ok... this guy that is my good friend/crush told me about a week ago that he is mormon... this kind of effects the way i feel about him now bcuz i am christian...should his religion really bother me? I mean, it's not like it comes up in the conversations we have, but now i keep thinking about it and if i ever ask him out, religion might come up l8r... do u no anything about the mormon religion? i no there is one group called the fundamentals, which he says he is not... i dont want 2 try and "force beliefs on him" or anything, but is it ever possible to convert someone? i am so confused! i had just gotton the courage to ask him out or tell him how i felt for him - and then he goes and tells me that he's mormon bcuz it came up while we were just talking!!!!!!!!!!! HELP ME!... all answers appreciated.
2007-12-27 13:00:58 · 41 answers · asked by analyzer4dummies 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And i know that mormons are a branch of christianity, but i am a baptist...
2007-12-27 13:05:20 · update #1
well, they say it is a branch, but i am really not sure...?
2007-12-27 13:15:00 · update #2
Kinda funny...
I was raised Baptist, but was initially baptized into the church because of a cute blonde Mormon girl I was dating, who happened to be the sister of my best friend.
That girlfriend is long gone, but the truth of the restored gospel stayed for me. Read and learn for yourself what we believe, study and pray about it, and let God guide you to do what is right.
2007-12-30 17:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Network 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He told you he was Mormon because he doesn't like you in that way and just wanted to scare you away without rejecting you. ;-)
Or what is more likely:
He told you he was Mormon because they are taught to date within the faith. Since you aren't, it makes things complicated for him.
Because you aren't Mormon (unless you convert) you guys can't be married in the temple (if your relationship were to go that far) and that is key to entering the Celestial Kingdom (aka Heaven).
He is probably going to try to convert you. Plain and simple. Not that he's trying to push his faith onto you or anything, but missionary work is a key tenant of the Church. As for you trying to convert him, honestly, you probably won't have much luck.
Is he Christian? Yes. He believes in Jesus Christ, and after all that is the definition of a Christian.
If he is a good Mormon he will be good to you. Don't expect to go on dates on Sundays, Mondays or Wednesdays. (Sunday = the Sabbath, Monday = Family Home Evening and Wednesday = Boy Scouts) Also, don't expect any fooling around (ie making out, too much kissing, sex). He'll have some standards and behaviors that may seem weird to you, but again that all goes back to how he was brought up in the Church.
Also, DO NOT believe everything people say about Mormons (especially people who aren't Mormon or have never been Mormon). There are a lot of misconceptions that simply aren't true. However, some people do make very good points that are based on actual fact. These usually come from people who USED to be Mormon, though. The reason why is because they have first hand experience about what it's like to be Mormon and when they decided to leave the Church it most likely came after a lot of soul searching and research. I would suggest you go to postmormon.org, lds.org, your friend, other Mormons and people who used to be Mormon if you have questions concerning The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Good luck and I hope everything works out for the both of you.
2007-12-29 18:59:45 · answer #2 · answered by Pearls and Lace 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here is a warning against a Christian dating a mormon. http://www.ericbarger.com/dating.cultist.htm
Analyzer, I thought Mormon's were Christians too -until they were bothering someone in my family and all the relatives flipped out. I was actually biased in favor of the Mormon's when I started to investigate them, and was horrified at what I learned. They are the furthest thing from Christians that I can think of. It's sad, because the couple Mormon's I know are such nice people.
There is too much info to list here, but please be sure to talk to your minister - any real Christian church will tell you Mormon's are not Christian. They use the same words Christians use, but they don't tell you that those words have different meanings.
They believe in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit - but they are totally different than the God, Jesus and Holy Spirit of Christians. They do not believe in the Trinity. They believe God was once a man, that his home planet is near a star called Kolab, and he was so "good" he was elevated to godhood, given his own universe, has many wives who do nothing but have spirit babies through eternity (us) and that men who are "good enough" will also be exalted to godhood - become equal to God in every way, get their own universe and spend eternity having babies with their wives. (they call their god Elohim). There are 3 different mormon heavens, you have to be among the mormon elite to be a god. Women get to the elite heaven if their husband calls them from the grave to join them, otherwise they get a lessor heaven. Women who don't marry in life still get a chance to become a baby-making goddess, because the men who become gods can marry them, the mormon heaven allows polygamy.
They think Jesus was the first born of Elohim and an unnamed goddess, Satan is another child and so is our brother along with Jesus. The list goes on and on - check out these links, about how their founder found the mormon "faith" in a hat using a magic rock, how non-mormons are an abomination but they protect themselves from us by wearing sacred garments. (magic underwear).
Too many people are mislead by their double-talk, like I said I assumed they were Christian until I looked deeper. It's important to spread the word, they are costing people their souls!
2007-12-29 16:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You have hit on quite a sensitive topic. I am "a mormon" a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Many others have given you a lot of information on the church, much of which is good (though some is not.) Since all that has been covered, I would like to share my personal feelings about the church.
I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is Christ's church on earth. That is what we believe as a church. That is why no one can convince us that we are not christian. In the church we "talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ." (2 Nephi 25:26) I personally have come to love my Savior Jesus Christ. He has given me strength beyond my own to overcome my weaknesses and become a better person. I have a happy life with a husband and three children because of my Savior's sacrifice for me. My husband is also seeking to follow the Savior and together we are building a home that can be best described as heaven on earth.
In reference to your friend: there is one thing that is always recommended for a relationship to flourish and grow and that is good communication. If you care about him, which it sounds like you do, then go talk to him about all these things. Tell him you are unsure about his religion. You can even suggest conversion to him and see how he feels about it.
I don't know what type of person he is. If he is a good person trying his best to do what is right then he will most likely be happy for the opportunity to answer your questions. If he's always treated you with respect before, then I'm sure he will continue to do so, despite questions you have about his faith.
Good luck. I hope things work out.
2007-12-29 01:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
someone said mormons have their own bible and we aren't christian. ask your friend to show you his bible. it will be the king james version of the old and new testament. yes, we have the book of mormon, but it is in addition to, not instead of the bible. i hate it when christians who have read literature against us or whose pastor has told them bad things just accept it as truth, no matter how much you try to convince them otherwise. i have been told i don't believe in jesus- i know i have a bible- the same as everyone else and i know what's in my heart. it really hurts to be judged by people who even with good intentions, don't know what they are talkin about.
christ would'nt turn someone away because they believed differently- neither should any of us.
2007-12-28 11:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by DotWarner 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be open minded. Why not have a conversation with him where you both talk about your religious beliefs and share opinions. In getting to know someone better, would you not want to know what your date thinks and feels about certain topics. That is called "communication:" sharing and exchanging ideas.
Have an open mind and talk religion. Who knows, the both of you may be the better for it.
2007-12-28 02:46:46 · answer #6 · answered by Kerry 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Who cares what religion he is if you guys care about each other later on you will figure something out. What questions do you have about mormons? The fundamentals is a whole nother church.
2007-12-28 07:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Io sono mormone: Chiesa di Gesù Cristo dei Santi degli Ultimi Giorni.
Sono Italiana di Torino.
Scusami, non parlo inglese.
2007-12-28 01:02:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Mormonism is like a cancer that has invaded my body, even my very soul. When I left the church, I removed a large lump, only to find that the cancer had spread. But day by day and bit by bit I am removing that which would prevent my body and soul from living free.
2007-12-30 14:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I recommend you go to lds.org that's a great website.Its a LDS(mormon) website. It will tell you everything you want to know.Its very different from Baptist. But I can't say it won't work out. Mormons convert just like anybody else. But you never know, you may decide to convert. Let the Lord lead you.Just start out slow.Don't focus your whole relationship on what faith you are/aren't. Get to know each other as people.He probably told you because his faith is important to him. That's great! God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-12-27 14:58:34 · answer #10 · answered by paula r 7 · 8⤊ 4⤋