Ooh, this is a good one. We are members of the "Mormon faith." The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints. And the question is "Why do people make fun of
Mormons?" Stay with us. We've got some theories. If you know nothing at all
about Mormons then you probably have only heard that we're just weird people
and possibly the target of making being made fun of. -Have you heard that we horns? Like some
people say. -Oh, I thought that was more in the in the past. But do you think people
still today think that we have? I bet that's a question. Do Mormons have horns?
In fact, I think I have seen that one. -Yeah, we don't. -Obviously. I mean... You'd
have to be... -I mean, I think we're different so... Just like the Amish are
different but I don't think we're as extreme. You know, but we do different
things. The word of wisdom separates us. -Okay, first off. -Which says we can't drink no alcohol, no
smoking, no coffee, no tea, no drugs. -Illegal drugs. Abuse of drugs. Things like that, right? -So,
that's going to separate us. Absolutely no alcohol. -So, let's let's start there
because I think the one that we want to start with that is for me the one that
screams mockery and ridicule is the no coffee. Now, why? Because coffee... And I've
talked to people who aren't members of my faith who agree with me on this one.
Who said, "I don't drink coffee (A) because I don't want to become dependent on
anything. But (B) and this one again, it's it's out there. It's... Maybe not as common
but the other reason that I've heard. And I agree with both of these. Is I don't
like doing anything there I feel like a lemming or like I'm just it's just sheep.
We all do the same thing. And the fact is is that coffee consumption has become
worldwide. Just such an outrageous... It's gone beyond kind of a dependency or need
and to just like a full-on obsessive fad or passion.
Like... I cannot begin the day without my Mochaccino fat tip [Unaubible]
blinging bag of that. And I... You know,
again. And this is me. I know I get passionate about this stuff. But I can
see... Well, no. But well you don't start the day with any. -I know. But if... -I mean the
way that I'm saying this? -Right if I wasn't an LDS, if I hadn't made those agreements, I would
totally be a coffee drinker. I love the smell. -Yeah. See, I hate the smell and I
hate the taste. I think it's disgusting. -I love the smell of coffee. I would start
each day with a cup of coffee. I would be one of those Coffee mochachina. -Okay,
so why don't you drink it? -Because I've made covenants. -That's the only reason?
-Yeah. -Okay. So my point is, is that... You're making my point perfectly. That is why it
could be, could be one of the reasons why Mormons are made fun of. Because you have
someone who says, the only reason that I don't pleased myself with... Because
they're what they're going to say is, "Well, why don't you?"
You oppressed old hag and then I can say that about you. You oppressed poor
beautiful wonderful hot-looking mama, how that church is oppressive to you.
You just said I love the smell of coffee, I love the taste of coffee. -I
don't know. -If I weren't a Mormon, I would absolutely be drinking it every day. And
there are those that are going to say and this is what this... This is the spirit of
the mockery is, "Well, what kind of church would keep you from... Your life is short,
why would you not...." -Now, I can totally choose to drink coffee. That's what I'm saying. She can
if she wants. -Right. But I'm choosing to obey the word of wisdom. -And that's
mockable. The question is why are Mormons being made fun of or why are they so
commonly picked on and targets of mockery. -But see,
I also... -That's one. And that's fine. -Like, my father was an alcoholic. He died from
alcoholism. Not a member of the church, whatever. He could have been, but he wasn't.
But I'm glad, you know, because there is a disposition to be an addictive. What if...
-Genetically. -Right. -Yes. -So, I'm grateful that I have the word of wisdom. I've
never had a problem with alcohol because I haven't tried alcohol.
-Yes. -And I could see from my own family experience that's not something I want.
-Yeah. So, along those lines. Same kind of a thing we've mentioned it in another
video. Mormons don't drink alcohol and so in this day and age, again, it's almost a
social... There are so many official events. What was I just watching the other day
on television where it was part of the thing to have everyone has a drink and a
sip and you're part of this deal. It was either that or it was maybe just in the
Chicago Cubs clubhouse where they'd won the wild card game or whatever and
everyone's shooting champagne and everyone's taking a drink. It's
everywhere. "It's a small little sip. don't be such a prude." You know there's that
level of that's why we're made fun of because we are in a world where alcohol
is not only acceptable but it's almost required in some social settings. That we
take a firm stance. -Well and if you look at like the play, the Mormons... "The Book
of Mormon." I mean, the whole theme was about mocking LDS people. -Well it was
written by a couple of disenfranchised former... Or at least one of them I think
was even a missionary or something. So it's all about missions. I haven't seen
it. I don't want to see it. I'm not putting money into... -But making fun of the Book of Mormon, the actual
book that we Revere as scriptures. So, I think anything that's different about
you, people can make fun of. But it's interesting how you can't make fun of
Muslims. You can't say anything about the... -Oh good heavens. -Oh you'd be drawn
into court of the constitutional fighting. There'd be battle lines drawn.
-It doesn't seem to matter when it comes to... -Mormons or open game. Mormons are open game.
-Like who... What other religion could have a play on Broadway that's revered and
looked up. -That sacrilegious and rude and mean. You're right. There is no say, "Hey,
Fiddler on the Roof." You know it's all about the Jewish faith and their
♫♪traditions♫♪ And it's revered and loved and glorified and it's a fantastic
musical. There's nothing in there that's purely anti-semitic. And obviously,
anti-semitic. Get out of here in this day and age. My gosh, who are you, Hitler? It
could be anything. But for some reason, Mormons are fair game. Nobody fights back.
-Right. -Nobody says anything. It's just... Well, we made our own bed,
sleep in it? -LDS Church responded to the Book of Mormon question and then for
questions that had go to lds.org. We'll take the publicity. Out there
spouting the name of one of the highest selling books in the history of
publications. You know, it's not that we're making money off of their sales.
But still. Now, what else would people make fun of Mormons for? Would it be that we
don't believe in premarital sex or extramarital sex? Yes. I believe that's a
huge one. -Yeah. -Because why? Well, everybody lives together? Why get married? Why...? -How
would you know if you're compatible? -How do you know you're going to be... This
marriage is going to work. Or you guys are virgins till you get married? Come on.
Yeah, again the compatibility issue or why wouldn't you allow yourself to have
a little fun or to get practice. You know... And we could go on and on. We will... I'm
sure you can leave in the comment section below your own issues of why you
think that Mormons are made fun of a lot. The fact of the matter is, is most of the
things that people point out are fairly relevant to our fundamental happiness.
We're happy living the way we live. We would try to live in the world but not
be of the world if we can it all helped it. But you know we watch TV, we use cell
phones, we drive cars, we wear clothes. We have one spouse. You know, we're fairly
normal people who... I don't even think our standards are that much above the world.
It's not like we see ourselves as snooty and a holier-than-thou. We just do our
best to actually adhere to those standards. And by doing so, occasionally,
we are... We get you know, what's the word? Criticized, mocked, ridiculed. Hey, we're in
good company. JC himself was ridiculed, mock, spit upon
even crucified. So when we believe in him with all of our heart, mind and soul. And
he asked us to follow him. So, we're going to follow him the best we can. And if it
means that we get buffeted by the world, we'll take it. Because like I say, we're
in good company. Well as mentioned, you probably have your own comments on
either why you think Mormons are mockable. Either from your own history
of mocking us. Because I know there are some of you out there or those of you
who have been mocked. We'd like to just hear your comments. We'll take any kind
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