Converting "Mormons"

[Jason of Wyoming]

Size is not the issue, I am sure you are aware.

Well ... my singles ward meets at 1:00 PM. I wish it was earlier!!!!!

Im a midnight Mass kinda guy. But I've always been a night owl.

Efficiency. Very reasonable.

Efficiency is normally a good thing. But I'd rather worship in a wood hut if that increased the locals feeling of spirituality. Again, nothing to do with "truth" just expression.

You may have a small point there ... but if God has sanctified a particular form of expression, as I believe he has, I feel inclined to follow it.

But has He? Is a child's humble prayer not as effective as the Temple Prayer Circle (don't know if you've been, from the looks of your pic). Is my prayer more likely to be heard if Im kneeling in front of an alter, as opposed to kneeling on the dirt next to the road?

Im rambling now. Sorry. You get the idea. Thanks for being so open-minded. I like you A_S. You're on my "A" list.

 

[happyinhisgrace]

Oh, man, I remember the days as ward mission leader/stake missionary and also the executive secretary where I had to be in church ever Sunday for a meeting at 6:00 a.m. and then go to the three hour block. I was a wreck. Yes, the sleep would have been appreciated.

It was no different for us gals in the RS prez, except that we had to get the kids up and feed and clothe them and get them ready for church and then head off to our meetings.

 

[joebobned]

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Well, back on the topic of Mormon Conversion, I leave in two weeks for Seoul!

"The field is white already to harvest..." I'm ready for the Lords work.

Any Mormon's here have a Silver Bullet for converting Non Mormons?

 

[arizona_sunshine]

Early morning seminary! 6 AM Monday-Friday straight thru high school Its character-building.


Jason, thanks for the exchange.

 

[Jason of Wyoming]

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Well, back on the topic of Mormon Conversion, I leave in two weeks for Seoul!

"The field is white already to harvest..." I'm ready for the Lords work.

Any Mormon's here have a Silver Bullet for converting Non Mormons?

Good luck with the language, my Bro-In-Law never could get it down when he went to Seoul (of course he's not the smartest guy I know). Never had a baptism either. That was 5 years ago.

 

[Jason of Wyoming]

Early morning seminary! 6 AM Monday-Friday straight thru high school Its character-building.

Our Seminary was at 7am, and I thought that was early!

Jason, thanks for the exchange.

Yeah, it was nice.

 

[joebobned]

Membership in The Church has really exploded in the last several years in Korea. My Mission included 6 stakes...with 80,000 members in Korea!

At least I won't go hungry

 

[skylark1]

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Well, back on the topic of Mormon Conversion, I leave in two weeks for Seoul!

"The field is white already to harvest..." I'm ready for the Lords work.

Any Mormon's here have a Silver Bullet for converting Non Mormons?

You could tell people them about the Gospel of grace. through Jesus Christ....

Best wishes for you on your trip.

 

[CrownCaster]

It was no different for us gals in the RS prez, except that we had to get the kids up and feed and clothe them and get them ready for church and then head off to our meetings.

I understand as a single father exactly what you are saying.

BTW, what is LTM?

 

[Latter-Day Saint]

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Well, back on the topic of Mormon Conversion, I leave in two weeks for Seoul!

"The field is white already to harvest..." I'm ready for the Lords work.

Any Mormon's here have a Silver Bullet for converting Non Mormons?

have fun. say hi for me.

 

[happyinhisgrace]

I understand as a single father exactly what you are saying.

BTW, what is LTM?

Yes, you single fathers would know exactly what I am saying! God bless you for being there for your children.

LTM= laughing to myself

 

[Swart]

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Well, back on the topic of Mormon Conversion, I leave in two weeks for Seoul!

"The field is white already to harvest..." I'm ready for the Lords work.

Any Mormon's here have a Silver Bullet for converting Non Mormons?

There are no silver bullets.

You will only begin to be successful when you can learn to love those you teach.

My suggestions:

1. Bear humble testimony
2. Teach by the spirit
3. Teach the doctrine
4. The Book of Mormon is the great converter
5. Avoid contentious encounters
6. Never think you are greater than those you teach
7. Always remember that you are a representative of Jesus Christ

Mosiah 18:20 20 Yea, even he commanded them that they should apreach nothing save it were repentance and faith on the Lord, who had redeemed his people.

 

[happyinhisgrace]

There are no silver bullets.

You will only begin to be successful when you can learn to love those you teach.

My suggestions:

1. Bear humble testimony
2. Teach by the spirit
3. Teach the doctrine
4. The Book of Mormon is the great converter
5. Avoid contentious encounters
6. Never think you are greater than those you teach
7. Always remember that you are a representative of Jesus Christ

Mosiah 18:20 20 Yea, even he commanded them that they should apreach nothing save it were repentance and faith on the Lord, who had redeemed his people.

The book of mormon is the great converter?

 

[All4one]

I have heard much about mormons and their beliefs but don't understand the truth and deriving factor in the faith... can someone please explain the mormon belief? I see some posts about converting mormons... is it not another denomination of Christianity or is it comparable to Jahovas Witness? Please take no offense to my asking, I am only curious.

In Love,
All4one

 

[Jason of Wyoming]

I have heard much about mormons and their beliefs but don't understand the truth and deriving factor in the faith... can someone please explain the mormon belief? I see some posts about converting mormons... is it not another denomination of Christianity or is it comparable to Jahovas Witness? Please take no offense to my asking, I am only curious.

In Love,
All4one

check out the "Mormon Agreements" thread.

 

[CrownCaster]

I have heard much about mormons and their beliefs but don't understand the truth and deriving factor in the faith... can someone please explain the mormon belief? I see some posts about converting mormons... is it not another denomination of Christianity or is it comparable to Jahovas Witness? Please take no offense to my asking, I am only curious.

In Love,
All4one

Here is a site that will give you about as much wisdom on the subject as one really needs. Good luck and welcome to Unorthodox Theology.

www.utlm.org

 

[happyinhisgrace]

Here is a site that will give you about as much wisdom on the subject as one really needs. Good luck and welcome to Unorthodox Theology.

www.utlm.orghttp://www.utlm.org

irr.org is also a good site. utlm has a lot more detailed info. but if you are looking for just some brief reading irr.org is good too.

 

[Swart]

Here is a site that will give you about as much wisdom on the subject as one really needs. Good luck and welcome to Unorthodox Theology.

www.utlm.org

Of course, you could just go straight to our website - which unfortunately is against the rules to post.

Our invitation is simple. Look at our beliefs and then ask God if what we believe is true and he will answer you.
[Bible]John 14:26[/Bible]

 

[Swart]

The book of mormon is the great converter?

It most certainly is. It is by far the most effective missionary tool. It is a powerful testament of Jesus Christ.

 

[Ran77]

Your very foundation is based on the idea that God sees all of our faiths as abominations.

My foundation? Or what you perceive the LDS foundation to be?

Correct me if I am wrong, but don't you perceive the LDS Church to be incorrect and thusly an abomination? If so, then in the matter you have just discussed LDS and Christianity both view the other to be incorrect. And that is appropriate.

As I understand it "Christianity's" objection is to our belief that we are correct. And that by itself is an attack. Yet, those "Christians" I have heard express that view also believe that it is their duty to correct us. And that it is alright to be aggressive in that effort. Aggressive enough to be on the attack and includes name-calling. It is alright because in their mind they are correct and are showing us the error of our ways.

Why is it acceptable for "Christians" to adopt the attitude that they are right and we are wrong and at the same time reprehensible that the LDS do the same? That is a double standard. It is hypocritical.


On the other hand, I don't have a problem with "Christianity" believing that we are incorrect. It is acceptable for them to believe that we are following something that is not the true word of God - and as such an abomination of His beliefs. It is acceptable, in my mind, for them to express their belief that the LDS Church is an abomination.

My protest is against the name calling and aggressive behavior that is presented by supposed "Christians" as part of their loving attempt to save us. Calling the LDS members satan worshippers is an attack. It is no longer a declaration that what you have is better that what we have to offer. It is no longer about the positive points of your faith. It is an attack on our persons.

The inability for many "Christians" to distinguish between, a statement by our members that we have something good to offer and name calling directed at our persons and our character, convinces me that they choose to adopt that mindset. That is because I don't think that many people can be so limited in their ability to understand a simple principle.