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I agree LDS, it can be frustrating and sad to see people that are easily offended, even to the point where they lose friendships, and even leave the church.

I think we need to teach our children that people in and out of the Church are going to say insensitive things. We need to teach them to be stronger and let things that we perceive to be offensive "roll off our backs". We cannot control what other say, but we can control how we react.

Let's teach our children to react with something other then anger or hurt (humor, kindness , understanding) and life will be much easier to deal with for everyone.

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Usually people who are easily offeneded are also too self involved. In other words they are always thinking that everyone and everything that happens in the world is directed at and about them. They will try to convice you that it ain't like that, but really it is as simple as that no mater how they try to complicate things.

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Reading Mormons say, write or act offended is so common on the internet now that I often tire of it. For every little blurb of something they do not like they whip out the words like a pistol, "I'm offended". I believe Mormons are some of the most sensitive and easily offended people around, especially online, and no, I am not referring to this site or only this site. I have deleted many who would start out their opening Posts about how offended they are by joining - amazing. If Mormons only realize that they CHOOSE to be offended then that will solve most of the matter. On other sites it's worst, they get down to graphic insults as their resolve for disagreement, what is more are the site owners that allow this kind of degrading behavior in their Forums and sites.

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Hi Joseph,

Your quote reminded me of something a friend told me a long time ago. I guess I had a chip on shoulder of being easily offended. She said in a very non-judgmental way... "You know what separates prophets from the rest of us?" I said "the gift of prophesy?" She replied "They do not waste time with being offended."

Being offended in my view just takes away from the time one can spend feeling love and understanding instead.

Thank you for reminding me of what my old friend once told me.

Nicci

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Well I'm a 16 year old mormon, And I don't get offended easily. To me getting offended is your choice a quote from a friend of mine "You are only offended if you choose to be"

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"During a perilous period of war, an exchange of letters occurred between Moroni, the captain of the Nephite armies, and Pahoran, the chief judge and governor of the land. Moroni, whose army was suffering because of inadequate support from the government, wrote to Pahoran 'by the way of condemnation' (Alma 60:2) and harshly accused him of thoughtlessness, slothfulness, and neglect. Pahoran might easily have resented Moroni and his message, but he chose not to take offense. Pahoran responded compassionately and described a rebellion against the government about which Moroni was not aware. And then he responded, 'Behold, I say unto you, Moroni, that I do not joy in your great afflictions, yea, it grieves my soul. . . . And now, in your epistle you have censured me, but it mattereth not; I am not angry, but do rejoice in the greatness of your heart' (Alma 61:2, 9).

"One of the greatest indicators of our own spiritual maturity is revealed in how we respond to the weaknesses, the inexperience, and the potentially offensive actions of others. A thing, an event, or an expression may be offensive, but you and I can choose not to be offended--and to say with Pahoran, 'it mattereth not.' "
Ref. (David A. Bednar, "And Nothing Shall Offend Them," Ensign, Nov. 2006, 91)

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I notice that a lot of Mormons online are of this main focus:

I will find people that AGREE with the way I think and if not I'm offended.

The other type is this:

I will say my OPINION but state it like it is Doctrine and if they don't like it I'm offended.

Lastly there is another type:

I will not conform to any Rules because I am more important than the space I occupy online.

As mentioned in another Thread... If you can become so easily offended then it is likely that you have not experienced real hardship in your life. People who have been through war or suffered serious events tend to focus on the gratitude they have for the simple things around them instead of things they CHOOSE to upset them.

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I have a sister who is easily offended, to the point that she frequently alienates herself and her family from the church, family, and friends. Their family moves often in an attempt to escape the troubles instead of solving the problems. Her children are now learning this behavior. It is sad. Recently, her son has chosen not be advanced in the priesthood because the YM President did not approach them soon enough and now he is upset and not interested in advancement. I believe that it is each individual's responsibility to approach the local priesthood authorities to receive such ordinances as baptism and confirmation, priesthood advancement, and receiving temple ordinances, not the local church leaders responsibility. However, it is wonderful if you have local leaders to help guide you. Ultimately, it is each person's responsibility to advance in the gospel.

The following is part of an article entitled "Offended and Deceived Wayward Children" By Larry Barkdull. It is adapted from his book, "Rescuing Wayward Children." I like the approaches in this article.