Comment by zargon
3 years ago
It has been a cycle. For a period before Hinckley was president (1995-2008), the term Mormon was discouraged. Hinckley was more media savvy and embraced it. Going even further back, Mormon was acceptable. It all depends who is in charge at the time.
Yeah all Mormons have whiplash from changing doctrines, rules, and guidelines that change throughout their life.
I was raised during the "Hinckley" reign. So Mormon was a term of endearment during the time and embraced.
Things like the caffeine that is being talked about elsewhere on this thread is similar. When I grew up it was frowned upon, but now its acceptable.
The temple covenants and rituals have changed many times throughout my life. I don't attend anymore, but I heard that they just changed it again within the past month or so.