Serious question about mormons

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Yax

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So being a not so devoted christian, I haven't been going to church, but lately, I've been thinking about which church would be good and of all the church goers that I've met, I think the mormans have some of the nicest people. I'm thinking about giving that church a try.

I do have one question. Some people don't like mormons. I'm curious as to your reasons. Oh, please don't flame. If you're an athiest, then I already know your reason so you don't need to lecture me about how they're trying to push their beliefs onto you. I'm just interested in people who do go to church. What are some of the goods and bads?

Edit: corrected spelling ;)
 
DT4K

DT4K

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I'd suggest you learn how to spell it before you think about becoming one.
 
GasX

GasX

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Pick a church based on its befielfs and teachings, not the personality of its congregation...
 
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djheater

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Originally posted by: Mwilding
Pick a church based on its befielfs and teachings, not the personality of its congregation...
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Hey, Those Heavens Gate people were some of the nicest dudes I've ever met!
 
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RaDragon

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Out of curiosity, there are 12 major denominations of Christians, not including the smaller churches -- why go with a non-Christian church?
 
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FlyLice

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Covenant is between Man and God. The Church is within your heart.

The Bible also warns of false prophets. The definition of false prophet is one who contacts God through an angel (or not directly with God Himself?). True prophets have direct contact with God. I believe Mormon was started by a guy (forget his name, too lazy to look up) who was contacted by an angel. Mohammed (of Islam) was also contacted by an angel, not directly with God.
 
bob4432

bob4432

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Originally posted by: Mwilding
Pick a church based on its befielfs and teachings, not the personality of its congregation...
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this is it right here, even though i don't like church and some might consider me an atheist, i still believe in a higher power, just maybe not the same one you believe in.
 
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Ryan

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Astonishing - choosing a religion because of the perception that people who follow it are "nice". Who cares what kinds of crazy sh!t they do - as long as the people are nice I say give it a go!

:roll:
 
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rahvin

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Originally posted by: Yax
So being a not so devoted christian, I haven't been going to church, but lately, I've been thinking about which church would be good and of all the church goers that I've met, I think the mormans have some of the nicest people. I'm thinking about giving that church a try.

I do have one question. Some people don't like mormans. I'm curious as to your reasons. Oh, please don't flame. If you're an athiest, then I already know your reason so you don't need to lecture me about how they're trying to push their beliefs onto you. I'm just interested in people who do go to church. What are some of the goods and bads?
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I'd suggest you read the following information:

http://www.exmormon.org/tract2.htm
 
GasX

GasX

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Originally posted by: bob4432
Originally posted by: Mwilding
Pick a church based on its befielfs and teachings, not the personality of its congregation...
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this is it right here, even though i don't like church and some might consider me an atheist, i still believe in a higher power, just maybe not the same one you believe in.
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Perhaps you are Unitarian?
 
FoBoT

FoBoT

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Originally posted by: Yax
Some people don't like mormans.
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a lot of people don't like them, in fact the group that seems to hate them the most are other Christians, especially "fundamentalist" or "evangelical" Christians

many churches/pastors actively campaign against them with inaccurate/false information
 
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FoBoT

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Originally posted by: RaDragon
Out of curiosity, there are 12 major denominations of Christians, not including the smaller churches -- why go with a non-Christian church?
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you are implying that the church in question is "non-Christian" , that is false
 
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FlyLice

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Originally posted by: FoBoT
Originally posted by: Yax
Some people don't like mormans.
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a lot of people don't like them, in fact the group that seems to hate them the most are other Christians, especially "fundamentalist" or "evangelical" Christians

many churches/pastors actively campaign against them with inaccurate/false information
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Just like how Mormons campaign for themselves with inaccurate/false information?
 
rhino56

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the moromons have this thing where they write down names on a piece of paper of people who are dead. like their grandparents, they research as far back as they can. and they go to the temple and get baptised for those people, and you must have full submersion in the water or it wont take.
those are some of the most brainwashed people in the world today.

i believe in God, but not because people have told me of him, but because his wonders have been made known to me.

i suggest you do some research into what religion you join before you join.
try searching for differences between christians and mormons on the net.
youll be suprised what they do believe.
 
bob4432

bob4432

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Originally posted by: Mwilding
Originally posted by: bob4432
Originally posted by: Mwilding
Pick a church based on its befielfs and teachings, not the personality of its congregation...
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this is it right here, even though i don't like church and some might consider me an atheist, i still believe in a higher power, just maybe not the same one you believe in.
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Perhaps you are Unitarian?
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dont even kow what one is, but most of the time i fee like
Originally posted by: CRXican
religion is a crutch for the weak
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nakedfrog

nakedfrog

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Originally posted by: FlyLice
Covenant is between Man and God. The Church is within your heart.

The Bible also warns of false prophets. The definition of false prophet is one who contacts God through an angel (or not directly with God Himself?). True prophets have direct contact with God. I believe Mormon was started by a guy (forget his name, too lazy to look up) who was contacted by an angel. Mohammed (of Islam) was also contacted by an angel, not directly with God.
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His name was Joseph Smith, I believe.
But the rest of your stuff sounds like somewhat specific religious beliefs.
 
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Buck Armstrong

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Originally posted by: Mwilding
Pick a church based on its befielfs and teachings, not the personality of its congregation...
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The personality of its congregation usually has something directly to do with its teachings and beliefs...or have you never been to a Baptist church? :)
 
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