i met this guy on line a while ago. we have been talking on the phone alot and playing an online game together and we get along extremely well. are religions are different, hes mormon and i dont have one, and i know nothing about his faith. also im 5 years older than he is. can soneone give me some insight on this?
2006-10-08 13:04:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would also recommend caution with online dating. I know several successful couples, but also know of several disasters.
That said, I am also mormon. This is our nick name. The church is actually The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First, I would encourage you to read a bit about our faith from the Church's official web-sites www.mormon or www.lds.org.
A lot of the answers that you get here are absolutely absurd. We are Christians. We do not have multiple wives. We have an outwardly good appearance because generally we try to live our religion.
We believe in God, our Father, in Jesus Christ, our Savior, and in the Holy Ghost. We attend church every Sunday. We believe in living the principles that we preach. Generally, we are good, honest, hard working people. We, as a church, do not use bad language, drink, smoke, do drugs, have premarital sex, etc. Families are a high priority for us. Young men and women often serve missions for the church. We are a very service oriented people. The church started with a handful of members in 1830 and has grown to a worldwide church organization of over 12 million members. There are so many wonderful things that I could say about the church, but I would much rather you e-mail if you have any specific questions.
I am a convert to the church and it has been the very best decision of my life.
Here are a few useful links for you:
If you would like to visit with missionaries:
http://www.lds.org/sharefriend/1,14111,3724-1,00.html
If you would like to find a church near you:
http://www.lds.org/basicbeliefs/meetinghouse/0,6017,352-1,00.html
If you would like to learn more about our basic beliefs:
www.mormon.org
2006-10-08 15:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by whapingmon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are other things here that are important. How far apart are you? A long distance relationship is difficult but can work. Is he religious? He may have been raised Mormon but not be particularly faithful.
As for the multiple wives thing, the truth is, most Mormons don't actually do that. But there are some very fundamental differences between Mormon and mainstream Christianity. Since you claim no religion, however, the real question would be if he would be too observant for you or try to force you to change.
As for the five years, you don't say what ages you both are. If he is 16 and you are 21, that's a problem. If he is 35 and you are 40, not so much of a problem.
2006-10-08 13:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are older than 18, age shouldn't matter. Always be cautious about on line relationships though. With that said, I know several LDS member that have met their spouses online!
If you do meet, do so in public during the day, or perhaps with someone tagging along!
I'm sorry that so many posters haven't helped you regarding the LDS religion. If this guy is an LDS member and you are older, you might ask him if he has served a mission for the Church.
If so, ask him if he still honors his temple vows. This means that he is still a worthy member. These are good things! This can help you know if he is basically honest. If you know nothing at all about the religion the best site for you to visit would be http://www.mormon.org/welcome/0,6929,403-1,00.html
Good Luck!
2006-10-10 20:30:37 · answer #3 · answered by ewema 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get along well then don't let differences in religion get in the way. some will only consider relationships in their faiths - Mormons tend to be some that do like to stay within their faith but i have know of mixed faith relationships and marriages with Mormons. What i would do is ask him how he feels about it. The age difference isn't much either - unless you are 20 and he is 15.
2006-10-08 13:11:47 · answer #4 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people here have given you good advice.
Stay away from the Mormons, do not let him con you into anything.
Check out Mormonism online if you are interested. It is a facinating perversion of Christianity rooted in the occult. I was raised in it and do not wish it on any body.
Seek Jesus, he will give you true insight, wisdom, and foresight.
2006-10-08 16:01:30 · answer #5 · answered by kirstycristy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not suggest finding a religion. I would suggest finding a relationship with God and once that has happened, you will find the wisdom to know what to do regarding this.
When we trust the Christ of the Bible we are adopted into God's family and we have a relationship with HIM
read the two links below to know more
2006-10-08 13:27:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't mean to be unkind, but don't get mixed up with Mormons. They have, from the outside, such a nice, clean, pure, looking faith. In reality, it's counterfeit Christianity and following it will end you up in the wrong place.
Find a bible believing Christian guy who knows what is God's word....and what is not!
2006-10-08 13:26:27 · answer #7 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
On line dating is extremely dangerous. I have a friend who actually married a man from on line dating, and he ended up raping her daughter and getting her son hooked on computer porn while he was raping the girl. There mother was at work.
The guy ended up killing himself before going to prison. Dont do it!
2006-10-08 13:09:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
watch out for him. The religion is weird (false) but as far as even a relationship goes they have no problems with lying because they feel it was even proved by Scripture that lying was o.k. if the end result was important enough.
2006-10-08 13:13:29 · answer #9 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do some research on his religion. ask him questions about his beliefs and inform him of your choice in religion. ask him if he has a problem with your choice. make sure you both have your feelings out in the open about religion, the relationship...abviously you have something in common...just be open and honest is all I can tell you.
2006-10-08 13:11:50 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋