Are Mormons more socially connected to activities than Protestants?

Question

It seems like the Protestant church is having problems connecting with people in social situations. They have a tendency to weave into their groups or clicks. Even though Mormons have clicks too it is easier to get into one because everyone does things together as a church. It's kind of like forcing people to get to know each other because of the activities. What do you think?

Answer 1

I think you just did a plug for your church.  To bad it is not  true.

The mormon church is founded on lies and a false prophet.  Your church is full of hypocrites.    The really lucky people are those who escape.

Answer 2

In many parts of the country Protestant churches have a strong social network.  This is particularly true in Southern States.  In other places, where church is just a Sunday thing, the LDS church stands out.

Answer 3

Secrets of the Mormon Temples

  

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXNeMYwEa...

Answer 4

An LDS ward in Provo is a much different place than one in LA. Protestant churches vary even more between congregations.

I don't see how you could make a meaningful comparison, especially since few people have really experienced both worlds.

Answer 5

i have no idea

LDS

Answer 6

There are positions of responsibility in most churches that are handled by volunteer labor.  Often this leads to rivalries and hard feelings, as members vie for these positions of social status.  This doesn't happen in the Mormon church, since callings are extended by the bishop without any prior pettition on the part of the members.  Anyone could be called to do almost anything (even Bishop) at the drop of a hat.  

Even the bishop, who leads the congregation, is expected to earn his own salary outside of the church, as the church does not compensate him.  When it comes to the payment of tithes, there is no conflict of interest.  There is no basket passed around, and tithing is seldom mentioned in church.

Without paid minstry, the members are expected to do all of the work normally handled by the pastors and reverends of other churches.  This brings the members together, as they work with each other towards a common goal.

Even without these incentives, Mormon life is pretty full.  We meet together often for a variety of reasons, and thus have a sense of community.  Several years back the leadership decided that members should spend more time with their families, and so they changed the Sunday church schedule - we only meet for three hours now.  It use to take up a large portion of the day, as there were three separate meetings that were spaced throughout the day.  Now we get to spend most of the day at home with our families.