Help.... my husband is baptist.... i'm mormon...?

Question

I don't want to force the church on him..... but i want him to understand that our religion isn't a "cult" n not from the devil....... what do i do....

We did discuss the issue b-4 we got married..... but he was ok w/ it..... but the miss. came over n he said all that stuff..... i just want to know how to explain that the religion isn't a cult or w/e...

Answer 1

You both should respect each others religions. Talk to him and tell him how you feel. You should also explain to him how important your religion is to you and how you don't like him saying those things about your beliefs, he probably won't like you saying those things either. Even if he doesn't like your religion he should respect your beliefs.
I also think you two should also discuss in what religion you'll raise your children.

Answer 2

If both of you are true followers of the Bible then you know it is not good to be unequally yoked 2Corinthians 6:14. I suggest both of you go to a minister from both denominations and seek further advice, but don't leave one out because that would be playing favoritism. I've never understood one thing though about the Mormon religion and no Mormon has ever been able to give me a clear answer. If Revelation 22:18 clearly says not to add anything else onto the Bible, then why do Mormons believe in the Book of Mormon. I've read the book, and it seems strange to me that God would tell Joseph Smith to copy the history of the Nephrites from the Golden Plates etc. if this was 1,800 years after he wrote Rev. 22:18... God would not contradict himself. I was discussing with my Friend whether or not Jesus indeed went to the Americas after he died and rose again and he said there was a verse in the Bible that mentions this, but at the time couldn't reference it. I've read the Bible many times and haven't come across this verse. If you know the verse I am talking about please cite it. Thank you.

Answer 3

I was once married to a Mormon, and it didn't cause any problems... and I'm a strong Atheist. If you get into the disscussion where he tries to say your belief system is a cult, ask him to explain in an objective way why his beliefs are not just as much of a cult from the perspective of the religions it came from, especially the Jewish faith. The Mormon Bible and the New Testament are on equal footing to them I believe. Of course, to us Atheists they all go into the category with UFO's, telekenesis, etc... but hey, if you aren't hurting anybody else, no problem.

Answer 4

I say you should go Baptist. You'd have a much better chance that way. Sorry.....but not only is your husband closer to being right, but you should be submitting to him anyway, according to the Bible, especially the book of Corinthians.
Baptists have their own wrong beliefs, but the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is just a plain old cult. Look at how the dictionary defines "cult" and you'll see it.
If you were really worried about how your denomination views you, you wouldn't have married outside your church anyway!! There are wonderful things out here in real Christianity. Just open your heart to them!

Answer 5

I am not trying to be in your face or insulting - but members of cults do not consider themselves a member of a cult.

The Mormon religion was born very similar to Muhammad's Islam with a visit from a supposed angelic figure, and in both cases these angelic figures (Satan posing as an angel of light, as the Apostle Paul put it) started preaching a different gospel than that of Jesus.

The Bible says those who preach any other gospel than what the Apostles taught (the very gospel of Jesus) let him be accursed. I am no fan of the Trinitarian lies taught in Baptists churches, a clinging remnant of Roman Catholic dogma devised and formulated 200 AD by one Tertullian - thats almost 200 years AFTER the original New Testament Church.

Follow Mormon if you wish, or Baptists - but the truth is from the Bible. Not from any sectarian church or cult. Not Baptists, Not Methodists, Not Catholic or any of the others. JESUS is the only way and without him there is no other way to salvation or to the Father.

Answer 6

Firstly, I really think this is something that you should have discussed before you were married. Secondly, Now that you are married, you will have to discuss these things with him now. You will have to recogise what faith and what religious practices you and your husband want to live in, and raise a family in. This will have to be a joint decision that you to reach in unison, and that both support. Thirdly, while you are discussing these things, please realise that to most christians whom are not Mormon, you are kind of a "cult". Take this as a perspective of a christian who is not Morman. Your faith was founded by a man whom read comandments from a hat that no one else could see or has seen. It has many of the same principles as the masons whom Joseph Smith was a member before he was kicked out. Joe was also picked up a number of times before founding the Mormon religion for graphting (con artist). I also know that most Mormon families I have met have been kind, understanding, loving families with good values and are good people. I say these things not to slant your religion, but to show you that most other people see your religion as questionable. Please keep this in mind when discussing your wishes and desires about the spirituality of your family for the future, and really, good luck to you.

Answer 7

Wow, he must really have loved you and you to love him to completely IGNORE THE OBVIOUS!!!
Are you kidding me? Really........
Why did you marry him if you knew this was going to happen?
Look, I am a Baptist, but I'm in love with a Catholic and I have a friend who is with a guy of Jewish faith.
Here's the thing and listen carefully: Since we are all not practicing in our faiths, since we were raised that but not going at it "by the book" per say, then, we do not have a problem with the others faith. Why? Because, we talked about this FROM THE GET GO, THAT'S WHY!
You stay a Mormon and he stays a Baptist. Raise your kids (if you have any) BOTH. Unless you drag this thing out longer, you know what you were getting into.
Either deal with this, or, get a separation and a divorce.
If he wants to change into a Mormon, that is him.
I suggest you keep this the way it is or just leave this thing, now!

Answer 8

My husband is LDS and I am non-denominational. I have issues with this on my side, and this is what I reference. Romans 10:9- Mark 9:38-40. I'll tell you right now if you discuss your different beliefs and reference the BOM you will lose any credibility fair or not, that's how it be. My husband tells me it is in this book or that and my mind shuts down. We just don't believe in any other book. We have been married for 7 years now, and each of us is waiting for the other to know the truth (but we have a sense of humor about it). Stick to what you both believe in (you do have common beliefs). If you are really having a hard time and need to talk, email me. The LDS stuff I'll ask my husband about otherwise I can only give you your husband's side...lol...

Answer 9

He loves YOU, this wasn't an arranged marriage. You're both Christians, right? You more or less agree on what's right, and what isn't. A good relationship is built on respect, appreciation, and communication. Respect his beliefs, and assume he respects yours. If you can talk about it without getting too emotional, do so in the form of questions. If things start to get heated, call it off unless you want a fight.

My Dad's an Episcopal deacon, I'm an atheist. We get along quite well. We don't attack each other, ever. And try to answer each other's questions as best we can. If there's anything he taught me, it's OK not to have all the answers.

Answer 10

You, too, are fighting the mighty HBO.

Mormans, especially those from Utah, will forever be labled as polygomists. Just as Itialian Americans from New Jersey will be labeled as mobsters.

We used to promote acceptance in this country - now we only express "CHristian Values"; But those "Christian" values only seem to represent the Baptist and Methodists - Mormons are not on the "White" list.

I feel your angst - I am a agnostic. Once, agnostic meant someone that didn't accept a meaningless dogma of religious pablum - now it means "DEVIL WORSHIPER."

I know you are not a devil worshipper, and I know you have a strong and personal relationship with your God. Your faith is being tested - and you have to be strong.

Do what is right in your mind - soon, the hate mongers will be out of the popular public eye, and we can be God Loving people agian.

Answer 11

First, this really should have been addressed before marriage. Second, the best way to handle a mixed religion relationship is to be understanding. You do not force your beliefs on him or him on you. Do not criticize his religion or make him feel like you think he is wrong or him to you. You can talk about what you believe as long as it is not a sensitive subject and a potential problem. If you live your life and he his he should see that you are not any different than him - just different beliefs. Good luck!