Truthspeaker--
Do you always identify with being a Mormon or are you ever just a human being? Just looking for the real person in there.
Have you ever heard me refer to myself as a "Mormon"? Remember it was originally a derogotory label that was slapped on us by haters of our religion. Somehow the nickname stuck but I don't like being called a "Mormon". The reason I don't like it is because it is a label.
People like to label everything so that they can understand it. People think they understand "mormons" because of the stereotypes that go along with that name. Well as has been proven in this thread, there is much people have to learn in order to truly understand us.
Label someone "gay" so you can think he's effeminate and liberal in all his ways.
Label someone "black" so you can think he's a scumbag and a criminal and not worthy to date your daughter.
Label someone "liberal" and they must be a fan of Bill Clinton.
Label someone "conservative" and he must be a fan of George Bush.
Label someone "mormon" and he must have lots of wives.
Label someone a "Catholic" and they must believe in priests who molest little boys.
Label someone "Asian", well of course they have to be a brainiac.
Label someone a "hippie" and they must smoke weed.
Label someone a "mexican" and they must be an illegal gang member.
You see I hate labels. Because people think they can judge someone based on the label.
I love knowledge.
I think of myself as