Mormonism Explained

I saw this video and I was amazed at how well this 20 year old explained our religion.  I get questions all the time about the issues she talks about.  I wish I could explain these things better, and I'm jealous of her ability to clearly communicate.  She explains the truth of the religion, without being disrespectful of other people, which should be the goal of a Christ centered religion  You can also tell that she speaks from her heart in a genuine sense.  I also liked how she talks about growing up in a predominantly Mormon community and how now that she is outside of that world, that she sees her religion more as her identity, something that does differ her from others she meets.  I also agree with her about the "Utah" factor.  Utah LDS people tend to follow some Dogma, or "traditions" that add things that aren't true to the religion.  Some are good traditions some are bad, but I don't believe that anyone really means bad by them, but they have crept into everyday life there just because everyone is of the same belief.  I think thats why I enjoyed leaving Utah, and all the experiences I've had outside my home, and the people I have met.  On that note, I still love Utah and I will always call it home.  I just consider myself on an adventure right now.  Anyways, maybe some people wonder why a lot of the weddings I post here are not the traditional down the aisle weddings.  Thats because many are LDS weddings.  I have nothing against traditional weddings, and love to shoot them.  Anyways, I thought it was a good video, long but good.  If you want to know anything about the religion you can go to www.LDS.org

Day of Faith: Personal Quests for a Purpose - 3. Rachel Esplin from Harvard Hillel on Vimeo.