I have notice on my fb page other people putting "im a Mormon and Proud" yada yada and if that's how they truly feel than I am happy for them. My question is why is there such a desire or need for this I do not see other faiths posting this and I am from the south so there are a lot of Baptist where I am from. I do not see "I am a Baptist or Methodist etc." posted on there facebook, they post Christian related topics and that is expected not a problem at all but I find it almost embarrassing for those posting the MORMON proclamations. UGH just pitiful. Do you ever see other people doing this from other faiths I sure don't!

Nope. I'm a Methodist, but have never been expected to announce that on Facebook. Sometimes I'll mention something that happened at church on there, but I don't but the quotes from our Bishop on my feed every five minutes like the Mormons seem compelled to. And I don't have photos of our church on the feed, unless it's a cute picture of the kids at Sunday School or something like that.

No. Not even the Scientologist or the JW's.

The reason I think Mormons do this is because they know in the back of their mind, that it's not a legitimate religion (yeah, I know, name one that is). They feel inferior to the accepted and established versions of Christianity, so they try to puff themselves up with the pride that they don't really feel.

Devoted Exmo Wrote:
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> No. Not even the Scientologist or the JW's.
>
> The reason I think Mormons do this is because they
> know in the back of their mind, that it's not a
> legitimate religion (yeah, I know, name one that
> is). They feel inferior to the accepted and
> established versions of Christianity, so they try
> to puff themselves up with the pride that they
> don't really feel.

Actually, the Scientologists have done this:

http://www.scientology.org/video/meet-a-scientologist.html

http://home.scientology.org/

You just made me proud! I've never heard about this and doubt many others have either. Do you think that's on par with the "Meet the Mormons" campaign?

Even the Scientologists know the LDS Church is a cult just like them and copy a good idea when they see one.

Yeah, but you have to admit, having this little film being played on their official website isn't exactly going to garner a mainstream audience.

Yes, it's quite culty. I don't know that they think it's not legitimate, but they are trying to see if they can do some kind of a viral phenomenon. I'm sure it was come up with by the geniuses in SLC. Too bad the majority won't do it. Most probably weren't listening to GC last week.

My DD has done this and some other extended family members. I just groan inwardly to myself, so as to keep the peace. I am pretty tempted to make a cult comment though.

I do think it comes from feeling inferior. How else do you explain the swarms of mormons who swamp the comment section of every news article that comes out about them telling people that they're just misunderstood and persecuted, but if you'd just ask them about their religion, you'd like them? They have a good idea that they're seen as backward and cult-like.

Some of the biggest bullies are insecure.

Slightly off topic from your point about other religions. You should look up the facebook event page that is facilitating this movement. One thing I found somewhat bizarre from the page:

"Respect Intellectual Property
"When you share messages online, make sure others understand that you are expressing your personal thoughts and feelings. Please do not use the Church logo or otherwise suggest that you are speaking for or on behalf of the Church."

Now back to your original question, many people profess and spread their faith on social media in a variety of different ways. But the clause above seems pretty unique to Mormonism, in that it displays the attitude of the Church for the past few decades. Spread the word, but only the official, church's word. Of course, when the Church refuses to actually take an official stand on just about anything, this leaves a blurry quagmire between what constitutes true faith and false belief that is impossible to navigate.

The "Profess your faith, but make sure you establish that the particulars of your faith could be wrong so as to cover the church's ass" idea is common with Mormons, a bit self-defeating and definitely strange.



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It's a corporation that's using members for free online advertising. The president forgot they're posing as a church and is acting like a corporation.

So, who does this? Let me see, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Levi, etc. Really quite a long list. If the mormon church thought they could get every member to wear their logo, they would do it. For now, they're settling for just the missionaries wearing the logo.

Good post.

However the memebera should be free ads and testimonial for thus company but they are not allowed to use their logo or to speak in behalf or in the name of TSCC. There are strict guidelines (who had expected something like this?) what is appropriate and what not.

From CHB
1. "Social media properties must be properly maintained and actively moderated to ensure that any inappropriate content is promptly removed."

2. "The website, blog, or social media profile should not be the name of a Church unit. For example, “First Ward News” or “Friends of the First Ward” is acceptable, while “First Ward” is not."

3. "The Internet can also help people connect with one another and share Church content with friends and family."


"Members are encouraged to use the Internet to flood the earth with testimonies of the Savior and His restored gospel. They should view blogs, social networks, and other Internet technologies as tools that allow them to amplify their voice in promoting the messages of peace, hope, and joy that accompany faith in Christ."


As before, members are requested to avoid using or imitating Church logos, and to be careful not to suggest that the things we share online are sponsored or endorsed by the Church. Members are still encouraged to use civility and kindness online and resources are given for additional help and clarification.

Exmormons feel a compulsion to let the world know that they are exmormons. It's similar to what Mormons do, only in a different way. I think exmormons get more self esteem and self definition out of being exmormons than people do who have left other churches.

When you think about it, in the distant past, people who felt inadequate joined the Mormons to boost their self esteem. They truly were inadequate compared to the larger society. Today's Mormons have inherited these inadequate genes. So even if you leave Mormonism, you may still be inadequate in the wider world. Trumpeting your status as an exmormon makes you feel better.

Another genetic trait that many Mormons have is a strong desire to feel important. This was central to the Smith family. They could not succeed in society, so they resorted to money digging for a sense of self worth, and ultimately Joseph turned their frustration into a "real" accomplishment.

I'm a Jew.

I would vote that it has more to do with the arrogance inherent in Mormonism. They think they are special, chosen and have higher standards than the hoi polloi. They think their families are happier, their lifestyle is superior and their charitable activities more profound than other churches. They honestly think people want to be like them, if only they knew how. I'm a Mormon is them telling others why they are so exceptional.

Except - for once they are giving a nod to the fact that people might think Mormons are weird - as in, "People think Mormons are weird but I'm a Mormon and look how great I am. Now don't you have a better impression of how normal, yea awesome our religion is?

I live in the South too.

Where I live, people make a huge point of letting everyone know they are Christian. It's their way of letting you know they are good people. (Little do they know they are really just being annoying.)

I suppose Mormons are just trying to get to the point where Mormonism is associated with being good people. They are trying to take the weird edge off (good luck, Mormons).

I think a difference between Mormons and Christians proclaiming their religion is that the average Christian thinks most everyone already accepts his Christianity. Maybe the Mormon is is trying harder to get to that point by helping with Mormon familiarity. Give them a few hundred years.

Coincidence. Not one, not two, but THREE separate friends posted 'I'm a Mormon' stuff on my FB feed in the time it took me to read this thread.

I agree with much that has already been said. Here is another thought. Putting up something in social media is a low risk way of not feeling so guilty then next "Every Member a Missionary" pitch comes around. Those have got to be some of the most intense guilt trips. Followed by lots of porn and jacking off, I'm sure.

Yeah, it's an easy win for sharing that "missionary moment" in Elder's quorum the next Sunday.