Question: Religiously ruminatingâ„¢ will visiting religious in-laws in salt lake city utah really suck?

(Posted by: Bob Bâ„¢ on 2010-01-06 12:21:15)

Incidentally, they're LDS (Mormon) and I am not. Inanimate Phoenix lives there? On second thought, I might stay a few extra nights! As a non- LDS I'm not allowed in the temple, so they've already told me that there's plenty to see on the outside (?) of the temple. (Why would I want to see the outside of *their* temple that I'm not even allowed inside of?)

Posted by: MissDementia on 2010-01-06, 12:33:15

Actually, Salt Lake City is the CLEANEST city in the US I've ever seen. It was like Singapore, but without all the Asian folks. Do not worry about blending in or anything. The worst that will happen when you're out and about is someone may pull their children closer or start to panic a bit if you are what they deem "frightening " (had that happen a couple times - how could anyone be afraid of ME?) but they were very polite for the most part. The reason I'm telling you about the city is because the religious outlaws you are going to visit will indeed inflict much suckage into your life while you are there and you'll end up wandering the streets listlessly, like a well dressed homeless chap, just to escape the eternal vacuum of suck known as proselytizing. Be happy that non-LDS people aren't allowed in the temple (I don't think) so if they're Mormon they won't be pushing you to go to church with them. That's IF they're highly religious, of course. If they're not.... meh. Bring an MP3 player and a bunch of books. It's what I would do. (and smuggle in some booze....)

Posted by: h'ayim tovim Y'all on 2010-01-06, 12:24:59

Just stay away from the mormons... that is their thing... sucking people in

Posted by: kathy s on 2010-01-06, 12:25:43

I think it will be very fun and very scarey at the same time. Maybe you will get to see some of the national parks - they're beautiful. Visit the Mormon Tabernacle and museum. Then go home and be glad you don't live there.

Posted by: The Reverend Soleil on 2010-01-06, 12:25:55

But at least you could introduce yourself to Inanimate Phoenix and Drasago while you're there...

Posted by: Joy of Jesus on 2010-01-06, 12:26:21

Naw, go be a nice guy and cut their grass, take out the trash, pray with them at dinner, be nice, you can do it.

Posted by: Peter on 2010-01-06, 12:26:28

Why should it a time away should do good. Can other christians go to UTah if they are not Mormons?

Posted by: Ross on 2010-01-06, 12:26:50

If you expect it will, then you will get that. If you expect to have something to give them, then you will.

Posted by: Photographer on 2010-01-06, 12:31:31

Most likely Tell them you have an inner ear infection and get some ear plugs....

Posted by: M to the R Mighty RA on 2010-01-06, 12:32:07

I think that sounds very exciting, depending on the relatives I suppose.

Posted by: Wren on 2010-01-06, 12:44:01

My friend, it sounds like you are going to be in hell for the duration of your visit. In-laws....religion...and Salt Lake City.....UGH! I do not envy you at all. Edit- Wait Phoenix and Drasago are in Salt Lake....on second thought, Do you think you can swing by FL and give me a lift out there?

Posted by: Lady Winter Wolf on 2010-01-07, 05:56:09

Welcome to Utah; SLC is about 6 hours away from me, and there's a great pagan community up there. As to the LDS temple, just nod and smile and get it over with; but I'm surprised they're not trying to convert you.