Mormon Converts?

Question

Is there anyone out that that has converted to the church of LDS? Is there any pointers, help, suggestions, etc...for someone learning about the church and possibly becoming a member?

No one in my family is a member. I was raised in the Baptist church. But over the past few years I have felt a strong pulling to this church. I have several movies that I have watched, read several books, read the Ensign, visit to the LDS.org and mormom.com websites as well.

Please only answer this questions if you are going to give a serious answer!! I don't want to hear anything about cult, blood, chickens, etc...!! Those people can move on!!

Answer 1

don't they sacrifice live chickens in their religious ceremonies?

Answer 2

I am a lifelong LDS member. I went on a mission and all that. The mormon church is great for a lot of things. The lifestyle and family values etc are all pretty good. The church provides you with a social network that will always keep you involved and active if that's what you want.

However, it has been shown that the mormon church was founded on what appear to be very questionable grounds. Joseph Smith was a psychic treasure hunter for hire before he started into religion. The historical accounts of the early days are full of contradictions. The whole thing with polygamy was a big mess. The evidence shows that polygamy was started as a way for Joseph Smith to rationalize his sexual affairs. There's a lot more.

The LDS church does a very good job at only presenting the 'faith promoting' aspects of church history while ignoring and suppressing everything else. The church basically teaches that it is a sin to read or listen to anything that is critical of the church.

But as I said in the beginning, there ARE lots of good things about the church. It's just a matter of what your tolerence level is for BS, so to speak.

If you are really thinking of joining I would ask that you take the time to read this essay by a former Mormon Bishop, Bob McCue. It's called "Should I Join (or Leave) the Mormon Church?: A Summary of Considerations"

http://mccue.cc/bob/documents/rs.should%20i%20join1004226v2.pdf (PDF File)

Most mormons are very happy. Some, like me, value truth over comfort though.

Answer 3

I am a convert. There's a lot to get used to, from little things, like remembering to take the sacrament with your right hand (and nobody is quite sure why except it's tradition) to big things like learning to rely on the spirit for direction. It's worth it though. Not only is the community and fellowship just out-of-this-world wonderful, but the gospel also happens to be true!

Get yourself a trusted close friend (your home teacher if you're a guy, or visiting teacher if you're a gal, if no one else presents themselves) and feel free to ask as many questions as you like. They love to help.

If you're not already having the missionary discussions or attending church, then you do need to do this. It's important that you know exactly what the church is about before you decide to be baptised. www.mormon.org has a page where you can request the missionaries to call. It may help to ask if you can have the discussions in a member's house, perhaps with a meal too, so it's a friendly environment and you can make a friend and ask questions after the missionaries leave. (In our mission they're only allowed to stay an hour.)

Go to all the socials and events, and feel free to have fun and enjoy yourself and get to know people. Especially Jesus Christ.

Answer 4

Yes I am a convert. Read the book of Mormon then pray about it, be faithful and truthful in your asking and the lord will give you knowledge it is true. If you have never had the missionary's just ask any Mormon and they will see that you have the discussions. The discussion's are very helpful in learning about the truth in family, the temple, and the guidance the lord has given us by scripture and leadership. If you want you can send me a Email through this and I will give you more info. You have to have your parents permission if you are under 18, I will help you to know more if you want. P.S. We don't do any thing that goes against the Bible in any way, we do use the King James version and We are Christians. We do not have any sacrifices or any thing like that.

Answer 5

i am a lifelong member of the lds church and my fiance converted almost one year ago. he was also raised baptist and none of his family is mormon either (except for his grandma who just passed away). unfortunately none of his family will be able to attend our temple wedding but they support us in our decision to do what we believe is right. it sounds like you are already pretty versed on the mormon religion so if i were you, i would talk to the missionaries. they are specifically called to teach people who want to know about the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. i believe there is a number on mormon.org or lds.org you can call to request the missionaries in your area. the number should also be on the movies you have watched. or talk to someone you know is lds and tell them you want to take the discussions from the missionaries. hope this helps out and best wishes! also, from personal experience (and what my fiance says) joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is a decision you will never regret! email me if you need anything else.

Answer 6

I have been a member my entire life, but I did explore the depths of the doctorine (especially the Book of Mormon) to assure myself of its truth. My best advice for you is to pray with ALL of your might, mind, spirit, heart, and strength. The most important things in life are the hardest worked for. For the longest time I questioned and studied, but after many days and weeks of prayer and fasting, I recieved an undeniable testimony in my heart and mind that this is the true church. I know that it is a terrible struggle because of your family (my parents are inactive), but if you put your trust in the Lord, he will make everything alright. Every trial that you are put through will be for your benefit in the long run. Talk to other members or the missionaries. Pray and fast. I hope you recieve your answer and your family softens towards any decision you make. The best of luck to you.

Answer 7

I am a convert of three years. I was an agnostic before i met my wife, who is a life long member. The only suggestion i have is to trust the lord in this. He is the only one who can tell you if you are truly ready to join. Get on your knees and pray to our heavenly father and he will answer this question for you. I know it is the best thing that has ever happened to me, i have never known such joy as i have since becoming a member. I am the only convert in my family. Continue to read your scriptures, pray constantly, and don't loose hope. I know that the lord loves you and will bless you in your life if you do so.

Answer 8

I am not one to bash any religion but when it comes to mormons I do have strong oppinions. I had a friend that converted and when it came time for her to be married her family whom she was close to were not allowed to attend her wedding because they were not mormon. Before the wedding could happen she was taken to a small room stripped down and the "women" of the church had to cleanse her so she would be "pure" enough to enter this bond. She has since converted back to being a Christian. She was not able to speak of her experiences in the chuch or she would be excumnicated. And just one other thing that was I feel odd was they believe in the baptisim of the dead. In sence if a family member did not believe while they were alive this mormon member could stand in place of the dead non believer and be baptized and accept Christ for them. And this info I got from someone who is still a mormon.

Answer 9

talk with some mormon missionairies, which you may be doing already. do as they ask and if it feels right then go for it. i have been a meber my whole live and love it. my husband is a convert, and his two kids are going to be getting baptized pretty soon. also try and find out about some activites and stuff to meet other mormons. contact me if you want. i'd be happy to share my feelings and give any help that i can.

Answer 10

I started to study the LDS religion, but after awhile there were too many things I didn't think were right. They didn't put the Bible first and a couple of other things.

They do believe in living healthfully though.