marginalization of others

The Mormon church has historically marginalized various groups including women, LGBTQ individuals, people of color, intellectuals, and those who question. This marginalization occurs through doctrines that limit women's roles, policies that exclude LGBTQ members, historical racism, and discipline against those who speak out. The church's emphasis on conformity creates an environment where anyone different from the ideal Mormon family feels like an outsider.


Profiles with marginalization of others on their "shelf":

Noal Davis profile image for wasmormon.orgNoal 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 MormonGrace18 profile image for wasmormon.orgGrace18I was in an LDS splinter group from birth until middle age.Hannah profile image for wasmormon.orgHannahI'm a nerdy trans woman who enjoys D&D and gaming. I was a mormon.elnene profile image for wasmormon.orgelneneI was a mormon. Enjoy traveling, beach sports.Byrd profile image for wasmormon.orgByrdI'm transmasculine, genderqueer, generally queer, and a refugee of Trump's America. I was a mormon.Connor Ross Aldridge profile image for wasmormon.orgConnor 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.Andy Wilson profile image for wasmormon.orgAndy WilsonI enjoy photography, meditation, cycling, walking and travel.  I am a truth-seeker. I was a mormon.midlifeexmomomma profile image for wasmormon.orgmidlifeexmomommaI'm a mom, dog mom, divorcee, former teacher, barbershopper, future author, and public speaker. I was a mormon.Landon profile image for wasmormon.orgLandonI'm a computer engineering PhD student. I believe everyone is worthy and has inherent value. I was a mormon.Jana Tapircorn profile image for wasmormon.orgJana TapircornI am a nerd with ADHD, who has found a love for critical thinking. I was a mormon.Larry Camp profile image for wasmormon.orgLarry CampI love my wife, my kids, Hawaii, the outdoors, softball and believe it or not, I was a mormon.savi1lavy profile image for wasmormon.orgsavi1lavyI was a mormon. I enjoy reading, writing, and hiking.freidom profile image for wasmormon.orgfreidomI am finally free to be happy!Chris Schaefer profile image for wasmormon.orgChris SchaeferI was a mormon.Sam Young profile image for wasmormon.orgSam YoungUntil I was excommunicated, I was a Mormon.Evan Mullins profile image for wasmormon.orgEvan MullinsI'm a husband and father of 4. I am a musician, I make websites for a living and I was a mormon.

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