[Mrs. Don-o]

My overall impression is that two "religious groups" which have been on the whole growing, rather than shrinking, are LDS and Islam.

I can't, and wouldn't want to, compare the two in any way, except to note that they both have strong male leadership and participation, place greater expectations on their members, and tend to be rather more rigorous, than the more casual, easy-believing, non-demanding, faith communities.

These are my impressions. Want to comment?

[ckilmer]

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Also growing are Christian evangelical congregations which also have strong male leadership and participation. Their doctrine is also quite rigorous. To get greater participation they motivate a bit differently than islam or lds.

[AzIrish]

We are Catholic and lived in Utah for many years and raised our son there. I have great respect for the LDS Church and LDS people and witnessed the strength of their community in passing along great values to their children. The mission program I think is especially beneficial to young men and helps direct them on right paths at an age when the outside world temptations are great. Don’t know if that is what does it or not but it seems to be an idea that has many benefits. Our son, though not LDS, surely benefited from the good influence around him during his growing up years.