Miscellaneous: Prejudice

Prejudice

By Poppleton99 - 11/02/2016 06:06 - United States - Cedar City

Today, I was hanging out with a friend out of state. He had some friends with him and we were all having a great time, until they found out I live in Utah. They instantly assumed I was Mormon and started to act weird around me. This is a frequent occurrence. FML

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You deserved it 1 978

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Same thing different taste

By kenabrookee - 03/04/2013 05:48 - United States - Northridge

Today, I met my boyfriend's family for the first time. We got on the subject of theatre, and his dad brought up "The Book of Mormon", how finally someone was making fun of those "nasty, polygamist, cultist freaks", and if his son ever dated one, he would disown him. I'm Mormon. FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 010

You deserved it 14 789

That old switcheroo

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I found out that my boyfriend is a Mormon, when his mother greeted me saying how happy she was her son had found himself a Mormon girlfriend. I know nothing about Mormonism, except from what I've seen on South Park, and I'm an atheist. FML

I agree, your life sucks 35 565

You deserved it 6 540

Judge not

By Anonymous - 18/07/2020 05:01

Today, my friend dragged me out of a movie because they swore a bit and there was drug use. Apparently, she's a Mormon now, and, "doesn't want her values compromised." This from the same girl who tried to get me to try crack a few weeks ago. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 773

You deserved it 236

By funkyhed84 - 31/05/2017 11:00 - United Kingdom - York

Today, I answered the door to two Mormon girls from America. I live in the UK and am not religious at all, but I was too polite to slam the door and ended up letting them in. An hour later, a copy of 'The Book of Mormon' and 'My Pathway to Baptism' and I think I'm now a Mormon. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 180

You deserved it 1 610

By slondons - 18/01/2011 20:53 - United Kingdom

Today, my friends were acting strange around me. This afternoon, I got a text asking me to meet them out for a couple of drinks. Because of all the strange acting, I decided to tell them I'd go and then not go. I just found out they had been planning me a surprise party. FML

I agree, your life sucks 9 629

You deserved it 52 354

FOMO FML

By Anonymous - 22/02/2022 10:00

Today, my church friends ditched me to go skiing with a bunch of jewish basketball players from another school. They said I’d "harsh the vibe" with my "principles". The photos they post online look like they’re having a lot of fun. FML

I agree, your life sucks 452

You deserved it 1 157

By Anonymous - 03/12/2009 08:23 - United States

Today, I found out that my friends were convinced that I was gay. I have known most of them for 3 plus years, they all thought my girlfriend was a special shopping partner. I found this out while announcing my engagement. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 767

You deserved it 3 210

By Mybrotherissatan - 10/03/2016 15:59 - United States - Arrington

Today, I found out why people in my new neighborhood keep giving me weird looks. For a laugh, my brother had gone around telling them I'm a parolee, and implying that I couldn't be trusted around their children. FML

I agree, your life sucks 20 629

You deserved it 1 330

Outcast

By Coolkid. - 14/06/2009 17:53 - United States

Today, I was accidentally tagged in a photo of a group of people by a 'friend' on Facebook. She later corrected it, apparently everyone had already seen the tag and decided that the comment box below was a great opportunity to discuss how none of them would ever be caught dead hanging out with me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 51 692

You deserved it 3 925

By ellarose - 10/04/2009 18:46 - United States

Today, I walked over to join a group of friends and heard them talking about how hot some guy was but how ugly his sister was. I asked who they were talking about and there was an awkward silence, they hadn't realized I was there. Apparently, they were talking about my brother. FML

I agree, your life sucks 54 942

You deserved it 3 266

XboxSqueaker 15

Thursday 11 February 2016 15:30

start asking them if they would like to hear about our lord and savior Cthulu

Norja 33

Thursday 11 February 2016 15:36

It should be as simple as: "Are you mormon?" "No" " Ok cool" Your friends are idiots.

Comments

PingusTheDingus 31

Thursday 11 February 2016 15:54

That's just ******* dumb.

cmdd 5

Thursday 11 February 2016 15:55

So then why didn't your 'friend' stick up for you? It shouldn't matter what religion you are - and anyone who gets weird after finding out your religion (or in this case state of residency) is probably not worth your time anyway. All of these ignorant mormon stereotypes are really getting old.

team_garra 8

Thursday 11 February 2016 15:56

I live in Utah too friend. Unfortunately I know your pain as well. I am actually atheist and whenever I go out of state it is the worst. I go to the east coast some times and it is the worst there. So just let them know that you are not Mormon and you should be okay!

isles86 9

Thursday 11 February 2016 15:58

Sounds about right. When people ask where I'm from my answer usually is. "I'm from Utah and no I'm not Mormon"

stormy0307 16

Friday 12 February 2016 14:44

I'm also from Utah and I usually say the same thing. Though about half the time the follow up of "what religion are you then?" Gets asked and when I reply that I'm an atheist, people act weird about that too

Jachin357 28

Thursday 11 February 2016 16:00

My question is why would it matter if OP was a Mormon or not? No need to act weird or different. Mormons are just normal people and act like everyone else. I myself am one and when I meet new people or am with my friends, I dont preach to anyone.. get real -_-

Ayasha_fml 12

Thursday 11 February 2016 20:53

You can't speak for all of them. Having used to be one, considering the fact they go on missions to shove it in other countries' faces and coming to your house on their little bikes and crap, they're very pushy overall. I live in the idiotic Southern Bible Belt. They portray many stereotypes and are bot nice people. I'm pretty sure those countries have their own dieties and are happy with what they have without brainwashing. If something is working, why change it? You don't see them coming to America to force themselves on us, not athiests, agnostics, or gays going door to door.

FSGInsainity 15

Thursday 11 February 2016 20:56

#42 Liar. Gay people always show up at my place, asking if I was interested in a whole new world. They lie, it doesn't change anything.

cmdd 5

Thursday 11 February 2016 23:54

#42 - You tell someone else they can't speak for all Mormons and then go on some rant about your own opinions of them. So, what makes you any better? Trying to bash Mormons as part of your comment makes you just like op's dumb ass friends for being so judgmental. If you don't want to be a part of the religion that's your choice just don't put other people down for not having the same beliefs as you.

Jachin357 28

Friday 12 February 2016 13:52

I am sorry you feel that way towards the church. Your insults and attacks though are rather emotional and angry, which was pretty uncalled for and pointless. Also, to point out, you made some false statements. If you don't want to be a Mormon, I accept you for your decision, but don't make a fool of yourself by feeling the need to boast how your not a Mormon anymore and attacking the church. Just leave quietly.