Run while you still can.
Should I move to Seattle?
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Run while you still can.
I'll weigh in here...
I have lived in 17 states and 5 countries. I am a Christian (of the non-Mormon variety) and have lived in Utah for 8 years. I'd say 75% of my friends are Mormon and all of my partners and key personnel are as well. Here is my take;
- Generally, LDS folks carry much more of a sense of holier than thou than any other denomination I've been around. I feel this comes from the doctrine and the "One True Church" teachings thereof. So, in some ways I don't blame most of them as they are taught they're members of the correct version. Having said that, ALL religions and denominations have their fair share of exhaustingly obnoxious members.. I am not talking about those.
- Though Mormons have not cornered the market on 'living right'.. I firmly believe Utah is a better example of this than any other state (call it a % if you will).
I love having my kids in Utah schools... FAR fewer problems than anywhere else I've ever been. Crime is less.. and so on.
So for those that feel fortunate they're raising their families in the state of Utah because of higher values system.. I agree.
If there are those that live elsewhere and envy the same.. I agree.
I only get bugged by those small % of LDS that are not shy that they believe everything outside of the borders of Utah are heathens..
The LDS has not cornered the market on religious folks that walk the walk.. nor have they cornered the market on obnoxious people that look down their noses at others.
I'm glad I'm here. I adore my LDS friends.. even with their faults.. they have to put up with a few of my own.
I have lived in 17 states and 5 countries. I am a Christian (of the non-Mormon variety) and have lived in Utah for 8 years. I'd say 75% of my friends are Mormon and all of my partners and key personnel are as well. Here is my take;
- Generally, LDS folks carry much more of a sense of holier than thou than any other denomination I've been around. I feel this comes from the doctrine and the "One True Church" teachings thereof. So, in some ways I don't blame most of them as they are taught they're members of the correct version. Having said that, ALL religions and denominations have their fair share of exhaustingly obnoxious members.. I am not talking about those.
- Though Mormons have not cornered the market on 'living right'.. I firmly believe Utah is a better example of this than any other state (call it a % if you will).
I love having my kids in Utah schools... FAR fewer problems than anywhere else I've ever been. Crime is less.. and so on.
So for those that feel fortunate they're raising their families in the state of Utah because of higher values system.. I agree.
If there are those that live elsewhere and envy the same.. I agree.
I only get bugged by those small % of LDS that are not shy that they believe everything outside of the borders of Utah are heathens..
The LDS has not cornered the market on religious folks that walk the walk.. nor have they cornered the market on obnoxious people that look down their noses at others.
I'm glad I'm here. I adore my LDS friends.. even with their faults.. they have to put up with a few of my own.
Just go ahead.. you don't have to watch, I'll have Ash give you a call when we're done.
Chris-L
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uh oh. he's talking to his moustache again.
green
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Default - your response makes me laugh. So you don't hang out with people with similar interests? Everyone does. High school clubs, fraternities, the Burroughs in NY, Chinatowns everywhere, etc.
You're no better. You just like to bag on others and make yourself look like a hypocrite.
You're no better. You just like to bag on others and make yourself look like a hypocrite.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Great post. I (and my wife and daughter) have been living - for the time being - in a great city called Santa Clarita, which is 35 miles NE of Los Angeles. The city has a huge Christian population in part due to having "The Master's College" located here. Primarily Baptist, but now listed as a non-denominational Christian college. Most people we interact with are not LDS, but share our core values. However, we have serious concerns over the direction the Junior High and High School have headed. And this is in a largely conservative area. Fortunately, we're not part of the LAUSD!
With me still looking for permanent employment (I've been doing some contract work of late), we've discussed moving out of CA. Haven't really expanded my job search out of state yet, but it may be coming. Once you have child(ren), it really becomes doing what is best for them.
I do agree with others who have said it's helpful to have a broader world view than what you get by just living in Utah your whole life. I've been lucky to have that (moved from SLC when I was 12); my wife has always lived in CA and my daughter has certainly experienced that so far.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
As for the OP, my uncle and his family live in Bremerton. They love it!