8 Ways Mormons Remind Me of Marvel’s Avengers.
Marvel films are some of the most popular in the world. And with more coming out every year, it got me thinking about how much Mormons and Marvel’s signature team the Avengers have in Common.
1. They Volunteer
Steve Rogers (not yet Captain America) wanted to help however he could during WWII. Mormons also love to volunteer to help. They believe when they serve their community they’re really helping God.
2. Athletic
I mean watch these missionary elders dominate in some street ball.
3. They’re Everywhere
Everyone knows Mitt Romney and Donnie and Marie are Mormons, but did you know the creators of Yo Gabba Gabba!, the inventor of the TV, and Richard Paul Evans author of The Christmas Box and The Walk series are also Mormons? They seem to show up as often as Phil Coulson in Marvel films.
4. Like Iron Man, Mormons sacrifice a lot.
Not only do they give 10% of their income to help the mission of their church, Mormons give money to help feed the hungry in their own areas. The picture is of Welfare Square an important part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint’s mission to feed the hungry.Like
5. S.H.I.E.L.D, Mormons first try to prevent emergencies
Marvel’s new shield show, will be different than the Avengers. They’ll try to spend most of their time preventing major alien invasion emergencies. Mormons do the same thing at the LDS Humanitarian Center, where they work to help the needy stay afloat.
6. Both Mormons and the Avengers wear costumes.
Not all the time. After natural disasters, Mormon helping hands come on to help get the area back up. They all wear yellow shirts so leaders can better organize the efforts.
7. Like the Avengers Mormons help save the entire world.
LDS Humanitarian services responded to 191 disasters in 58 countries in 2010. (Dark areas represent countries aided by LDS humanitarian services)
8. Like the Avengers, Mormons are a group of superheroes fighting intergalactic invaders and trying to keep a giant invisible flying aircraft carrier in the sky.
Okay maybe Mormon’s aren’t exactly like the Avengers.