Comments about ‘A recent Washington Post article takes a look at Mormon diversity’

Excuse me...point of order here.

First of all, the accompanying pics for this article portrays a day in which ostensibly resident African-Americans were picked to participate in some pioneering play / musical event.

Secondly, this is a ward located in Anacostia, Maryland. ANACOSTIA: One of the most densely populated area of Blacks in and around the DC Metro. So, chances are that if for every 8 out of 10 people you run into on the street are Black, then some would eventually find their way into an LDS Church Ward.

The headlines, "Mormon Diversity" as the story unfolds in Washington DC is somewhat of a stretch...

"There is no future when we live in the past," says one black Latter-day Saint in explaining how he has come to terms with his church's past. "This church is about rescuing people no matter who they are, from mainland China to Southeast Washington."

Very true statement by this brother! How many times we heard or know of someone that quit going to church because of what someone had said or do?

Economist - one can look for the positive or the negative n life. Whichever you look for you will find. It is much easier on ones spirit to look for the positive. It takes more energy to look for and dwell in the negative than in the positive. Try it you may find life more enjoyable.

I agree with Economist ... i've rarely seen diversity as a former Mormon. To be honest ... diverse groups are the minority. Not to say it's not changing ... with enough push to be socially accepted from the mass society.