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Originally Posted by H3.007
Thanks for the updates and words of wisdom 
If I may, I'd like to ask a more sensitive question. I have now spoken to a couple of folks who used to live out there. They indicated that if you are not of the Mormon faith, you should really stay out of that area. One gave an example of his business being black listed because he was not of the faith. Another stated that hiring services, such as contractors, can be a real nightmare also if you are not of the faith.
Is this true or just stereotyped hype? 
While I am not of the faith, I am a big believer in religious freedom. In other words, I don't tread on others unless they tread on me... |
As far as the Mormons in SLC goes; it is seriously no big deal. Yes they are by far the most predominate religion here. I have many friends that are, and many friends that are not. They don't act very different than anybody else. We are a very conservative red state though, that can be different, here in America.
The biggest thing seems to be, many live what they believe. That can seem strange to people not familiar with those beliefs. For an example, they don't drink alcohol, they don't drink coffee or smoke. They don't cuss very much and they can go to several different meetings a week depending what they do in the church. The Mormon church doesn't have "clergy", the members hold all the positions in the church until you get up to the very top.
If you understand that is what they believe, it's not strange. Most people from outside here, get used to the way it is quickly and even learn the Mormon terminology, in order to understand what they are talking about.
I laughed about the girl question because they are very firm believers in family. One dad, one mom, lots of kids. Girls are raised to be modest both in the way they dress and behave. Many moms here do not work regular jobs, they stay home and raise the kids. They shuttle the kids to sports and school meetings and dance classes. It is kinda like the 50's in that regard. I like it, it's kinda innocent in a way that I preferred for my family. that's why I moved here after growing up in Denver and living in California with the Corps.
SLC has everything every other American city has, you will find whatever you go looking for. It has fantastic outdoor opportunities, and for me it is just the right size. It is big enough to have everything without being big enough to make getting around a pain in the butt.
Chris come on out, I would bet you love it! BUT stop making me tell everybody else! If word really gets out, traffic will get worse and they will learn a term unknown now, "lift lines". During the week here, there is no such thing.