Being Non-Mormon in Utah - What You Should Know

Being Non-Mormon in Utah - What You Should Know
For today’s video we’re talking about what sort of impact does the Mormon religion actually have on your life living in Salt Lake City. This is a very common question filled with plenty of misconceptions and pre-conceived notions. You may be surprised, so stick around to find out more of what it's like being non-mormon in Utah!
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[@welcometosaltlakecity]

Thanks for watching friends! If you liked this video on what it's like to live in Utah as a non-Mormon, you should check out our video on Salt Lake City Pros and Cons! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqOplmWVmtpsrtE

[@shirleyjagers]

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[@yvettequiroz4706]

I lived in Salt Lake City for 3 years. I am Catholic. There are many Catholic churches. Salt Lake City is like Vatican City for Mormons. Everyone at work was Mormon. People are nice. General Conference is covered on the news. My friends are, Mormons, Catholics, Pentecostal, and atheist. Salt Lake City is not judgy, it has a California attitude. People mind their own business. Salt Lake City is a Western state, meaning rent and homes for sale are expensive compared to Texas. Everyone enjoys outdoor activities. The Parks and Mountains are amazing. Utah is beautiful. I cried when I left during the Pandemic. I will always love Utah.

[@AngelloDelNorte]

I don't think so? SLC has the most diverse religions, probably more than any other UT cities/regions. Most other UT cities have a higher percentage of mormons.

[@neftalilares]

Thanks for all the information! I am going to visit salt lake city at the end of August. Looking forward to it.

[@welcometosaltlakecity]

We are so glad you liked it!

[@dmytroonikiienko5461]

How was it?

[@chriscreed8997]

Appreciate your video. I’m an active member of the church. I feel like your comments were really accurate. I think it’s nice if people realize that their neighbor might ask if they are a member. They might invite them to church or some sort of neighborhood activity. Speaking for myself, I’m not out to convert you. I just want to get to know you and welcome you. As long as you’re a good neighbor, I don’t care. BTW. I don’t know many people who consider caffeine a vice anymore. Medical weed is available and I’m told it’s not that hard to get. At least that’s what I’ve been told 😉

[@caixiuying8901]

Hi Chris, I appreciate your comment. I believe your right to be religious is the exact same right I have to be non-religious, so from a political perspective, I defend your right to practice your religion safely and freely and that you aren't attacked or disrespected by bigots for being a member of your church. However, 85% of my interactions with religious people have been overwhelmingly negative since many people of various religions cry-bully their way into legislating my freedoms away, all while cosplaying as people that pretend to love freedom. Just know, I would not be disturbed or angry if you attempted to convert me once, I think people should be left alone after the first try, regardless of the direction of conversion (atheists should leave theists alone after the first try). However, the overwhelming majority of conversion efforts come from Theists. Having that said, I enjoy this 15% pocket where you and I can be mutually respectful. I'm very nice and supportive of religious people that give me back the same respect. Have a nice day dude! The weed shops in SLC would be cool, but I'm drug free haha, well, with the exception of caffeine (which I'm trying to quit lol)

[@jessemiles5856]

As a fellow Realtor I am very impressed with your KZbin channel. Good work brother!

[@bigears5809]

I enjoyed this. We have nothing like this in the UK. Thank you for putting this together.

[@JoshuaJulyCaRealtor]

I want to commend you for putting on such an amazing video!

[@lalaball_]

Thank you for being inclusive to those of us who are relocating from a different planet. People from earth never think of us but you were inclusive with your language and i really appreciate it ❤

[@agnesvic1863]

I've been living in Utah for 15 yrs as non Mormon, I can do whatever I want. There's more places that open on Sunday now. More events too now

[@djibouti1962]

very informative. Thanks.

[@welcometosaltlakecity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@utahexplorer6512]

My wife got starred at a few times at restaurants by older Mormon men when she was drinking a beer. Also, working in an office with a majority of Mormons is really challenging. They don't talk about much. They mostly care about their church and their family and church events. They don't cuss, and they are always "fake nice" not to ever offend anyone and everything is "always great" attitude, which is not the case in a real world. The fact that their kids are being shielded from the real world (can't watch a lot of movies or TV shows, can't listen to certain music etc...) makes the Mormon kids seem kinda weird and unrelatable to kids that grew up in a different state. We know that there are several neighbors that do not talk to us because we are not Mormon! We know that there are kids that don't talk or are not allowed to talk to our kids because we are not Mormon! That's the kind of stuff you will experience here in Utah. Makes us think what kind of future our kids can have here? Most colleges are Mormon, how about relationships and dating? Mormon kids can date and marry only to another Mormon! We moved from GA 2 years ago and the culture here is really the main issue. To a non-Mormon who never experienced it it's a huge and real shock to the system. It is slowly changing because of so many people moving here but it will take a very long time in my opinion for the culture here to be somewhat normal. Or you can just move to less Mormon places like Park City or Ogden but that will get you more crime (Ogden) or super expensive living (Park City). But the mountains and outdoor activities here are what's keeping us here! The best skying, the best camping, hiking, national parks everywhere....just gorgeous

[@albertaoridge]

Wow super interesting. I always hated when certain ppl have that fake nice everything is always perfect and amazing type of attitude when you know it’s not the way life goes. Everyone goes thru things and has struggles or bad days, not every hour of every day is perfect and happy. It’s not realistic. Also the fact you said they don’t really talk about much is crazy but I understand. You wanting to BS about life or wanting to joke around with someone at work can’t really happen because they aren’t like that? That’s wild sounds boring lol.

[@albertaoridge]

So basically you can’t just bs about normal everyday life or girls or partying with someone at work huh? Like talking to a brick wall? No personality? Sounds like they don’t ever have anything interesting to talk about that would hold your attention in a convo.

[@muskycoop]

Not sure where you worked but I'm LDS and many of my work associates are "non Mormon" and we talk about all kinds of things other than our church and have a great time. Do we have differences, sure but you make it sound like we're ALL a bunch of fuddy duddy's. Out of hundreds of people you have been around in Utah restaurants, a couple of old dudes starring bothered you? I assure you most of us don't care that you are having alcoholic drinks. maybe they thought your wife was hot? I think only the most extreme members would tell their kids not to associate with non members. We have never suggested such to our kids. I'm sorry you had that experience. Most people like the sense of family and community that the people of Utah hold in high regard. It may be a little much for other people. However, perfect we definitely are not! I enjoyed this guys perspective and hope your experience improves 🙂

[@toniblodgett7775]

I'm a non-mormon and I have 1 friend that I do things with...after living in SLC for 13 years!! I have lived in 6 states and I've never had this experience in any other state. Seattle did take some time to get a tribe together and Tucson was the friendliest and took no time at all. I used to have a great attitude about living here because it is so beautiful and to me the traffic is not a problem and it feels super safe. However it is lonely not having a tribe which makes me very sad.

[@albertaoridge]

Great video!!

[@slhanks4]

I grew up in Salt Lake City and lived there for 39 years, but relocated to Arizona in 1999. Salt Lake City - and Utah in general, is a beautiful place to live. But I have found I prefer not having to deal with snow, so I'll probably never move back. I do visit ever couple of years, and things have really changed in the past 20 years! It would be nice if the LDS Church kept its nose out of the lives on non-members, but the liquor laws, and lack of gambling (even lottery tickets) is ridiculous. To some people, that's probably just fine, but I like having the opportunity to make adult decisions for myself. As a non-LDS kid growing up in Utah, I was excluded from a lot of things because I didn't go to the neighborhood ward (church), like some kids parents wouldn't let them play with me. I saw some of the same things happening to my own kids years later, which helped my decision to relocate.

[@caribbean9829]

Thank you for sharing this

[@Lynnbikechick]

I can handle the alcohol restrictions but lottery?? I'm done.

[@MariaRusUSA]

Relocating single to Utah, the dating scene is not very favorable if you are non Mormon. Liquor laws are built in the way that basically makes it very inconvenient. Low choices of alcohol at the liquer stores, not enouth of nice places to get a drink. Liquor stores belong to the state so don't expect great selections, there are only a few stores as well, so long lines and ran down atmosphere at those stores are common. You can not buy wine at a groceries stores only at the state Liquor stores. It's becoming super overcrowded everywhere including lakes, parks, canyons, restorants etc. Bad air quality in the winter plus constant droughts. Some things...

[@TomHoffman-uw7pf]

No big deal. Virginia, where I live, has state liquor stores. So does South Carolina, where they're called "red dot" stores, because there's a big red dot on the front of the building. I lived in Montgomery County, Maryland, which operates the liquor stores. The rest of the state, it's private. Me, I gave up drinking over 40 years ago.

[@mattreedah]

@@TomHoffman-uw7pf people honestly don't understand that Utah isn't the only state with state liquor stores.

[@Cerby1979]

Might visit over the summer. Would like to see for myself if it’s worth getting a condo or townhome there since I might consider transferring to the area’s pharmaceutical company from the one I’m working at right now.

[@user-tu1kt4tr9j]

Stay at Sun Arber Terrace Apartments!

[@debbiebea56]

I’ve lived here my whole life and you’re right there’s not that much traffic on Sundays etc. but if you keep bringing people here it won’t be that way no more what are you thinking about

[@joeballard3630]

The unofficial term for folks who are technically still members of the church but are “inactive” (official term) or non-observant is Jack-Mormon. Want to know where the best coffee shops and brewpubs are in your new neighborhood, just ask a Jack-Mormon.

[@phlodel]

"The Church" never lets you go. I haven't had anything to do with the Mormon church for more than 50 years. I still get correspondence and visits from members, even though I tell them they're not welcome and must leave.

[@fighterck6241]

​@@phlodel Visits!!? Does this only happen if you continue living in the state?

[@nightswingblue6394]

@@fighterck6241 if you are inactive or jack morman the church will follow you no matter what state you move to.

[@rachelcampbell4419]

If you are living downtown, is it possible to live comfortably without a car? I'm trying to decide if it's worth keeping my car. I will be relocating there in a couple of months.

[@isaiah95786]

While that does depend on your shopping and working needs/conditions, I would say that all you need is a bike! They have bike lanes in a lot of downtown areas.

[@cedricwilford]

Great video

[@hanahoman1712]

How is the air quality?

[@lolzinc]

When was this video filmed?

[@brianwaller7383]

There’s stores just inside the Idaho border that sells lotto also Evanston wy. Is much closer

[@nosdie1368]

Don't you live in Minnesota? I could have sworn I watched some of your videos before moving to Minnesota!

[@gordonbaker9412]

lived in Layton for 4 years in early 2000s. We loved it and wonder sometimes why we moved back to the east coast. Aside from a few odd balls, people were very friendly and happy. Winter could be harsh.

[@jennytaylor3203]

There would be oddballs anywhere you live, though, right?

[@gordonbaker9412]

@jennytaylor3203 yep and thats the point in a way.

[@robinchesterfield42]

First impressions--there's something so oddly charming about seeing YOUR place shown all DRAMATIC with like COOL MONTAGE and BADASS MUSIC while it shows _familiar_ store chains that YOU have shopped at/driven past for decades...when it's not a famous part of the country that already gets mentioned in mainstream media all the time. :) Awww. Secondly--you're exactly right about how Utah Valley is WAY WAY WAY more Mormon. I think it might be _slightly_ less than when I first moved here, but it's still.....a lot. Provo is more the stereotype of what non-Utahns think Salt Lake City is, and growing up here, as a girl whom everybody expected to get married and start poppin' out babies as soon as possible just because of how I was born was...hoo boy. I knew a whole lot of people who had never even considered the EXISTENCE of other points of view/religions/etc, and some for whom they'd never been outside of Utah, to the point where the rest of the map was...a void. Just a big white void. It can get VERY VERY VERY culty here in Utah Valley--I know they don't like that word, but it's true--I"ve had cases where I've been going home on a school bus, a SECULAR, state, schoolbus--and someone sang a bit of a Mormon hymn and literally EVERYBODY ON THE ENTIRE BUS EXCEPT ME started singing along perfectly. I felt like I was in a Twilight Zone episode. It was like being the one person in a scene in a Disney musical who doesn't know the song everybody is suddenly breaking into. ("Why does EVERYBODY know this song?!") Now don't get me wrong, Provo/Orem is kind of a charming town of just the right size--big enough to have SOME city-esque elements, small enough to where you can freely walk down the street at whatever pace you want and breathe the fresh air, and I can see a mountain sunset/sunrise like out of literal oldschool paintings by just standing on my front porch, EVERY DAY (unless it's super cloudy). Some other pluses (in my opinion, anyway) include things like the Frontrunner train (it's a double-decker! And they allow you to eat on it! Some seats have outlets next to them!), the library, which is still active and has a lot of fun free activities, and the local restaurant chain, Village Inn, which is kinda like Dennys but the food is WAY better. But, the times I've been to Salt Lake itself, I have been impressed. For all of its reputation as the Mormon Capital (which is POLITICALLY true, if not culturally), it seems every time I go there it's to look at a cool international festival or an awesome science thing. The Natural History Museum of Utah is FREAKING. HUGE and covers literally _every_ part of the Earth, from down into the core and how plate tectonics work, up into the literal clouds, with all kinds of human cultural stuff and yes, dinosaurs! along the way. There's also an awesome rocks and crystals part, including some crystals taller than me. (Admittedly, I am pretty short. :P) For me, as a Provoan, Salt Lake City is where I go to feel a LESS religiousy atmosphere, and enjoy some more _mix_ of attitudes and culture. (I realise that from what I said earlier, that kinda sounds like "Wow, it is SO much nicer here in the prison yard than it is in my cell!" but seriously, SLC is actually kinda cool.)

[@alybrinley3175]

This dude has such good vibes. I feel like Salt Lake City is a little bit of southern charm and friendliness in the West.

[@KoriEmerson]

My friend from Atlanta said Utah is Tx little sister.

[@Leescreativeart]

You can get into a place for 3.5 to 5% however if you’re looking to avoid PMI you need that 20%. It just depends on each person situation and they should get prequalified first. My brother lives near Fort Hill Air Force Base and there’s not really an issue being a non-Mormon but you will be talked to about it for surerr asked about it. I’m actually contemplating on moving in the next six months to a year myself.

[@Agate_Island]

Great video and thank you for the respectful tone. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have now lived about half of my life in Northern California and the other half here in Salt Lake County (east bench 😄). Will always kind of consider the Bay Area home but we have loved being in Utah. I can tell you that most members of the LDS Church desire to really try and be great neighbors regardless of your religious affiliation. If someone is interested in talking religion we are always open to that but very very few members would ever push that on someone who wasn’t interested. People here are genuinely concerned about their neighbors, they will help out if you ever need anything but really people can live however they want and do just fine. I for one welcome you if your considering making Utah your home!

[@joeballard3630]

Other ares of the state that are less Mormon are Ogden/Layton area (railroad, military, federal), Price (mining), Moab (tourism).

[@krugerfuchs]

You're really cool greetings from Ireland

[@tammyhayden2276]

As a native of SLC, Utah, I can remember experiencing a difficult time in getting hired for a position due to being a non mormon or not belonging to a ward back in the day of 90's. I have since moved to the state of TN due to this fact. I found my home state very biased and discrimative. Utah is a beautiful state, but for a religion that states they believe in Jesus Christ definitely lacked the commandment of Love your neighbors did not exist. I seen a lot of suffering of families that never received help from the cingrtional care minister or their benevolence team. Thank you for providing this update on my home state.

[@michaelrodriguez9325]

Anyone is welcome to reply to my comment. Prior to losing my to covid on 12/18/21, we were planning on relocating to Utah. I'm 38, single now and I can careless about drinking at all and I don't do drugs either. If the dating scene sucks, then so be it, especially since im latino. I don't cause trouble and I keep to myself pretty much. I've done a little bit research and Utah seems to have a low crime rate, which is a plus. It'll be a new experience indeed. Not that it matters but I'm coming from Arizona, which is a red state as well.

[@IsmaelSoares-cr4mxp]

I'm from Brazil, and i met a mormon from salt lake city and him knew it about a lot of things that don't have any relation with your church, we talked about it movies and metal songs and a lot of different things

[@wingberry123]

Utah reminds me so much of my city Vancouver. I feel like I could live there.

[@sarahschulte7996]

This was super helpful! We are considering moving to SLC in a couple of years with our school-aged kids. One of my biggest worries is that my kids will feel excluded because they aren’t Mormon.

[@KoriEmerson]

Nope totally won’t. Most kids will hang out with any one.

[@serafaus]

In salt lake county it should be fine but if you are moving anywhere else, it will be more challenging for them.

[@goldengnome1951]

non mormon living in Sandy, UT. I've been here since 2005 from Austin, Tx. Yes, a culture shock for sure, but when I first moved here I absolutely LOVED Sundays. No one on the roads, etc. But nowadays? No. Sandy is pretty Mormon and my Target is PACKED on a Sunday. Grrr.. Sandy is always bustling.

[@richardsamad6646]

We must learn to just laugh at mormon ism. Its so absurd that we must treat it as the joke that it is. There is no need to worry about those folks. Utah is great.... Utah is more stylish than Colorado and cheaper... !

[@richardholmes5676]

The joke that it is?

[@matiassilveira663]

Oppression is no joke

[@DeRochette]

You can get "cannabis cards" in Utah for about $200. So that ain't bad if that's your thing.

[@lamontejohn6244]

I grew up in Idaho but lived in Utah for 11 years before moving to the east coast. My former business partner grew up in NYC but came to Utah for college and is still there now in retirement. He is not Mormon (I am) but lives living there because the grocery stores are not crowded on Sunday and other venues have similar circumstances and he loves the environment - clean city, close to the mountains and ski resorts etc.

[@user-lx5zg5vv2z]

Ssounds like people in the comments love the cleaner safer education ect. cities but hate what makes it happen?

[@alksjda]

Was there for a week fora business trip. Wanted to leave by day two lol. No idea how people live there. Mountains are nice I guess.

[@notreallyme425]

Try being non-Mormon and work in sales. Better have a good base salary and not be on commission.

[@mrf3175]

"Statistically speaking." 🙂

[@myjeanification]

I have had a few extended visits in utah and you are not accurate. My friends daughter was harassed badly by teens in her school for not being Mormon. perhaps SLC is better than the rest of the state but I doubt it. Neighbors if my sister would ask me about my religion and feigned shock when I responded.

[@nancymarshall6014]

Thank you for the information..Basically they own Utah.

[@lauraschroeder8177]

I welcome the mormons. I sill preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and teach them how to srudy Gods Word. Gods power will break the cult mindset.

[@candacestone4049]

Go Jazz!

[@guillermodeleon8376]

I have family there im from Chicago

[@guillermodeleon8376]

Itss very nice city love it

[@guidof6637]

I'm retired and moving to southern Utah next month from the SF area. I've lived here my whole life. I don't drink, smoke weed, or gamble. So no rubs there. I'm a pro life Catholic. I'm figuring that I'll have far more in common with LDS folks than most folks around these parts. Even now, I enjoy when religious members knock on my door. Why? Because they obviously believe in the benefits of organized religion, as do I. All (most?) of what makes Utah as livable and successful as it is, has everything to do with LDS, not in spite of it. I've seen LOTS of Utah videos and some presenters suggest that a declining LDS population is a good thing. Not me. And hopefully the frowning upon of vices, and Utah's conservative bent will discourage outright lunatic Californians from moving there. Gotta go, still packing to finish!

[@melbaker9495]

Catholicism is the second most common religion in Utah. You should be fine although you will be asked whether you are "a member" a lot as you get to know people.

[@jeffsaxton716]

I've lived in Utah County for 60 years. I love it! But it's a good thing I'm an introvert, because you lose a lot of "friends" when you become an ex-Mormon 😂

[@nordicvolkan8589]

👍

[@michaelharris9203]

I was born into the Mormon church. Sorry, the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. Gee Joseph couldn't you have picked a shorter name? Lol. I quit identifying as Mormon or LDS when I was 18 but I never did any of the paperwork to have my name removed from the records. I don't consider myself a Mormon or a member of the church at all but I am probably still counted as such so the statistics could even be more flawed because I imagine they have to be quite a number of people like me. Never tried but I don't think it is super easy to get your name taken off the records. I think you are supposed to go in and have an interview with your local bishop and it's this whole big to do. I could be wrong.

[@robinchesterfield42]

Oh, another thing I forgot to mention is--Utah is, surprisingly, becoming more and more of a bilingual state. Where I live, signs all OVER the place are almost always in both English and Spanish, and there are Mexican brands available in the grocery store. I find this kinda charming and interesting, myself. It's a chance to brush up on my high-school Spanish, and it's nice to be able to try foods from other countries without having to personally import them. :) (Want soda with real sugar, that also comes in cool fruit flavors? We got that!)

[@matiassilveira663]

Girl you are so sheltered this should have been established long ago ? How about the natives of the land why is there not big buildings commemorating them in downtown salt lake ? Cuz the white man is just doing the same thing they do every where in Utah. You are brainwashed hit me up so you can learn if you want.

[@MaybejustNarbe]

Is it weird if none of these things sound like a bad thing to me? 😂 Just sounds like a nice society! There are PLENTY of places to live if you want to dabble in alcohol, drugs and lotto tickets 😂 I’m from the East Coast and I’m doing EVERYTHING I can to get to Utah ❤️

[@michaelrodriguez9325]

Not everyone drinks, do drugs or gamble. I don't see that as a negative too. I'm doing what I can right now to make it happen. I'm from AZ so I'm going to have to get used to the snow.

[@robinchesterfield42]

I'm fine with all of that part, too--I'm too poor to risk gambling, don't like alchohol, etc. The main problem is well...if you DO conform perfectly you'll be fine, but if you or a young relative is any form of LGBTQ+, atheist, etc. you're gonna have a rough time during puberty/high school. Not to be too dark but...Utah IS the teenage "self-OOF" capital of the country. For a reason. There were kids in my high school who were rumoured to have done that, and I have an online friend who definitely DID attempt it. Me, I am mostly left alone NOW, because I "look" Mormon, but growing up as a girl in Provo? HOO boy. Kinda wish we hadn't moved here until I was 21 instead of 11.

[@MaybejustNarbe]

@@robinchesterfield42 there are plenty of places in the US that will support that way of life. California or the East Coast. There are always other options if Utah isn’t working out for you! Check out some job boards and start your life in a place that can give you what you want!

[@fumble_brewski5410]

According to a research study by Harvard University, Utah leads the nation in per capita subscriptions to internet porn. Maybe it’s that magic underwear!

[@MijoShrek]

The male youth. The state passed law requiring the porn sites have to require login that just ask you to click the button to confirm being over 18. In response pornhub just complete shut off IP access to the entire state. If you try and go to site, the notice of being shut down access to Utah is displayed. They must've read that report, that's crisis levels forsure. We've never had such access to pron before.

[@richardholmes5676]

One cannot get porn in Utah outside of the internet. I lived in Texas for 7 years. I remember I happened to notice porn at a lot of the convenience stores.

[@DeRochette]

​@@richardholmes5676 adult toy stores have videos you can buy.

[@fumble_brewski5410]

@@jonathannielsen_utah You may be right. The Bible seems to say as much, where Paul the Apostle outlines his personal experience in Romans 7:7, "What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet." Cheers.

[@nancymarshall6014]

They run child prostitution rings!

[@CharlieB-be4pe]

Mormons are currently the minority in Utah due to persecution from the Federal government. In fact Utah could not become a State unless they gave up polygamy.aka "the principle". Governments always persecute what they deem as different or other. In fact I like the Mormon faith

[@memaj3353]

people go to Malad to get lotto

[@brendalee798]

I would cut down a bit explaining about the LDS which I understand since I’m one and lived there a portion of my life but what the world needs to know is our outdoor year round recreation. Anything you can imagine doing in the summer is endless, winter is spectacular. So much to do there is no time for couch surfing. ❤

[@haroldwhite5761]

I spent 50 yrs in Utah. If you're moving here, don't forget to check the sex offenders registry.

[@paulfratus6130]

1 thing that you do not mention… In the U.S.A. There is freedom of the religion of the religion that you choose.. Can you honestly say that is true in the State of Utah.. Utah gives the biggest tax breaks for the favored religious groups here.. Do you Agee or disagree..

[@matiassilveira663]

I’m sure they don’t say much to other Christian’s because there’s mostly just all white people and there’s not much difference there’s a whole world of ideologies out there . A white man would never know what real oppression looks like. White people are too outspoken on the internet for no reason.

[@musicguy20]

I lived in SLC and never saw any Mormons… just friendly Mexicans building the city up

[@Larry-gn1xj]

S L O W D O W N

[@garysatterlee9455]

Just a few clarifications. You pointed to the building at the beginning of the video and called it the LDS Convention center. It's actually the CONFERENCE building. The Church holds conference twice a year in April and October. Later you spoke of different groups of religious people referring to them as Mormon, Catholic or Christian. Actually Mormons and Catholics ARE Christians. I think you meant to say PROTESTANTS. In addition to these, of course, are other groups of people you failed to include: Jewish, Muslims, Hindus, Atheists, etc and etc, ad infinitum.

[@charlirobinson1548]

Again ... a person who separates "Christian" and "Catholic". What the hell? Do you think Catholics are not Christian? Do some research.

[@pattisonpattison3639]

I believe most Mormons live outside of Salt Lake City.

[@iamYazeedd]

bro utah population is 3m and 2m of them are mormons .....

[@1flybyguy]

Looooooooooooooooooooong intro.

[@PrimitiveOverland]

A mean 1😂

[@hunterlange5973]

Intetesting video, For first time i saw Utah. Sending respect to Utah. Just its not a city I like to live there. I think there is too much Laws when you live in Utah. I live in San Diego, Here is very expensive but I prefer live here or move back to Pasadena and live near by L.A

[@jameshaxby5434]

Do you get roused about your long hair in such a conservative state ?

[@welcometosaltlakecity]

Literally never once!!

[@albertabdul-barrwang3494]

I don't really care for the sociopolitical environs for most of Utah. Still there are a lot of great radical leftist groups in the SLC area which provides a good bedrock of support for marginalized communities.

[@MijoShrek]

They're very niche. You come to Utah because it's the reddest state in the union. Or the reasons you come to Utah out weigh the downsides for you.

[@nightswingblue6394]

My husband and i were born and raised in the Salt Lake valley, and were not raised LDS. Yes, all these little things that you think might not bother you much, when lumped all together make life there a pain in neck. Yes, the first question they will ask you (are you LDS). Second question where are you from. If from SLC they figure you a lost cause and dont bother you much, but if from somewhere else, new friends, the couple next door they do want to convert you. There not just being extra nice. Unless your this guy with (body modifications) they may not say anything, but will judge him. Even where i lived in Draper the Saints lived at the top of the steet the sinners at the bottom of the street. Nobodys plan, just worked out that way. The bottom of the street had the best parties. The saints couldnt do much about it because most of us were cops. If your thinking about moving here you may need this guy to knock on doors and try to get you on a street with more sinners especially if you have a tatoo.( yes that makes you a sinner). We moved 15 years ago to another state before our children thought they needed to get married before they were 20. One of those little things that when added up makes you lose your mind. The freedom of walking into a grocery store picking up a bottle of wine to go with your special dinner will never happen in Utah.

[@KaterinaGasset]

There are many states in the U.S. that have even stricter liquor laws. Most people think of only Utah. And in Florida, there is actually a dry county. There are 33 states in the US that allow localities to prohibit the sale of liquor. However, many of these states have no dry communities. The states with the highest number of dry counties include Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas. Kansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee are the three states that are wholly dry by default." Dozens of dry counties exist across the United States, mostly in the South.

[@marriagebeforesex]

Moving to Utah State, USA is like an American family moving to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia! For those American who are working at Saudi Aramco they are probably going to complain because Americans are not used to do Ramadan fasting for a month! Americans don’t like wearing the Arab cultural dress as well! I’m not sure if Americans wanted to convert to Muslim! Americans are also not allowed to eat pork! Also it is not allowed to drink alcohol! I bet if you are not born or did not grow up in Saudi Arabia it is not fun and it’s dangerous! You can get sued in Saudi Arabia if you will not follow their rules! It’s not easy right!

[@bradjames891]

We're all non-Mormons. I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

[@nightswingblue6394]

Rebranding same product

[@weirdlanguageguy]

Actually, we're both! I would argue that the term "mormon" can be validly used to refer to everyone who believes in Joseph Smith as their founding prophet, even among those who abhor, dislike, or avoid the term - not just members of the largest LDS denomination, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For example, the Community of Christ, the FLDS, the Apostolic United Brethren, the Church of Christ (Temple Lot), the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (strangite), and the Church of Jesus Christ (Bickertonite), among others, can all be described as "mormon churches".

[@nightswingblue6394]

@@weirdlanguageguy Look I was born in Salt Lake City in 1964. I am not a Mormon or (LDS) but much to my parents dissapointment married an Mormon . We have been married 35 years. My husband left the Mormon church 5 years ago because they would not leave him alone. Add it up he was in his 50s when he left. Mormon children would not be allowed to play with my children. We moved our children to another state before they thought they needed to me married before before 22 years old. I married when i was 28 and everyone in Utah thought i was an old maid. My childrens reaction to moving to a different state was wow the frirst question people ask was not ( are you LDS). Its rebranding Mormons are the same as LDS. I HAVE BEEN THERE MOST OF MY LIFE!

[@weirdlanguageguy]

@@nightswingblue6394 I never contested that

[@nightswingblue6394]

@@weirdlanguageguy thats fair, my grandparents were reorganised LDS. ( still do not know what that means). But if you know, i would l love to find out.