they finally showed up at my door. For years I have planed what I would say to them, making them justify why they believe this or that, but I didn't do that. Instead I told them that I respected what THEY choose to believe and just would like them to respect what I choose to believe. They thanked me for my honesty and left. I just find it so amazing that if we just "respected" what others want to believe and not push our beliefs down their throat, I think it would be a start in all of us getting along. What do you think?
2007-10-02 10:19:42 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Plastike"
I've studied Mormonism as well as many other religions after I got saved. I'm very aware of what they believe
2007-10-02 10:29:05 · update #1
"Plastikp"
more times then I want to admit. Understand something about me, before I was saved I was into alot of stuff that I'm not proud of, so when I got saved my main and first question was: "what religion was the true religion"? Mormonism was the first one I studied in depth on. I'm NOT and expert by no means of the imagination, but I do know that it was NOT for me. Does that make me better then them? NO, I just chose to believe differently then them.
2007-10-02 11:17:47 · update #2
I'd like to say thank you for the way that you handled the missionaries. For those out there for the right reason, a simple I'm not interested goes a long way.
Have a great day, and God bless in all you do.
2007-10-02 11:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by Storm Duck 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
All you have to do is pray about what is the truth. No one can force any religion down your throat. Contrary to popular belief Mormons are not brain washed or forced into having more children than they want to have. It is a tough religion to be a part of as it is a religion that is a way of life and not just for Sundays.
If you put God first in your life then He will certainly bless you and make your trials lighter to bear. At least this is what I have found since coming back to Church 12 years ago. First baptized as a child, out for many years struggling by myself (I was in control of my life. Yeah, right!) I finally realized that I could not do this on my own anymore. It is exhausting out in the world without spiritual assistance from a loving Heavenly Father. I don't want to do that again. Life still isn't always a bed of roses but at least there is help from on high for the asking.
Pray, as I advise you to do and you can know if it's what you need in your life.
P.S. Mormons are some of the smartest people around. Hint, hint.
2007-10-02 15:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by sinned 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question.
I think I might have spent much more time waiting for some good Left-handed Lithuanian Lutherans to come to our home.
(ha ha, a joke)
We (my family) always enjoy any religious crusaders coming to our home to convert them. I have spent many hours with them --all friendly, but deep Theology and personal God-consciousness. 70% never return although we ask them to. The best ones to last the longest are the LDS Mormons. That is good --those religions which promote the hardest get the most converts.
Being fully independent of all organized religions, we do try to share and strengthen common beliefs. For example the JW persons do not pay their preachers or teachers --all are volunteers. Good ! They do not salute or pledge to any nation flag. Good. The LDS believe in continuing Revelation. Good !! The Left-Handed Lithuanian Lutherians LLL believe in the Paradise Trinity !!! (still waiting for them to come to our home ---over 30 years now)
That is how Jesus works, He builds upon where a human Truth-seeker is at in philosophy and experience presently.
Peace and progress,
Brother Dave, a Jesusonian Christian Truthist
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2007-10-02 11:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Nobody has ever come to my door and 'pushed' their beliefs down my throat. I've been approached by at least four different Christian religions, and of the four, the Jehova's Witnesses and the Mormons gave me much more space and respected that I showed no interest after the first time, it was the Baptists and Church of Christ who were MUCH MORE determined to at least bring me to their Church, and despite repeatedly saying I wasn't really interested, they continued to invite me. However, I never felt like any of them were trying to force me to their belief system.
2007-10-02 10:37:26 · answer #4 · answered by reddevilbloodymary 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Several years ago and for a period of about six months, two Mormons came to my door every Thursday like clockwork. I invited them in and we visited for about an hour on each occasion. Having lived in Salt Lake City for a time I was somewhat knowledgeable about their faith and thoroughly knowledgeable regarding my own. We had some very interesting discussions which I enjoyed immensely as they seemed to as well. Anjel, I think I probably said to them at some point what you may have wanted to say, so rest assured, they know!
2007-10-02 10:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
No one should "push their beliefs down our throat."
However, if we don't truly listen to all sides of the question of religion, we may well never find the truth.
If we have just heard the "errors" of a religion by reading and listening to those who dislike that religion, we have not searched for the truth at all.
"IF you seek it like silver, and search for it as for hidden treasures - THEN you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God." - Prov. 2:4, 5, NRSV.
2007-10-02 10:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by ted t 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Oh i fully agree.
But where i live, people know that this is a christian based community since the church is at the end of our road, no wait, there is 3 churches at the end of our road lol but one is private.
My husbands cousin is a mormon or as they call her "moron"
Suposedly they believe the more kids you have the better, can't remember why but she had 7 of them back to back and did no good for her health.
She tried to force the belifs down family members throats for years until my MIL finally told her to just shut up.
She can believe whatever she wants to believe and so shall we and no one should force their beliefs onto others.
My cousin in law was so mad at this she didn't talk to the family for years but you are right in what you are saying.
You did an honorable thing.
2007-10-02 10:26:01 · answer #7 · answered by Kat 6 · 3⤊ 4⤋
I wish I had run into more people like you on my mission. It really isn't that difficult to politley say "No thank you." I'm sure both your day and theirs were better because of a pleasent exchange of disagreement rather than a heated argument.
2007-10-02 11:11:08 · answer #8 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
i am mormon, and i think that is the perfect response if you do not want to talk to them.
honestly, the missionaries arent out there to make the sale and all that, it is not about the numbers.
they put themselves out there for people that want to hear. if you dont thats fine, we are just presenting the opportunity.
take care!
2007-10-02 11:01:02 · answer #9 · answered by Daniel 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
They don't knock at doors where I am, it's only the Watchtower who do that. The Mormons approach you in the street instead, but only if you look depressed or in need of help.
2007-10-02 10:25:57 · answer #10 · answered by Citizen Justin 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋