My buddy had a couple Mormon's come to his door and he invited them in his place, but they declined and said they were not supposed to come inside. Is this a rule for all Mormon's, or was it just their preference not to enter due to possible safety issues?
2006-08-06 13:55:02 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If the two men or women you spoke of were Mormons, then they are two missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (of which I am a member). I was a missionary for two years in 2001-2003. I talked to several people and visited inside many people's homes. The only time I could think of when two missionaries should not enter a house would be if these missionaries are men (Elders) and were invited in by a single woman or women (meaning no man in the house), or if they were women (Sister Missionaries) invited in by a single man. That is a "Mission Rule". Missionaries have several rules to live by that normal members of our church do not, for safety and legal reasons. If that was not the case, then I'm not sure why, it is of course up to them to decide otherwise.
2006-08-14 07:33:01 · answer #1 · answered by ap_atec 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 13:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by devers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they were women missionaries, and your buddy was a guy who was alone, the "sisters" wouldn't enter for safety reasons and rules they have decided to live by for the period of time they serve as a missionary. The same goes for the "elders" or young men with regards to women being alone.
2006-08-13 21:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by Look to the cookie! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the past, like 25+ys ago I had several of them come inside at different times...They were trying to recrute me and I was listening to them and reading there stuff and asking questions...therer may besome different policy now due to safety for shur.... I used to be a door to door salesman and I would not do that today for any amount of commision
2006-08-06 14:01:27 · answer #4 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never thought about it much, but you're right neither the Mormons nor Jehowas Witness ever come inside. I think it must have something to do with safety. For them and for you.
2006-08-06 13:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds kind of odd, cuz I was a missionary for the Morman church for two years. We would go into almost every house we were invited too. Usually the only exception is if it is a child or a single woman. There were probably circumstances that they thought weren't appropriate.
2006-08-07 10:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is only a single woman (for male missionaries) or man (for females missionaries) then they usually won't come in for the safety /respect of the single person and them.
2006-08-14 04:50:49 · answer #7 · answered by Mako 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the area where they are serving, but typically it is fine if they go in. But Elders are not allowed to be alone with women, and are advised to stay away from situations that could be potentially dangerous.
2006-08-14 12:15:28 · answer #8 · answered by notoriousnicholas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hee hee Phil's answer is ace! I think it must be a safety issue cause my friend invited Mormons into her house and they came in, constantly actually, came back for months until her mum offered them coffee, we never saw them again, pity they were kinda cute, lol.
2006-08-06 14:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by bobatemydog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say safety issues. I asked one that came to my door how long would there slander take. I said I will listen to you for your 45 minuts but you will have to listen to me for the same. They left.
2006-08-06 14:00:19 · answer #10 · answered by statetime2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋