians?
Early Mormons had differing opinions about the Missourians. At first they were hopeful and felt that Missouri was the place that they should settle. Then many Missourians began to be hostile toward the Mormons, which caused most Mormons to feel that the Missourians were unaccepting and intolerant. As time went on, the Missourians became violent and forced the Mormons to flee the state by an Extermination Order, which made Mormons further dislike Missourians. The Mormon Extermination Order was withdrawn in the 1970's and today there are over 60,000 Mormons living in Missouri.
Lowest level of measurement in statistics?
Lowest level of measurement in statistics is nominal.For example, 20% are Catholics, 30% are Protestants and 50% are Mormons.
Are Catholics mormans?
No. Catholics have been baptized as members of the Roman Catholic Church. Mormons have been baptized as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While they might have some similar beliefs, they are not the same thing.
What do presbyterian catholic Christianity Mormons johova witness have in common?
Presbyterians, Catholics, Mormons, and Jehovah's Witnesses are all Christian denominations. They all believe in Jesus Christ and in the Bible, although their definitions of exactly who Jesus was are different, and the Bible versions that they use are different.
Do people hate Mormons?
Most people do not hate Mormons, the Osmonds are very popular Mormons singing family. The State of Utah hosted the Winter Olympics a few years ago. Some people do dislike the idea of a man having more than one wife at a time (or the idea of a woman having more than one husband at a time), and some Mormons men have more than one wife. On the whole Mormons who have one spouse at a time are very popular.
