Church swap with Mormons

[Miriam1947]

Eric has kicked me out of this forum.

Then why/how are you here?

 

[csperez]

:christmastree1::christmastree1::christmastree1:

As others have said, it is probably an attempt to convert you. Obviously, Mormons believe Mormonism to be correct in the same way the Catholics believe Catholicism to be and, in the same way we do, think that ideally everyone would convert to their faith. This is not a bad thing, so long as you’re prepared for it, since it also opens up the possibility for you to present your faith to them. This could easily lead to discussions about faith between your two families, and in discussions (that go anywhere) it is necessary that both sides have their say - or, to put it another way, no one will listen to you if you don’t listen to them.

Me and a good protestant friend of mine have each been trying to convert each other for the past 10 years, and while neither of us have succeeded, we have each learned a lot about the other person’s faith and about our own - I learned that faith alone is a bit more nuanced than I had originally thought (though he has yet to convince me that it’s right), and I managed to convince him that we do not worship saints and that praying to them is not entirely insane (though so far as I know, I haven’t convinced him to actually do it), etc.

So it can be valuable for both of you. Again, so long as you’re as prepared to defend your faith as you have to assume they will be to defend theirs. Just be aware that in any sort of conversation of this type, there will be arguments that sound convincing which you will not be able to immediately respond to and will have think about and research and, if you are willing and able to put in the effort, this can be good.

As we say about math, the best way to learn something is to explain it to someone else. It can be a good thing. But if it goes beyond a simple visit to each others churches and turns into a series of discussions, you’ll need to be prepared.

 

[csperez]

Dear “Iron Donkey” ,
the photo of your dog made me smile - cuddling? what is his name?
:christmastree1:

 

[batman1973]

There is nothing wrong with going to a mormon service, providing you have fulfilled your Mass and Eucharist obligations. if you go, as others have pointed out, be clear in that you have no intent whatsoever on converting to mormonism, rather you are going out of Christian charity, and to be good neighbors. Set ground rules such as time limit, that you have no desire to speak with missionaries or want a copy of the book of mormon. That said, avoid if you can going at the first Sunday of the month. That’s called a “Fast and Testimony” service, and they can be boring.

 

[Jack_726]

There is nothing wrong with going to a mormon service, providing you have fulfilled your Mass and Eucharist obligations. if you go, as others have pointed out, be clear in that you have no intent whatsoever on converting to mormonism, rather you are going out of Christian charity, and to be good neighbors. Set ground rules such as time limit, that you have no desire to speak with missionaries or want a copy of the book of mormon. That said, avoid if you can going at the first Sunday of the month. That’s called a “Fast and Testimony” service, and they can be boring.

Time is valuable. Don’t waste it on a cult.

 

[batman1973]

Time is valuable. Don’t waste it on a cult.

I’ll agree with that

 

[Pepband_Mom]

Time is valuable. Don’t waste it on a cult.

I agree! What point is there to going? So they can keep at you, WEAR YOU DOWN, get you to THINK TWICE ABOUT YOUR OWN FAITH?

Unless you are unusually knowledgeable about how they proselytize & can give succinct, solid explanations of the differences between the faith & their ideas, don’t go there. Under NO circumstances should you underestimate their evangelization techniques.

They are trained to love bomb & twist you into a theological pretzel in no time. Been there, done that.

:tsktsk:

 

[Candescent]

Our church is asking for anyone who wants to join the choir to go train at the Mormon stake down the street. The Catholic and Mormon choirs will then be singing carols together in December at the main Mormon Temple, which puts on an enormous Christmas extravaganza every year.

So, our priests don’t seem to be worried about them evangelizing us…