my in-laws are mormon and they would like me to be too.. how do i tell them i don't want to without affending them?
2006-10-11 13:22:41 · 11 answers · asked by jessica 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Be honest with them. One of our articles of faith is that "we claim the priviledge of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same priviledge, let them worship how, where, or what they may."
They should respect your decision. However, you must understand that if they are active, faithful members of the church, they will also want to share their beliefs with you. Furthermore, religion plays a great part of life (family prayers, scripture reading, family home evening, church activities, etc). You will be exposed to religion regardless.
Again, be honest with them.
2006-10-11 15:22:42 · answer #1 · answered by whapingmon 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, first understand the reason they want you to be: Family is the number one most important thing (besides the Lord of course) to members. We want to be with our families forever and through the only true gospel on the earth, this gospel, is the only way. The Lord has promised that if we make and keep sacred covenants and His commandments, we can attain Celestial glory, be sealed to our spouse for eternity, live with our families and Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ forever. That is why they want you to join. Also because I am sure it is a blessing to them to be members and they want you to receive the same blessings!
But, if you are not interested, just politely tell them you aren't. Or, tell them you will try it and if it's not for you, then to leave you alone about it I guess....
2006-10-12 13:28:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like what you said, "I don't want to." That is enough.
Their religion teaches that good people go to heaven. According to Mormonism, you don't have to join their church to go to heaven. You can even leave their church and still go to heaven. And by the way, no one reaches perfection and godhood in Mormonism; they can't even explain how living the "celestial law" is done.
Mormonism teaches that a person is destined for one of six places depending on what he has done or what he has believed.
These are: outer darkness (for Satan, his demons, and extremely wicked people) or one of three "kingdoms" known as the telestial, terrestrial or celestial kingdoms.
Within the celestial kingdom are three levels, the highest being called "The Church of the Firstborn." It is here, and only here, that Mormon males hope to achieve Godhood under Lucifer, since God give us no such promise, and rule over their own worlds throughout eternity.
The goal is the 3. degree, the highest level for Mormons to attain to receive godhood. Few know that there are three degrees and few will attain to the third level. It is by invitation only.
Telestial Glory are they of Paul, Apollos, Cephas, JESUS CHRIST, John, Moses who received not the Mormon Gospel. Liars and sorcerer will be servants of god. Redeemed in the last resurrection.
Terrestrial Glory is spirit prison, the unsanctified lost, who died without the law, note that they too receive glory, but not the fulness.
These three glories are described in their Doctrine & Covenants 76:77-112
10th LDS President Joseph Fielding Smith wrote: "The Church does teach that there is a place called hell. Of course we do not believe that all those who do not receive the gospel will eventually be cast into hell"
(Answers to Gospel Questions 2:210).
Their doctrine is rooted in evolution and all are eventually saved. Apostle John Widtsoe stated, "In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there is no hell. All will find a measure of salvation"
(Evidences and Reconciliations, p.216).
Be strong, and maybe some day they will realize they are living a lie. Always remember that our gracious God provided our escape from hell through the person of Jesus Christ not the Mormon church. Christ's righteousness is imputed to the believer who will never have to worry about where he will spend eternity.
2006-10-12 00:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by kirstycristy 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Im not mormon but i have a good friend that is. I would simply tell your inlaws that you grew up being a (insert religon here) and that you would prefer to stay that religon because you parents and other family members are it and you feel cofortable beliveing in (insert belife of reliogn here).
hope that helps :) good luck
2006-10-11 20:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by Reddy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are more afraid of offending your inlaws than you concerned with standing up for your faith then you may as well join the Mormon Church. Jesus told us that if you are ashamed of Him before men He will be ashamed of you before the Father. Mormonism is a Non-Christian cult. They believe Jesus is our spiritual brother not the God of all eternity. They believe that you must work for your salvation not that Jesus paid the full price for our salvation we can claim through faith. If you want to become a member of a church who has fallen for the great lie of the evil one that you can become like God, then by all means worry about offending those who would lead you into lies and error... Jim
2006-10-11 20:35:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just say no.... how is it your husband was able tro marry you...that is in direct violation of thei law... he must not be a real mormon then...and that would be a great embarisment to his family.... What ever you do... do not pledge your alegance to that cult... it is a direct path to eternal seperation from God... no matter what they may say...they are not of The Christian Faith...the are the Lost and Deceived of Satan(LDS)
2006-10-11 20:29:49 · answer #6 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can't. Tell them that you do not expect them to convert to your beliefs and that theirs are not true for you. I doubt that they will accept that, but that is their problem, not yours. Just brush off any further conversion efforts after that and tell them in no uncertain terms that you will not put up with it.
2006-10-11 20:28:53 · answer #7 · answered by Skeff 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't. You have to choose between following the truth or placating the relatives. Which would God want you to do?
2006-10-11 20:26:41 · answer #8 · answered by barbara m 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't worry about not offending them, if they really loved you they would respect you for your desicion.
2006-10-11 20:25:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest and polite.
2006-10-12 16:37:34 · answer #10 · answered by J T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋