Why don't Mormons catch as much crap as Scientologists for their crazy beliefs?

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[QUOTE=tagos]
Will they be erasing all the nonsense about golden plates, comically named angels and anthropology too?

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Not to mention the sacred, magic undies.

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[QUOTE=treis]
What do you mean “that’s about it”? Isn’t the temple where the important rituals such as marriages are performed? How does a person get into the highest level of heaven without being a member in good standing?
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From conversations I’ve had with Mormons, my understanding is that most Mormons don’t have temple recommends, and they aren’t too worried about it either. I can’t say I know what the calculations are in their own minds regarding the afterlife, but judging from their attitudes, it didn’t seem like they felt any spiritual pressure to “get in.”

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[QUOTE=beckwall]
So generally speaking, most of the country does not see anything to get down on when it comes to the Church of LDS. But try living in their midst, when you are the minority, and you might come up with some other conclusions.
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I’m wondering whether this is different from any other location that is dominated by a single identity group. How is a “Jack Mormon” different from a substance and domestic abuser anywhere else in the world? And I’m sure I’ve heard of other groups that shun non-members in places where they are in the majority.

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[QUOTE=Annie-Xmas]
Not to mention the sacred, magic undies.
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Sikhs have special underwear too. I’ve always been curious regarding what is different about Mormon undies, but I don’t see why this is risible, in the context of religious beliefs and practices around the world and throughout history.

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[QUOTE=acsenray]
Sikhs have special underwear too. I’ve always been curious regarding what is different about Mormon undies, but I don’t see why this is risible, in the context of religious beliefs and practices around the world and throughout history.
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You don’t see how magic underwear is funny? But I agree with your main argument. Special clothing is not really that weird in the context of other religious practices.

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[QUOTE=jali]
What’s the difference between those who go door to door to convert others to their beliefs (Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons) and Christian missionaries who go country to country to convert others to their beliefs?
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They’re knocking on somebody else’s door and not mine.