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Sep 26, 2024
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NorCal_Coug
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Did you attend BYU as a non-member?
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Not sure my point, but takes a lot of guts to go to a Mormon school as a Jewish
care86
Sep 25, 10:25pm
If anything, wouldn’t it just make him more popular?
Shawarma
Sep 25, 10:27pm
It’s not that shocking he came here. BYU was his best offer. When you have one
TheMediator
Sep 25, 10:27pm
I disagree. Despite BYU’s subjective flaws it has to be the most welcoming school, fanbase and program in the country.
Zach Morris
Sep 25, 10:27pm
While I see your point, as a non member, I can tell you, it's not as welcoming
care86
Sep 25, 10:31pm
He’s also on a team with people who aren’t members.
Shawarma
Sep 25, 10:34pm
That's a very good point I hadn't considered.
care86
Sep 25, 10:35pm
Across the entirety of the human populous there are those who are very warm and welcoming, those that are neutral, those
Zach Morris
Sep 25, 10:59pm
It can be a little awkward.
Weagle Coug
4:15am
Did you attend BYU as a non-member?
NorCal_Coug
4:30am
At least he's at a school without Anti-Jew protestors. BYU is likely the safest
CharlottesvilleCoug
5:25am
My thought too when reading OP. Many schools literally rioting/ protesting Jews
NYC and Japan
7:15am
^THIS^ BYU prob many times more welcoming than a plethora of other schools
zerome4sooners
8:26am
I don't know, man. My ward is great but some people are just cold/distant 🤣
OldFogey
6:14am
Especially if skin color is important to you. My old ward in Houston had...
Les IsMore
7:50am
I don't know. I attended BYU in the 90's with some siblings.
Jacksonian76
10:44am
BYU students, like LDS in general, see non-members as conversion targets
beantownblue
7:48am
Kalani is maybe the most welcoming HC in CFB. I’m sure he figured he’d be okay
puntersarepeople
7:50am
We certainly welcome you!
Love Cougs
9:17am
I agree that being a minority at BYU
Archaea
10:19am
I don’t think anyone would go after his religion if he started sucking.
Samsonite
Sep 25, 10:28pm
Oh I agree with that... but he didn't know that.
care86
Sep 25, 10:35pm
So says you. Perhaps he did some easy research.
Les IsMore
7:51am
Why? If anything LDS very much like Jewish people and find much in common.
GfB
Sep 25, 10:29pm
I find it kind of sad that Mormons like Jews, because
Cougardinal
7:23am
Are these practicing Jews or Jewish by heritage only?
SnickSnack
8:22am
I've never met a Jew that disliked Mormons...the total opposite actually
MaximusMeridius
10:01am
Surprised to hear that.
Cougardinal
11:06am
I deal with a lot of Jewish people in my line of work
Blue Heart
11:35am
Both have a lot of people working at NASA.
Genghis Spreads
8:19am
Nah - we are much nicer than many alternatives
Spocougar
Sep 25, 10:29pm
Exactly. BYU is probably the most tolerant place for a Jew to play.
Samsonite
Sep 25, 10:31pm
I know you beleive that, but I can tell you as a non member, and the way my
care86
Sep 25, 10:34pm
FWIW, the neighbors treat the members the same.
DirtyWater
Sep 25, 10:48pm
^^^100% TRUE in my experience!^^^
JackCoog
9:27am
Sounds like you have a neighbor problem, not a Church problem. Some folks are
Fdnman
6:47am
My roommate was a practicing Presbyterian, but he managed to survive BYU.
Les IsMore
8:00am
Like many humans, many church members struggle to accept negative feedback
Tricky
9:01am
That wasn't at all what I said...I was actually agreeing with him that most
Fdnman
9:11am
I understand. I'm reacting more to other responses on here. And I do think
Tricky
9:17am
Unfortunately, your experience is not unique. I’ve heard similar experiences
NYC and Japan
7:20am
Don't ever tell the LDS you're unwelcoming or unaccepting in any way. They'll
Genghis Spreads
8:08am
My only issue with this type of conversation is the implication
LevZloi
8:48am
Ditto
Heydude32
8:40am
Easy for you to say. Put yourself in his shoes. He has my respect, that's all I
care86
Sep 25, 10:32pm
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acougfan
Sep 25, 10:43pm
Took lots of guts & wit to remain Jewish in Europe during Middle Ages, which is why only most brilliant remained Jewish
roseyscenario
Sep 25, 10:56pm
Most major public schools would be much harder for a Jewish
cougarfann888
Sep 25, 10:57pm
BYU isn’t doing free Palestine riots. He’s likely safer here than anywhere.
Mjolnir
6:39am
...and Retzlaff may end up good.
Plantagenet
Sep 25, 10:59pm
If I was an LDS athlete, I'd prefer going to a Jewish school (if there was one) or a Catholic school like Notre Dame.
Brisco
Sep 25, 11:04pm
As a a small town kid I understand his feelings that way. I struggled at first.
Les IsMore
8:08am
From my own point of view, which I know is biased and maybe not the standard….
Peterbilt
Sep 25, 11:23pm
We should be kind to all but I think your second paragraph explains your first
BYU '80
7:04am
I'm supposing BYU is much more welcoming to Jews than Colombia, Berkley, and
mexYcan
12:07am
FYI. It's Columbia University, Colombia is the country.
TheHop
5:24am
Sorry I bugged the crap out of you. How do you feel about what I was saying?
mexYcan
11:04am
Columbia University came first
Turd Ferguson
1:43pm
And I am sure they can
TheHop
1:47pm
Lots of drama for a misplaced o/u. I'm learning CB is funny that way. Ignore
mexYcan
3:27pm
RE: I'm supposing BYU is much more welcoming to Jews than Colombia, Berkley, and
longtimeYfan
8:59am
But you care if they are not attending a church?
TheHop
10:16am
I'm guessing you are stretching that implication too far. Give him the benefit
mexYcan
11:11am
Yup. I'll bet at least 95% of BYU (hopefully more) feel that same way.
mexYcan
11:06am
I like Jake but come on man, nobody is going to turn down their only offer to play power football
KYU
1:11am
RE: "..takes a lot of guts to go to a Mormon school as a Jewish." lol. Really? Tell me you haven't been paying..
greatbam
2:39am
I was gonna say at least his classmates don’t stop him from attending school lol
NonmormonYfan89
8:19am
Unless I am reading this wrong it actually show us only 15% favorable to Jews
Sport sci
8:26am
Sounds like you are reading it wrong.
Ferb
8:31am
Gotcha- I was reading it incorrect
Sport sci
9:01am
Jews were actually the most favorably viewed group, across the board, though
basman
8:52am
Yes, you are looking at it wrong.
greatbam
8:59am
My wife's roommate at BYU was a nonmember and had a fantastic experience. A lot
GMGlenn
6:17am
I understand your point. Yes, I agree that it had to have come into his mind
BlueTooth
6:24am
Lds people have been incredibly supportive of Israel. I think that reflects well
BYU '80
7:00am
My Israeli friend always says "Everybody in Israel knows that the Mormons are
AZ Coug
11:25am
I am very confused by your take….you have neighbors that don’t like you that are
ordinary tri guy
7:10am
I would say it the exact opposite. The Jews are in our Articles of Faith!
BYUHgrad
7:20am
I’ve really appreciated Jordan Petsersons perspective when it comes to slicing
Lefty24
7:35am
Not more gutsy than Fous & Khalifa attending as Muslims.
Forzaitalia
7:54am
He is paid to be there. And it is not that big of a deal at all
chismoso
8:09am
Better than going to the Unuversity of Hamas!
thegoodmeister
8:23am
You go where you think you will play regardless of school religious or
notsofast
8:41am
This is true but you can’t entirely ignore the social aspects.
Archaea
10:20am
Not really.
RedSox
9:39am
Historically Jews have been admired by our faith.
VenomFarmer
10:45am
No kidding, second witness of Christ in there cannon. Has to raise some doubt.
TJD
11:55am
On the contrary,
ninja math
4:42pm
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