Show Religion The Topic Too Hot Hotto to be Discussed Katy Ellis Contributor WITH students at several Utah higher education institutions complaining complaining complaining com com- about Mormon anti-Mormon atmosphere atmosphere atmosphere at at- and a pro-Mormon pro atmosphere atmosphere at at- What is the atmosphere here at Glade Hatch an Institute of Religion instructor said is more liberal and tolerates many religions Jeanie Applegate advisor to the Agape Christian Fellowship said organized religions are out to gain and build power The open-mindedness open can c can n be seen all allover over campus Pastors as aswell aswell aswell well as other religious leaders send out flyers to notify students about meetings Applegate said Both commented on discussions about diversity at the U of ofU U. U There wouldn't be a problem if we were in another state There is ismore ismore ismore more to it than just words Hatch said Anywhere there is a dominant religion those in the minority are bound to rebel Applegate Applegate Applegate Ap Ap- Ap- Ap said Slamming any group makes I trouble when you start shooting holes in other people Hatch said According to Applegate people who have come from other states feel very persecuted and forced to live by Mormonism This may be one reason why the F p 7 i p Homeless children gather to eat lunch during their successful trip to Hogle Zoo All involved had an enjoyable trip I U of ofU U is having this problem Both Hatch and Applegate agreed that there is support for religion on the campus We need more representation of other here religions on cam cam- pus Applegate said At the recent diversity conference conference conference con con- ference participants thought religious diversity was was too controversial controversial controversial con con- and not to be discussed |