I don't respond to the FLDS. How they live their lives, as long as they are not abusing children, is their own business.
And the LDS do require more of their own than other churches. While a priest or minister is paid to work full time, our bishops are not paid, yet most put 20-40 hours a week into their callings. I'm a high priest group leader, and easily put 20+ hours a week into my main calling, not including home teaching, helping with Scouts, and other responsibilities that come up.
And while most Protestant/evangelical churches teach on salvation through faith/grace alone, we do have a Catholic view that ordinances and obedience are important for achieving a higher level of salvation. with this concept, some members over exert themselves and suffer from burn-out.
Also, I haven't seen other religions expect 10% tithes (plus other offerings), sons to go on missions for 2 years at their own cost, etc.
IOW, there is a big difference. If I were in another church, I would be considered at least a part time minister and being paid for it. Instead, I work a 40+ hour a week job, and THEN add my church duties on top of it all, paying into the system, rather than being paid.
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