Being DirectThe Path Away from Niceness CultureBy
June 7th, 2024
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There’s this thing these days that people are referring to as “niceness culture” or “a culture of niceness.” Most modern thought about it has to do with the hazards of such a culture in the workplace. As an employer, I see it very clearly.
When it comes to problem-solving, planning, even discipline, it is entirely possible to be too nice. Rather than rework the many articles that have been published about the problems of toxic niceness in companies, I want to address similar questions as it relates to Christianity and the ever-expanding identification with Jesus Christ as a teddy bear god.
Discipleship of this false god involves victimhood, toleration of sin, and the doctrine of eat, drink, and be merry (2 Nephi 28:8). The belief is that because this god is all about love, the deeds we do, no matter how injurious to others, will be forgiven without repentance.
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