Word: davidson
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...virtue of being at Harvard, most Mormons here have taken a relatively more liberal or unconventional path than most college-age Mormons. Perhaps none so unconventional as that of Davidson, who did not convert to the religion until the summer after she graduated from high school. Davidson is from Butler, Pa., near Pittsburgh, and was raised in a Presbyterian home. She was crowned America’s Junior Miss in 1998 and, as a result, participated in a community service program in Hawaii. Davidson remembers that the leader of her program leader was a Mormon, and Davidson was intrigued...
There is also a well-established LDS institute, where students may take classes on the scriptures or on church history. According to Davidson, the strength of the community lies in the desire of members to congregate within a population as large and diverse as Harvard...
...with outside perceptions. Within the Harvard setting, however, many students will agree that the level of knowledge about the faith is higher than average. “They have more intelligent questions, at least, than ‘are you a polygamist?’” says Davidson. She and other Mormon students say they welcome questions as a positive way of dispelling misconceptions about their faith...
...much, though drinking, smoking, caffeine and premarital sex are against the rules. “I’m in University choir, and party-planners for the group always make sure to mention that they’ll serve ‘Mormon-friendly’ drinks” Davidson says...
...same time, there can be a lot of pressure from the older generations to marry early and start a family. While the marriage age is generally older for Mormons in college than those living in their home environment, and Davidson refers to Harvard Mormons as “unconventional,” she proudly displays her engagement ring...