#religious unity

How do I get more comfortable around Mormons? They genuinely scare me

It’s totally okay to feel scared or uneasy around Mormons, especially if you’ve had negative experiences. I think that the goal here shouldn't be to convince yourself they’re "safe" but to adjust your own boundaries and coping so you feel more in control when you’re around them.

Set clear boundaries. You can calmly say something like "I don’t talk about religion" or "I’m not interested in discussions about faith", and then change the subject or leave.

Remember that they are people, not monsters. Many Mormons are just trying to follow what they believe is right, even if you disagree with their beliefs. 💖

Control the environment. If they show up at your door then you can keep the door partly closed, limit the time, or declare at the start that you only have a few minutes to spare. Or even just ignore them, lol.

Practice calm responses. Rehearse short, polite lines so you don’t feel frozen. "That’s not my belief" or "I’m not comfortable discussing that", or even "let’s talk about something else".

Know that you’re allowed to distance yourself. You don't have to force yourself into situations that feel unsafe.

It’s completely okay to feel uneasy around any group that feels “different” or intense, especially when religion is involved.

I don't really know much about Mormonism so I'm sorry if this wasn't the best but I tried. 🫶

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JORDAN PETERSON: MESSAGE TO MUSLIMS

Nobody:

Jordan Peterson to Muslims: So how about we quit squabbling over trinkets and details?

This man's PSAs for the Daily Wire never fail to offer at least one truly unhinged moment. That said, Peterson is making an effort here to bridge religious communities and open up communication between them. I may not agree with this Big-Daddy-Has-Spoken attitude, nor the subtle implication that only Muslims need to do the inner work of overcoming the "satanic" hatred of others--But, there is something interesting about the need Peterson places on the preservation of religious communities in an increasingly scientific-sectarian world.

This excites me in as much as it complicates Western hegemony, and demands space for many ways of being to co-exist. Which, in order to work requires a higher level of intelligence, collaboration, creativity, humanity, and spirit. A true challenge of our world in an equitable future is how do we really practice being a global community without forcing "peace" by making every country the same.

I am a Religionless Believer. Who am I?

  I am not a Jew:

I am not a Jew, yet I am fascinated by the Jewish synagogues. I love all the Jews because I don’t see any difference between me and them. Am I an angel or are they the filthy demons? I think we are all humans and we all deserve same kind treatment and equal rights. Jewish community have same beautiful women as I have in my vicinity. They have equally humble and kind men as I see…