Utahn feedback?

[NeuroTypical]

I struggled with how to handle this. After prayer, I determined the right thing to do was to offer him food, shelter and compassion. I pray for him often but haven’t seen him in a while.

In this case, I felt it would be wrong to proselytize.

That’s a great story, lax16. I have a similar story.

Our Catholic neighbors had some sort of family emergency and mom had to go somewhere, and they asked if I could watch their kids. (Five? Seven? I forget how many - lots and lots - they have a huge family.) I said sure, and so we had a full house for a few hours. Lunchtime came, and they all gathered around the table and looked at me, obviously expecting prayer. Without missing a beat, I said “ok guys - show me how you pray!” They immediately joined hands and started doing their thing. I don’t remember their words/chant/prayer, but it was cool to watch, and I was joyed at how easily and eagerly they fell into it.

Similar to lax’s reaction, I felt it would be wrong to take the opportunity to ask an LDS blessing on the food, teach them how to fold their arms, say amen, and all that.

You folks obviously have had some pretty crummy experiences with folks professing to be LDS. But no, we’re not all that way.

 

[Marie5890]

That’s a great story, lax16. I have a similar story.

Our Catholic neighbors had some sort of family emergency and mom had to go somewhere, and they asked if I could watch their kids. (Five? Seven? I forget how many - lots and lots - they have a huge family.) I said sure, and so we had a full house for a few hours. Lunchtime came, and they all gathered around the table and looked at me, obviously expecting prayer. Without missing a beat, I said “ok guys - show me how you pray!” They immediately joined hands and started doing their thing. I don’t remember their words/chant/prayer, but it was cool to watch, and I was joyed at how easily and eagerly they fell into it.

Similar to lax’s reaction, I felt it would be wrong to take the opportunity to ask an LDS blessing on the food, teach them how to fold their arms, say amen, and all that.

You folks obviously have had some pretty crummy experiences with folks professing to be LDS. But no, we’re not all that way.

NT, thanks for sharing. You are a good neighbor!

God’s blessings on your and yours.

 

[lax16]

That’s a great story, lax16. I have a similar story.

Our Catholic neighbors had some sort of family emergency and mom had to go somewhere, and they asked if I could watch their kids. (Five? Seven? I forget how many - lots and lots - they have a huge family.) I said sure, and so we had a full house for a few hours. Lunchtime came, and they all gathered around the table and looked at me, obviously expecting prayer. Without missing a beat, I said “ok guys - show me how you pray!” They immediately joined hands and started doing their thing. I don’t remember their words/chant/prayer, but it was cool to watch, and I was joyed at how easily and eagerly they fell into it.

Similar to lax’s reaction, I felt it would be wrong to take the opportunity to ask an LDS blessing on the food, teach them how to fold their arms, say amen, and all that.

You folks obviously have had some pretty crummy experiences with folks professing to be LDS. But no, we’re not all that way.

NeuroTypical - That’s a very nice story. Yes, these are examples of when it is not appropriate to proselytize.

We used to have fun with our Mormon friends when we lived in another state. I hear Utah Mormons, for the most part, are not as accepting of non-members as Mormons who live in other states.