I found an old friend it appears she is a full blown member of the church of latterday saints.
Im just super shocked because.... back in high school we use to be wild teens and do what wild teens do... we kept in touch for years and I do know she been down on her luck with men and money and she ended as a single mom. ..
I hadnt talk to her in 2 years and just now I know she is divorced with three sons and is a new member of this church. I was happy to talk to her again this week. She doing better financially and she sounds devoted and serious about this church she joined. I was so very surprised that she did not talk about men because she always talked about men... I just felt like she changed and sounded different. What should I know? I dont want to ask inappropriate questions but I do wanna know what happen to my friend?
2006-09-10 19:43:02 · 15 answers · asked by smilingontime 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wow. Your friend has really made some big changes!
I'm a Latter-Day Saint. Here are some of our basic beliefs and practices (and yes, some Mormons choose not to do these things):
-Active Mormons don't drink coffee, tea, or anything alcoholic. (Herbal tea is the exception). Mormons are taught that they shouldn't smoke.
-We are taught that we should not have sex outside of marriage. (And within the marriage, there is to be no infidelity).
-We are asked to pay a 10% tithe. The money goes towards helping the poor and other such causes.
-We are taught that families can be together forever.
-We believe that Jesus Christ is the Savior of all mankind. Some people misunderstand and think we believe that we don't need Jesus to be saved. Actually, we believe that we can only be saved because of the sacrifice that Jesus made. We believe in being saved by grace after we do all that we can to repent.
-We don't believe in the trinity but rather that Heavenly Father, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost are 3 seperate beings who are 1 in purpose.
There is too much for me to write here. A good place to read about some of the other beliefs is to go to one of the church's websites.
If you ever want to ask your friend any questions, just try to ask in a respectful manner. If she is very new to the church, she might not know all the answers. But she would probably be happy to tell you what she knows.
2006-09-11 12:36:20 · answer #1 · answered by ☼Grace☼ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mormons, well religious people in general are a wacky bunch. I myself could understand how that would be an uncomfortable situation. yes she has probably changed. With religions come certain rules. Sex usually is something that really isnt talked about when it comes to religion. Personally I think religion sucks the fun out of things-but I got sidetracked. As long as she doesnt act as if somehow she is better than you than there shouldnt be a reason you guys cannot be friends. I mean yes it is fun to talk about men but men get boring after awhile and there are so many other things you guys can do and talk about so neither one of you feels weird.
2006-09-10 19:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 02:08:51 · answer #3 · answered by treiber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with being a mormon. Your friend found a religion that will bring her happiness and that she will know who she is. Sometimes personalities change when religion is brought into the equation but you can still have just as much fun as before as long as it accomidates your friends religion. There really isn't anything inappropriate you could ask her. Believe me I am a mormon and people thrive on answering people's questions about our religion. It won't bother her one bit so go ahead and ask.
2006-09-10 19:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by kastro 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Feel free to ask her anything you want. There is no reason it should affect your friendship, in fact you may become closer friends than you were before. There is nothing weird about mormons, they are good people. But I think you are already begining to realise that yourself.
Gee, I found some of the responses above rather amusing! True 'christians' all of them.
2006-09-10 19:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by uselessadvice 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
She had a scrub down in her brain. Mormons are very devout people who believe judgment of acts performed in life is the ultimate decision of which layer of heaven they will go to.
2006-09-10 19:46:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like in her low point she reached out to God for solace, and someone from the Mormon church was there to help. You should encourage her in her path. I say that with some trepidation, since I don't think Mormons are Christians, but hopefully she will find peace and God will understand.
2006-09-10 19:50:01 · answer #7 · answered by terraform_mars 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing wrong with using religion as a motivational tool...it is all the other ways religion is used and abused that causes people to change, mostly change in the negative.
2006-09-10 19:51:53 · answer #8 · answered by stephenjames001 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your friend has found a religious belief that works for her. It might not appeal to everyone, but as long as she's happy, then wish her well. If you want to know more about her newfound faith, then there are plenty of places for you to research it online.
2006-09-10 19:47:21 · answer #9 · answered by thaliax 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The church just loves to rescue needy down on their luck moms like your friend. The price she will pay is being totally controlled by the leaders of a cult. Back off; she's being brain washed.
2006-09-10 19:48:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋