I'm 70 yrs old and grew up in the LDS Church. I became inactive when I was about 16, just didn't work for me. However, I didn't have any problems with my Mormon acquaintences and friends by bowing out, quite the contrary. The bishop who lived down the street helped me install a new roof on my house and asked for nothing but cold drinks and sandwiches. I have no problem with the vast majority of Mormons, they are good neighbors and friends. Thanks for the vid. Cheers from West Jordan, UT
I'm 79 and was in the church for 40 years and became inactive when I was 65, lost all my friends, close friends, and haven't seen my daughter and family for 8 years. A couple friends are gradually talking to me but not many.
@@PatrickThreewitI understand perfectly your sentiment. If someone was never a member of the church, living amongst mormon neighbors is a healthier experience than if you were once active but later became a non believer or worse join another faith.
In the 60’s and Early 70’s there was palpable strain between the LDS and NON-LDS communities. The Non-LDS community was growing rapidly due to expansion of what was then known as the NRTS. Their not-from-around-here aspects and inflated paychecks seemed to be resented. Being in elementary school then, let’s just say kids do not have the inhibitions their parents have. What a parent may have said tended to be acted on, often cruelty. By the 1980’s things had definitely changed. I am not sure why the change happened. Part of course was just the passing of time; however, the Teton Dam disaster is likely a huge factor. LDS and NON-LDS shared a battle to save the town from destruction from a massive wall of water, it is hard not like people who have stood with you in a crises. Also the economic issues were largely resolved. As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats. The local people - predominately LDS - definitely felt the benefits from what was by then known as the INEL. Also, it turned out that most of the people who came from outside the area - at least the ones who stayed, really tended to share the same values and as stated in this video mostly minded their own business - but in a friendly way. The friendly part - I must admit - was largely driven by the LDS. Although not LDS, over time I discovered they are simply a very easy group of people to like and admire. They are genuinely friendly, hard working, and helpful neighbors. In that area they are good at leading by example.
Grew up as a non Mormon in Idaho Falls, and had lots of LDS friends. They treated me with kindness, and accepted that I was not going to convert to their religion. The percentage of LDS was much higher back then. There was a Book of Mormon on the school principal's desk and Mormon religion classes offered to graduate high school in the Public School system (even a Seminary building was built at the public high school that was used only for Mormon religion classes). There was a feeling of being in the minority, but I was never treated badly because I was not LDS. They make good neighbors and good friends, and their religious convictions contribute to the city's low crime and small town type values that make Idaho Falls special.
Thanks for making this video! I'm considering moving there but this is one of the main things i was wondering about, since I partly grew up in Northern AZ and felt a little left out being non Mormon, but that was in the 90s.
No backlash yet! Honestly I get this question so much, I wanted to touch on it! Many people are hesitant to move somewhere that they'll be a minority so I wanted to give a realistic view on what it's actually like here. Do you live in Idaho Falls?
No, that's about the town Rexburg's percentage of LDS, largely due to the BYU-I campus. It's half an hour North of Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls has Lutherans, Protestants, Catholics, etc. Nothing unusual about the town, really.
I lived in Idaho Falls 2009-2013. At that time around 75% of the population was LDS. I know as its grown that percentage has decreased but I had a hard time believing it's now only 25% so I did some digging and all sources are indicating it's around 60% currently.
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I'm 70 yrs old and grew up in the LDS Church. I became inactive when I was about 16, just didn't work for me. However, I didn't have any problems with my Mormon acquaintences and friends by bowing out, quite the contrary. The bishop who lived down the street helped me install a new roof on my house and asked for nothing but cold drinks and sandwiches. I have no problem with the vast majority of Mormons, they are good neighbors and friends. Thanks for the vid. Cheers from West Jordan, UT
Thank you for your input! Mormons for the most part make excellent neighbors and community members. Just like with any religion, there are outliers.
I'm 79 and was in the church for 40 years and became inactive when I was 65, lost all my friends, close friends, and haven't seen my daughter and family for 8 years. A couple friends are gradually talking to me but not many.
@@PatrickThreewitI understand perfectly your sentiment. If someone was never a member of the church, living amongst mormon neighbors is a healthier experience than if you were once active but later became a non believer or worse join another faith.
In the 60’s and Early 70’s there was palpable strain between the LDS and NON-LDS communities. The Non-LDS community was growing rapidly due to expansion of what was then known as the NRTS. Their not-from-around-here aspects and inflated paychecks seemed to be resented. Being in elementary school then, let’s just say kids do not have the inhibitions their parents have. What a parent may have said tended to be acted on, often cruelty. By the 1980’s things had definitely changed. I am not sure why the change happened. Part of course was just the passing of time; however, the Teton Dam disaster is likely a huge factor. LDS and NON-LDS shared a battle to save the town from destruction from a massive wall of water, it is hard not like people who have stood with you in a crises. Also the economic issues were largely resolved. As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats. The local people - predominately LDS - definitely felt the benefits from what was by then known as the INEL. Also, it turned out that most of the people who came from outside the area - at least the ones who stayed, really tended to share the same values and as stated in this video mostly minded their own business - but in a friendly way. The friendly part - I must admit - was largely driven by the LDS. Although not LDS, over time I discovered they are simply a very easy group of people to like and admire. They are genuinely friendly, hard working, and helpful neighbors. In that area they are good at leading by example.
Thank you so much for weighing in! The LDS people make great neighbors and community members!
Grew up as a non Mormon in Idaho Falls, and had lots of LDS friends. They treated me with kindness, and accepted that I was not going to convert to their religion. The percentage of LDS was much higher back then. There was a Book of Mormon on the school principal's desk and Mormon religion classes offered to graduate high school in the Public School system (even a Seminary building was built at the public high school that was used only for Mormon religion classes). There was a feeling of being in the minority, but I was never treated badly because I was not LDS. They make good neighbors and good friends, and their religious convictions contribute to the city's low crime and small town type values that make Idaho Falls special.
Thank you for your honest input! I'm surprised about the Book of Mormon on the principals desk!
Thanks for making this video! I'm considering moving there but this is one of the main things i was wondering about, since I partly grew up in Northern AZ and felt a little left out being non Mormon, but that was in the 90s.
You're welcome! Arizona has a surprisingly high Mormon population as well! What is making you consider a move to Idaho Falls?
Thanks for the video. Kind of brave making this! Think you might get some backlash? I would have thought there was 75-85% Mormon
No backlash yet! Honestly I get this question so much, I wanted to touch on it! Many people are hesitant to move somewhere that they'll be a minority so I wanted to give a realistic view on what it's actually like here. Do you live in Idaho Falls?
No, that's about the town Rexburg's percentage of LDS, largely due to the BYU-I campus. It's half an hour North of Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls has Lutherans, Protestants, Catholics, etc. Nothing unusual about the town, really.
@@livinginidahofallsidahonot yet but within a couple years. I have land out in Swan Valley
I lived in Idaho Falls 2009-2013. At that time around 75% of the population was LDS. I know as its grown that percentage has decreased but I had a hard time believing it's now only 25% so I did some digging and all sources are indicating it's around 60% currently.