How is it that I, as a non-Mormon grandparent am not included in family functions that involve my grandson?

Answer 1

Mormon is not a religion but a cult. They do not practice tolerance or openness toward other religion. May I add it`s a way for them to have better control over their members.

Answer 2

Uh, have you asked your grandson's parents? Pretty much the only "function" that a non-mormon, or unworthy mormon for that matter, cannot attend is ceremonies in the temple.
Other than that, any church functions are open to anyone who wants to attend. Maybe speak with your family, talk to them about how you feel about being left out.
Remember, there are always two sides to every story.

Answer 3

The only people that could tell you how it is is your family. There is nothing specifically in the Mormon faith that would cause them to exclude you intentionally from anything family oriented. There are, as others have said, certain things only Mormons can take part in, but that is just part of their religion and I would hope people can have respect both ways.

It sounds to me like there are just some family issues that need to be worked out (or maybe they can't). I'm Mormon, but my wife is agnostic. I am always trying to include everyone in everything, but she would actually prefer not including my mother, is it because she is non-Mormon wanting to exclude a Mormon? No, it's because my mother drives her crazy. I would take religion out of this question as much as possible (understanding conflict may exist between you all w/ regard to religion) and work on communication and relationships.

Answer 4

Depends on what the function is. If it's a baptism or blessing, this is done in a chapel, and all family members are invited.

If it is a civil wedding in the chapel presided by the bishop, he has the option of holding the ceremony in the chapel itself, or the recreational (basketball court) room. He has the option to limit people to members only, but it's highly unlikely.

If it's anything related to the temple; endowment ceremony, baptism for the dead, or weddings, you're out of luck. Even mormons who do not have temple recommends can't attend.

Or, it could be you have children who choose not to include you for various reasons either family related or church related. The mormon church has broken up more families than it has 'saved' due to the exclusionary doctrine: they're right - you're wrong.

Good luck.

Answer 5

Is this because your grandson's parents ARE Mormon? You didn't give much information. Are there any other issues between you and your son/daughter that would keep them from involving you? Mormon's I've known, generally don't keep relatives away...but prefer that they join in so they can try to get them converted. I'm not the expert though. I've only known 3 Mormon families personally.

Answer 6

What functions are you talking about? Maybe it has nothing to do with being a Mormon.
Family is very important in the Mormon religion.
Maybe it is a family matter and not a church matter.

Answer 7

im sorry that your going through this!!!i dated a mormon guy in high school and i remember him telling me some of the churchs "traditions".its not fair to you or your family that you cant be included in your grandsons life at these functions.i think mormons are to secretive!!!!at least with other religions you can walk into there church,even to just look around,and you wont be tossed out as a trespasser!!!

Answer 8

The Mormons I've known have all been very family oriented. I suspect there's some other issue besides your religious beliefs at stake here. It's very common for insecure husbands/wives to detest their know-it-all mother-in-laws. Often grown children exclude their parents from their lives because they still harbor a childhood grudge. I suggest a private heart-to-heart talk with your grown child to find out which way the wind is blowing. Try to relate to them as one adult to another. If you continue to behave as a controlling parent, your grown child may never again allow you into their life.

Answer 9

Misery loves company! They are in the process of indoctrinating your grandson into their beliefs, and they couldn't risk a discordant element, now could they?

Heaven forbid, if your grandson started to ask why Grand-dad didn't believe in stuff, and Grand-dad told him that he wasn't a Mormon...the child might come to understand that there are actually people "out there" who do NOT subscribe to Mormonism. What a pity that would be.

Religion is the worst form of child abuse you could ever imagine.

Answer 10

Hello!! NON-Mormon!!! I recently watched part of a PBS special on this cult. They said that if you were a Mormon parent of a child but had not received a temple invitation you could not go and see your child married, buried or anything else! Plus, if you were excommunicated you are dissolved from your children and even if a family member dies you cannot participate.

So much for family first and doctrine of love. This is what happens when you drop the Bible and pick up a fiction book and treat it as Holy writ!

Answer 11

What functions are you not included in? Anything that's not done in the temple is something you can witness, even if you can't participate. Blessing of babies is done only by priesthood holders, but it's done during sacrament meetings, which everyone is welcome to attend. Baptisms, also. Like I said, only if it's in the temple is it open only to members in good standing.