She was born into it and while not hardcore, she likes the structure it provides and can't see through the iron veil.
2007-01-12 18:58:50 · 17 answers · asked by J-Dogg 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Let me clarify something, she likes the structure. This means she has friends and probably would be afraid to lose them. She is cool with my leaning towards apostacy, she got very drunk at a bar with me on new years, she doesn't mind my smoking, doesn't take her callings seriously, she makes fun of people @ church behind her back and she shows every sign that it's "NOT RIGHT" with her.
However I believe her issue is that she knows nothing else and in her mind i think it's "mormon god or no god"... any new thoughts with this new flux of info?
2007-01-12 19:10:54 · update #1
It is difficult to change someone's belief structure.
Sometimes it is impossible to change it.
Faith cannot be measured, and it is used as a reason for belief.
The LDS church, and most other sects of Mormonism, are very family oriented, they support each other, they support non believers. They are the fastest growing Christian belief.
It is hard to debunk a religion that supports it's people to this degree. Many religions require people to give, with no return. Mormons require people to give, but the Church gives back, over and over.
The only ex-mormons I know are ones who decided they didn't believe on their own. I've never met one who was converted.
Good luck.
2007-01-12 19:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by whatotherway 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Oh if only you people would read the Book of Mormon you would realize it is an addition to the Bible.
It is the rest of the story so to speak. It is based on a People that used the Bible for their law and religion.
Just because your wife isn't living up to her conviction and baptism at the moment. Doesn't mean she is ready to change religions. However - why don't you ask God to help you. If the Mormon religion is false then she will decide to quit going all together! If it's true - she may be recruiting - you
2007-01-13 03:22:38 · answer #2 · answered by Carolyn T 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Have her watch a show called "heart of the matter". The show is hosted by Shawn McCraney, who was a high priest in the church. He has quite an interesting story about his leaving the church. His show just basically points out the differences between mormonism and Christianity. You can watch the show at http://www.bornagainmormon.com. And there is a book that you can order for $10. He will let you have the book for free if you can not afford it.
2007-01-13 18:13:16 · answer #3 · answered by ღ Q T ღ 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why are you trying to change her after you married her??? You knew when you married her that she was Mormon, so whay try to change her now??
Yes, I am Mormon(Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) I am not a hard core one, but I do believe the teachings.
We believe in God, the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost.
We believe that man will be punished for his own sins and not for Adam's transgression.
We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is transulated correctly, we also believe the Book of Mormon to be ANOTHER testament of Jesus Christ.
The structure the church provides, is family. Why do you want to take that from her.
NO WE DO NOT PRACTICE POLYGAMY, it is against the laws of the land and so we do not practice it. Yes, we used to, but it is no longer. The reorganized church still practices it, but they are not part of the Mormon church, they are a break off of it.â¥â«
2007-01-13 18:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by nevada nomad 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
First you would want to deepen your one personnel relationship with Christ. And ask for the Holy Spirit so God can teach you to seek him in all matters. Only with his leading can you help you wife. Your job is to pray and submit to prayer as lead by the Holy Spirit. You can point to all the errors of the mormon church but in the end it is sin you are dealing with. And the Holy Spirit convicts people of sin, You should be praying that the Holy Spirit will state dealing with your wifes heart about her nature of sin and the sin of the mormon church. Pray for the Holy Spirit to draw your wife out of sin and into a deeping relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Pray that your wife will become repulsed at the book or mormom and actually will find it a work of trash and worthless. Pray that she will decide to seek God on his terms. These subjestions for prayer brought to you via the Holy Spirit.
2007-01-13 03:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas A 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I know quite a few Mormons and they don't marry outside of that religion unless they leave it. So if you left and she didn't I'd suggest patience and if that doesn't work get a crowbar for that iron veil. ie) some books...good luck cause it's "bunk" to the extreme.
2007-01-13 03:09:04 · answer #6 · answered by MotherMayI? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From what I know of about the Mormon religion there are elements contained that are conflicting to me as well.
However; my belief is that it is not my place to attempt to sway another. One can certainly "offer" personal reasons/ examples which may clarify my personal views.
My suggestion is to possibily offer her more clarity on what you feel is "bunk." The point she makes is that she "likes" the structure maybe ask her to elaborate on this.
If nothing else then I suggest as long as your relationship is as you choose it to be then continue to love her for who she is and respect her truths and you continue to honor your truths for what they are.
What is truth for self may not be the truth of another.
2007-01-13 03:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by Tim 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There are many websites that debunk the laughable tenants of mormonism. People will follow anything and mormonism is proof of that.
2007-01-13 03:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm not hardcore LDS (Mormon is ONLY a nick name), but I know it to be right for me. Just accept the fact that it is right for her. And you should be thankful she isn't "hardcore". If she was, she would NEVER have married the likes of you.
2007-01-13 03:05:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
The Book of Mormon is in direct contradiction to the Bible because it purports to give a gospel or "Another Testament of Jesus Christ".
Are there people claiming to preach the Gospel who actually pervert it? Yes, Ga 1:6-8 Paul says some converts pervert the gospel: I am surprised at you! In no time at all you are deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ, and are accepting another gospel. Actually, there is no “other gospel,” but I say this because there are some people who are upsetting you and trying to change the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel that is different from the one we preached to you may he be condemned to hell! PERTAINING TO MORMONS WHO PREACH ANOTHER GOSPEL!!!
2007-01-13 03:04:55 · answer #10 · answered by Search4truth 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋