[Mr. Blonde]

I think the reason Mormons originally tried to separate from the rest of society is everyone else was trying to kill them. I believe in either Kansas or Missouri it wasn't a crime to kill a Mormon.

I would like to see an Amish person run for president. Probably make working in the White House interesting.

[durasell]

There are also extreme offshoots of mainstream Mormons...Under The Banner of Heaven is a book that talks about it in-depth.

The history of "American Religion" is fascinating. The Oneida colony, the Shakers, etc. And my personal favorite, Sister Aimee Semple McPherson. Americans tend to approach religion with the same aggressive attitude as technology.