Hello everyone!
I have recently become interested in learning more about the LDS church. I am not a member of any religion, in fact I consider myself to be an atheist, but I really feel drawn to the church.
A little background-- I graduated from college a couple of years ago and found work as an engineer and as a music instructor. Some of my coworkers and students are Mormon, and as I have become friends with these people, I feel drawn to their Mormon faith.
In short, I am interested in learning more about the faith, but I'm not sure what to do. I would like to go to the Sunday service and learn more, but I'm nervous about being new and feeling alone. I don't know what my family would think if I invited Mormon missionaries to my house since they're Catholic. Perhaps they would be offended. I'm also really worried about their reaction. I have been an atheist for 10 years now, and I think my family would be shocked and worried about a sudden change in my beliefs-- I think the only change that would make them happy would be if I converted to Catholicism.
I know that I shouldn't make decisions solely based on what other people think of me, which is why I want to get started on learning more about the LDS faith in spite of my fears. Does anyone have any advice on how I can do this while also respecting my family? Would it be possible to meet with missionaries outside of my home so that I don't offend my family?
I'll conclude this post by saying "hello!" once more! I have really enjoyed lurking here in these forums for a while now. I apologize if my post comes across as more of a request for advice rather than a simple introduction. Please let me know if there is a better place within these forums for me to take my questions.
Thanks again!