minishawnee

I never said I was against the Mormon Religion, in fact I think I'm being as open as I can possibly be. I was against a stranger touching me , even if its on the top of my head. They seemed to understand my thoughts completely, so I don't understand why you cant understand my reasoning. I do not lie, nor do I have any reason to lie. I don't understand your judging me here. I was not being negative, only asking questions about tithing....is that not allowed? I am/was only trying to learn about the Mormon religion, nothing more and nothing less. I stepped way out of my comfort zone to even allow them into my home. I'm beginning to think I need to call the missionaries back and tell them to forget it. I am being judged and having to defend myself here , I can only imagine what would happen if I were to attend the Church and this same thing happened. I wont put myself in that situation.....God Bless you All

The missionaries called me back today wanting to return and I agreed only if they don't bring that guy with them. He said they would not and he agreed the guy spoke out of line. Wonder who will come with them? He mentioned a couple maybe. I just don't feel I should have to ask who they send to my home. They know who to send.

Quin: I told the older man that I had been baptized in the Lutheran church as a child and he told me I was not baptized. Then he told me he has the same power as God, but that he could not move a mountain due to faith. I'm not sure what that was about. I could feel the male dominance all around me, making me feel weak. I'm not a weak person, in fact probably the opposite. I still feel they should have sent a woman out here with the missionaries or 2 women. Now, I don't want them to come back here, and I am very scared to step into their church, that's the reason why I called them to come here. I have read and prayed for me to feel something, but I don't feel any different. Nothing. I understand rules but I think sending 3 men to my home with me telling them I was a widow up front was wrong. Not a good first impression of the Church to me.

The 2 missionaries came as well as an elder gentleman. Now, here I sat, with 3 strange men in my home and just me. Not a good feeling, but I was not scared of them. I told them I was a widow (which I had already told the missionaries on the phone), and the elder man said "we can handle that"...not sure what his statement meant, but I felt sort of odd. The 2 missionaries then proceeded to teach me the gospel and did a great job. I liked them very much. They answered all my questions and seemed to want me to ask questions. After a while, the elder gentlemen asked me if I would like to be blessed by the priesthood. I asked him what I had to do and he said just sit there. Then he explained they would all 3 put their hands on my head. I then had to say no, I cannot allow that. I've known you for 1 hour and I don't allow people to just touch me if I don't know them. So, I declined the blessing, which they were ok with. They asked to return and I said maybe to give me time to digest their teachings. I wish the elder man had just stayed away. I felt uncomfortable with him here. I do feel better now and my fears have subsided.

I've read all your responses and I will say they have helped me. The missionaries are due to come tomorrow, and for some reason I am a total wreck....I will face my fears and do this, alone. My posting on this website took me totally out of my comfort zone, but, that tells me I need too step up, as that is how we learn. wish me luck.

Devin: I was responding to byebears line: . I read that to mean: IF you become a member through baptism? I thought you could become a member some other way. I thought maybe you signed a paper stating how much tithing you would pay? I am really very totally confused and not mocking your religion. Im trying to figure it out and Im having a very hard time. I do not attend church and haven't in many years, so maybe I am not up on the right words to say or even questions to ask. sorry I bothered you. please forgive me.

It's not that I am against paying my fair share to the Church, its that I have to wait a full year before I can enter a Temple and that is only if I get a Temple Recommend. What if I'm found not worthy? Can it take many years to get a Temple Recommend? Can I get my money back and say ok, I tried, no hard feelings? Do you sign a paper with a Bishop when you first join? Can you join as a member not through baptism? I wasn't aware that one could do that. and Devin, I would never disrupt a church. Negativity not a good way to teach.

Thank you for your responses. I feel odd about buying salvation...seems if you pay you get to attend the temple, else your just a member. I find that sad, as I would think the temple would be a place for all Mormons to come together and worship Christ. I'm beginning to rethink this missionary visit...

I feel vulnerable as I am alone now. I am worried as what will happen as me being a widow and how the Mormon Church will want my assets. I'm not sure I can afford to even be in this religion. I read about 10% tithe of my income....is that a month or to they go by the tax return? I just don't know, honestly.

Thanks Roseslipper for the welcome. I'm really trying to understand the Mormon Religion but it has been hard for me. I have lots of questions as well and hopefully the missionaries can help me.

This is my first post. I am an investigator at the moment. Ive learned a lot about Mormonism in the past year and have the missionaries coming next week. I will be honest, I am scared...I am alone and feel vulnerable.