What do you know?

Question

What do you know about Mormonism, how do you know it, where did you learn it, and do you consider your sources relyable.

Answer 1

I was baptized when my parents joined the church. They had investigated for over three years. I didn’t think too much of their new-found religion, and largely went my own way. I left home at 16. During and after my sophomore year in college, I began a serious investigation of religion, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I read a lot of “anti” literature, tracking down footnotes and searching for rebuttals. Thus, I’ve had a wide exposure to both sides of most questions raised about my faith. I reached this conclusion:
“The position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is so strong its enemies must distort, dissemble and deceive to have much to say against it.”
Finally, I read the Book of Mormon. I hadn’t read fifty pages before I pretty well knew it was true. After I completed that book, I had to change my life, and try to live like a follower of Christ is supposed to. Though I was a lot older than most, I was able to serve an honorable mission, and have been an enthusiastic “Mormon” ever since.

Answer 2

I've had a few Mormons come to my door and have talked with them. I have visited the temple in Salt Lake City. I have perused the book of Mormon. I think these are fairly reliable sources.

Mormons consider themselves Christians with another sacred book that was a description of when Jesus came to the New World (they believe). Joseph Smith claimed to have been visited by an angel and shown some golden tabets containing this revelation. After a rather difficult time in the eastern US and in Illinois, the Mormons (who call themselves the Church of Latter Days Saints) moved to Utah. At first, they were polygamous, but that was changed when Utah became a state.

Not that I believe anything they claim (since I'm an atheist).

Answer 3

I have some family members (by marriage) who were Mormons. They aren't the brightest bulbs. They have some really weird ideas, like, even though they were in their 40's, the wife wished she could have more kids, because that's how they become gods or something. I think that's supposed to explain why polygamy is OK. And they think Black people are cursed, and that's why their skin is dark. The whole thing is ignorant. I mean, if you believe in the Bible, how can you think that the Book of Mormon can just be added on? Well, really, I think they trust the Book of Mormon more than the Bible. Stupid.

Answer 4

It was begun by Joseph Smith in Illinois, early 1800's, based on some teachings which were left by angels, according to the story. When forced out, they ended up in Utah, fought with the US government, and finally gave up polygamy officially. The Mormons I know are decent enough folks. They have a strong work ethic, and stay away from a number of vices that affect the rest of us (YEEEE-HAAAAW!). They are VERY keen on genealogy and maintain probably the greatest collection of records in the world. I imagine there's more about them than you would ever need to know on the net.

Answer 5

I was once married to a Mormon, whose Father had been a Bishop. I invited the missionaries into my home to learn.

While I was talking to the missionaries, I mentioned a verse in the book of Psalms. One missionary turned to the other and asked if that was OT or NT?

I went on to read the DoC and the PoGP, as well as the Book of Mormon.

Joseph Smith was a lying con artist who victimized the weak and ignorant.

Answer 6

I only know what read in the Book of Mormon, which says that the Bible is true. The problem is that the Book of Mormon contradicts the Bible, so both books can't be true.
I think they are right - the Bible is true.
Annd where does that leave the Book of Mormon? - it must be a lie from Satan.

Answer 7

I have read at least a dozen books on the LDS faith and chatted with probably 50-100 Mormons.

Answer 8

All of my knowledge was gained when my then Fiance lived in Salt Lake. We visited the Temple and read some of the literature that was handed out. I learned very little that stuck in my head except about the history of the church, and their belief that Jesus visited the Americas long before Columbus.

My source was the church and state itself so it is as reliable as they could claim. I still did not believe it.

Answer 9

I took a course in college about religions. Mormonism was considered a cult, where Jesus and Satan are brothers. God the father is married and has spirit babies for every human born on earth (thats a lot). Its really obvious if you study it.

Answer 10

what ive heard about mormonism is there concept of how God 'began' i guess u could call it. Jesus has a Father, the Father has a Father, His Father has a Father, and so on infinity, neverending. thats the dumbest thing ive ever heard too, i hope thats not a real belief for the mormons?

Answer 11

I dated a Mormon (LDS) girl years ago.
Very nice, very sexually aggressive.
Actually considered converting to LDS, but didn't.
Spent some time back then attending her church and I have to say it is a pretty solid faith, but not for me.