Why is "Christian" M.I.L. freaking over our friendship with Mormons?

Question

these Mormons are good people

Answer 1

Most people fear what they don't know or understand. She might think she knows, but if she gets her information from non-Mormons, there's a very good chance that she knows less than nothing. What's the quote, it's not what we don't know that gets us into trouble, it's what we do know that just ain't so.

Answer 2

You should be extremely careful when trying to learn about Mormons from others. There are many who hate the Mormons and spread lies, distortions, and conspiracy theories about them. Others think they understand Mormon doctrine because of "what they've heard," but are actually misinformed. Perhaps your M.I.L. simply doesn't understand Mormon doctrine? Many efforts have been made to disseminate false information about the Mormons; perhaps it's not your M.I.L.'s fault that he's been misinformed.

http://www.allaboutmormons.com

Answer 3

You can read about the story of some former Mormons who realized that Mormonism is a lie passed down through the years at http://www.hismin.com/

She was a translator for the Mormon Church for 14 years. She knows the documents first hand.

You can read more about them at http://www.hismin.com/AboutUs.htm

Answer 4

Mormons have some rituals and practices that people outside of the faith might consider odd, even cult-like (i.e. sacred undergarments, certain church ceremonies are only open to other Mormons and more). That's no reason for your MIL to freak, but maybe an explanation.

Answer 5

"show me your friends and I will show you your future"