10 Bizarre Myths & Misconceptions About Idaho Mormons & LDS
Idaho's Misunderstood Mormon & LDS Communities
Despite how many Idahoans belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Mormonism, there always seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding the differences between the two and what either camp believes in.
More often than not, I hear misguided attempts to explain what makes one unique compared to the other. From accusations of radical conservatism, to wild rumors about their feelings towards caffeine, sex, and underwear, there's a lot of misinformation floating around the Treasure Valley.
No one enjoys being misunderstood, so let's clear up some of the most common myths and misconceptions about our friends and neighbors who practice the teachings of Joseph Smith.
Scroll for 10 bizarre myths & misconceptions about Idaho Mormons & LDS.
10 Totally Ridiculous Myths About Idaho Mormons & Latter-day Saints
Gallery Credit: Ryan Antoinette Valenzuela
Do you have a myth or misconception to add to the gallery? Email ryan.valenzuela@townsquaremedia.com.
Do you know the difference between Mormons & LDS?
Now that we've gotten the myths and misconceptions out of the way, let's talk about the main difference between Mormons and members of the LDS church.
According to the Church of Jesus Christ website, there's an easy way to remember what sets them apart.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the name mandated in scripture in 1838. Calling it the "Mormon Church" or "LDS Church" leaves out the most central part of the Church: Jesus Christ. Consequently, the Church does not refer to itself as "the Mormon Church" and discourages use of that term.
-Church of Jesus Christ
That's pretty useful information given how large the Pacific Northwest Mormon and LDS communities are. How big are those communities? Well, Utah takes the lead with a population of 2,161,526 Joseph Smith followers. Coming in second place is California with 734,989, followed by Idaho with 471,241.
At the end of the day, LDS members and Mormons don't expect non-followers to know everything little thing about their faith. Respecting their beliefs is likely more than enough. But if given the opportunity to know better and do better, why not take it?
If you thought Mormons and LDS were prudes, think again! Check out our gallery of their best pick-up lines below!
10 Pickup Lines Only LDS (Mormons) Would Understand
Gallery Credit: Mikey Foley
You Probably Grew Up LDS(Mormon) If...
Gallery Credit: Mikey Foley
More From Mix 106
