Revealed!
In today’s world, most people are at least generally familiar with the Mormon Church. Perhaps you have a Mormon friend or have passed a Mormon church in your city. But did you know that, compared to the general population, practicing Mormons:
— Have far lower divorce rates?
— Are healthier and live longer?
So what are the Mormon secrets to achieving strong family relationships, happiness and health?
On this site, you can find statistics and information about studies that verify these facts. Because there aren’t many studies available by religion, most of the statistics focus on a state-by-state basis. Given that Utah is approximately 70% Mormon, it can be used as a relatively strong proxy.
More importantly, however, you’ll learn more about the Mormon lifestyle and beliefs that contribute to these results. For example, are you familiar with “Family Home Evening” or an LDS temple marriage?
Are these really secrets?
Yes and no. In today’s world, there are approximately 14 million members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (“Mormons”). As a result, there are still billions of people who know very little about the Mormon faith.
However, Mormons certainly want to share what they have with others. There is an active missionary effort, consisting of 50,000 full-time volunteers serving for 18 to 24 months. These volunteers introduce many people to the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with hundreds of thousands of new converts each year. (Hint: Meaningful service opportunities like these are one of the key factors in lasting happiness.)
Take a few minutes to learn what makes your Mormon family, friends, neighbors and co-workers unique. Perhaps you’ll find things that you want in your own life. If you have questions, feel free to reach out and ask a Mormon you know. Additionally, consider getting involved in the local worship services, service activities, youth groups or other programs that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers in your area.
If you still have questions about Mormon beliefs or lifestyle, please feel free to contact me.