Mormonism and culture

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Mormonism and culture

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

Church over family

Summary: Some people claim that the Church teaches them to put service in the Church (e.g. in Church callings) over the needs of their families. However, Church doctrine places the family at the center of one's life. In cases of conflict, family needs take precedence over Church responsibilities.

Praising God in prayer and song

Summary: Do the Latter-day Saints use praise of God as part of their prayers and songs in worship?

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?