I'm in a theater group and this church was letting us use their space. I'm on tech, which for this play means I flip the lights twice, so I was wandering around reading some of the stuff they had posted up.
There was this sign about stockpiling food. It said that many people think it's a hopeless task, but if they just start with one week at a time, they can build up to a 'reasonable goal.'
Why do Mormons need to stockpile food?
I have some vague idea about the Second Coming and wandering around to find the Garden of Eden, but I'm probably wrong.
Also, what's visting-teaching? Or something like that, I don't really remember what it was. Less curious about that, it was just another sign I didn't understand.
All I want is an explanation. I have a Book of Mormon and have read some of it, but I'm not interested in converting. Likewise, saying 'Mormons are crazy' is really not helpful.
Thanks.
2007-11-07 01:35:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is not stockpiling as much as preparing for disaster whatever that may be. We are encouraged to keep a one year supply of food and supplies on hand (something which I am lacking at). When I was growing up, my mother had to suddenly quit her job- this one year supply of food, is what got us through that time. Not only are we encouraged to have a food supply- we are also encouraged to stay out of debt and have an emergency fund to pay the bills in case we are out of work. It really is a principle that is smart for anyone to practice, not just LDS.
Visiting Teaching is where two women from the local ward (local congregation), go monthly and visit 3 or 4 other women. Then if those sisters have needs, the Visiting teachers and the ward will help out. Like if a woman has surgery or something then the other women will arrange to watch her children, make meals, or do household chores during her recovery- whatever her needs may be(all the women in the ward have the opportunity to help out). Visiting Teachers, will a lot of times form a friendship with each other and the sisters they visit- so if there is a need it can be met. Also in many cases when women don't work outside the home, this can be nice to have other adult woman to talk to- I believe that it truly is an inspired program.
The Visiting and Home teaching (where the Men visit the families in the ward) programs help us keep track of each other. In times of a major disaster, like a fire or earthquake or flooding, in a few minutes calls will be made and every member can be accounted for and those who have needs from the disaster can get the help they need. It really is a great program.
2007-11-08 04:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The worst reason to leave the church would be that you were "tired of it"or "tired of living the way you were taught", those reasons would only be second to "someone offended you". I have though hard about this and I think a good reason would be that you find something better and leave, without hate or malice, a group of people that for the most part believe just what you did only a short time before. This kind of decision is very important and you wouldn't want to be hasty. I can also see moving far enough away from what the church teaches that it would not be a good fit anymore. I think a lot of prayer would be involved. BTW 7 of 9, my daughter had a beautiful, wonderful, spiritual patriarchal blessing that she(and I) will treasure forever, it is one of the too few spiritual experiences in my life that I hold dear to me and I'm sorry yours was not that way.
2016-04-02 22:17:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably know the name of the church is:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
We believe that Christ operates his church today in the same fashion that he has for thousands of years; Through prophets.
Our modern prophets have given us council on how to be self reliant. Getting out of debt and staying out of debt is one of these teachings. Another is having supplies that you might need in the event of an emergency and having a one year supply of food.
This may seem extreme. I've seen the benefits from following this council first hand. Within a 2 week period our house burned down and my father died. My mother remained self sufficient (from then until now) as a widow with 8 children. To this day I hate the taste of powdered milk, however, following the prophets advice helped us greatly.
I heard someone say "every civilization is only 1 missed meal away from anarchy". I believe those who follow this counsel will be blessed. How long could most people in America survive if suddenly it was nearly impossible to get food from the heartland and the ports to the grocery stores?
As it says in the Bible, "if ye are prepared, ye shall not perish"
2007-11-07 19:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by Ender 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You don't give much information but a large supply of food could be for several things.
We are encouraged to have a year's supply of food for our family, in case of a disaster. During the Northridge Earthquake, we had food and water to SHARE when we couldn't get to the store.
When there are disasters, we help other people. For example, during the recent San Diego fires, groups go out to help clean up the area and provide food for people that need it.
Basically we want to be prepared!
2007-11-08 03:55:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Mormons are counselled to have a year supply of food - not for some apocolyptic event, but to care for our families today in the event of changing economic circumstances [like a lost job, etc]. We are also counselled to have a bug-out kit for instances like the fires in california, where we need to evacuate quickly - it includes all the standard, food, water, shelter, warmth & light.
Visiting-teaching is a program that encourages the sisters to visit one another every month - fellowshipping, forming friendships so that in times of need, there's one can call one's visiting teacher and ask for help [like when a sister is sick or having a baby or surgery, often meals will be taken to the family for several days].
That's about it. Thanks for asking.
btw - the church is involved in humanitarian service throughout the world, sending blankets, food, water, etc after disasters - we're not told to hoard the food for ourselves... and i know many who, in case of emergency or bad times, will lend a hand to all neighbors as they are able, regardless of religion.
2007-11-07 05:48:06 · answer #5 · answered by strplng warrior mom 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
It's not stockpiling, it's called Food Storage. We are encouraged to keep a year's supply of food stored so that, if ANYTHING happens that we can't afford a lot of food, or can't get to food, we have it there. Anything from losing a job to Armegeddon. The food is there.
And to keep it current, we should rotate
2007-11-07 19:52:57 · answer #6 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It's not stockpiling so much as food storage for any type of emergency that my come along.
It actually makes good sense.
Also "visiting teaching" is just where they assign certain women to "visit" other women in their church once a month who may or may not be active. All the women are supposed to have a visiting teacher whether or not they are active.
2007-11-07 01:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 1⤋
Many Mormons store food for at least one years supply.
2007-11-07 01:41:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
We have food storage so that in difficult times we have something to fall back on and also to help other who may fall on hard times. Nothing sinister (just dont look at the goat!!)
Visiting Teaching and Home teaching is something that we Church members do. We visit those in our congregation at home and share scripture and offer to help them with any tasks or problems they may have
2007-11-07 01:42:54 · answer #9 · answered by Bangbangbangbang 4 · 16⤊ 2⤋
It has to do with being self reliant. If you loose your job or if there is a natural disaster, we would have food to feed our family.
2007-11-07 02:04:23 · answer #10 · answered by Fishgutts 4 · 10⤊ 0⤋