It's good to identify potentially abusive phrases. This reduces gaslighting and manipulation. We need awareness so we can have skill to protect ourselves. Even if we don't engage with an offender, we can recognize their behavior and set appropriate boundaries. So much of our society is mutating into clever little bullies, it's good to address this directly and clearly.
Harold RustOctober 1, 2024
From my perspective, the Church historically has done a remarkably "reasonable" response to the wide range of arrows flung at it from multiple sources with a variety of poisons. From how it responded to the anti-Mormon musical Book of Mormon to coverage of "Mormon Hands" grass-roots support during tragedies, the long-term outcome has been and will continue to be a gut-feel among most decent folks that members of the Church have some very commendable practices and that our leadership structure, our wise use of financial resources, and our very focused use of charitable contributions all describe an admirable religious organization which can be trusted to do good.
David ShieldsSeptember 30, 2024
I am sorry the author focuses upon the attacks upon the church and its members. For those who are turned off there are others who become interested because they realize that everything that is virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy is attacked by those who are guilty and suffering.
Allen ASeptember 30, 2024
There are other Protestant churches in my community which regularly schedule political meetings and feature political content in their sermons and nothing is said about them.
Cynthia C.September 30, 2024
Good article. Gives one some things to think about.
Shara OgilvieSeptember 30, 2024
Great article. Rang true and gave me a lot to think about. Thanks!
ShaunaSeptember 30, 2024
Really thought provoking and helpful. I appreciate the specificity. The issue for me as an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is where and how to spend my energy--we all have to pick our battles. But this points out to me some landmines that I didn't' know existed. Thanks for the article
Nancy WilliamsSeptember 29, 2024
This article will not help diminish our “persecution complex.”
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L.E.October 2, 2024
It's good to identify potentially abusive phrases. This reduces gaslighting and manipulation. We need awareness so we can have skill to protect ourselves. Even if we don't engage with an offender, we can recognize their behavior and set appropriate boundaries. So much of our society is mutating into clever little bullies, it's good to address this directly and clearly.
Harold RustOctober 1, 2024
From my perspective, the Church historically has done a remarkably "reasonable" response to the wide range of arrows flung at it from multiple sources with a variety of poisons. From how it responded to the anti-Mormon musical Book of Mormon to coverage of "Mormon Hands" grass-roots support during tragedies, the long-term outcome has been and will continue to be a gut-feel among most decent folks that members of the Church have some very commendable practices and that our leadership structure, our wise use of financial resources, and our very focused use of charitable contributions all describe an admirable religious organization which can be trusted to do good.
David ShieldsSeptember 30, 2024
I am sorry the author focuses upon the attacks upon the church and its members. For those who are turned off there are others who become interested because they realize that everything that is virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy is attacked by those who are guilty and suffering.
Allen ASeptember 30, 2024
There are other Protestant churches in my community which regularly schedule political meetings and feature political content in their sermons and nothing is said about them.
Cynthia C.September 30, 2024
Good article. Gives one some things to think about.
Shara OgilvieSeptember 30, 2024
Great article. Rang true and gave me a lot to think about. Thanks!
ShaunaSeptember 30, 2024
Really thought provoking and helpful. I appreciate the specificity. The issue for me as an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is where and how to spend my energy--we all have to pick our battles. But this points out to me some landmines that I didn't' know existed. Thanks for the article
Nancy WilliamsSeptember 29, 2024
This article will not help diminish our “persecution complex.”
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