?????But they are really nice people.?????

[_Some Schmo]

Thanks, Schmo!

;)

*cyber hugs coming your way*

*blush*

[_harmony]

Of course you realize you are being just as intolerant as you claim LDS are. But your motives are better so that makes it okay. Or are they?

So you're saying he's being intolerant of Mormon intolerance?

[_Hoops]

Of course you realize you are being just as intolerant as you claim LDS are. But your motives are better so that makes it okay. Or are they?

So you're saying he's being intolerant of Mormon intolerance?

Yep, that's what I'm saying. Which is why this whole notion of "tolerance" is ridiculous. It can not be justified by an rational person.

[_Yoda]

I have since found that I would rather people think me a bastard and a grouch with integrity, character and honesty, than a superficial, smile at your face while I smugly judge you behind your back cretin so often found in the ranks of the “NICE.”

You have a valid point about this. It's one of the reasons I have very few of what I would consider to be "true friends" in Relief Society, or the Church, in general, for that matter.

I can't STAND the gossip and the backbiting that occurs. If you have a problem with me, tell me up front, and let's get it resolved. GRRR!

Of course, this is an issue in ANY large organization. Cliques, etc. happen in the workplace, in churches (not just LDS)...I guess it's an inherent problem with being human.

I sure try to "buck the system" every chance I get, if this is truly the norm, though. LOL

[_harmony]

Of course you realize you are being just as intolerant as you claim LDS are. But your motives are better so that makes it okay. Or are they?

So you're saying he's being intolerant of Mormon intolerance?

Yep, that's what I'm saying. Which is why this whole notion of "tolerance" is ridiculous. It can not be justified by an rational person.

Personally, I find the idea that Mormons are really nice people to be a bit left of true. Some Mormons are really nice people, but by and large I have not found Mormons to be really nice people. I've found them to be arrogant self-righteous pricks who think they're special in God's eyes. Nice people don't think they're special. There are some true Saints among us, but for the most part, we have a long ways to go in the Nice People Department.

[_barrelomonkeys]

Of course you realize you are being just as intolerant as you claim LDS are. But your motives are better so that makes it okay. Or are they?

So you're saying he's being intolerant of Mormon intolerance?

Yep, that's what I'm saying. Which is why this whole notion of "tolerance" is ridiculous. It can not be justified by an rational person.

Personally, I find the idea that Mormons are really nice people to be a bit left of true. Some Mormons are really nice people, but by and large I have not found Mormons to be really nice people. I've found them to be arrogant self-righteous pricks who think they're special in God's eyes. Nice people don't think they're special. There are some true Saints among us, but for the most part, we have a long ways to go in the Nice People Department.

Perhaps I don't know enough Mormons?

[_barrelomonkeys]

Hoops are you intolerant of Schmo being intolerant of LDS intolerance?

[_Hoops]

Of course you realize you are being just as intolerant as you claim LDS are. But your motives are better so that makes it okay. Or are they?

So you're saying he's being intolerant of Mormon intolerance?

Yep, that's what I'm saying. Which is why this whole notion of "tolerance" is ridiculous. It can not be justified by an rational person.

Personally, I find the idea that Mormons are really nice people to be a bit left of true. Some Mormons are really nice people, but by and large I have not found Mormons to be really nice people. I've found them to be arrogant self-righteous pricks who think they're special in God's eyes. Nice people don't think they're special. There are some true Saints among us, but for the most part, we have a long ways to go in the Nice People Department.

While all of that may or may not be true, how is it somehow morally superior for the op to ridicule another's belief and, perhaps more significantly, ridicule the character the adherents of those beliefs, in the name of tolerance. Seems quite intolerant to me.

[_harmony]

Perhaps I don't know enough Mormons?

I, on the other hand, am one, so I know a fair few and wish I didn't know a fair few more.

[_Some Schmo]

While all of that may or may not be true, how is it somehow morally superior for the op to ridicule another's belief and, perhaps more significantly, ridicule the character the adherents of those beliefs, in the name of tolerance. Seems quite intolerant to me.

I didn't see anywhere in the OP where he even brought up the word "tolerance" (or any of its derivations). I suspect you missed the point.