Official Discussion on the Mormon/LDS influence in Idaho (Boise: insurance, to live)

[jufrbo]

Originally Posted by Artemesia

It wasn't a political statement. It was a jacket given me as a gift by fellow Obama supporters and I wore it to the dinner after the funeral because it was freaking cold and I needed the extra layer. Its a black fleece jacket and the insignia is very subtle, but was enough to cause a stir among the devout defensive Mitt-an-ites and I just about got run out of town. Soo JustfromBoise, would you have been one of those defensive types that runs non Mitt lovers out of town as well? Boise isn't known as a bastion of liberal thought either but the further one moves away from the Utah border the more one hopes to be allowed individual thought. Maybe Boise isn't even far enough. Please tell me you were just "funnin" me with your accusatory tone.

I wouldn't care who you support, but I would question the judgement of wearing a presidental pin to a solem apolitical event such as a funeral. I guess I would have taken the extra two seconds to remove my Ron Paul pen before I attended such an event. Maybe that is why you got dirty looks. Just a thought.

[apej6]

i am wondering if christians fit in all over idaho or in some spots, i have heard both. i first heard it is full of mormans who dont except anyone who is not. i then heard it is christian. i like idaho but i dont want my kids to be left out of stuff cuz there not morman. how is the state in general to raise a family? where are the best towns ( low crime, best schools, cheap, friendly,)

[esselcue]

There is a lot of discussion in prior threads about this, and it seems to me that you need not worry.

[kptfire]

Although I'm not Mormon, I was concerned about the same issue in Boise. This was shared with me by a friend of mine who is Mormon. I would think it is the practice all Mormons everywhere. Even in Boise!

Articles of Faith #11

11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

[cleosmom]

I'm not Mormon and have been here since 1991 and do just fine. You hear there are Christians all over as those of the Mormon belief consider themselves Christians...... that's all I'm saying not going any further on that subject

[apej6]

thank you i was just wondering about it

[brokencrayola]

There are areas of Idaho where you will have problems to some degree if you are not Mormon. The northern area of the state there are not issues but many areas in southern Idaho are predominately Mormon. The smaller towns are worse than the cities or large towns.

[Sierrita]

Originally Posted by suzee

Don't believe everything you see on the news...

If you're talking about the white supremacy types, most of the outspoken ones have left (all 50 of them). There are a few of them left here and there, but mostly they want to be left alone and leave others alone too.

sue

You go girl--no more scary survivalists unless you are up in the Rockies by Canada!

[thanderson]

My main question is this: Have the religious of any persuasion managed to tighten up the alcohol laws?

Thanks

[jufrbo]

Originally Posted by thanderson

My main question is this: Have the religious of any persuasion managed to tighten up the alcohol laws?

Thanks

Liquor stores are ran by the state exept in small towns, and no one sells alcohol past 2 am. You can still get whatever, and there is no 3% near-beer like in Utah.