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Interesting question since there is no more glaring example of American exceptionalism than the premise of Mormonism - namely its genesis in New York State.
My impression of Mormonism wan admittedly subjective. I went to the Tabernacle and heard some lovely music outside and hung around while congregant exited following the service. I felt I was in a sea of similar-looking folk from another planet. Come to think of it, they had the bearing and aura of ... Mitt! There was a mall across the street with a movie theater where the Blues Brothers was playing. It proved to be just the ticket to rid myself of the vibe.
I once had to do - also - with a refugee from Mormonism. But that is a whole other story. What is relevant is that there are a considerable number of folk who were Mormons and are no longer Mormons, as is also the case with all other religions incliuding Christianity.
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