Comments on Mommy Snark: You're a Mormon? And a Christian?

Lovely post!

2012-01-08T01:15:28.151-05:00

Lovely post!

I think the thing that most non members wonder abo...

2012-01-05T21:23:18.037-05:00

I think the thing that most non members wonder about is why there is so much emphasis on Joesph Smith rather than Christ. I know for me and my family we will be putting the Book of Mormon away this year and concentrating on the true Word of God....the Bible.

I grew up in NC and I got this from time to time. ...

2012-01-04T15:41:51.855-05:00

I grew up in NC and I got this from time to time. The one instance that really stands out right now, because it parallels your experience, was when a teacher in high school(who'd worked with my grandma and knew her well) turned to me in a discussion and asked if Mormons celebrated any holidays in December. The class was mostly evangelical Christian, but we did have a Muslim, Buddhist and Hindi student in the room.

I said, "Well . . . Joseph Smith's birthday is the 23rd . . . but we celebrate Christmas."

She was so apologetic, because she did know that we were Christians, but she'd forgotten. This teacher was Jewish, so maybe categorizing Christian sects wasn't high on her list ;) .

I think it's a good thing you nicely set him straight. For every misconception we correct, you just have to wonder how many people out there think the same thing but aren't brave enough to say it to a Mormon, or don't know any. Ah well.

I don't understand how people think we aren...

2012-01-04T15:10:59.759-05:00

I don't understand how people think we aren't christian when Christ's name is in our church title. haha. Sounds like you handled this gracefully. Don't get too frustrated mama, it's great that people like you are out there to set people straight and let them know what we truly believe. Ignorance lies in many things when people don't understand. Just gotta set them straight.

you rock!

If it is any consolation, it isn't only the LD...

2012-01-04T13:14:41.103-05:00

If it is any consolation, it isn't only the LDS that is sometimes considered non-Christian. I was raised Catholic and was told by a Baptist that I couldn't possibly be a Christian if I was. Perhaps the PA got LDS confused with the Jehovah Witnesses who do not celebrate Christmas or birthdays.

Anonymous, you're right. He was making polite ...

2012-01-03T23:12:06.927-05:00

Anonymous, you're right. He was making polite conversation, and I responded politely as well. I'm not trying to project anything negative on anyone. I mentioned in my post that I knew his comment was not made to offend or show disrespect, but it was based on a misunderstanding of what Mormons believe and how we celebrate Christmas. Though I didn't share his remark word for word, it was clear that as far as he understood, we, as Mormons wouldn't be celebrating Christmas at all. I never said he wasn't polite. I never said our conversation was negative - only that he was misinformed. Which then led me to discuss in my post the many experiences I've had where people have been misinformed about what I believe. Unfortunately, many of these experiences have had a more negative tone. This post is about much more than just one conversation.

I love my doctor. I love his PA. I appreciate the way they care for my family. And, I hope as they continue to care for and interact with my family, they'll come to know and understand a little bit more of what Mormons believe.

Your PA was taking care of your injured child, plu...

2012-01-03T22:49:23.158-05:00

Your PA was taking care of your injured child, plus three others, and you are worried about his making conversation about your holiday? It appears to me that he is acting in a christian way and you are projecting something negative on his polite conversation.

Love this one today. I have had the same experien...

2012-01-03T20:55:01.896-05:00

Love this one today. I have had the same experience and just think that we have to keep trying and working and sharing and loving those around us. We educate them by the way we act and behave around them. We educate them every single time we open our mouths and dispel a myth or an illusion. We teach with every word and with every action. I think you did amazingly well. Next year, send a card, or a story, or a small gift that shares a little bit more of your belief. Now you can plan for the next challenge. Just remember, We are His hands, His eyes, His ears while here upon the earth. We are the ones who will change the way people look at us. Love your thoughts today.

Feeling much like you, I shared my feelings here h...

2012-01-03T18:34:15.555-05:00

Feeling much like you, I shared my feelings here http://www.mormonmommyblogs.com/2011/12/im-christian-and-im-mormon.html
The ignorance can only be remedied when we're willing to state in plain terms who we are and what we believe.

I have appreciated Mitt Romney's candidacy for...

2012-01-03T18:15:40.752-05:00

I have appreciated Mitt Romney's candidacy for the simple reason that it gives me a chance to correct misconceptions among my friends and acquaintances that I didn't even know were there! So far I haven't encountered any animosity....just misinformation. And it feels good to clear those things up!

I have been Mormon my whole life. I had to defend ...

2012-01-03T18:00:29.758-05:00

I have been Mormon my whole life. I had to defend my religion every year in school from 4th grade until 11th grade with one particular girl. It was a constant struggle with her, it was brought up almost daily with no teacher intervention. It was frustrating and really got me down at times, but as an adult and looking back I want to thank that girl because I think she made my Faith stronger because I did have to defend it and I made myself study and study so I would be ready for her arguments. I am proud to be a Mormon. Just today I read an article about Mitt Romney and someone commented he is a Mormon and I had to respond to the lady in IA with a simple "and?" It's sad to have such a narrow spectrum.