I grew up in “woke” San Francisco area. I saw way more racism there than I’ve

Jun 12, 2021
8:10:18am

Chefcurry Truly Addicted User

Ever seen in Utah. Like I’ve said here before. The more diverse a city, the more racism you see. Just inevitable with so many different opinions and cultures trying to melt into one.

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POLL: Are people in Utah generally more or less racist than other places?

byujacob

6/12/21 6:58am

I’d say fewer in your face, openly racist people than average. Maybe a few more

Tricky

6/12/21 7:08am

I’d say probably more naive comments than racism.

Heath Squashwell

6/12/21 7:15am

RE: I’d say probably more naive comments than racism.

CanuckUte

6/12/21 7:39am

Utah has return missionary's from so many countries. Utah is not naive.

ParentingNotForSissy

6/12/21 7:59am

Disagree. Doesn't hurt that many that serve missions and have experience

Preppy

6/12/21 8:35am

Speak for yourself!

Heath Squashwell

6/12/21 8:43am

Mostly just more ignorant than most to what racism really is.

StalwartBraveTrue

6/12/21 7:15am

About the same or less. It might be slightly more ignorant and naive from the

WDaddy

6/12/21 7:18am

More ignorant, less racist.

Medute

6/12/21 7:26am

I refuse to answer your question until I know you aren’t white.

ColdFusion1989

6/12/21 7:27am

Utahn's worry about this question is the inferred perception of the Church by

Preppy

6/12/21 7:48am

I grew up in “woke” San Francisco area. I saw way more racism there than I’ve

Chefcurry

6/12/21 8:10am

If you use the actual definition of racism than Utah is definitely less racist

Cougzilla

6/12/21 8:29am

Sorry this was for the OP

Cougzilla

6/12/21 8:29am

A Mormon teaching is that all are equal before the Lord, and we are all brothers

viper

6/12/21 8:22am

That teaching does go a long way, but doesn't make up for a lack of experience

Preppy

6/12/21 8:42am

Agree. But Mormon Utah culture is also known for not letting kids

StalwartBraveTrue

6/12/21 9:34am

It’s “less racist” and here’s at least partially why IMO:

'69chevy

6/12/21 8:43am

Racism is baked into the bread of LDS culture.

Zastava

6/12/21 9:25am

I am half Mexican. Last year I got vitiligo on my face.

Superman21

6/12/21 10:14am

I can name 5 guys in my ward who would say that to you. 🤣

StalwartBraveTrue

6/12/21 10:27am

That particular doctrine was actively taught in the church for decades.

Zastava

6/12/21 10:41am

“Pure and delightsome” Very different in my mind.

StalwartBraveTrue

6/12/21 11:50am

2 Nephi 30:6 read “white and delightsome” until 1981.

Zastava

6/12/21 12:00pm

Hmmm. Thanks for sharing.

StalwartBraveTrue

6/12/21 12:03pm

The church is slowly trying to sanitize the BOM. It changed the introduction...

Zastava

6/12/21 12:15pm

It was nothing to endure. He is a great guy and I consider him a friend.

Superman21

6/12/21 12:20pm

Utahns are some of the most awkwardly not racist people you’ll ever be around. There’s such a desire to not be racist

Zach Morris

6/12/21 10:03am

Lots of inexperience, clumsiness, blind spots

korihor

6/12/21 10:30am

I have lived in all 4 time zones in the continental U.S.

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