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Mormonism and culture

Topics

Reviews of presentations related to Mormonism and culture

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• A FairMormon Analysis of "Why People Leave the LDS Church" (2008) by John Dehlin

The attitude of Latter-day Saints ("Mormons") toward others who are not of their faith

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• Question: Should Latter-day Saints ("Mormons") reject "wayward" family members or those who leave the Church?
• Question: Do Latter-day Saints ("Mormons") actually believe that they are morally, ethically, spiritually superior to others?
• Question: Does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormons") disregard people's own cultural traditions?
• Question: Are Latter-day Saints ("Mormons") taught to look down upon or reject those who are not of their faith?

Cultural priorities in Mormonism

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• Question: Is the fact that Salt Lake City has many plastic surgeons indicative of Mormon vanity and concern with appearance?
• Question: Does the Church teach members to put service in the Church over the needs of their families?
• Question: Do the Latter-day Saints use praise of God as part of their prayers and songs in worship?
• October 2007 General Conference, "Good, Better, Best"

Cultural biases

Skin color in LDS thought

Summary: Modern science sees skin color as the product of evolutionary change due to a sunlight gradient from the equator to the polar areas. What do Latter-day Saints think about skin color?

Bias against Mormons

Summary: What have outsiders said about anti-Mormon bias?