is hard enough trying to get out the church as it is. they are like a little kid and members are parents getting them off are legs and having them scream don't leave me. They really are sad. anyone else had that experience? any ex mormons out there?
2007-07-19 08:34:27 · 10 answers · asked by dangergirl_711 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
ALL religions try to convert
2007-07-19 08:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would wonder why it is that you feel the need to leave the LDS church? What does the Catholic church have to offer you? You said you went to Catholic High School. I know a few LDS members who also went to a Catholic school because their parents wanted them to have religious based education, and a better education than public school. The Catholic school was all that was offered, so I really have no qualms about that. But why leave the Church and go to another at all, let alone Catholic? Do prefer to pray to Mary rather than our Heavenly Father? Do you like the idea of after you sin, you confess to a man in a closet and then say 20 Hail Marys and go about you way? Being a member of the LDS church takes a strong and faithful person. Not everyone can handle it. I would also question your age and whether you've have the chance experience many of the blessings the LDS church has to offer.
2016-04-01 02:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're an ex-mormon, then you probably know the story in the Book of Mormon when Lehi eats of that fabulous fruit and wants to share it with everyone. That's how they think. To them their faith is yummy and very satisfying and they want others to be able to enjoy it and taste of such an amazing thing. There is no forcing someone or throwing it in their face, just presenting them with something that they know has made their life great. Some Mormons may be a little anxious or in your face, but that's not how they are taught to be. They are taught to respect all people's choices and faiths.
2007-07-19 11:46:25 · answer #3 · answered by straightup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea what you are asking in your follow up information but your original question is good enough :) Each mormon is his or her own missionary of god - they believe it is god's work to share their faith. So, why wouldn't they do what they believe is the right thing.
The problem is, sometimes mormons can be overly zealous about the whole thing and, at times, a little creepy about it. For example, sending missionaries over and over again to your house - a little creepy. Or, inviting you over for green Jello and cheesy potatoes only to find out it's family home evening - again, a little creepy.
I think the rest of us get offended because we take it as their disrespect for our beliefs. As if our eternal salvation is in danger and they need to save it.... a little creepy.
2007-07-19 10:36:23 · answer #4 · answered by Bgirl9488 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you act like it's a foregone conclusion that everyone in the LDS church wants OUT?? I don't want out. Very few people I know want out. The percentage of people coming in vs. the number coming out is big to small. 748 a day vs. 150 a day. And the 748 is average 365 day year while the 150 is probably business days. Either way, more coming in than going out, WAY more.
2007-07-20 11:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
David O McKay is credited for popularizing the phrase "Every member a missionary", and the church often gives instructions on just how to do that:
*Set a good example for family, friends, neighbors, and work associates
*Share copies of the Book of Mormon
*Give referrals to the full-time missionaries and have them taught in your home
* Share your feelings about the gospel with people
*Invite people to Church meetings, activities, socials, and firesides
*Invite people to family home evenings and to neighborhood activities
*Invite people to visit the Family History Center with you
*Invite friends to baptismal services where the Spirit can touch them
Find this and more at http://www.neumanninstitute.org/dc41.html
Good lord. It's part of the CULTure to indoctrinate. Take the red pill or blue one? (red if you need a hint).
2007-07-19 09:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by Dances with Poultry 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because I want to share the joy I've found with others.
Every week I get out of the church by walking through the doors. Nobody ever screams at me not to.
I don't understand your analogy. Who is the "them" that are the little kids. I havn't shared that experience.
Yes there are exmormons out here.
2007-07-19 08:51:11 · answer #7 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to burst your bubble but every religion and Fayth tries to get converts to their way of thinking. It's not just Christianity, it's world wide religion as a whole. It's just that the LDS Fayth and Jehovah Witness Fayth are more 'In your face' than others.
2007-07-19 08:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by dlbt21 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We invite people to learn, and ask them if they want to learn about it. If you were happy because something in your life made you feel so contented, would you not want to share it with others?
2007-07-20 05:20:27 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs. Harley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are a cult
2007-07-19 08:55:40 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋