Point #1: Mormons believe that an angel named Moroni lead Joseph Smith to a stack of golden plates that contained the basis for their beliefs, which Smith translated and then returned to Moroni. Scientologists believe that humankind originated in outer space and were sent to Earth to solve an overpopulation problem, which we know thanks to the research of a science fiction author named L. Ron Hubbard.
Point #2: Scientology is more expensive than Mormonism, with people spending reportedly $400,000 to reach the highest spiritual level. Mormons have to live in Utah.
Point #3: Scientology seems to be more accepting of anti-social behavior such as drinking and smoking, while Mormonism seems to be slightly more accepting of mixing with non-believers and partaking of popular culture.
Point #4: Famous Scientologists include Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Juliette Lewis, and Kirstie Alley. Famous Mormons include Mitt Romney, Wilford Brimley, and the Osmonds.
All things considered, I’d rather be… Mormon (shudder). Join me next time, when I decide if I’d rather be dead or Catholic.
