leader worship
Mormon culture often elevates church leaders to near-divine status. Members sing "Praise to the Man" about Joseph Smith, hang portraits of prophets in their homes, and are taught to "follow the prophet" without question. General Conference resembles a celebrity event with members seeking selfies with apostles. Critics argue this borders on idolatry and creates unhealthy power dynamics where leaders cannot be questioned or held accountable.
Profiles with leader worship on their "shelf":
Noal DavisBorn & raised in Norther Utah, I quickly learned that my personal value was only connected to my obedience to the Mormon faith. I was, but am no longer, a Mormon
TimI'm a single father of two boys. I love art and the natural world. I was a mormon.
elneneI was a mormon. Enjoy traveling, beach sports.
ByrdI'm transmasculine, genderqueer, generally queer, and a refugee of Trump's America. I was a mormon.
Connor Ross AldridgeI enjoy philosophical discussions, to inquire reasonable explanations of phenomena's. I'd seek educational institutions to help the public to better understand anthropology as a scientific theory for acknowledging human origins. I was a mormon.
windriver32I'm a dad, outdoorsman, conservationist, and and economist. I was a mormon.
Andy WilsonI enjoy photography, meditation, cycling, walking and travel. I am a truth-seeker. I was a mormon.
TomBorn and raised in the faith, I’m a descendent of pioneers who crossed the plains and settled the Salt Lake Valley. I’m a corporate executive, educator, parent and husband. And… I was a mormon.
kingofweirdWe're a queer DID system with autism and generalized anxiety disorder. We were a mormon.
LandonI'm a computer engineering PhD student. I believe everyone is worthy and has inherent value. I was a mormon.
Larry CampI love my wife, my kids, Hawaii, the outdoors, softball and believe it or not, I was a mormon.
jaradAnd I was a mormon. Born and raised in the church and culture in the Utah bubble.
Sam YoungUntil I was excommunicated, I was a Mormon.
Ken ClarkI'm a convert and served as a Bishop. I was a CES teacher for 27 years. I resigned from both the CES and the church at the same time.
Just JeffI was a mormon. And I was doing well with it.
drjohnI'm a graduate business professor (organizational leadership) who is very compassionate, creative, and enjoys traveling to warm places. I seek truth more than highly emotional convictions found in religion, political ideologies, or any system that claims to have the best set of morals, practices, values, and/or solutions for individuals or the world. I was a mormon.
fuchiboca67I was a mormon.
Evan MullinsI'm a husband and father of 4. I am a musician, I make websites for a living and I was a mormon.Create an account to share your own story.