What did you find most interesting about the Mormon church?

Answer 1

The thing that I find most interesting about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church is the diversity among church members. Many outside the church imagine a stereotypical Mormon family, but in reality the church is filled with all sorts of people - rich and poor from all races, nationalities, and cultures. Single, married, big families, small families, liberal, conservative, young, old, the list goes on. Not only is the membership of the church demographically diverse, Mormonism allows for a diversity of belief and practice as well. Because most Mormon doctrines and practices are up to the personal revelation and interpretation of each individual, each Mormon practices their faith a little differently. I know liberal 'hippy' Mormons and staunchly conservative Mormons, Mormons who incorporate the practices of Buddhism or Judaism, and Mormons who more closely resemble Evangelicals or even Amish. There are rock-star Mormons with tattoos, Mormons who drink beer and smoke marijuana, and Mormons who would never even think of doing such things. I know gay Mormons, straight Mormons, Mormons with 14 kids and Mormons who don't want any kids. Each of these individuals bases their lifestyle on the same religious principles and the same canon of scripture, although their personal interpretations vary widely. As you can imagine, their doctrinal beliefs cover the spectrum as well.