Which is TRUE modern Mormon culture 'LdS Headquarters Culture' or 'The Rest Of Mormonism'?

YOU WROTE
"the world are distinct the doctrine is remarkably the same"

MY RESPONSE
Yes, no doubt, in large part to the Correlation Department at Headquarters.

HOWEVER, the cultures are quite different and distinct.

I would suggest that you listen to Mike Quinn's lecture it's quite interesting and thought provoking.

Just out of curiosity are you in Utah or elsewhere?

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by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on February 28th, 2011

I am elsewhere but am well versed in Utah

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by Does it matter? on March 2nd, 2011

Then would you admit that Utah Mormon Culture is quite different than the rest of the world?

And would you be willing to admit that Salt Lake City Mormon culture is quite different than the rest of Utah?

And, finally, would you be willing to admit that the culture inside LdS World Headquarters is quite different than the rest of Salt Lake City Mormon culture?

Quinn explains WHY that is in the lecture and it's quite interesting.

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by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on March 2nd, 2011

true, the culture in those places are unique to a degree but when you add 'mormon' to the title it becomes misleading. and i would still argue that while the culture is different the doctrine remains the same.

I will have to dig a little deeper into Quinn's lecture.

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by Does it matter? on March 4th, 2011

true, the culture in those places are unique to a degree but when you add 'mormon' to the title it becomes misleading. and i would still argue that while the culture is different the doctrine remains the same.

I will have to dig a little deeper into Quinn's lecture.

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by Does it matter? on March 4th, 2011

I would recommend that you listen to Mike's lecture - it's superb.

And you seem to be missing the point - this isn't, and never was, primarily a question about doctrine. You'll see this better when you listen to the lecture.

Yes, doctrine HAS been impact by this dynamic in the past but that's been more a by-product than anything else.

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by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on March 4th, 2011

Listen to the presentation - it's all in there. Quinn did a great job of presenting the evidence without taking a stance either way.

It's an intriguing Mormon Studies question!

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by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on May 17th, 2011

All quite true.

However, Mike Quinn's lecture emphasizes distinctive like the difference between Utah and non-Utah Mormon culture. The key determinant is the proximity to central power: LdS World Headquarters.

And this is nothing new. Prior to the Utah/non-Utah Mormonism dichotomy there was the Nauvoo/non-Nauvoo dichotomy, the Missouri/non-Missouri dichotomy, etc., etc., etc.

It's a very interesting and enlightening lecture. Highly recommended listening!

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by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on February 28th, 2011

Thank you for your answer.

However, Mike Quinn's lecture addresses a complete different dynamic that what you've described.

I recommend that you listen to it - it's quite good and very thought provoking.

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by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on February 28th, 2011