SkyWest Hiring

bbmikej said:
Alabama is the same way. You have to buy from either the ABC store or another store selling on behalf of the state. And if i remember correctly, Ohio is similar. It isn't like Missouri where any and every store has a liquor section.
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Oh sure, lots of states sell liquor at state run stores. New Hampshire is another example. I just find it funny that in Utah, the state government is the one selling, and making a profit off of liquor, when drinking is not allowed for members of the dominant religion that helped found the state.
 
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Wow..."mortal sin"....what exactly is that? Are sins "mortal"? Is there such a thing as an "immortal" sin? I wonder....
I know, Mr Manniax, that you are an expert on most things as you so prolifically keep us abreast of all topics. But on religion, I wonder if perhaps you are outside your comfort zone.
What I find most interesting about Utah, having actually lived there for a short period, is that they do, at times, manage to keep church and state affairs separate. What is unique is the fact that the state is willing to provide a nice wine or blended scotch to those who are not LDS, but with a nod to the religious trappings of the populace. The rules are unusual if one is not accustomed to it, however, I found it to be a minor inconvenience on most occasions.
 
Troy McClure said:
Wow..."mortal sin"....what exactly is that? Are sins "mortal"? Is there such a thing as an "immortal" sin? I wonder....
I know, Mr Manniax, that you are an expert on most things as you so prolifically keep us abreast of all topics. But on religion, I wonder if perhaps you are outside your comfort zone.
What I find most interesting about Utah, having actually lived there for a short period, is that they do, at times, manage to keep church and state affairs separate. What is unique is the fact that the state is willing to provide a nice wine or blended scotch to those who are not LDS, but with a nod to the religious trappings of the populace. The rules are unusual if one is not accustomed to it, however, I found it to be a minor inconvenience on most occasions.
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It's true I've never lived in UT - but I have spent some time there. I never claimed to be an "expert on most things" either. However, I do know that if you're a member of the LDS church, you're not allowed to consume alcohol. Just find it amusing that the state sets up its own stores to sell it, when consumption by any members of that church is strictly forbidden. Also, if you think that the LDS church isn't involved in politics in the state of Utah (including tax legislation) then I've got a nice bridge to sell you. Finally, I'm sorry if my postings on this board are causing you distress, but if they are, feel free to hit the Ignore button on my profile page and you won't see any more of them.
 
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bbmikej said:
I think the word you are looking for is "Venial"
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Thanks for clarifying @bbmikej. I am not too familiar with religious terms and not sure the LDS church describes sins in that manner anyhow, so I removed my reference to the type of sin in my original post.

Also, apologies for thread hijacking. Good luck to all who apply with Skywest! I have never worked there but know several people who did, and it sounds like a great place to start your career - or to stay long-term, if you like the area. Nothing is certain in aviation but I'd bet on them being one of the "survivors" if there is any sort of regional consolidation.
 
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Well I have lived in UT for about 3 years. Very nice state overall. Where I lived, 30 min east you were in the mountains, 30 min west you were in the desert.

Yes the LDS church has a big say in everything and if you are not a member it has been known that they will discriminate against you.

An LDS member also cannot gamble or drink caffeine. Ironically, there were all the Mormons gambling in NV and buying lottery tickets in ID.

Also other than the State Capitol building, no high rise could be taller than the LDS church. I believe some buildings technically are taller but they are built in a valley so the top doesn't go higher than the church building.

Basically if it wasn't for tourism/conventions and those pesky out of state-country travelers there would not even be state run liquor stores.

The one thing I really appreciated is when I lived there, I never had a Jehovah Witness knock on my door. Not bashing the JW religion, just saying.
 
I happen to be LDS. I've been in Utah for the past 4 years or so and coming from California to here was a complete culture shock. This really is a very strange place, especially the Provo area. I've only ever driven through St. George but I imagine it's just as quirky as the rest of Utah.

And yes, Mormons do drink caffeine. At least outside of Utah. Again, Utah is in its own little weird world.
 
Ah Provo UT, where the SI Swimsuit Edition is banned!!!

I have to agree with Doolittle, my LDS friends in AZ and other places, say the UT Mormons are definitely in a world of their own.
 
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