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Show 60 As the same time, the anti-Mormon population has had a tendency to in blame the LOS Church for many of the things which are Utah.4 been accused of, Since the Church has taken credit for, establishing the climate dealing with Utah are in Utah in most every facet of life, certainly justified in considering the influence whether it be education related or "wrong" topics alleged or in Utah is real. no studies Mormon The study of education and exception. Some of the prac tices of the Mormons which may influence the association development in Utah which of a are several doctrines, policies, There are serve to set its adherents claiming "way of those who not examined in this chapter. are "only not members of the Church on the are Mormons are fond true church" and that it is place outside, for they are Further, the Church is very zealous missionary efforts and is very proud of Missionaries in Mormonism The true church and way of life concepts part of this way of life. in its practices apart from others. that the Church is the life."5 or told to seek out those who are its missionary system.6 receptive and teach 4To discover such an attitude one need only read the letters to the editor printed in either of the two Salt Lake daily newpapers, Salt Lake Tribune of Oeseret News for four or five consecutive days. 5Almost all speeches given that the Church is the only true to the Church. See any issue of of the speeches will also reveal programs are designed to fit all 6The by general authoriies make the claim Such a doctrine is central Church. Conference Reports. A random reading that the Church considers that its human needs. Church has always been a missionary church. Since the early 1960's the missionary system has greatly expanded. It not only sends thousands of its members (mostly 19 year old males) to various parts of the world for a two year period for the purpose of gaining converts; it expects all members to be involved in missionary work in their everyday lives. See Ensign 4 (October 1974): 2-14. |
