DS worthy? - would love your advice Forum

[firstimer]

I am really struggling over whether or not to write a diversity statement, so hopefully you all can help me.

I initially grew up in a town where I was the only member of a minority religion. Was planning to write about my initial experience with proselytizing, misunderstandings about my religion, etc., and how those experiences shape I how I deal with differences of opinion now.

To be clear, I faced no discrimination or obstacles of any kind, just misunderstandings. I am not a URM, and do not come from a socio-economically disadvantaged background. These experiences also happened a long time ago - in elem / grade school. They did play a large part in how I view the world now, however.

It obviously depends on how I write it, but is this topic worth writing at all? I can't imagine it's particulary unique, since many people of minority religions in towns probably go through this type of experience.

Thanks for your time and any input.

[gaud]

I say go for it. You can't be sure how good it will be until you write it.

[firstimer]

Thanks - anyone else have thoughts?

[vzapana]

I say go for it. You can't be sure how good it will be until you write it.

+1 writing about your faith can be interesting, so try it out. but definitely chuck it if it's not working.

[bp shinners]

+1 writing about your faith can be interesting, so try it out. but definitely chuck it if it's not working.

[WhiskeynCoke]

I initially grew up in a town where I was the only member of a minority religion

Did you "worship" logic and reason in salt lake city?

[vman21]

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