what do you think of mormons?

Question

im mormon and i think we are just concerned about us and think we can convert people by anoyying them at their door. i want to leave the church when i get older but my dad freaks if i dont go, what do you think about mormons?

Answer 1

Most of them that I know are very nice people as a whole. I do not believe that this is the right religion though. I have had debates with some, and it always winds up they end the debate by walking away. That only shows that they are not open to possibilities. I think they walk away from what I have tried to share with them, because they are scared to see the truth. It is fine with them as long as they are the ones doing the preaching/sharing, but as soon as someone tries to share with them and they can't combat what is being said, they walk away.

As for your dad freaking, he is going to have to get used to the idea that you might not be a Mormon forever. YOU are responsible for your relationship with Christ. He can not force you. I too, wish my daughter had a better relationship with Christ, but I know I can't force her. She goes to church with us, but ultimately she is going to believe what she wants to believe. It has to be her choice or it is useless. God doesn't want someone to come to Him out of force. He wants them to come to Him because He loves them and they love him.

Good luck in whatever path you decided to take.

Answer 2

Drummer were you raised Mormon? Do you ever question what is taught? Ever researched it yourself? For the most part I find the Mormon people here are very nice. However I also have found that 90% if them have no Idea what the church really believes. The mormons I spoke with had no Idea that they would be Gods over their own Planet. They had no Idea that the church taught that God had Sex with Mary in order to have Jesus. They had no idea that the Book of mormon has been changed. They had no idea that Joseph Smith said only his direct offspring would rule the church.

They have little or no knowledge of their church history. More then almost any other church I know of it is clouded in secrets, secret ceremonies and the such.

Jesus never advocated any of this...quite the opposit in fact. He wanted all to know and for there to be no secrets...why should there be. Of almost all the churchs that are around today I think the mormons are more vunerable to self descruction then any of them. Because most mormons I know hold Jesus in high esteem and what the church teaches...really teaches and what Jesus taught are at polar opposits and if just a small percentage ever get the courage to call out the leaders of the church on this and in a public forum....it all may collapse like a house of cards...

I have relatives and when I bring this up to them and many other issues, they (and I kid you not) actually breakdown and start to cry. Then they say I know that Joseph Smith is the true profit over and over again. I find this sad because I asked some mormons I know about how many times at church services is the phrase "Joseph Smith is the true Profit" used and they told me all the time. That is a little disturbing for me.

I know there is an old saying ...repeat the lie long enough and loud enough so that the people believe it is now the truth. I think if that what is repeated over and over again and again that would would give me cause for concern.

Only because the Bible says that even if angels were to say something other then the word of God that they were to be cursed. (The Bible) The Book of mormon does just that.

For if the Mormon church is the true one really there should be no secrets, there should be no contradictions with the Book of Mormon and the bible. For God cannot Lie but because there are to both (Secrets and Contradictions) it cannot be.

Remember you asked.

Answer 3

If you are for real, then I will tell you I am ex-mormon, I got away finally when I was 20. I had to join the army because both my mom and dad wanted me to stay and live with them for the rest of my life (I was having a hard time find a good LDS guy to marry) and I couldn't be my parents servant forever, what a waste of a life. It depends on how old you are and how you are going to leave and if you leave, leave for good, don't be a jackmormon and get back into the brainwashing again, find another church that will help you to grow.

Answer 4

WHen you don't live with your parents you can do what you want. Until you are independant financially and living on your own you need to obey them.

Just make sure you are running to something rather than running from Mormonism. Frequently when people "run" from Mormonism and don't have some other faith to run to they end up living destructive lifestyles. So, if you are considering leaving the LDS church when you are an adult- read the Bible and try to figure out what you believe instead of dumping faith all together.

Answer 5

I am always impressed by the strong family values and community spirit of the LDS. They have a lot that the rest of the world could learn from. I don't believe in some of the teachings of the church, but respect them nonetheless. I gather that you are a teenager and not feeling enthusiastic about the church. I can imagine your dad is concerned that you aren't. He is taking his fatherly duty seriously. I would suggest that you obey your father (a commandment!) while you live at home. Be cooperative, but continue to think about your own beliefs. I hope that you will not give up church altogether, but find one that you can agree with. Read the Bible and pray about it. When you are on your own, and it won't be that long, you will have the freedom to do what you want. But that is a huge responsibility. Remember to honor your mother and father.

Answer 6

I have lived around Mormons most of my life, my kids have gone to school with them, been to scouts with them.
Mormons are exactly the same as everyone else, subject to the same strangths and weaknesses, no better, no worse.
However, I do think that Mormon faith has some very serious falsehoods.
The statement "Jesus is Lord" is at the very heart and center of Christianity, on this we can all agree.
Mormons DO NOT believe this so to call themselves Christians is to change the very definition of Christianity itself.

Answer 7

Since I am one, I'd say we are good people.

Just concerned about us? Have you been listening in church?? Have you gone to any youth activities? I think you need to do some more research so you will know a little more. Maybe go check out a bishops storehouse, or the cannery. How about going and handing out food to families who don't have it? Or giving money in fast offerings so families who can't afford to eat can get food? Yes.. all of those are things the church does.

Maybe you need to call the Relief Society Pres. and ask her to give you some meals to take to people who are sick or just had babies, or sit with someone who is sick, or babysit kids so parents can have a date night. Yeah.. we do all of those things too.

Answer 8

I think mormons are cool. I don't believe the same way as they do, but I do give them credit for caring enough about people to try so hard to "save their souls". Those I have met are some of the nicest people - we just have different beliefs.

Blessings in the Light of Christ!
~Embracing my Pangelism

Answer 9

Hello,

I think they are great people, helpful in all communities and well organized as a team and religion.

The problem I have is not with the people but the theology, history and archeology that just does not add up or shown itself to be provable with evidence.

Cheers,

Michael Kelly.

Answer 10

I think that Mormonism is nothing more than a cult