ncgrrl

So, they don't want any single adults in town?

And what about if Dad dies and Mom is 'forced' back into the, um, workforce so she can provide for the kids?

What if Dad is a worthless, shifty (bleep)? Is the wife expected to stay in an abusive relationship for the sake of kids/city beliefs/religious beleifs?

What if Mom is 95% finished with finding the cure for cancer -- is she expected to stop her research to please the town council?

What if MY religion is different from YOUR religion?

Curt

Why would one even go there anyway? It is in Utah after all.

samschack

I thought a traditional family in Utah was one husband with 6 wives and 25 children.

Curt

I might also add that ain't those Mormons a ball of fun?

GoTravel

Why can't dad stay at home and mom go to work?

Is there some secret gene that mom has allowing only her to be able to raise kids?

Does this mean professional females can't have children?

This is an extremely homophobic and ignorant resolution but I still wouldn't boycott.

Curt

Oh, and next they will rule that everyone in the town has to wear that special Mormon underwear....

travel_addict

I just can't figure out why people feel the need to force their beliefs on others. Ccrosner, you're right - live and let live!

I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which is a very conservative CRC area and there are some people around here believe it is a "sin" to work in your yard on Sundays. (and yes, I DO mow my lawn on Sundays - not to be a brat, but it just seems to work out that it's the most convenient day. But I always make sure to wave and smile a great big smile at the glaring neighbors though. I'm hoping my positive energy will rub off on them.)

Sunshinesue

The "quiver" reference probably comes from Psalm 127:3-5.

TheWeasel

I think you're right, sunshinesue. I googled that Psalm and it does seem the quiver reference is from there.

Sunshinesue

After I wrote that, I started thinking I might be wrong. Do the Mormans use the bible? I know they have the Book of Morman but not sure about the bible.

Malesherbes

I googled it too and agree. Very good Sunshinesue!

I don't think I'd last long as a resident of Kanab--the understatement of the year my dh would tell you.

LN

Ah, but just think of this.

You're a Muslim in Afghanistan and wish to become a Christian. Do you announce your decision first or get out of the country and then change your religion??

BarbaraS

Sunshinesue - Yes Mormons definitely believe in the Bible.

ccrosner

Both of my great kids are home sick with the flu....good to be a stay-at-home mom on these days ....so I hadn't checked back since posting. Glad to hear that many share my sentiments. And it's interesting that so many people wrote in to share their thoughts. Makes me realize that there are more people lurking on this board on any given day than I had originally thought!

Have a great weekend everyone! I for one will spend much of it surfing the web as I try to tend to my kids' illnesses!

LoveItaly

Well LN, I think it would be best to get out of Afghanistan before converting. There is a man in Afghanistan right now that is being threatened with a death sentence because several years ago he converted to Christianity.

karens

Utah is such a great place to visit - amazing scenery, great skiing and hiking. I wonder how different it would be without such a heavy-handed religous influence.

I know this is not responsive to the original question, but I do love Utah as tourist destination (in fact, we're planning a winter and a spring break vacation there next year), but I know I could never live there.

It was interesting to compare how we raise our kids to a Mormon river guide we had. He was a great kid and a great guide. He was a HS senior and we asked him what his plans were after he graduated. While 96% of the kids in our school district go on to college, he was planning on going on a Morman mission. We asked where he was going, and he had no idea. Where-ever, they tell me, he replied.

BarbaraS

Here's an update to the story http://www.sltrib.com/ci_3638519

dusty56438

Boycotting a city because they believe in a "tradition family"? How stupid to even bring it up!

There are many arguments for or against "traditional families".

I can think of many other better reasons to boycott a city or state.

#1 reason is if a city or state supports a lie based war in Iraq and supports the person(s) who lied and started the war based on the lies!

Ozarksbill

Has anyone mentioned the "other barb" of the resolution, i.e., the traditional family? That means no gay partnerships I'm afraid, and of course that added to stay-at-home Dads where Mom has a good employment situation. Or however those single parents...
where do they fit in? And yes, some grandparents are called upon to raise kids.

I resent Mormons (or any other religious folks) foisting their narrow values on others, although I don't see that any resolution makes much difference. Yes, let's do distinguish between the fundamentalist strain and other more tolerant LDS.

ozarksbill

ronkala

Ccrosner,
Based on your theory, do you also think Washington, DC should also be boycotted? With a 34% approval rating, that would cut down on traffic.