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Faith1960
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Are there any former LDS who converted to Catholic here?
If so, what made you change your mind and beliefs?
If so, what made you change your mind and beliefs?
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adamhovey1988
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There are several on here I’m not one of them but they do have a lot of interesting things to say. I must say I’m curious why you’re curious
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Upgrade25
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There’s a conversion story on Why I’m Catholic
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adamhovey1988
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The coming home network and the journey home on EWTN are both available on YouTube and you can find some on there too
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Faith1960
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Don’t know. The question just popped into my head.
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adamhovey1988
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Trust me I’ve asked the same question on here. I can name a few people but wait for them to respond for themselves
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kozlosap
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Hi! I tried to find your story, but only found two concerning Mormons and both men were far older than you! I would love to read your conversion paper. God Bless You!
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Upgrade25
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Not mine. When I’m done struggling, I’ll maybe submit a story to their Struggles section. God bless you too.Hi! I tried to find your story, but only found two concerning Mormons and both men were far older than you! I would love to read your conversion paper. God Bless You!
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iepuras
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Long story short.
I was born and raised LDS. There were many teachings of Mormonism that bothered me or didn’t make sense. Eventually, I decided to study one of these particular issues (polygamy) because I needed some sort of resolution so it would make sense and be consistent with a loving God. When I learned the history of what really happened, I was open-minded enough to realize that God would not command a prophet to do such things and it was inconsistent with a loving God.
I started back at the beginning, wondering if there was a God at all. I find the evidence of a Creator reasonable enough to believe. I looked at the historical claims of Christianity and found enough historical evidence to believe in the Resurrection and the divinity of Jesus of Nazareth. I then looked at the various Christian churches and determined that the Catholic and Orthodox churches have apostolic authority. So I became Catholic (I readily admit that I would have become Orthodox if I lived in a primarily Orthodox country).
Of course, there have been many struggles along the way, and I continue to experience loss of my family of origin because of my apostasy.
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Marie5890
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Im one of them.
I remember sitting in sacrament meeting (main service for Mormons) and the topic was temples, LDS priesthood etc.
It became clear to me that LDS temples are not necessary nor are the ordinances that go on inside of them for families to be “families forever”.
If I recall correctly, the doctrine of being “sealed” to each other (spouse to spouse, parent to child) they take from Matthew 16: 13-20 where it talks about what is bound on earth is bound in heaven and what is loosed on earth is loosed in heaven.
However, that is taking what Jesus said out of His being Jewish and His Jewish culture and thus not understanding what He was talking about
sidroth.org/articles/binding-loosing-torah-power
When I realized that LDS temples and the purpose for which they are built was all faulty and unnecessary, the house of cards came down pretty quite because it demonstrated to me that Smith was not a prophet. He didn’t understand that what it Yeshua was talking about and why
catholic.com/quickquestions/what-does-the-phrase-binding-and-loosing-as-mentioned-in-matthew-1619-and-matthew-181
I remember sitting in sacrament meeting (main service for Mormons) and the topic was temples, LDS priesthood etc.
It became clear to me that LDS temples are not necessary nor are the ordinances that go on inside of them for families to be “families forever”.
If I recall correctly, the doctrine of being “sealed” to each other (spouse to spouse, parent to child) they take from Matthew 16: 13-20 where it talks about what is bound on earth is bound in heaven and what is loosed on earth is loosed in heaven.
However, that is taking what Jesus said out of His being Jewish and His Jewish culture and thus not understanding what He was talking about
sidroth.org/articles/binding-loosing-torah-power
When I realized that LDS temples and the purpose for which they are built was all faulty and unnecessary, the house of cards came down pretty quite because it demonstrated to me that Smith was not a prophet. He didn’t understand that what it Yeshua was talking about and why
catholic.com/quickquestions/what-does-the-phrase-binding-and-loosing-as-mentioned-in-matthew-1619-and-matthew-181
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truthseeker32
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I’m an Eastern Orthodox Catholic 
You can read conversion stories from several Mormon-to-Orthodox converts here if you are interested:
mormontoorthodox.blogspot.com/
You can read conversion stories from several Mormon-to-Orthodox converts here if you are interested:
mormontoorthodox.blogspot.com/
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adamhovey1988
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I heard a former Mormon talking about the idea of three heavens and how Joseph Smith was unaware of what that would mean to Jewish people. There is a verse in second Corinthians that mentions the third heaven and I asked a priest about it and he just told me that it was about Paradise he didn’t specify about it. This former Mormon though mentioned the creation story in Genesis and the Jews would know exactly what Paul was referring to in I believe 2 Corinthians. It is my understanding that there really is no concept of Hell in Mormonism but there is something called the outer Darkness how does the outer Darkness differ from the orthodox Christian(Trinitarian) view of hell? I’m just fascinated by the people who converted from Mormonism
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Faith1960
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Did they shun you? If so, I’m so sorry for you.
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iepuras
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Shunning would have been preferable since it is at least honest.
My parents were controlling and emotionally abusive and ended up trying to teach my young children Mormonism behind my back, in addition to trying to cause marital issues between me and my husband. They were passive aggressive about it all and basically forced me to cut them off. So now I am persecuting them because they are Mormon.
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Faith1960
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I’m sorry to hear that.Shunning would have been preferable since it is at least honest.
My parents were controlling and emotionally abusive and ended up trying to teach my young children Mormonism behind my back, in addition to trying to cause marital issues between me and my husband. They were passive aggressive about it all and basically forced me to cut them off. So now I am persecuting them because they are Mormon.
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Porknpie
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Praying for you and your family. Christ did say that he would bring division, even within families. I hope his words give you comfort.Shunning would have been preferable since it is at least honest.
My parents were controlling and emotionally abusive and ended up trying to teach my young children Mormonism behind my back, in addition to trying to cause marital issues between me and my husband. They were passive aggressive about it all and basically forced me to cut them off. So now I am persecuting them because they are Mormon.
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debbie_h
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Born & raised in the “covenant”, the issue of polygamy bothered me as well…
Also the dark skin curse, God once a man who progressed to god hood, a heavenly mother that we do not discuss, very little teachings on Mary, non-discussion of temple ordinances, baptism for the dead, the “great apostasy”, the Book of Mormon, anti-Catholic sentiments, shunning of former members, non-members (are viewed as unclean)…
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xpirategrrlx
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Hi! My story is weird. I come from a dual religion family. Mom is Catholic, and so I was baptized as a baby. But she wasn’t much of a church goer, (we did attend holiday Mass, but my knowledge of the Catholic Church was pretty much, we dress up and go for Easter/Christmas) so when my dad, who is Mormon, decided to become active again, it was decided he’d take over our religious upbringing. I remember enjoying Sunday school, and having a general good time with my friends there, but felt pressured into getting baptized. All my friends were doing it, my teachers encouraged it, and my dad seemed confused when I said I wasn’t sure. But, he did allow me the time and space I needed. By the time I was 11 (Mormons raised in the church generally get baptized at 8) my friends commented about how odd it was I wasn’t baptized. So, when my sister got baptized, I joined her.
I won’t get into the whole experience, but I remember my dad went from casual activity, to super active, there every week, and we had zero choice, even as we grew older. I grew to loathe church, because it wasn’t something I chose to participate in. I HAD to go. Then, there was the fact that, the older I got, the more the things I was being taught just didn’t make sense. (Again, that’s a whole different thread.) finally, about 17, I informed my parents that I would no longer be going. For some reason, me standing my ground, or maybe it was the fact that I was about to be an adult soon anyway, had them agreeing I could make that choice. (Later, when I returned from military duty, my dad stated I’d have to go to church if I wanted to live in his house. That lasted a couple months…because at this time, I REALLY didn’t believe. All I had to do was stand my ground again.) The church managed to sucker me into giving it another try a couple more times, the last, resulting in me going crazy, because they would not leave me alone when I’d finally had enough.
But because I didn’t believe what the church taught me, I spent (and still spend) many hours studying various religions. One day, a couple years ago, I was chatting with my mom about religion, and how Mormonism didn’t fit with me. I explained the beliefs I’d formed after my own reflections, and come to find out, they aligned very much with Catholicism.
I haven’t fully crossed over, because my dad seems to take personal offense at my desire to not attend Mormon church. (My daughter, who went with him until recently has chosen to stop attending church, seminary, and all other activities as well.) it doesn’t sit well with him, and he still tries to push it, for example, demanding we pray (the Mormon way) over meals when we dine together. My daughter, brave child, says the dinner prayer she learned from my mom. I’m not so brave, so if he calls on me, I mumble out something passable for him.
I know if I fully convert, (is it converting if I was already baptized?) he’ll lose his mind, and I’ll get talked about, like my bro and sis. “This is happening to them, because they left the church…” Type remarks. I might not hear the remarks, but I know he makes them, and gets angry when he tries to push the issue. “If you don’t want to be Mormon, call Utah and have them remove you!” It’s like a dare. (My dad is really a cool guy, but when it comes to religion…I just try to lie low, because he’s so passionate about his beliefs.)
So, that’s my story. I’m not the best church goer when it comes to Catholicism either, but I’m trying to be better about that.
As for leaving the Mormon church? I live in the town I grew up in. I still have friends in the church. News would spread like wildfire, and I’m not ready to deal with a bunch of well meaning friends trying to change my mind.
I won’t get into the whole experience, but I remember my dad went from casual activity, to super active, there every week, and we had zero choice, even as we grew older. I grew to loathe church, because it wasn’t something I chose to participate in. I HAD to go. Then, there was the fact that, the older I got, the more the things I was being taught just didn’t make sense. (Again, that’s a whole different thread.) finally, about 17, I informed my parents that I would no longer be going. For some reason, me standing my ground, or maybe it was the fact that I was about to be an adult soon anyway, had them agreeing I could make that choice. (Later, when I returned from military duty, my dad stated I’d have to go to church if I wanted to live in his house. That lasted a couple months…because at this time, I REALLY didn’t believe. All I had to do was stand my ground again.) The church managed to sucker me into giving it another try a couple more times, the last, resulting in me going crazy, because they would not leave me alone when I’d finally had enough.
But because I didn’t believe what the church taught me, I spent (and still spend) many hours studying various religions. One day, a couple years ago, I was chatting with my mom about religion, and how Mormonism didn’t fit with me. I explained the beliefs I’d formed after my own reflections, and come to find out, they aligned very much with Catholicism.
I haven’t fully crossed over, because my dad seems to take personal offense at my desire to not attend Mormon church. (My daughter, who went with him until recently has chosen to stop attending church, seminary, and all other activities as well.) it doesn’t sit well with him, and he still tries to push it, for example, demanding we pray (the Mormon way) over meals when we dine together. My daughter, brave child, says the dinner prayer she learned from my mom. I’m not so brave, so if he calls on me, I mumble out something passable for him.
I know if I fully convert, (is it converting if I was already baptized?) he’ll lose his mind, and I’ll get talked about, like my bro and sis. “This is happening to them, because they left the church…” Type remarks. I might not hear the remarks, but I know he makes them, and gets angry when he tries to push the issue. “If you don’t want to be Mormon, call Utah and have them remove you!” It’s like a dare. (My dad is really a cool guy, but when it comes to religion…I just try to lie low, because he’s so passionate about his beliefs.)
So, that’s my story. I’m not the best church goer when it comes to Catholicism either, but I’m trying to be better about that.
As for leaving the Mormon church? I live in the town I grew up in. I still have friends in the church. News would spread like wildfire, and I’m not ready to deal with a bunch of well meaning friends trying to change my mind.
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adamhovey1988
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Very interesting glad to have you on the forum.
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RebeccaJ
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