tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19364700.post6148090336366346231..comments2023-07-26T04:54:13.903-07:00Comments on Robin's Readings and Reflections: The Sweetness of MormonismTerrell Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367926808246409525noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19364700.post-65288954678148371492012-04-07T13:36:51.882-07:002012-04-07T13:36:51.882-07:00Robin,
I think I've missed the point somewher...Robin,<br /><br />I think I've missed the point somewhere, both in this article and the one about the high retention rate of Muslims.<br />I didn't retain my Christian Faith because my parents told me to. I retained it because they lived it.<br />And I loved my parents who demonstrated a lovable faith that was backed up by the Church. The Church was active in the Community, encouraged family life, and supported her members.<br />So what are mormons doing that is so different? <br />I can think of 2 things:<br />1) They put more effort into evangelism. Its a waste of time walking the walk unless you talk the talk as well. And vice versa.<br />2) They have more children.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08542427118346581166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19364700.post-77502154387602096672012-03-13T05:57:29.218-07:002012-03-13T05:57:29.218-07:00Robin,
Have you done any study on whether your co...Robin,<br /><br />Have you done any study on whether your comments remain true in Utah where Mormons still carry what might be called a cultural majority? It seems your words may carry some weight outside Utah where the LDS Church finds itself in a minority position and has to maintain an image. However, Utah does not seem to differ much from other states all things considered in terms of how people actually live. There is a lot of image-related posturing that takes place--I'm not sure we want to give more credit than they're due.Kevin D. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040153375886164291noreply@blogger.com