I Went To The Mormon Capital Of The World. It Was Very Confusing.

[@punothebear]

I lived in South West Utah from the late 1970s to the mid 1990s. I'm not a Mormon but my neighbors and I got along well. One woman asked me if I knew what a Jehovah's Witness doesn't accept. When I said no she told me they didn't do Christmas. She next asked if I knew what Jews didn't recognize and when I said no she said they don't recognize pork as a meat they can eat. Of course, she asked me what Mormons don't recognize and when I shook my head no she said, "A Mormon doesn't recognize another Mormon in the liquor store on Saturday night,"

[@C.Noble13]

Military Christian trained, but we couldn't play with the children. It's the boys and men who are abused or abusive. MF ers like mfer Money Funders. It's always about the children, so try to see....

[@Ali.Bruni143]

lol 😂 That’s one thing that the JW’s are actually right about.

[@daveyboy8907]

Haha I bet they sneak in and out every sat night.

[@daveyboy8907]

​@@Ali.Bruni143exactly

[@phoenixhenson3689]

They dont recognize Blacks as equal in society either. You should have asked her that!

[@clementcharlebois]

One thing, these people know how to take care of a fucking lawn.

[@Ali.Bruni143]

For real tho 😂

[@louiselasinski8893]

Lol

[@christophermaulden733]

And Trees 🌳 , Shrubs , and Flowers . Why can't the rest of the United States of America look this landscaped , clean , and beautiful ? Didn't see any litter or graffiti neither . 👏👍💯

[@BubblesLarken-mr7dj]

like they have stock Scotts

[@avid4info893]

Haha Genius !!!

[@zackman5348]

I went to St George, UT many years ago and happened to end up in a sketchy part of town. That was the cleanest, safest ghetto I've ever been to.

[@rockymntain]

The coyotes must have had the day off.

[@modestoca25]

​@@isaac_seaside1086hmm inbreeding?

[@Decision_Justice]

Where's the poor part of town? And why would nearly everyone be related?

[@NickJohnson]

Here is my Unboxing Utah video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoW2e6lnnrmWg5I And if you need help finding a place to move, I do consulting. I can help you pick where to move and get you a real estate agent, too. Email me! [e-mail]

[@LoLoLifeinFlorida]

Watching now!! ❤️ 😊

[@LoLoLifeinFlorida]

@@amalgamating it is?

[@SfoglinoNASA]

Thanks Nick, cool shit.

[@kikaworld5713]

I’d rather deal with Mormons than Cartels

[@mindeloman]

The Mormon church is a cartel. You just need to see what went down in Cody, Wyoming this week. They have enough money to make governments back up.

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

Absolutely!

[@markkrispin6944]

I rather be smart and not deal with any of them.

[@itsnick37]

Utah looks so clean and “proper” maybe not parts of SLC or Ogden but overall looks like an amazing place. I try and get along with everyone no religion is gonna be fully right. Kind of like the Mormon/Mennonite and even Amish people they kind of get it when you see society falling apart like it is I really do appreciate their values. I would absolutely move from the northeast to any place in Utah with opportunity.

[@jmatt781]

Well, stay out of Magna or West Valley City, that's where the gangs and cartels seem to mostly reside.

[@FRANKMUSIKOFFICIAL]

I live here. Im a Brit. Not a Mormon. Moved here from LA. We got lucky. Very lucky with our time here so far. It’s not perfect. It has its problems. But to raise a family it’s been good so far. Driving here is terrifying despite what the stats tell you. The church splits up neighborhoods into “wards”. Hence all the churches you’re seeing. In one of your shots you were 2 minutes drive from my place. Very cool. The wife and I would have bought you a strong drink.

[@virginiabolt4725]

Soooo very interesting thank you Nick

[@douglasthompson9482]

A fabulous area to live….God Bless.

[@rabbi6225]

It’s probably a better place without you.

[@aggrosaxon459]

Uggh your from la? The land of surgical enhancements and liberal and progressive plague mindsets.... disgusting and disgraceful people in la..plus the politics are nothing but shameful.

[@jonkore2024]

Why what happened to Britain oh that's right immigration... And the wealth for a few... Why the hell do you still have a monarchy That should have gone in 1918

[@ressljs]

My car broke down by Salt Lake City so instead of the over night stop like I planned, I ended up there for three days. I decided to go check out Temple Square. Hoping to blend in and be left alone, I wore dress slacks and a white shirt. But the "Gentile needing saving!" beacon went off on every church worker there. So I had everyone there happily greeting me and offering to show me everything there. It was a little weird, but it was actually a lot of fun. I was so glad my car broke down (although I didn't convert).

[@Ali.Bruni143]

I think you’re confused about what the word gentile means. Gentile means “of non-Jewish” origin.

[@ressljs]

@@Ali.Bruni143 I know that's what it normally means. But in their own abnormal world, Mormons use Gentile to mean non-Mormon. I've been to their church, I've heard it first hand.

[@AngelloDelNorte]

Pal, idk why people are concerned or even straight up scared of being stuck with groups like Mormons? It's not like you got stuck in a city like Baltimore, Chicago, or Detroit or in another ghetto region with lots of gangs. My car failed unexpectedly in a highway, leaving St George. In summary, a nice guy took us to St. George and the city, and people were nice and straight-up helpful. Never had such friendly experience in Illinois, CA, or TX.

[@cactusjackNV]

@@Ali.Bruni143 I think you're confused with all due respect. You are correct about the origin of the word, however a gentile for many modern Christians is someone who is not baptized into their religion.

[@Ali.Bruni143]

@@cactusjackNV “Gentile, person who is not Jewish. The word stems from the Hebrew term goy, which means a “nation,” and was applied both to the Hebrews and to any other nation. The plural, goyim, especially with the definite article, ha-goyim, “the nations,” meant nations of the world that were not Hebrew.” The Latin versions of the Bible translated goyim as gentes (singular gens) or gentiles (an adjectival form of gens). In modern usage, “Gentile” applies to a single individual, although occasionally (as in English translations of the Bible) “the Gentiles” means “the nations.” In postbiblical Hebrew, goy came to mean an individual non-Jew rather than a nation. Because most non-Jews in the Western world were Christians, Gentile came to be equated with Christian. Strictly speaking, however, any non-Jew is a Gentile. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also called Mormonism, members regard themselves as Israelites, and “Gentile” is used to denote any person who is not of the house of Israel . Hate to break it to you, but Mormons are NOT Israelites (of the house of Israel.)

[@midcenturymodern9330]

I had a Mormon coworker for 7 years. He was the easiest and nicest guy to work with ever. We never even elevated our voices at each other. He was the perfect coworker: smart, talented, respectful, friendly and humble. You don't see that too often these days. Sadly, he moved back to Utah. I don't blame him, and I wish him well. What's left of CA is the polar opposite of the Mormon ideals.

[@NickJohnson]

❤️❤️

[@audreystarr6166]

Scientologists are also the most friendly charismatic people on the surface. So was Ted Bundy.

[@Gl6619]

@@audreystarr6166Scientologist are only friendly to anyone who isn’t an SP

[@audreystarr6166]

@@Gl6619 My point exactly. My comment was pure sarcasm to make a point

[@jacobtennyson9213]

@@audreystarr6166 .. Scientologists are Sci-Fi novel fake Jedi nutcases to have their brains tuned up by pay thousands of dollars and lose all their hard income just to connect with Thetan Aliens!

[@bradenjohnstun4957]

I grew up in Utah and mormon. I was fairly devoted and went on a mission but had my questions and eye brow raisers. After research, I left the religion and eventually moved out of state, a little tired of living in mormon culture. Its quite the bubble there. I still remember the mindset I had as a mormon and how they see and view things. It so interesting to see things from the other end now. I Definitely felt like I had woken up from the matrix or something haha The culture there was changing fast though and a lot of people who are still on church records wouldnt consider themselves members anymore, myself included. Its slowly becoming a less mormon environment, especially salt lake county. Mormons are for the most part very polite and good hearted people! They just see the world through a different lense is all. I do have to say the religion is very misunderstood, I dont think most of the members have a complete grasp on the doctrine and might misrepresent a lot of topics

[@Razainthewoods]

I joined the church and find it interesting that people leave the church to become woke. Knowing how nonmembers live doesn’t require one to leave the church, nor does becoming woke. The Book of Mormon and finding the church and Christ and Heavenly Father saved my life. I would never want to go back to living my woke life way of life. Just offering a different perspective. 💕

[@bradenjohnstun4957]

@Pups7UT I'm not sure what you're referring to as becoming "woke"

[@user-pq3um6ue5p]

I dont like the mormons, nor do i want to be mormon however Utah the area needs to go back to the mormons. Its disgusting. Its out of balance.

[@modestoca25]

​@@bradenjohnstun4957Drinking coffee and alcohol...listening to non-LDS church music...not wearing your magic undies....having coitus outside marriage...

[@kevinhullinger8743]

@@Razainthewoodsyou are being deceived either way both lead to same place.

[@navyvet05]

Whats with this obsession with diversity. Just bc its not diverse doesnt mean its wrong.

[@Eric-qx1kx]

Agree 100%

[@relaxedleisure4766]

I'm personally a non-practicing Jew, but I'm for every culture/religion that discourages degeneracy and unproductiveness!

[@phillipgrey]

The Torah doesn't compromise. This Mormon group is the anthesis of the Torah. It's a cult . The whole doctrine is off the rails.

[@5226-p1e]

well degeneracy leads to collapse of scociety as has been seen many times in the scriptures, so i agree with this sentment. and i'm a non-practicing LDS Utah raised Mormon. in recent years i have learned some of the LDS practices and rituals done in the temple are very closely related to the jewish religion, like there was a jewish man who investigated the LDS church and learned what goes on in the temple and noticed many of the rituals done were very similear to if not identical to what they do in their own religous rituals. it makes you believe the LDS church is related somehow, i mean how else did these rituals that were thought to be closely guarded secrets of the jewish religion somehow found within the LDS temples and it's been going on ever since joseph smith's time? was there divine intervention? or was joseph smith a secret jewish person who knew a lot more than he let on? like idk lol, but it's speculation and theory that comes to mind when bringing this up that makes you wonder about it.

[@AaronNickolas7]

@@5226-p1ethe Mormon temple rituals are based off Masonic rituals that Joe learned about during his reign as prophet. It had nothing to do with “divine intervention” Joe just wanted control.

[@ResidentOfTheAbyss]

Judaism needs to be wiped off the face of the earth.

[@aaronmcconkey1062]

cant you right wingers sound different than any other?

[@K.Fulkerson]

Clean, low crime, no tents on every street, no smash and grabs, low drug use and low crime rate. Sounds like a great place to live.

[@safeeffective385]

Leaps and bounds better in every way than that shithole LA.

[@TheJhndarwin]

Cant wait to get there

[@duffal0]

I visited SLC on my way to Yellowstone and it was cool, kind of reminded me of Des Moines but it felt extremely secluded. It was so empty around the city it felt like I was in Nuketown from Black Ops or something.

[@MannyChambers]

There cool but if you were dying n needed water or food guess what they would not give a hoot let's say you needed a life saving operation guess what you could ask n they would tell you no.

[@jgrysiak6566]

No! Salt Lake City is notorious for high drug use & deaths!

[@phraydedjez]

As an Australian I find this sort of content very interesting, Its like a hole different world over there in the US, so much to learn. Cheers for showing what its like over there.

[@chicagotom1643]

You will go back to Oz a complete grouchy crabass after being in Yankland

[@coolthingsdude]

Cheers

[@kristycherry3356]

This place doesn't represent the US very well. It's very different.

[@phraydedjez]

@@kristycherry3356 oh I know, but I still find it interesting. Im hoping one day to do a tour of the US. I really just like learning about different places.

[@itsnick37]

Yes every region has its own identity, northeast southeast Midwest west coast “mountain west” but Utah and maybe part of Idaho is its own thing with the Mormons, nowhere else I don’t believe has this culture. Also Utah/Idaho/ lot of Midwest and New England region is not very diverse where as a lot of the country now is mixed with people from all over the world, I’m outside of New York and it is crazy diverse here now like every ethnicity lives in this region(New Jersey) so it’s tough to really describe this country it doesn’t have its own identity anymore it’s a mixing pot pretty much.

[@davidc.5054]

I'm retired now, but I used to have a mortgage company with many offices in California and 3 in Utah. The Utah offices always ran smoother with no problems from staff and super clean, qualified buyers that didn't lie or have any issues on their loan applications to speak of.

[@msjunebug123]

LDS people are anything but perfect. Believe me, I know. I am a member. However my view is that it’s a tool to help me find answers for this crazy world we live in. Some of the best people I know, and dear friends, are not LDS. I believe it’s a person’s heart that matters. Anyway, that’s my two cents.

[@itsnick37]

Same with the Christians where I am out east, culture can be amazing but the churches I don’t trust at all, it does come from within no religious leader is going to help me…. The community and clean living aspect of LDS folks is incredible to me

[@MandyLeeRain]

Every Mormon female I've ever met had been molested by the men in the church. An alarming amount of them.

[@GEN_X_]

Mormons aren't bad people, they are just in a wealthy and organized Cult that believe that their "Mormon Book" was given by Joseph Smith their founder as an addition to the Bible which is blasphemy. They have some really blasphemous and wacked out beliefs like Salt Lake is the New Jerusalem and this is where Jesus will return at the end of the world. It's total blasphemy.

[@tricotdiko1435]

Joseph Smith Jr. was a tool. I believe that with all my heart. 😂

[@zombiedearth]

I like how the Mormons "bad side of town" is just regular middle class houses with unmowed lawns 😂 I am appalled at that high grass ! 😂

[@loisaustin6200]

I saw that too and wondered at the difference of those homes to the well-manicured lawns in other parts of town. Maybe these are the folks working 2 and 3 jobs just trying to survive and are too tired to have time to cut their lawns.

[@kendallsmith1458]

Not a meth shack or crack house in sight!

[@mommiedearest5337]

😂The ghetto!

[@jakejakeman4591]

It’s mainly got a bad wrap because of crime and gang issues. Not necessarily that the houses are in bad shape

[@mamaitaliano9774]

​@@kendallsmith1458They're here in Utah. They're just maybe hidden.

[@herrprepper2070]

You can’t read the book of mormon without thinking “Wow! What was this dude smoking when he wrote this stuff?”

[@lifeasithappens]

He was on Magic Shrooms that grow in New York forests.

[@cynthiamurphy3669]

Amen. I used to have a copy of the book of mormon but got disgusted pretty quickly (since I was familiar with the King James bible). The mormon Jesus is said to have been brother to Satan, came to America and appeared to the Indians and other nonsense. Joseph Smith was a con man who denied bible truth and added to the word of God. Men and women in his time should never have fallen for his song and dance as they were certainly able to own, read and study the bible back in those times and many years before Smith. But people love stories, fables, dreams, visions, traditions, mysticism and gnosticism and always will.

[@mikedrown2721]

My heroes are George Carlin, Bill Maher, Chris Hitchens, Sam Harris and more😊

[@ZacharyMellinger]

@@mikedrown2721 Sam Harris? Really, the Grifter who wants to keep his leftist card.

[@CatBalou38]

RUN Nick it's a CULT!

[@shawnmeyer2788]

My cousin joined the Mormon church. They believe you can save the dead. He went to my aunt and wanted names of deceased ancestors. She said you can do what ever you want with your dad’s side of the family but you leave my side alone. Lol.

[@ZacharyMellinger]

The dead can be raised, Jesus did it, and if you believe in heaven and/or hell, how is this so far fetched?

[@jacobtennyson9213]

Baptizing the dead is sinful. This proves Mormons are not Christians.

[@ressljs]

I talked extensively with Mormons about their beliefs and I can shed a little like on this. They believe after you die, you go to a spirit world that except for lack of a physical body, you are in a state not too different from life. That is, you have free will, interact with others and continue to do right or wrong. And sometime later, you are judged by God and go to the appropriate level of the afterlife. So you can die unsaved, but become saved in the afterlife... But only if you've been baptized. And that's why they collect information on people who've died and "baptize their souls." They don't believe this automatically turns that person Mormon and sends them straight to the Celestial Kingdom, but they do believe that person (despite already having died) is given the choice to accept the LDS version of the truth and become saved, on continue on their current path and end up in a not so great version of the afterlife. They don't really believe in hell as understood by Catholics and Protestants.

[@meghoughton562]

Mormonism is IN NO WISE Christianity.

[@princessadora]

yes it is @@user-ik2gg8wy8p

[@hilarywoods17]

I’ve only ever met one Mormon in my life. He is now a religion professor at BYU Provo. I read his reviews and students don’t appreciate that he teaches from more of a historical perspective than a faith perspective. I think it’s great! We were in an early Christianity class at UofT together. He was a really nice guy.

[@NickJohnson]

Awesome

[@harryabelpotter9630]

to @adrianaszewczyk147 ... It's not a history of a faith/ Christian religion unless it includes an accurate portrayal of the faith perspective of that faith/ Christian religion. ... duh, duh, duh, duh, duh

[@jacobsamuelson3181]

@@harryabelpotter9630 Oh be sure to teach us of your infinite wisdom next time you teach a class on Christian religion. Everyone needs to know you and only you have the accurate portrayals of the faith perspective of Christianity oh high one that looks down on us from his high throne above.

[@as-above-so-below-]

As a member of the Church who grew up in the deep south, I was always highly appreciative of youth and Sunday school leaders who educated everyone on the history of Western Christianity without always making it an LDS cetric topic. There are so many members stuck in the echo chamber of Utah who can't even provide a robust explanation as to why the Church, even being non Trinitarian, isn't any less Christian than any other Christian faiths. They just freak out and say "It's in the Churches name is that not enough? Stop bullying me for my lack of explanation!". It's just not a traditional approach to American Christianity but it still is nonetheless. They don't know anything about the other various interpretations of the same Scripture and feel like they're being attacked by Satan himself every time someone brings it up. Even Church leaders try and remind everyone that Blind Faith isn't always sufficient and that exchanging ideals and regularly being exposed to opposition are a important and healthy part of life in general all the while help to remove stigma from the outsider perspective.

[@as-above-so-below-]

Mormons have the dedicated attitude to be well educated on the history of Western theology and just refuse to look into it.

[@jsoo67]

I had a roommate who was raised in the Mormon church. I asked him on the most obvious controversial beliefs. He told me that half of them actually believe it and the other half just "play" along.

[@AaronNickolas7]

That is seriously the most honest response from an acting Mormon I’ve ever heard!

[@betsyross1621]

Like Catholics.

[@Ziegfried82]

No different than any other church really.

[@juliaweber212]

@@Ziegfried82exactly everyone has find their own faith in Christ

[@Idahoguy10157]

I suspect half of Mormons pay no attention to their controversial doctrines and history.

[@Unibot47]

I moved to Utah at 19 years old, stayed for about 10 years. I've always found I was treated kindly and fairly, and never was bothered to try to convert or anything, they're nice people. Just don't date someone from the church because they will try to convert you, and it's only out of a place of caring and love for them because they are wanting to share what they view as a great thing with you, but it's just kind of how it is what it is. If they're LDS, they are going to want to get married in the temple, so, while I am all about being with someone who has different views and such, that is a factor to consider But overall, great beautiful state with awesome people.

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

Yep, same as my bible thumper buddies, just wants to share their joy and community and worries about his friends eternal souls, they are very generous people, always invite us non-believers and non-thumpers to their cool events, like fight nights at their club house, out door events, no pressure and no gaslighting of us or are kids just good clean fun

[@davidortega357]

Most cults will try to convert you the mormons is false doctrine religion like Catholic, Baptist, Calvary chapel, they try to convert you nuts that's ok

[@TheOriginalSnub]

I’m a non Mormon who lived in the Salt lake area for several years for my job in the late 90s. It was interesting. No matter who you are, if you aren’t Mormon you will never quite fit in and you will feel it. It was an education about being a minority, however benign, that made me a better person. I liked everyone I met there. They were very friendly, their family and community interest seemed warm and sincere. My coworkers were great, they just didn’t drink real coffee. That was the hardest thing for me to accept 😂. Maybe it’s changed. The mountains were beautiful and that is where we spent all our time.

[@dynjarren5454]

I will always criticize churches openly, because they all sure need a lot of money

[@John3.36]

Would it be better if you just claimed you were a jack-mormon?

[@rockymntain]

@@John3.36 In most LDS communities being inactive or a "Jack" is almost one in the same. You might have a 5% edge, and people you know would talk about faith related stuff like you knew what they were talking about, but it wouldn't make too much difference. If you're struggling with keeping your yard maintained, the members would be the first to be calling the city, because you were violating the "purity" of their sanctimonious neighborhood cliques.

[@hikingwiththedog6078]

I'm not Mormon and don't know much about them. But I've spent enough time in Utah to know that Mormons create a positive, admirable, and comfortable culture. Nice, laid-back people. Huge supporters of the arts. I did hear that 60% of Mormons live outside the US.

[@CarnivoreNana]

Yeah because Mormans theology is you MUST WORK for salvation to get their planet and the men becoming gods and getting their own planet. Cult bs.

[@reidadams4277]

I'm not mormon but have you ever met a mormon? Nicest people ever. And clean living isn't too bad of a goal.

[@Ali.Bruni143]

Same thing could be said about some devil worshippers

[@itsnick37]

No religion is right if you think about it. But where I am Christians are mostly normal and pretty whatever about it(not the south clearly…) nothing like what I hear about Mormons feels way more “culty” even though I kind of agree with a lot of things they do, it’s the Joseph Smith nonsense I don’t like. And they remind me of the Jehovah witness people that there are a few of where I am they do same recruiting stuff I think…. But overlooking some oddness I really think I could live in Utah county, just not directly in Provo.

[@Zzues]

My old boss was Mormon and was the best boss I'd ever had. He would occasionally give me grief for drinking on the weekends, but nothing too annoying.

[@kingmaafa120]

Nice ppl but undercover lets just say things happen 👍

[@JoannaCubana]

💯💯💯💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@rebeccacarter1914]

Not Mormon, but admire and respect them. They are family oriented and take care of their own. Can you imagine how much better off we would be if more people had these values? (I love my coffee every morning. ) I feel sorry for them being invaded by outsiders. I went through that in Nashville.

[@dynjarren5454]

I dont

[@slconley]

Just like Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildabrandt

[@Apieceofgarbage]

I am Korean, not mormon, but had a chance to look at what mormons are like and how they live. I agree with you. The way they look after one another was amazing. Except Only their mormon book doesnt seem to make any sense to me.

[@FattyButterBits]

It's all bs. All kinds of things happen once you get past the front rooms. And females are in no way equal. Trying to find a female MD is next to impossible in Utah County and male Drs won't listen to women at all. We are treated horribly by men...and I'm not even a member of the church. The patriarchy is disgusting. I am roommates with three Ex-Mormons...and I am telling you what you see on the outside is nothing like what it actually is.

[@tricotdiko1435]

“I thought they’d be in there counting the money or making Jello.” -I have laughed several times over this. Simply gold!

[@dj7973]

Live and let live. Respect others. Golden Rule. Churches who change to adapt to the values of the day are doomed. No one respects a church that blows with the wind. Morals should not change.

[@itsnick37]

Churches of all religions will be dead someday, already in progress. Religion is ok but it’s the churches and preachers that are the problem. Mormon culture is actually not bad from the surface at least but the book, temples, and weird rules and beliefs are to much, also come on with the Joseph Smith nonsense no one is buying this 💩

[@mikenb11_51]

@dj7973 Wait a minute, if we did what you are suggesting, we wouldn't have identity politics ruling our lives...we can't have that, we must have continuous chaos and crisis instead!

[@dj7973]

Well-said;-)

[@malik250988]

But churches that do not change will not survive for long after everyone leaves them 😂

[@moe4meswtdg]

Respect but only if the history and founding fathers deserve it. The Catholic Church has a lot of problems but their founding founders were the twelve apolstles.

[@pi-sx3mb]

Boy does this bring back memories! Spent an entire summer hitch hiking around the country in 1978 from NYC. Bounced through Provo; walked across the BYU campus where the summer students were girls wearing dresses and guys wearing suits. I didn't even own a suit. Longest time I spent more than a couple days anywhere that summer was the 3 weeks I spent picking cherries in Orem for some survival cash. The church itself gives me that creepy kind of Mason secret society vibe, but wow, there is no denying these are some of the nicest people on the planet. The kindness and respect shown to me - a scruffy vagabond kid - was UNREAL. Normally I'd just toss my sleeping bag down behind some bushes somewhere, maybe pitch a tent if it was deserted. The fella that owned the cherry orchard says I can camp out on his son's back yard LAWN! Where's that? Right next door! He had maybe 10 kids, 6 still at home, and EVERY night he'd invite me and another drifter inside to their dinner table. At noon about 4 of his younger kids would haul out a huge picnic basket to the orchard for us to have lunch. He did try to convert me but wasn't pushy about it at all. One weekend I put on my clean t-shirt and the other drifter and myself went into town to a dry bar and actually saw Marie Osmond. I think she had a thing for me. Later in life when I got my act together and was in the Air Force, I knew a few Mormons in a couple different Squadrons and they were all solid, super conscientious, principled dudes. Back to hitch hiking, on my way to leaving Utah heading West, one of my rides was a crusty old guy in a pickup. I forget exactly how it went down, but he basically asked me if I wanted to stop and get a beer? Huh? I thought the whole state was dry...? He says not out here (some distant county). Then sheepishly says something to the effect' "I guess I'm not a good Mormon..." LOL, I love those people!

[@joecrowe7062]

Did you know joseph smith took the freemasons golden book to start mormons church he thought they had secrets about finding God,but some say masons god is lucifer hahaha

[@kevinkiss3340]

Marie Osmond has been looking for you. 😝

[@ramsrnja]

What an entertaining comment to read 😄 Thanks for the story!

[@pi-sx3mb]

😊 👍@@ramsrnja

[@gonnacry96tears]

You’re a great storyteller. You should have a KZbin channel, 😊.

[@jiggsborah7041]

I'm south African and I met some young men from Salt lake city who came here as missionaries and I found them to be good clean and earnest young men. I listened to them and they gave me the book of mormon which I have studied although I am still a Roman catholic. I wish that all young Americans were well spoken polite and erudite like those young men. America would be in a much better state than the absolute mess that we see today. Young people like those are good ambassadors for your country when they travel around the world because they represent your country in a very positive way.

[@louiselasinski8893]

Are there any black Mormons?

[@jiggsborah7041]

@@louiselasinski8893... there have always been missionaries hanging around. In the seventies there was a Japanese missionary who taught us karate and he was a missionary of the latter day church and he ministered to black people so I think that there are black mormons but maybe I might have mixed up the latter day church and the mormons

[@GrassrootsLibertyBillFoster]

@@louiselasinski8893 ..Yes Gladys Knight, and the Church is quickest growing in the whole of Africa !

[@debrakelly4505]

You are exactly right!!!

[@GEN_X_]

Mormons aren't bad people, they are just in a wealthy and organized Cult that believe that their "Mormon Book" was given by Joseph Smith their founder as an addition to the Bible which is blasphemy. They have some really blasphemous and wacked out beliefs like Salt Lake is the New Jerusalem and this is where Jesus will return at the end of the world. It's total blasphemy

[@Renault1401]

I'm a LDS, inactive, and Utah scares me. If I were a white member I probably wouldn't be so bothered. To be frank brown black or otherwise members are not treated equally in Utah

[@claryp1509]

I’m born and raised Baptist, but had 2 Mormon clarinet private lesson teachers during junior high through my college years. Both of these women and I would talk about the differences between our religions, but they always tried to convert me. I went to a very liberal, now defunct UMC junior college in east Texas, and one of my band directors was Mormon! I thought that was weird for a supposedly Methodist college to hire a Mormon. All in all, I am thankful neither of them were able to convert me.

[@rosealexander9007]

I’m also a born again Christian. No one can convert me to anything either that’s for sure.

[@rockymntain]

The Mormon religion/culture promotes the musical arts quite prodigiously. i.e. The Tabernacle Choir. Probably due to Brigham Youngs interest in promoting the arts early on. He had been deprived of music in his rearing and knew that it was good for the people to have music in there lives.

[@rosealexander9007]

@@rockymntain I’m sure it’s lovely

[@GEN_X_]

Mormons aren't bad people, they are just in a wealthy and organized Cult that believe that their "Mormon Book" was given by Joseph Smith their founder as an addition to the Bible which is blasphemy. They have some really blasphemous and wacked out beliefs like Salt Lake is the New Jerusalem and this is where Jesus will return at the end of the world. It's total blasphemy.

[@redbear4027]

I accidentally camped out at the Mormons most sacred site in New York. It was near the confluence of Two Rivers. On Sunday morning several Mormons came through and I was lucky enough to talk to their grand poobah or steak chairman I believe he was called. Very nice man we had a wonderful conversation he was impressed that I cleaned up a bunch of garbage and I told him I was called there on my own particular Journey. When I left my home to go camping I had no destination in mind but I ended up at their holy spot. He told me that I may stay one more night but that I was not allowed to Camp there again after that. What a respectful way to treat a guest on your most sacred land he certainly could have asked me to leave and I would have had to respect his wishes. Sometimes it's all about how you carry yourself in the world. I'm not much of a religious guy I tend to worship Mother Nature exclusively. It's obvious that the Earth gives us life I'm not sure about any of the other stuff though...❤

[@rockymntain]

He was either a Branch president or Stake president.

[@brit0309]

Cool story

[@mamaitaliano9774]

We are not to worship the creation, but the creator.

[@tinkeringengr]

Raised in Utah and experienced the entire spectrum of spirituality from 0 to devout. Utah suffers from historical cultural homogeneity which is inspired but distinct from the teachings evangelized by Jesus Christ. The LDS "rules" are there for a divine reason, such as treating your body as a temple therefore don't tattoo(pollute) your body. Unfortunately humans have sheep-like behavior and often can't distinguish the Spirt of the Law from the Letter of the Law. So the interpretation that the "rules" are becoming more relaxed is misplaced. God doesn't change and His standard is the same yesterday, today and forever. I think the distinction is a reinforcement towards a personal communion/relationship with God and less of a top-down prescriptive approach that sometimes loses the message of Love that Jesus Christ embodies.

[@itsnick37]

Don’t follow any church or preacher, be a good person, don’t do any drugs and try and limit drinking to a very occasional and control thing, don’t make it a lifestyle pretty much. Really isn’t hard people make life so hard when it isn’t.

[@relaxedleisure4766]

@@itsnick37 I'm irreligious and dont drink, smoke, or do drugs. The problem with many people is that their moral compass is too weak for them to act properly when they dont fear God or the Church.

[@tinkeringengr]

@@itsnick37 God has inspired prophets since the beginning of time to help others discern good vs evil. Additionally there is value in community and looking out of each other. The 2nd coming of Jesus Christ is a certainty and the people must be prepared for it. How could this be without organized religion?

[@lilli9822]

tatoos are there to make people get used in the future to the mark of the beast

[@mikesobotka1504]

Amen!!!!!!!!

[@Vivaciouslight730]

I really enjoy your videos🤗..The content is always so educational, fun, and hilarious, thank you for the effort and time that you invest in putting it all together.

[@marklane870]

Yes! I really got a kick out of the part where mappy popped up 😂🎉...morons! Lmao I fell out of me chair

[@ItalNico]

Great video Nick. As a genealogist I have great respect for the LDS church and many of their locations allow non-members to research in their genealogy research rooms. Good people and if you love genealogy they'll welcome you and treat with you respect without any mention of their faith in my experience.

[@US2A]

We live for genealogy lol

[@HDPersonal777]

The Mormons had me doing creepy babtisms for the dead in the Mormon temple when I was 12 years old. It was so creepy and I still believed in it then! Nothing could prepare me for that. I am concerned because a man dunked me in a huge babtismal font held by 12 massive baphomet looking bulls/oxen. One man read names of I think like 30 dead people all in the same family I heard with similar last names and I just couldn’t get a breath in because they fully submerge you backwards in the water each time. I just kept thinking, “when is is this going to end?”. I never went for another temple ritual again. I had been sealed as a 5 year old in the SLC temple that looks like as castle. It is one of my first clear memories I can remember. The temple was so beautiful. Then I felt embarrassed for my mom and then stepdad because they wore weird green aprons that I had never seemed before and as a 5 year with my 4 year old sister too, I was embarrassed for them like it was a humiliation ritual or something and my sister said she felt that way too!

[@HDPersonal777]

PS. Mormons /LDS whatever they feel like being called, do not call those rituals but I do now!!

[@HDPersonal777]

PSS. The many names of “dead” people and families their read for the baptisms for the dead they get from those genealogy libraries too. So you are aware there is no such thing as a free lunch, especially with pyramid scheming Freemason abrahamic Mormons! They offer their genealogy labs for free to the public so THEY can collect names for babtisms for the dead and to put peoples “names in the temple” too.

[@US2A]

@@HDPersonal777 lol

[@headlightman]

I was working on the road as a door to door salesman for over 28 years. Was in Vegas in 89 and my sales was through the roof. Company wanted me to go to Salt Lake city. I'm from Ga. With a southern accent. My sales flatlined! I was like what's up with the people here? Friendly people but couldn't do nothing! Then a co-worker said these are Mormons! I had no idea what a Mormon was! I smoked a lot of cigarettes back then too! I left 2 weeks later and went to Chicago. Sales came back up! Since then I've worked 44 states and probably a 1000+ cities, towns and suburbs. The road taught me more than i could've ever learned in school Great video Nick as usual!

[@yugihoo]

A religion shouldn't be changing. Truth is truth today yesterday and tomorrow.

[@brettrobinson2901]

​@@user-ik2gg8wy8pActually ...dead things ...as they decompose... go through multiple changes...💀

[@joshe4836]

And changing can kill, as well.@@user-ik2gg8wy8p

[@yugihoo]

As a human we should change. But your foundation shouldn't

[@stevelarsen2314]

The world is changing, and for example, during Covid they try to shut most Christian churches so all Christian churches are having a huge problem right now, and inadvertently are being forced to change whether they want to or not just to survive

[@punothebear]

Before we can understand algebra we need to understand arithmetic. A good teacher realizes that students learn progressively.

[@michelecaron]

I visited Salt Lake City at a convention. I got to tour and speak to many Mormon folk. I was enamored by them. Yes, still getting hand written letters keeping me up to date. Beautiful buildings, people, I found them very kind and sweet. I gave them donations for showing me around. I support their drive and strong beliefs. Wouldn’t mind moving there. The difference between NYC & SLC is major.

[@BubblesLarken-mr7dj]

do not donate! They have 100 billion you just got scammed. How much interest a day at 4 percent annual

[@Jackie1984]

And you would be very welcome here

[@bartonbagnes4605]

​@@BubblesLarken-mr7dj​And this church gives more to help the poor and needy than any other church on earth by far. And every penny given to Fast Offerings goes to help the poor and needy all over the world, not one penny goes to any leader. Maybe all those larger churches should step up their game. When you divide 100 Billion dollars evenly to every member, that's about $6,000, that's what's in their rainy day emergency fund. Sure you could live like a king in a third world country, but try living off that in America. True The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints only increased 1.17%, not as much increase as before the Pandemic, but it's not shrinking like most others, it's still the fastest growing church in the United States of America.

[@Izzy-qf1do]

Joining a cult

[@bartonbagnes4605]

@@Izzy-qf1do Could you be more specific? There are a lot of different kinds of cults. Like art, music, science, history, liturgical, political, literary, they're all where we get our CULTure from.

[@BlankBrain]

I was a senior regional software analyst in the early '90s. Minicomputers were in decline and Utah was added to my territory. My new boss headed up Utah hardware support. He was the only non-Mormon in the office. He wasn't Mormon, and commuted to Salt Lake City from Park City. He was really glad to have someone to visit with when I flew in to provide special support. I'm sure it was a lonely job. We used to go out for beers after work. He was a great guy.

[@moe4meswtdg]

But woe to you if you are a woman working outside of the home or with an important job or even a middle manager. The Mormon men will chastise you and make you feel very uncomfortable. My daughter was harassed in her high school orchestra for wearing pants. She plays cello as was not about to wear a skirt.

[@shellybennett8194]

I moved to Brigham City, Utah and lived there from 2015-2018. It is 85% Mormon. The first question I was asked after meeting someone was: "Are you a member?" When I told them that I wasn't, they had nothing to do with me after me declining to go to their church. They sent missionaries to try and convert me. According to them I was a heathen even though I am a Christian. I couldn't wait to leave as I had never been so discriminated against in my life!!!

[@texasrefugee7888]

That's because it's a heretic cult

[@Gemelli2906]

Pretty state 😊

[@dreamfire5210]

That was not my experience at all. I always felt welcome.

[@carolynw3602]

@shellybennett8194 I lived in eastern Idaho back in the late 90's and early 2000's, and had the same experience as you regarding the discrimination, and my young daughter was regularly excluded from her classmates birthday parties etc. due to the fact that we were not interested in becoming Mormons, even though we were and still are Christian. They are following a false prophet who created a false religion.

[@fandam801]

The true scum of the Earth in their eyes though are the Ex Mormons, if you were once in the church but then left you are the worst to them. This what many ex Mormons tell me, they are considered the lowest of the low to practicing Mormons. Homeless meth heads are more respectable to them.

[@AnnaBellaChannel]

Having 2 hr Sunday church is a blessing. The church supportive and home centered model is working within the church.

[@jtsy4239]

Lovely lady and i hope Utah doesn't get ruined by outsiders and everything is peaceful

[@basilbaby7678]

Sauron has infiltrated the shire.

[@Babinskusreflex]

I hope it doesn't get ruined either, but I think I see the writing on the wall!

[@TwistedQuestionMark]

It's already happening.

[@apickle3168]

I’m a black member who moved here from the east coast, and let me tell you: these “members” and people are an entirely different breed. Have never felt more homesick in my entire life, it’s like they live in a complete bubble, detached from the outside world. Craziest part? they can’t even see the problem. I promise you all: not all members of the church are like this! There’s normal ones out there!

[@chigal0926]

I lived in Utah for 3 years. I'm curious as to why, as a black person, would you join the LDS? For the record I am a black woman. Are you aware of the policy of not allowing black men in the priesthood until 1978? Or the doctrine of the mark of Cain for those with dark skin?

[@apickle3168]

@@chigal0926 yep I am, I served a mission, and despite those blemishes, I still choose to believe. The way I look at it, if none of it is right, I lived my life as a good person through and through. I’ve had to find out for myself that this was what I wanted, despite what people say and what the history shows. Thank you for your concern!

[@shawnbradford2243]

Should do some research on the history of the church and it’s claims. Unless you became white and delightsome 😂

[@mikenb11_51]

Thanks for posting, I think there are probably lots of members reading through these comments. It would be very good for them to read yours! I hope you find the best solution to deal with this.

[@noelsolo61]

I'm not a Mormon. Non practicing Catholic. What is normal?

[@BrianWaller-qe7gr]

I’m a jack Mormon I guess. Baptized two years ago today. But after 18 months I stopped attending. I felt I just didn’t fit in. I didn’t have any problems with the church or the people. But as a single mid 40’s guy with no kids and dating is extremely difficult I just didn’t fit in the Mormon family centered lifestyle

[@Richard-sc7yq]

It's a false church besides. The Book of Mormon is fictional, a story about civilizations based in pre-Columbian North America, primarily the United States of America before the European colonization settled what is today the eastern states on the Atlantic Ocean. There is zero evidence that the Nephites ever existed; there is zero evidence that the Lamanites ever existed. To be Mormon is to have "blind faith", that those who teach you the history of the Book of Mormon are being truthful with you. There is no museum housing the artifacts of the Nephites and Lamanites, nor will there ever be one. The LDS church, with its 200+ billion dollars of wealth, easily could have funded multiple archaeological digs in the areas of the present-day U.S. where Mormon scholars think that the Nephites once lived. There haven't been any archaeological digs, not one, and none are planned. The three members of the LDS First Presidency and the 12 members of the LDS Quorum of the Twelve Apostles all know that there is zero evidence that the Nephite and Lamanite civilizations existed, but they continue to act as though they actually did exist in ancient Mesa-America. Continually, they want to deceive the unknowing, and get people who don't know any better to believe that the Book of Mormon is true.

[@a105-t5m]

In my late 30's, I've experienced this with a few churches, especially since my work deals with some of the "seedier" side of society. I came to terms with it by figureing God needs doorman, you know? We don't run the streets, but we aren't in the club either. Just a buffer zone.

[@GrassrootsLibertyBillFoster]

Come back brother. I technically would fit that category but eh Church is under a Divine Command. And a wife we shall find at General Conference !

[@rosealexander9007]

That’s because it’s a big lie that’s why you don’t fit in. You don’t have to have a family to make it to heaven or what they think is the “ celestial kingdom “ their beliefs are bunk. All you have to do is be born again and have a personal relationship with God. You don’t even have to go to any church to do that if you don’t want to. It’s not a church that can save you. Only Jesus can do that. PS I’m not dissing people. The LDS doctrine is made up. Only Jesus can save you and only Jesus alone.

[@coolgamers2794]

Don't worry about it man. God loves everyone regardless of your church preference. Dating as a older Mormon guy is definitely tougher. Take a small break and go find new journey in life. God will work in his mysterious ways to help you out.

[@jaytok7]

Great video. its good to see a video that is not just bashing the church and genuinely interested in the culture and beliefs.

[@tellmemore8837]

The place does look very beautiful.

[@williamjameslehy1341]

That's most of the western US. Everything is completely utilitarian, and there isn't really much that you could call visible history.

[@christiandm1041]

Drinking coffee out of my Mappy mug I received yesterday, hitting like, watching and listening....😎

[@NickJohnson]

Yay! I had coffee out of my Mappy mug today too!!!!!

[@christiandm1041]

@@NickJohnson awesome

[@SpecsAppeal]

Just starting on KZbin, and your channel inspired me so much. I love your unique style and humor. Thanks for so much entertainment and comedy!

[@prestonflatt]

I live in the Orem Provo area and wanted to say that your video was fun to watch. Thanks for leveling with us.

[@BartholomewHunt87]

I visited Salt Lake City last year and was able to see the LDS Tabernacle Choir for FREE! It was excellent and everyone was very friendly and inviting. I hiked up Ensign Peak for a great view...It looks like you were right there in one of your shots.

[@RadenYohanesGunawan]

We’re supposed to pay?

[@ramsrnja]

I love listening to the choir in person!

[@Marci629]

Many years ago I got to see the Tabernacle Choir in the original Tabernacle. It was an absolutely beautiful experience.

[@Hurricane0721]

You’re free to say whatever you want both for and against the Mormons. I think there are some valid criticisms that people bring up against the Mormons. However, I also give people credit where credit is due. Utah is not only a naturally beautiful and amazing state, but the cities there are pretty clean and have relatively low crime. That’s especially true compared to crime infested blue hellhole cities like Chicago, Seattle, Baltimore, or LA!

[@lukehoneythunder]

You are my fav youtuber, thank you Sir. GREETINGS from Newcastle, England, UK.

[@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE123]

Greetings from Australia 🐨

[@lukehoneythunder]

@@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE123 Hey, how you doing. 👍

[@NickJohnson]

Aww Hi Luke!

[@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE123]

@@NickJohnson - Hi Host, Nick

[@jorgeharmstrong]

BTW, tattoos have never been not allowed. It’s just that most Mormons don’t want tattoos, due to the conservative culture. It’s a culture thing, not a doctrine thing.

[@larrydewein]

The Bible makes it CLEAR not to have a tattoo but if you don't believe the Bible or want to follow its commandments, that's up to you but Jesus Christ said there is a Judgment Day when you will be accountable for ALL you SAY and Do!

[@mister_dave1184]

​@larrydewein can you point out the chapter?

[@EconomicWarfare]

I'm an Atheist and I have never cared about anything enough to tattoo on my body. I know a lot of so called conservatives with tattoos. 😂

[@larrydewein]

@@mister_dave1184 Leviticus 19:28 = "You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead NOR PRINT ANY MARKS UPON YOU: I AM THE LORD" The REVISED STANDARD puts it as " You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh on account of the dead OR TATTOO ANY MARKS UPON YOU: I AM THE LORD" I believe this is specifically a tattoo cut/burned into the flesh and NOT "painting" on the skin as a child paints their face or wearing make up as a woman or an actor would do.

[@mister_dave1184]

@@larrydewein thank you for the verse, I grew up in the church and never heard this chapter!

[@jeffreyness9741]

15 minutes in and this is your best produced, most interesting, most professional video to date. BRAVO..!!!!

[@marklane870]

I was going to say the same...yes he is getting good, keep stepping it up Mr Johnson

[@tyzxcj34]

Not a Mormon but I've been there and the people are very nice.

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Your videos are informative and enlightening! And i enjoy Mappy's side commentary too. Sometimes he says what everyone else is thinking.

[@NickJohnson]

Mappy is crazy!

[@brandondherin2558]

Lol

[@joeperry2089]

It looks a lot nicer than where I live in Jackson Mississippi

[@lefroy1]

On first impressions, it looks delightful. Very little risk of being a victim of violent crime there, I dare say.

[@benton-benton]

Kind of sterile, but yeah I doubt they have much crime there at all.

[@itsnick37]

Much more crime in salt lake county then Utah county from the state I saw, can’t say from experience.

[@All.Natural.]

Oh, I bet crime against children are very high!

[@JR-wu8dc]

@@VeilfireChicago is a beautiful city; you obviously haven’t traveled much

[@timestandsstill7960]

Hi Nick, I work at BYU. We are a different bunch, but we don't have major problems like in most liberal cities. Wish I ran into you!

[@nothingelse1520]

exmormon here. The "Mormons are sooo happy, I'm jealous!" thing is in act many times. A girl I used to date was a typical super-happy Mormon type. She took her own life. Acting super happy all the time is just something you have to do when you are LDS, even if you aren't.

[@bwbrady8372]

Not true. Depression and suicide can happen in any group or organization, unfortunately. I'm very sorry about your loss.

[@josue679]

Taking your life doesn't mean you were unhappy, it could have just mean that she was sick.

[@TwistedQuestionMark]

If we're supposed to act happy all the time I would have been kicked out long ago!

[@STEP107]

Im also ex mormon and ya they are. Religion in general is good for the majority of society, nihilism is common in athiests and the community churches give helps with isolation in the social media age, also refraining from drugs or alcohol is very beneficial. Praying is really just meditation as-well and meditating multiple times every day will improve your mental health and happiness.

[@reneelibby4885]

I've always suspected that might be the case... bit creepy all that "happiness".

[@Less1leg2]

I spent time in SLC, and it was a great experience. I'm not Mormon but the people were always friendly, open to discussion and NOT PUSHY. I've been to Rome as well. Same situation with people. But SLC didn't have pick pockets ripping you off. I'm not saying that Provo or SLC are perfect. Nowhere is perfect. But the quality of living in a Mormon dominant municipality was very comforting.

[@Razainthewoods]

Moved here from Illinois and love the beauty, the kind people and how clean it is. Plus the weather is awesome!

[@itsnick37]

Are you in SLC area or elsewhere? Looking to move from northeast to Utah, I think little more outside of SLC now whether it’s Ogden area or Utah county I don’t really care just concerned about finding people who will accept outsiders.

[@AngelloDelNorte]

UT doesn't have lots of woke folks nor chocolate bar American, which is why it is a stable, secured, and clean society.

[@Nicky-hr1qz]

​@AngelloDelNorte that's a great thing too

[@Razainthewoods]

@@itsnick37 I’m in Utah county

[@Nicky-hr1qz]

@Pups7UT wow well I used to live in Orem til 09" but since then I've been back here in Layton that's like 90 minutes north of Orem

[@joannunemaker6332]

This was a very interesting video. As far as I know, I don't know any Mormons personally. The neighborhoods are so nice and neat!😊❤

[@mikenb11_51]

I am thinking those living in California thinking of moving to Utah should watch this video!

[@itsnick37]

They all go to SLC or move already married and maybe with kids, they’ll just befriend non Mormons. Even St George and down there gets a lot of Californians now, I really don’t think the state “identity” is going to hold that much longer between changes with the religion and so many transplants the same thing already happened with other Christian religions, lot of people stopped caring, got scared off by churches, became atheist etc etc same thing will happen to Utah give it enough time. Also we have no idea what stats to believe I don’t think there are as many Mormons as we are told still live in Utah I think a lot of people left the church or don’t associate with it anymore but are to afraid to officially leave.

[@AngelloDelNorte]

​@@itsnick37 The problem is with enough CA folks and with enough time they turn every city (big or small) to a Chicago, Baltimore, LA, San Bernardino, or NYC. You know, all ghetto, unstable, division, trashed, and violent. You try to give them advise for being discipline their usual response are "that's r*cist, transphobic, homophobic, fatphobic, etc..." 😂 . No one wants to deal with that and see their cities turn "rundown" because of that.

[@Babinskusreflex]

Please stay in Cali!

[@lhall334]

This is one of the more entertaining and hilarious videos I've watched about an outsider's view of "Mormonland" here in Utah! I grew up LDS in Orem (in fact at 24:10 you filmed the VERY church building I grew up attending! LOL) but I no longer practice or believe it. Sharon, whom you were talking to at this point, is accurate in saying that while the church professes to be inclusive, the members are definitely not. Very judgmental, very cliquey, very uninterested in genuine friendship and neighborly-ness if you're not LDS. Worse still, if you're "FOMO"...former Mormon. Also, at 25:09 the Subway that is shown is in what used to be my grandparent's backyard, where their chicken coop was, back in the 1930's and '40's! LOL Very well done! I giggled through a lot of it!

[@SirManfly]

When we took a bus trip to Vegas a few years ago, we passed through Salt Lake City and looking out the window there literally was a Mormon church on every block! It was kinda neat to see !! 😮

[@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE123]

Thanks for the video Nick 🇦🇺🇺🇲😊

[@johnbartholf777]

You drove by the homeless camp at 19:38 and didn't even mention it! :D I hope the newcomers realize that they're moving there _for_ _a_ _reason_ Another great video! Thanks, Nick!

[@harleyann1113]

I love how you’re dressed like Mormon 😅

[@jcny11]

What reason is that?

[@karenwaddell9396]

You call that an encampment? Go anywhere the weather is tolerable enough to live outdoors and there you will see an Encampment.

[@TimmyCherry]

Lifelong member. Never lived in Utah, but I've been there many times. I appreciate the good faith attempt to understand us, rather than mock and condemn. It doesn't happen often. Non-Utah members always see Utah culture as weird. I respect the state and they're doing a lot right, but would wanna live there myself. I had never heard about the change in policy concerning marijuana and tattoos, and I go every Sunday.

[@davidfrazier380]

Lifelong Utah member. Yeah I get how people think it's weird here. But I love it.

[@HalfNHalf.]

A lot of people are bashing us in the comment though. Specifically ex members.

[@BubblesLarken-mr7dj]

have yiu dine second anointingnyet ask bishop want it pronto

[@charlenelundquist3512]

Look up The Tatooed Mormon

[@hbendzulla8213]

Nick Johnson, you are the greatest informer what America is all about. It is so factual and truthful, just deleted to watch your traveling podcast.

[@DeRothschild]

I’m a Jack Mormon. The only reason I stay on the books is for security when natural disasters strike. They give you a call to make sure you’re safe.

[@buckmanley1233]

Why are you a Jack Mormon?

[@Vibeagain]

Lol

[@loridavis9904]

The regular LDS doesn’t believe in polygamy it’s the FDLS. It’s a branch that came from LDS and the leader is now in jail. I’m not LDS but just something I learned when watching the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell cases.

[@MrDEWaters]

I drove by the FDLS compound on the Utah-Arizona border once. There was a state police car at the entrance, apparently monitoring who came in and out. There is a lot more going on there that is illegal besides polygamy.

[@loridavis9904]

@@MrDEWaters yea I totally believe it.

[@sundinfamforlife4129]

There's other FLDS folks that don't live in compounds or even people who do it for nonreligious reasons. But they tend to hide in the shadow and hang out with other polygamous people.

[@johnwilliam2474]

Such as? Im curious about those people, not in a way interested to join or anything like that, but just curious as I am of the Amish, RVers etc. I noticed some of what I believed are those in downtown Salt Lake City, coming out of Starbucks (not for coffee im sure). If I had the chance to sit near them I'd have liked to chat@@MrDEWaters

[@devengudinas1649]

Yea they put the leaders in jail but they still run it from behind bars. They even made a documentary about it. I think it’s called keepsweet

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

In So Cal we have a lot of Mormon neighbors, they are moral people with a strong sense of family and community

[@fitfrog65]

I knew a Mormon in the Army. The creatins in the barracks made fun of him because he wore his LDS pajamas in the shower room. I liked the guy a lot, he was a great guy and didn't mind what others thought, his beliefs were different from mine but that's ok. BTW-He was drafted after graduating from Brigham Young in 1967, the same year as Mitt Romney. Romney was given a deferment to convert the French to LDS while my friend was forced to serve. Mormons are OK in my book, but not Romney.

[@fitfrog65]

What isn't ok is my friend was not allowed to take his mission while Mitt was given special treatment. Mitt was given special treatment. The LDS missions were not considered for draft deferment, except for Romney. Not fair. @@itsdutchintime1907

[@TwistedQuestionMark]

WE don't even like Mitt😂

[@Whatiftheresmore1314]

“The world would take the people out of the slums… but God wants us to help take the slums out of the people, which would help them take themselves out of the slums.” -Mormon leader

[@jeffs4483]

While the LDS takes their hard earned $. What a scam.

[@slyfox1174]

Hey Nick I watch your videos from across the country and I also travel across the country. your information is really accurate ,,and I live in Salt Lake..it’s good to see you covering the wasatch front and giving some accurate information …I think Utah is one of the best places in the country to live , so keep up the good work

[@KCFromTheIE]

Great video! Amazing channel!

[@NickJohnson]

You helped with it!

[@catholiccrusader5328]

No way am I a Mormon however I embrace their tight-knit families, sense of community, business acumen, and most of all their religious pride. I wish to GOD my beloved Roman Catholic Church did the same. I visited SLC during the early 1980s. I found the people exceedingly friendly, their home city clean unlike Chicago where I live now, and the scenery nice and the weather perfect. I spent a day, after Mass, on their main compound talking to various ministers, and I enjoyed the Tabernacle Choir heavenly. Even met a girl there. I would love to live in Salt Lake City and would leave Chicago in a second. My beloved wife loves Chicago and won't live in any place else. Great show as always Nick

[@timaha83]

Find yourself a good parish out there! Traditional Mass parishes are full of young families who LOVE and CLING TO the faith. They are the future, despite what pope Francis thinks.

[@PBJ8577]

Cult

[@timaha83]

@@PBJ8577 a cult did not build Europe.

[@Ziegfried82]

Vatican 2 was the beginning of the end for the Catholic church. And the most recent pope, oof.

[@tywatts7834]

You can't be yourself What does that mean

[@VICTOR7oh2]

"A corrupt tree cannot bring forth good fruit neither a good tree bad fruit by there fruits you shall know them"

[@6strings1pickup12]

Great video, well done. Please do one about the Muslims in Dearborn Michigan next. I’d love to see that one as sell.

[@takz0743]

If you ever go to southern Utah, be sure to see the Tabernacle in St. George, and go inside. That is unique and quite an "eye popper," even for members of the church.

[@stutterstudios4731]

I’m a Catholic who went to HS in Utah County. I appreciate the mormon sister who suggested people shouldn’t live in wishy-washy manner.

[@geodude7116]

For me personally, I'd rather live "wishy washy" then go through life thinking mythology is reality.

[@firewizzard86]

​@geodude7116 Wow look at you. Meanwhile you live in squalor and crime.

[@stutterstudios4731]

@@geodude7116 some mythologies are superior to others. Hypotheses are weighed against one another in Mike Licona’s book. If one discards the mythologies which built our society for past 2000+ years, result is often superficial, subjective.

[@Ziegfried82]

@@geodude7116 the thing about the Bible is it is quite pragmatic especially the Old Testament. The behaviors described as sins can ruin your life and the Bible is there to show humanity the correct path to live. If you choose not to live it (sometimes I stray myself) there is often a price to be paid. Modern medicine and technology has insulated humans from some of these consequences but the damage to the society at large and the individual soul remains.

[@geodude7116]

@@Ziegfried82 Like this?Deuteronomy 22:28-29 28 If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, 29 he shall pay the girl's father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the girl, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives.

[@AngelloDelNorte]

Utah = nice, clean, stable, non-woke, and have a decent religious culture. Those can be the main keys to have your state or city look disciplined and stable.

[@seanmcdirmid]

There are lots of rainbow flags in SLC.

[@AngelloDelNorte]

@SmithsonSmith-py2ys That's usually SLC (unfortunately, all state have that in their major cities because of DiVeRsITy...). But, it still minimum and non-existent in most other UT cities (as of now).

[@AngelloDelNorte]

@@seanmcdirmid Unfortunately, but that's usually in SLC and it isn't as bad like CA. The rest of UT cities is very minimum and non-existent.

[@seanmcdirmid]

@@AngelloDelNorte Uhm...Park City?

[@AngelloDelNorte]

@@seanmcdirmid That's a tourist town/city (i didn't say all UT citjes). They put anything to bring tourist and make them feel comfortable.

[@shawnjohnson1921]

Great job and interview ❤

[@Chibiwawa]

The lady you talked to 8 minutes in is a mormon missionary. You can tell by her badge. It's her job to talk to you about the church and try to get you to join.

[@stevenbolin7688]

I was in between 14-19 been out for 5 years now, subscribed soley on your comments 😅. Your banter is awesome dude 😎😁

[@ZacharyMellinger]

Church's get cleaned every Saturday, if multiple wards go to the same church, they Alternate months, they also attend at different times, and yes, the churches are locked depending on the time, and if there is no event happening at the church. It's a level of defense to keep people who'd like to do harm, away.

[@jerrimenard3092]

I agree! I grew up Mormon in the 70's and 80's. Our ward had fire set to it. Nobody was there, but church was cancelled that day.

[@EconomicWarfare]

how smart

[@kristonmatthews3338]

Yep here in St George one of our churches was almost built and it was burned down a few years ago. There were others vandalized. Now that two temples are being built here they have to have security guards at the sites.

[@dianedavidson3533]

Most people don't understand that there is not a paid clergy at our church buildings. We don't have an office with a secretary or pastor. Our congregation leaders are working people during the week so our buildings would be sitting ducks for vandals if left open.

[@MikeinNice]

I went to summer camps run by the Mormons in Nevada ... they were great people! We built stuff!

[@BrianWaller-qe7gr]

Fun fact nearly all LDS meetinghouses are designed the same. The chapel and court is in center with a hallway that goes all the way around the chapel.

[@bwbrady8372]

Many are like that, but many aren't. Depends on when they were built.

[@mburk8329]

You have to check the office door of churches, normally in the back of the building during the week. Churches don’t unlock the front doors unless it’s Sunday or a special event like a wedding or a funeral.

[@orthodoxpilgrimofficial]

For an outsider like me, this looks like an own culture inside the USA.

[@pammyla66]

I love and proud to be Mormon I live in ohio

[@Decision_Justice]

Then why are you in Ohio?

[@bighoss8793]

I'm not Mormon but I sure have lot of respect for them.

[@dbkarmann1]

It's a beautiful place for now. 😁

[@ABCXYZ-bg2le]

I LOVE your videos on Utah!!! This is exactly my kind of content of choice.

[@NickJohnson]

Cool!

[@cheriewright837]

I enjoyed this video. I was raised in the Church and I can tell you it’s a nice way to grow up. People helping people. Learning to appreciate beauty and values and not judging others for being different. I always say the goal is to raise productive citizens ❤ The church is a small community- a village if you will - based on population numbers. There are usually less than 400 members per ward and 3 wards per church. That’s why there are so many churches in a densely populated Mormon town. The smaller the ward, the more community you have with less invisibility. I learned everything I need to know in Primary. “Because I have been given much, I too must give.” 🙏

[@Mrs.Robinsons]

Indoctrination is the key - My fist can become a baseball with hypnotic suggestion too

[@BounceBackBlaze]

It's real Important for Utah to remain Republican and conservative. Because of how extremely messed up the other Western states are. It provides some sort of balance for the West, So If 80% gotta be mormon its well worth it.

[@YOUR-LOCAL13]

Agree!

[@williamjameslehy1341]

Wait, you think being overwhelmingly being Republican means a state is not "messed up"? Go google US states ranked by homicide rate, per capita income, average household net worth, high school completion rate, percentage of adults with college degrees, obesity rate, and average life expectancy. Let me know when you notice a certain theme start to emerge 🤔

[@Wendy-ou1jz]

I like the South Park episode of the explanation of the book of Mormon .

[@Ali.Bruni143]

Yes!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Wendy-ou1jz]

@@Ali.Bruni143 "Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb"🕺💃🕺💃🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶😂😂😂😂😂

[@danlock1]

Then you admit to enjoying fictional animation made by antagonists more than the reality. Good for you! You should stand up for what you believe in, but IMO your declaration would carry more weight if done after learning other perspectives as well, even perspectives you don't want to hear. They're just as legit.

[@Wendy-ou1jz]

@danlock1 I know the other perspectives thank you. And I'm Wiccan so I really don't care about you as an individual so there!

[@sirrobin4394]

Orem and Provo are diffferent, but it's perfect for those who love the atmosphere. We're lucky as Americans to have choices.

[@14HarmonyFudgesickle]

I really enjoy this one..imo, top 5 of yours. You're mastering your narrative style here imo. A real knockout, I tell ya.

[@majorbriggs4730]

The school I went to had several Mormons. Nicest people you’d ever meet