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RockyBalboa · 06-29-2007, 06:58 PM

There were 16 trainees from 7 different states while I was in Denver.

I was the only one from Utah and the only Mormon in the group.

Over the span of 3 weeks I got to know some of those people very well. 2 of which have become very close friends.

I'm glad I was able to experience divergent points of view, all in the spirit of being open and respecting what others believe.

Lol...now I know some of you won't believe this, but I was very cordial and nice and loved sharing what I felt when I was asked. I never offered, but would be willing to share if someone approached me with a question about Mormons, or if I was given an opportunity to dispell a myth about Mormons.

One even approached me about the blacks and the priesthood, and I've gotta give a few of you some credit here for my reaction. Especially SEIQ, Mike, Lebowski, and HoyaCoug....I didn't dodge that this racist action was terrible and I genuinely felt bad about it. I was surprised that when I didn't dodge their concern and was open about how big of a mistake that was... just suddenly how more open that person came about wanting to learn more about our faith. Thanks for the insights guys.

Ironically the best friend I made out there was a 27 year old girl who is an Atheist. Her and I hit it off and she's one of the coolest people I've ever met.

I felt like this short time was an experience heavily laden with teaching moments for myself and opportunities to listen and respect.

Because of this, it's helped me to understand some of you on here a little bit better I think. And it has taught me a valuable lesson to respect others opinions and beliefs more than I had in the past.

It was a great experience.

Indy Coug · 06-29-2007, 06:59 PM

You must be drunk.

MikeWaters · 06-29-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

You must be drunk.

LOL.

SoCalCoug · 06-29-2007, 07:03 PM

Wait a minute - Rocky goes to a hotbed of liberal thought in Denver, and comes back kinder and gentler? Is this some sort of alternate universe we've stumbled into?

RockyBalboa · 06-29-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

You must be drunk.

lol....they certainly tried to get me to drink.

Indy Coug · 06-29-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalCoug

Wait a minute - Rocky goes to a hotbed of liberal thought in Denver, and comes back kinder and gentler? Is this some sort of alternate universe we've stumbled into?

No, it's kind of like a tan you pick up on Hawaii: it wears off over time.

Lost Student · 06-29-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

There were 16 trainees from 7 different states ...

It was a great experience.

When I first skimmed this, I read the word as "trannies."

Kind of changes the meaning of the whole post.

RC Vikings · 06-29-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalCoug

Wait a minute - Rocky goes to a hotbed of liberal thought in Denver, and comes back kinder and gentler? Is this some sort of alternate universe we've stumbled into?

Bizzaro world.

Sleeping in EQ · 06-29-2007, 08:03 PM

Welcome back, Rocky!

Jeff Lebowski · 06-30-2007, 04:42 AM

Welcome back, Rocky. Glad you had a good time.

06-29-2007, 06:58 PM	#1
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	Had some enlightening experiences in Denver There were 16 trainees from 7 different states while I was in Denver. I was the only one from Utah and the only Mormon in the group. Over the span of 3 weeks I got to know some of those people very well. 2 of which have become very close friends. I'm glad I was able to experience divergent points of view, all in the spirit of being open and respecting what others believe. Lol...now I know some of you won't believe this, but I was very cordial and nice and loved sharing what I felt when I was asked. I never offered, but would be willing to share if someone approached me with a question about Mormons, or if I was given an opportunity to dispell a myth about Mormons. One even approached me about the blacks and the priesthood, and I've gotta give a few of you some credit here for my reaction. Especially SEIQ, Mike, Lebowski, and HoyaCoug....I didn't dodge that this racist action was terrible and I genuinely felt bad about it. I was surprised that when I didn't dodge their concern and was open about how big of a mistake that was... just suddenly how more open that person came about wanting to learn more about our faith. Thanks for the insights guys. Ironically the best friend I made out there was a 27 year old girl who is an Atheist. Her and I hit it off and she's one of the coolest people I've ever met. I felt like this short time was an experience heavily laden with teaching moments for myself and opportunities to listen and respect. Because of this, it's helped me to understand some of you on here a little bit better I think. And it has taught me a valuable lesson to respect others opinions and beliefs more than I had in the past. It was a great experience. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

06-29-2007, 07:03 PM	#4
SoCalCoug Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 3,059	Wait a minute - Rocky goes to a hotbed of liberal thought in Denver, and comes back kinder and gentler? Is this some sort of alternate universe we've stumbled into? __________________ Get your stinking paws off me, you damned, dirty Yewt! "Now perhaps as I spanked myself screaming out "Kozlowski, say it like you mean it bitch!" might have been out of line, but such was the mood." - Goatnapper "If you want to fatten a pig up to make the pig MORE delicious, you can feed it almost anything. Seriously. The pig is like the car on Back to the Future. You put in garbage, and out comes something magical!" - Cali Coug

06-29-2007, 08:03 PM	#9
Sleeping in EQ Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The People's Republic of Monsanto Posts: 3,085	Welcome back, Rocky! __________________ "Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; " 1 Thess. 5:21 (NRSV) We all trust our own unorthodoxies.

06-30-2007, 04:42 AM	#10
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Welcome back, Rocky. Glad you had a good time. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

06-29-2007, 06:59 PM	#2
Indy Coug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Iraq and a hard place Posts: 7,569	You must be drunk.