I took great offense as a member of the LDS church to the letter by R.K. Feldman (Forum, June 20). She struck out at the majority of LDS citizens of this state by saying, "The invisible government here is felt by everyone who is not Mormon; i.e., in work situations, public schools, Scouting programs, and neighborhood associations." And later again she stated LDS people were "arrogant, short-sighted, and closed-minded."
It seemed as though Feldman had experienced insults and disrespect by some members of the LDS Church. For that I am sorry. However, maybe if Feldman began to tolerate and respect those members' beliefs, instead of name-calling and insulting them in an anti-Mormon way, they would begin to respect and tolerate her beliefs.It does not seem logical to me for this person to send out such bold words of hate towards the LDS population. Feldman implied she took offense and dealt with insults by some LDS members. So she does it right back? That makes her no better than those who offended her in the first place.
It's too bad we as a community cannot have religious tolerance for those of different religious faiths than our own. We should remember, though, that an offense given by a few people from that faith doesn't mean everyone in that particular religion believes and acts the same.
I know in my Scout troop we welcome those who are not members of the LDS Church. I don't think Feldman knows every member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, so how can she judge? It is too bad that a 14-year-old kid has to explain this concept to a grown adult.
C.J. Sorenson
West Valley City