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October 20th, 2006 by Richard K Miller | Filed under Mormon, The Church.If you're new here, read more about the More Good Foundation. We help members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon church) share their beliefs on the Internet. Learn more about what Mormons believe or talk with Mormons at LDS.net.
Utah magazine Connect has a good article on the importance of being understanding of each other in a state where the Mormon church is the dominant religion:
What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding
We’ve blogged before about the concentration of religions in America.
I really enjoyed this topic and the article. We don’t have to agree, but we do have to respect one another. I was fortunate; as a non-Mormon, I grew up in California, which has a very high LDS population. I think most people here have either worked with, lived next door to, or gone to school with a Mormon. Also, I’ve been to Utah, and frankly wouldn’t mind living there. My impression of Utah is that it’s relatively safe, scenic, and the people are friendly. I know alot about what LDS people believe, and sometimes I wish they knew more about what my church stands for, its history, beautiful liturgy and stellar charity work.
I have relatives from the Midwest, who have really strange ideas about what Mormons believe, and LDS practices. That has changed over the years as they’ve visited midwestern LDS historic sites such as Nauvoo. A few days of contact with Mormons, and they stopped viewing LDS people as “cult members”.
At times, I have felt the need to “defend” Mormons when outrageous statements are made. Begrudgingly, I’ve also heard ecclesastic leaders admit that they wish their membership had the kind of committment seen in the LDS Church. In reality, they don’t need my defense. All you have to do is look at what they’ve accomplished for Mormon and non-Mormon alike to appreciate the power of faith.