16 yr old son wants to date a Mormon girl and we are baptist, what are some possible problems ?

Question

To me it seems a bit like being un equally yoked (the religions are so different).

I'm sorry I don't think I did a very good job of expressing my real concerns but I think I'll let it go.
delta2-didn't say better
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tasha:thx
ultraman;I'm sure your right ,I was trying to think ahead that he might think that what is okay today must be okay at 22 and not mormon but, un-believer? Thx for your imput.
fred:i'm sure your right

Don H- I respectfully disagree completely. But i do agree that Jesus would like to see more unity in" THE CHURCH" for which He is the head.
biblioph:thx I'll look deeper in scripture and see what I come up with thanks again.
budleit2-thx
sunflower:exactly thx
searcher-thank you so much for taking the time to share your insight it is very helpful.I think I know the site you mentioned.
Rickcas0: thank-you for your kind information I was feeling a bit misunderstood and beat up.Both cheeks were sore lol (kinda) I will use the link thx again

General : I don't think her parents would be amused. From what i understand she is only allowed to "be friends".If it weren't for the date issue I would. I have a few Mormon friends that I socialize with wonderful people that do fancy reproducing lol.

paula r: my son has accepted Jesus as his Lord and saviour.
wutz it worth : since you agree w/ Don h I will * my comment
Scott s : thank you for understanding my concern. 16 yr olds get emotionally attatched quite easily, and it is all so dramatic. To him it is all so innocent and un fair, the perfect setting for satan to be at work !

Answer 1

I think you intuition here is good. There is considerable reason for concern.

There is nothing wrong with being friends with Mormons, but dating can lead to marriage.

The Biblical warning against being unequally yoke is to prevent harm in families and help people from entering relationships that would be an obstacle to serving Christ. (The true Christ, not the one the Mormon’s have fabricated.)

How would marrying a Mormon create harm in families?

Well, I know a fellow that converted to Mormonism to marry a girl and his family was not allowed to attend the wedding because they were not Mormon. Would you be okay with being excluded from your son’s marriage?

So you can see marrying a Mormon begins a process of separating people from their non-Mormon families. You are excluded from key events. Then they are taught that historic Christian beliefs are wrong.

The pressure on the girl to have their kids raised Mormon will be huge. Otherwise, she will be cut-off from her family.

A frustrating problem with Mormons is that they hide their real beliefs by trying to minimize differences with traditional Christianity. They use standard Christian terms, but define them differently, so it is very easy to misunderstand what they say and think you are in agreement, unless you ask them to define their terms.

For instance, they say “we are saved by faith in Christ”, they even acknowledge that is by grace and not works. But, if you probe, you find out that only gets one into the first level of heaven with Christ (Almost everyone finds a way to that level, even unrepentant criminals.). To get to the 3rd level of heaven and be with the Father, you have to do Mormon temple practices.

Basically, you need to get more informed on these issues and explain the consequences to your son. If you wait until he become emotionally attached, the chances of reaching him will be virtually zero.

If your son has a real saving faith, an appeal to following the real Christ should be effective. In any case, he needs to know about the looming family heartache.

Answer 2

Hi. I'm Mormon. I doubt there will be any problems. The best thing to do is to talk to a Mormon. If u know anyone who is Mormon as them ur questions. Do not say what are some problems that will accur. That's Ganna affend them. Ask them what will happen if they stay together and want to get married. Stuff like that. And I read what some one said before. About the family not getting to go to the wedding. That's because no one does not even the family that's Mormon. The wedding is in the temple. Anyone can go to the reception though.

Answer 3

Many of the previous answers were responded with sarcasm and not taken seriously. As a parent with teenagers; I feel sure you asked your question with all seriousness to protect your teenage son?

I am neither a Mormon or a Baptist but I have studied the Mormon Religion and will try my best to answer your question to the best of my ability; And again it is just an opinion....

Anyone outside of the Mormon faith do not fare well interacting with them? They are a very close-knit group and I mean "extremely" close knit.

As one of the earlier responders mentioned; A Mormon IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN of marrying outside of their faith. The outsider must either "convert" or the Mormon will be "SHUNNED" and basically become an outcast to their church and congregation. UNDERSTAND ---- at age 16 it is obvious your son is not ready or thinking marriage, but I gave you this example just so you may get a picture of future dealings.

Many people call "Mormonism" a cult; I encourage you to check out http://www.carm.org/mormon.htm and do the research on their religion and teachings so you can make up your own mind.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

How often do you honestly think teenagers talk about religion? Do you think a 16 year old boy really cares whether she is a Mormon or not?

I like the example the guy above me gave: Romeo and Juliet is a good example of how interference by the parents can ruin a good relationship between young people.

How's Jeffrey doing?

Answer 5

Dating will probably not be a problem. If it gets to the point of marriage, he will have to become a Mormon or she will have to leave the Mormon faith. Seldom do 16 year olds lead to marriage so I wouldn't worry too much.

it is always best to be equally yoked but sometimes teens have a mind of their own.

Answer 6

Well, my SIL is now LDS, let me share what we've found.

Her husband is absolutely wonderful and we like his parents, and most of the LDS people (Latter Day Saints) are very kind, wonderful, happy, and friendly people, who will do anything in their abilities to help you.

But, what will happen if they decide to marry?? If they date, that's always a potential issue.
Now for the flip side and what I've seen and witnessed in their church...
I'd recommend sometime attending one of their services,...you will have your eyes opened to a few things

You know those white shirted, necktied men who are missionaries.. That's the way even the boys and men dress on Sundays. As a woman, you need to wear a dress to church.

Their hymnal is filled with songs that will contradict the Bible...(so be careful about what you sing)

Communion was passed out by the young boys, and they walked in the pews carrying a tray with broken up white bread (leavened) and tiny dixie cups of water...that's their communion.

My niece was going through a baby blessing...my SIL had to sit in the pew and her husband called on men in the church to go up with him and lay hands on his daughter and impart the blessing. I recall they talked about Melchizidek.

If this girl wants what is called a Celestial marriage, she must marry a LDS male who has what is called a Temple admit. They must marry in the temple for a Celestial marriage (which means they are married in heaven as well). My in-laws were unable to attend their daughter's wedding since they are not Mormon. They had to wait in the waiting room.

My sister in law as a compromise had a ring ceremony the next day (where it looked more like a traditional wedding with the wedding party in traditional attire)...the entire family could attend that at their local LDS stake. The ring ceremony did not allow them to share vows, so it was basically a witnessing time of the wonders of the sacrament of a celestial marriage. The Bishop explained how, if my sister in law leads a good life, she will enter into heaven.

Is it unequally yoked??? You bet.

But, I would recommend strongly praying. We have a God who is more powerful than any force. Let your son know of your concerns.

There is also a website out there on Former LDS and I don't have the address, but if you do a search, there are many people out there who can share more with you.

Answer 7

It will work itself out. An LDS is very unlikely to marry an unbeliever. Therefore, their romance will be short lived. Besides, they are very strongly encouraged to marry within their faith. To abide by the scriptures concerning christian spouses.

Answer 8

nothing as long as they respect eachother, they are both sects of christianity, so whats the problem? what is the point of even having a partner if you agree on everything, shouldn't to people have some differences and be able to show eachother different sides of the coin? it is all about respect and ANYTHING can be worked out.

Answer 9

it will be alright i think maybe they get married and have alot of kids that is what the morman church encourages either way we are all human and we all have but one god things will work out inve her family over for dinner offer them some coffee for refreshments or tea and if you smoke light up a ciggarette lol the best is yet to come i dont think there will be any problems good luck you rock

Answer 10

The problems may not come at all, unless of course you take control then the problem will be created between mother and son.

He's 16, it's just dating, let it be for now.