I'm curious as to ask what people of the general public think about the LDS faith?

Question

General feelings and thoughts.

Answer 1

I'm Mormon, so I think it's great, but the point of my answer is to let Bush Blows and others know that the reason you don't see many women on bikes (aka being missionaries) is because when women (Sister missionaries, as we call them) do serve a mission, they are not required to ride bikes. They do walk a lot, but just as often they drive a car. It's a way to help protect them in case someone comes after them or something, they have the security of being able to get into a car. Perhaps some think this sexist, but it's something that I would appreciate if I served a mission.
Also, women aren't required to serve. ... Men aren't either, but there is an expectation that men will - so as to magnify their priesthood. No one is REQUIRED to serve, but there is a MUCH, MUCH higher expectation for men to serve a mission than it is for women. If a woman wants to serve a mission she is encouraged to do so, but it's not something that is talked about a lot. In my city, of 4 wards and a branch, there are probably six sets of Elders (male missionaries) and one pair of Sisters (women missionaries). So if that is even close to standard for the church as a whole, then it's no wonder that you don't see as many Sisters as you do Elders.

Just my thoughts. Thanks.

EDIT: Men must be between 19 and 24 to serve a mission. Women must be at least 22.

VT Victim, I'm so sorry that happened to you and your family. That's not normally how things work. I've heard that for Mormons in UT, their social norms are a little more skewed than for those of us "out in the field" (outside of UT). Gees, if we were all like that I think we'd all be run out of town on a rail. How awful. Please know that not all of us are like that.

Answer 2

I lived in SLC for 2 years so am not sure if my answer counts.

But here it is anyway.

I find that most of them are good people struggling to do the will of God. But the religion itself is very controlling and causes people to act badly towards one another.

Think about all the people who don't get a temple card for one reason or another. How are they treated by their neighbors?

I lived in Kaysville, UT and was one of 2 families that weren't LDS. The first 3 months were fine. We got on well with all our neighbors. Then one day, they stopped coming over, we were no longer invited or welcome at BBQ parties, and their kids told ours that they weren't allowed to play with them.

Apparently an edict from the local ward went out telling them all to wipe the dust from their shoes and ignore us because we had had our last chance at converting. It was terribly hard on my wife and kids, and taught us all a very important lesson about the LDS faith.

Answer 3

I think they're a bit mysterious. They buy up properties in the same area so they can live close to each other. They have this thing about family, whereby they are very closed and don't mix with other people. They used to allow polygamy. Just my impressions as requested. Mind you, I can think of other faiths that do the same things.
They have also made a massive contribution to the work of the amateur genealogist, through their fantastic family history research, which is available for everyone to access.

Answer 4

I don't believe there is any truth in it. Joesph Smith was a known con artist and everything is based on some gold tablets they found that no one but Smith saw, with "reformed egyptian hirogliphs" that Smith read using a peep stone. The ancient culture that Smith talked about has never been found in any part, so history rejects what Smith has to say. They also believe that God is just an exalted man and that eventually we will all becaome a God. Jesus's sacrifice on the cross isn't as important to them, which isn't good. I think it is sad, many people think that LDS is a Christian church, but they really aren't

Answer 5

I had a bizzare childhood, many unexlained things that happened, a bizzare patriarticle blessing, so I left. I loved living in UT, but the mormon faith was just...weird. My poor dad is mormon and he has two kids that are saved, one that is still mormon and one that is an atheist.

Answer 6

It would take a every long time to answer this. But let me ask, do you mean the LDS faith as practiced when they are the majority? Like where I live, the largest concentration of LDS anywhere in the world (SE Idaho) between BYU Utah and BYU Idaho.

Or do you mean LDS faith as practiced when they are NOT the majority? They are to different things.

Or do you mean the theology which is just freemasonary?

Answer 7

I think they are people w/ strong faith,strong work ethics,very compassionate, but lost none the less.

Answer 8

I think it's the only true church on the planet. LDS people are wonderful, Christlike people. The church does alot of humanitarian service all over the world. I'm glad to be a member.

(Hey, I'm a part of the "general public" too... :-) )

Answer 9

Mormonism is very close to Witch Craft. I understand that there is no first God in the Morman beliefs, which makes absolutely no sense. The bible says there is one God, and he alone should be praised. If you, or anybody else would like more information on Mormans, watch this quick video clip.

Answer 10

You really want to know?

The general opinion amongst the R&S community is not pretty... fair warning.

Have you had your break today?