***I do not understand why, if Mormons are Christians like they say they are, he felt the need to accept Jesus at such a late age, having been brought up Mormon.***
Many years ago I went to a dinner for young mormons. During the meeting they were encouraged to give testimony about why they became LDS. Reasons given were for companionship and social life. Not one said they joined because they felt lost and needed salvation. Not one.
I don't know if you listen to Glenn Beck or not, but his testimony is quite telling. Very 'touchy-feely' but, you're right, not a word about salvation.
In Christ, Wiley