Interesting. When my Nephew married his wife (both families in the remnant and I guess fairly popular as well) Denver Snuffer didn't go to it because it would have drawn such a large crowd. But hey, Denver deflects his attention from his members so I guess it's okay for the remnant group?
I will agree that sometimes testimony meetings get a little crazy. When I was on my mission a member spoke about their alien encounter - crazy.
I think if you are going to weigh the truthfulness of a church based on the members you will never find what you are looking for or maybe that is why the remnant started. Too many sinners in the LDS church for their liking? It is true that members of Christ's church should be a light to others " and they are " but keep in mind Christ came to heal the sinner not those who were perfect. Church is a hospital not a place for perfect people. I find it interesting that these break-off groups from the church typically accuse the members for being imperfect (including leaders). I don't know if I can pretend to understand why they leave, (I have many family members who have left) but I do find it sad that they have left.
It seems that the accusations the remnant group threw out against the LDS church are coming around full circle as Denver's church becomes more established.
I do have a question though for Thomas - Was there more hero worship with Joseph Smith and those leaders in the church or is there more now? Just wondering if that would have been a good reason to leave the church then as well?