Mormon Missions

[The Hammer]

Well, this just in. The Mormon missionaries are out in force again.

Had some representatives of the LDS try to stop me and have a polite conversation today, unfortunately I was busy packing and didn't have the time.

Hope they enjoy the nice weather today.

FYI everyone.

 

[RestlessSoul]

I know very little about the Mormons, except that a) they adopted Arthur Kane, bass player with the New York Dolls, gave him a job as a librarian, and helped him get his life back together after he nearly killed himself. So kudos for that.
Also, b) my mate who lives in London was very concerned that his son, in the States, had joined a cult when he became a Mormon; but he eventually came to see them as, on balance, a good influence on the lad.

 

[The Hammer]

I know very little about the Mormons, except that a) they adopted Arthur Kane, bass player with the New York Dolls, gave him a job as a librarian, and helped him get his life back together after he nearly killed himself. So kudos for that.
Also, b) my mate who lives in London was very concerned that his son, in the States, had joined a cult when he became a Mormon; but he eventually came to see them as, on balance, a good influence on the lad.

I'm personally not into Christian Theology. But I'd be willing to talk with them for a while and pick their brains, while sharing my own stance.

 

[Spirit of Light]

Well, this just in. The Mormon missionaries are out in force again.

Had some representatives of the LDS try to stop me and have a polite conversation today, unfortunately I was busy packing and didn't have the time.

Hope they enjoy the nice weather today.

FYI everyone.

I have not seen them in Norway for some years now, But if they come knocking on my door I would speak with them and listen to them,.

 

[England my lionheart]

Well, this just in. The Mormon missionaries are out in force again.

Had some representatives of the LDS try to stop me and have a polite conversation today, unfortunately I was busy packing and didn't have the time.

Hope they enjoy the nice weather today.

FYI everyone.

Whilst shopping some years back two well dressed men approached me and talked about a Mormon church that was local,nice polite people too.

As times gone by ive read about Mormon and their believes,don’t believe a word of it though but the church is still there but empty,door knocking proselytising doesn’t really happen anymore,at least where I live.

 

[Twilight Hue]

It's probably for the best that door knocking is left as something from a bygone era.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

The JW's still knock doors.
But not seen any recently perhap covid stopped it for now.

 

[John53]

The JW's still knock doors.
But not seen any recently perhap covid stopped it for now.

Even covid isn't all bad.

 

[Fallen Prophet]

Well, this just in. The Mormon missionaries are out in force again.

Had some representatives of the LDS try to stop me and have a polite conversation today, unfortunately I was busy packing and didn't have the time.

Hope they enjoy the nice weather today.

FYI everyone.

YAY!

 

[Andrew Reil]

I was a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the late 80's. I was sent to Utah. It was one of the sweetest and most meaningful times of my life. I am so grateful for the experience. I loved sharing what I know with people who were interested. I even found someone going door to door.

 

[Watchmen]

Mormon missionaries came to my house today. They lied. We’re ex-Mormons and they said someone in the local congregation suggested they pay us a visit. Later in the conversation my daughter asked who suggested they visit. They acted nervous and changed their story. They said they found our names in church records. I pointed out the discrepancy and they suddenly had to go. The whole thing was very odd, but I guess that’s what happens when you rely on children. They were barely 19.

 

[Viker]

Mormons, JW's and the like tend to avoid my house. It's out of the way and walking to it from another main road could get someone hit by a car. If any do manage to make it they're deterred by my Doberman or some of the witchcraft references outside.

 

[Fallen Prophet]

Mormon missionaries came to my house today. They lied. We’re ex-Mormons and they said someone in the local congregation suggested they pay us a visit. Later in the conversation my daughter asked who suggested they visit. They acted nervous and changed their story. They said they found our names in church records. I pointed out the discrepancy and they suddenly had to go. The whole thing was very odd, but I guess that’s what happens when you rely on children. They were barely 19.

Nineteen-year-olds are not children - they are legal adults.

They could both have been referred to you by a member of the local congregation and also looked up your information in the church records.

They also probably didn't want to reveal who may have referred them - considering that you would find some way to retaliate against that person.

They were probably nervous because you were being hostile - aggressively looking for "discrepancies" in their desire to visit you - which is kinda psycho - and also treating them like children.

My question is - why do you feel like it was appropriate to treat them so hostilely - considering that you believed them to be nothing more than children?

Do you treat all "children" that way?

 

[Watchmen]

Nineteen-year-olds are not children - they are legal adults.

They could both have been referred to you by a member of the local congregation and also looked up your information in the church records.

They also probably didn't want to reveal who may have referred them - considering that you would find some way to retaliate against that person.

They were probably nervous because you were being hostile - aggressively looking for "discrepancies" in their desire to visit you - which is kinda psycho - and also treating them like children.

My question is - why do you feel like it was appropriate to treat them so hostilely - considering that you believed them to be nothing more than children?

Do you treat all "children" that way?

There was no hostility except maybe on the part of the children who thought it was ok to come to my home and lie. They were treated with respect the whole time. But you’ll never believe that. **mod edit**

 

[Veyl]

Nineteen-year-olds are not children - they are legal adults.

They could both have been referred to you by a member of the local congregation and also looked up your information in the church records.

They also probably didn't want to reveal who may have referred them - considering that you would find some way to retaliate against that person.

They were probably nervous because you were being hostile - aggressively looking for "discrepancies" in their desire to visit you - which is kinda psycho - and also treating them like children.

My question is - why do you feel like it was appropriate to treat them so hostilely - considering that you believed them to be nothing more than children?

Do you treat all "children" that way?

Admittedly that was a needlessly patronizing attitude displayed, though I'd personally give them the benefit of the doubt and assume no hostility was intended. Typically the young and unmarried are forced to wait a while to earn respect, unfortunately.

 

[Fallen Prophet]

There was no hostility except maybe on the part of the children who thought it was ok to come to my home and lie.

Well - they thought it was okay to come to your home the moment you welcomed them into your home.

You could have refused to let them in - maybe put yourself on a "No Visit" list or something?

You claim that they somehow lied - when they could have easily had someone suggest they visit you and also looked you up in the church records - probably to learn the names of your family members and your address.

You should ask your church to have your records removed - since you seem so opposed to the church and its teachings.

And all the while you keep lying - claiming that these missionaries are "children" when they are legal adults.

They were treated with respect the whole time. But you’ll never believe that.

You're right - I don't believe it.

You have been referring to them as "children" the entire time - that is not very respectful.

You shouldn't treat adults like children - that is very rude and can make them feel uncomfortable.

Especially since they left any and all of their "comfort zones" to go on a mission and they are visiting you in your "comfort zone" and you started treating them like children.

If I were in their situation I'd get nervous and want to leave too.

Your a religious zealot blinded by faith.

I am?

What religion or faith am I blinded by?

Common courtesy?

 

[Fallen Prophet]

Admittedly that was a needlessly patronizing attitude displayed, though I'd personally give them the benefit of the doubt and assume no hostility was intended. Typically the young and unmarried are forced to wait a while to earn respect, unfortunately.

It is unfortunate.

They are probably the most harmless people to show up at your door.

I never turn them or other proselytizers away.

 

[Watchmen]

Well - they thought it was okay to come to your home the moment you welcomed them into your home.

You could have refused to let them in - maybe put yourself on a "No Visit" list or something?

You claim that they somehow lied - when they could have easily had someone suggest they visit you and also looked you up in the church records - probably to learn the names of your family members and your address.

You should ask your church to have your records removed - since you seem so opposed to the church and its teachings.

And all the while you keep lying - claiming that these missionaries are "children" when they are legal adults.

You're right - I don't believe it.

You have been referring to them as "children" the entire time - that is not very respectful.

You shouldn't treat adults like children - that is very rude and can make them feel uncomfortable.

Especially since they left any and all of their "comfort zones" to go on a mission and they are visiting you in your "comfort zone" and you started treating them like children.

If I were in their situation I'd get nervous and want to leave too.

I am?

What religion or faith am I blinded by?

Common courtesy?

Common courtesy is what I showed these “missionaries.” They didn’t have the courtesy to tell the truth. As for my use of the word “children,” it’s pretty evident what I mean given the context (which has no bearing on the legal use of the word). And for the record, missionaries are legal children in some countries where the age of majority is 20.

 

[Watchmen]

Admittedly that was a needlessly patronizing attitude displayed, though I'd personally give them the benefit of the doubt and assume no hostility was intended. Typically the young and unmarried are forced to wait a while to earn respect, unfortunately.

Perhaps if you were more familiar with the Mormon church you’d feel differently. There was no patronizing as you put it. Honestly, I feel bad for the missionaries. Their mindless drones brainwashed by the Mormon Church and will turn into religious zealots.

 

[Watchmen]

Well - they thought it was okay to come to your home the moment you welcomed them into your home.

You could have refused to let them in - maybe put yourself on a "No Visit" list or something?

You claim that they somehow lied - when they could have easily had someone suggest they visit you and also looked you up in the church records - probably to learn the names of your family members and your address.

You should ask your church to have your records removed - since you seem so opposed to the church and its teachings.

And all the while you keep lying - claiming that these missionaries are "children" when they are legal adults.

You're right - I don't believe it.

You have been referring to them as "children" the entire time - that is not very respectful.

You shouldn't treat adults like children - that is very rude and can make them feel uncomfortable.

Especially since they left any and all of their "comfort zones" to go on a mission and they are visiting you in your "comfort zone" and you started treating them like children.

If I were in their situation I'd get nervous and want to leave too.

I am?

What religion or faith am I blinded by?

Common courtesy?

Are you a Mormon?