Kay so he is a mormon (as am I) and in June he is going to the national force but he is doing it in place of his mission (which to us mormon girls is a HUGE THING) he says if he's not married shortly after he gets back he will but postponing it is not good! How can I talk him out of it???
2006-12-21 04:45:30 · 19 answers · asked by lova_gal5511 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Unfortunately, it is his life, and his free will. So he chose not to go on a mission, but to the national force instead? Is that two years as well? Well if he is considering not going on his mission or into the national force, then he is just using this 'marriage' thing as a cover. I think you should find some other amazing mormon boy that will serve a mission and be committed to you for eternity, if that is what you want.
2006-12-23 21:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by Bored With This 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand. It sounds like he's postponing his marriage after his mission, not his religion. Or is he postponing his mission?
Edit, reread that. He's not doing his mission, but he's doing somethign just as important. Get off his back. It's a big deal to you, but he's doing something for his country as well.
2006-12-21 12:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by sister steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not being selfish about religion and understand that your friend has a bigger goal in mind. Why do you want to talk him out of it anyway? Is it THAT bad that he is choosing a different path than you would choose for him? How do you know he won't go on to do GREAT things based on his choice?
2006-12-21 12:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by T S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you love your religion, tell him. If he hates his religion, he needs to tell you. Then, and only then, when you are both extremely honest with each other can you resolve this problem.
If you love each other, you need to decide which one of you really really needs to have your way about this issue.
That is a good way to solve almost all marital problems, too.
PS: A marriage counsellor would never give that advice. However, marriage counsellors have a 90% failure rate.
Marriage counsellors dwell on what is fair.
Love doesn't know anything about "fair", love only knows about when your mate is hurting, you are hurting.
Love only knows about "I love you no matter what".
2006-12-21 12:50:43 · answer #4 · answered by MrsOcultyThomas 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't talk him out of keeping his religion. Encourage him to read the Bible and to study it. He will see that the Bible is reliable and that its history is entirely unlike that of the book of mormon. It is not reliable and contradicts itself in the cardinal doctrines of the church.
2006-12-23 06:01:03 · answer #5 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, i never heard of "Mormon".. is it a religion.. if so it sounds SO SWEET Lil..
Well if he wants to give up his own religion.. it's his own choice.. if he doesn't do t he will be probably regretting it..
2006-12-21 12:49:24 · answer #6 · answered by Shawnster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone's path is different. While it may not make sense to you right now, he is making the decision he feels works best for him. You can't really expect him to do it any other way.
2006-12-21 12:50:23 · answer #7 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whos life is whos? i think it should be up to him what he does and doesnt want to do but you want him to do what you want to do its not fair to him now is it? you have to read the bible because it says that you are not to pray or preach to others. and i believe it also says let others do what they wish for only god will judge them in the end not you human.
2006-12-21 12:52:51 · answer #8 · answered by Guardian Knight777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FORCE him to bend to your will!!!
Um, throw a tantrum! That might work. Poor guy. Why not let him decide what he wants to do with his own mind? Why maniupulate?
2006-12-21 12:50:50 · answer #9 · answered by Laptop Jesus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Youve got to love religion.....
Ever thought about maybe allowing this guy to live his own life without your input?? ever thought that maybe he might know whats better for him than you?
Obviously, you havent....
2006-12-21 12:47:50 · answer #10 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋