Mormonism: the ultimate religion of American romanticism

[Tim Nolan]

Someone recently wrote,

 

>"It [Mormonism] is, in many ways, the ultimate religion of

American romanticism."<

 

Would you please explain what this means?

 

As I understand them, the chief characteristics of romanticism

are  "a heightened interest in nature, emphasis on the individual's

_expression_ of emotion and imagination, departure from the attitudes

and forms of classicism, and rebellion against established social rules

 and conventions."  (from Dictionary.com)

 

Is this what you meant by romanticism. If so, how does Mormonism

fit this description?

 

Thanks,

Tim Nolan 

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