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BYU71 · 08-22-2007, 02:06 PM

who are you talking about. Temple recommend holders, people who attend church at least once a month, people who attend family functions at church, people who describe themselves as "mormons" even though they do not participate in chruch at all.

I personally know of people who do not attend any LDS functions unless it involves a family member going on a mission or some other friend or family member function at church. Yet, they describe themselves as mormons.

So when for instance someone says "Utah Mormons", who do they consider as "mormons."

MikeWaters · 08-22-2007, 02:09 PM

I think Utah Mormon can have several different meanings.

It can refer to the over-zealous arrogant Mormon who lives outside of Utah, but moved from Utah.

It can also refer to a sense of general hypocrisy among the Mormons currently living in Utah.

BYU71 · 08-22-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I think Utah Mormon can have several different meanings.

It can refer to the over-zealous arrogant Mormon who lives outside of Utah, but moved from Utah.

It can also refer to a sense of general hypocrisy among the Mormons currently living in Utah.

I probably should have used a different example. All the time we hear people use the term "member" or "mormon".

Should I think in terms of "active" with those words or include active and in-active.

Jeff Lebowski · 08-22-2007, 02:13 PM

Don't we need a special term for Utah County Mormons? Aren't they the creme de la creme?

BYU71 · 08-22-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

Don't we need a special term for Utah County Mormons? Aren't they the creme de la creme?

I would probably refine it further. BYU Eagle Forum Utah County Mormon types.

Archaea · 08-22-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BYU71

I would probably refine it further. BYU Eagle Forum Utah County Mormon types.

I have a different term, f...ing maggots.

BYU71 · 08-22-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

I have a different term, f...ing maggots.

Ouch. I find I am participating in the hi-jacking of my own post.

I will answer my own question. When I use the term "mormon" or "member" I am usually referring to active and inactives.

Jeff Lebowski · 08-22-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

I have a different term, f...ing maggots.

Do I need to edit my signature again?

Clark Addison · 08-22-2007, 02:38 PM

I generally mean anyone who self-identifies themselves as a Mormon. This would include all active members, and probably most inactive members. I work with someone whose husband has not been to church since he was about 10, and he has no interest in returning, but if you asked him if he is a Mormon, he would say Yes, so I would as well.

08-22-2007, 02:06 PM	#1
BYU71 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,084	When you are referring to "mormons" or "members" who are you talking about. Temple recommend holders, people who attend church at least once a month, people who attend family functions at church, people who describe themselves as "mormons" even though they do not participate in chruch at all. I personally know of people who do not attend any LDS functions unless it involves a family member going on a mission or some other friend or family member function at church. Yet, they describe themselves as mormons. So when for instance someone says "Utah Mormons", who do they consider as "mormons."

08-22-2007, 02:13 PM	#4
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Don't we need a special term for Utah County Mormons? Aren't they the creme de la creme? __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

08-22-2007, 02:09 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,368	I think Utah Mormon can have several different meanings. It can refer to the over-zealous arrogant Mormon who lives outside of Utah, but moved from Utah. It can also refer to a sense of general hypocrisy among the Mormons currently living in Utah.

08-22-2007, 02:38 PM	#9
Clark Addison Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 638	I generally mean anyone who self-identifies themselves as a Mormon. This would include all active members, and probably most inactive members. I work with someone whose husband has not been to church since he was about 10, and he has no interest in returning, but if you asked him if he is a Mormon, he would say Yes, so I would as well.