im starting to dought my religion. and i believe totally different things than people at my church. but i wont leave the church because my friends go there. and that is the only time i can see them! what should i do??? i mean... i know that you shouldnt go to church for friends. you should do it because of God and that is what you truely believe but im just so confused.
2007-05-16 15:17:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is not the place to get spiritual advice...
First off go to God in prayer... Read the scriptures every day for a while...
Ask God whether or not your beliefs are true...
The Bible says in John 7:17 If any man will do his will, he will know his doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
2007-05-16 15:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Would they still be your friends if you weren't Mormon? If they wouldn't be, they are not friends anyway. I am an ex-mormon, I stopped going to church when I was your age for many reasons. The most important reason was that I didn't believe the things that Mormons believe.
Sometimes when people leave Mormonism they have a hard time and go crazy doing all the things the LDS church doesn't allow. I caution you not to do that! The Word of Wisdom and advice about purity are things you should do no matter what faith you are.
Do you know anybody at school that goes to a Bible study or goes to another church's youth group? Maybe you could attend their Bible study or youth group. Then you would be expanding your circle of friends while exploring matters of faith. You would still be attending church with your parents and seeing your friends in your ward because most youth groups meet during the week. This solution would keep your friends and your parents happy while allowing you to explore your faith.
2007-05-17 12:33:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll have a relationship with God for a lot longer than you will your friends.
And if you are convinced that the Mormon Church is teaching wrong things, then you'd be helping your friends get out of that church if you left.
Perhaps you will be the first of many to leave.
As long as you leave with a phone directory of everyone there you should still be able to keep in touch.
I left the church I was raised in when I was in college because I learned the church of my youth was not preaching the truth like it was written in the Bible and I made many more friends in my new church than I had in the old.
Here are some additional links which expose the truth about Mormon teaches vs. the Bible.
Pastor Art
2007-05-16 23:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
if you did go somewhere, would your friends support you? I am afraid you will loose your friends if you left the church. It is a big decision to make. I hope you have your parents blessings. You can go to Church to see your Friends, but you have to remember you wont be able to really praise God in that church. Your church teaches other things more important, like Joe smith himself. good luck
2007-05-17 21:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by pink9364 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We all have doubts at one time or another. Don't let all of us on Yahoo Answers tell you what to do. It's between you and God. Read James 1:5-6. He'll help you out. Good luck!
2007-05-17 11:42:18 · answer #5 · answered by Scott H 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Since you are only a Sophomore in High School as you have stated in a previous question, I suggest that you speak with your parents and discuss your views and opinions with them.
Peace & Love,
Sam - (an inactive member)
2007-05-16 22:46:28 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Follow your heart! Any big change is hard at first - but worth it!!! You WILL make new friends and some of your old friends will stay your friends too. I had to go through at big change in my life too at one point... and it was SOooo hard - but totally worth it in the end! God will help you through it!!
Check this out:
http://www.watchman.org/lds/falling.htm
and this:
http://www.watchman.org/profile/ldspro.htm
2007-05-17 06:58:08 · answer #7 · answered by pumped up! whoo hoo! 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you have any family member's that are Christians and that are not mormons or catholics, they would be the best people to talk too. I know some catholics are christians. But not all of them. Some are purely catholic. But if any Non-Mormon family member know's your situation that is just a christian then they would be the best person to talk to about your situation. The best next thing to do is Read a Holy bible, Not the mormon bible. Then Pray to God, Journal and pray again!
2007-05-16 22:36:28 · answer #8 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It is OK to have doubts. There are many who have them. The first thing to so is to go talk to the closest Baptist pastor aobut the doubts you have and how to proceed from there.
bcmmin.org
equip.org
bre.org
2007-05-19 22:41:55 · answer #9 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well... like you said you should not go to church for friends.So I suggest getting their phone-numbers and call them so you can have some time to hang out, and you won't be tied to a church/religon you don't really care for.
2007-05-16 22:25:14 · answer #10 · answered by gingersnap 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋