I need help.

[Dove]

Hey, Maxel, Bytor, Islander, Ceeboo, Everyone but OTQ,

I've just found out some disturbing news to me. My husband has just admitted to me today that he now feels he is a "born again Christian," the same as OTQ. My heart/stomach sickened as I realized this is where he wants to affiliate now, as Bytor said, they seem to have an "axe to grind" with Mormons.

I'm really grieved about this, and am just asking for your faith and prayers on our behalf as well as thoughts. While I do have my own testimony struggles at this point, it's just so hard to think of the irony that he would choose a religious viewpoint that is so "anti"-mormon. I first came up against this as a missionary in Washington, and there was such a mean-spirited sentiment shown towards the LDS from them, just as OTQ has demonstrated on this thread.

Anyway, any thoughts and comfort would be most appreciated, as this has really hurt me to find out about my husband. We do love each other dearly, and he has been really supportive and kind to me throughout our marriage. I want to show him the same love and support and tolerance in his choice religiously. This is almost as hard as it would be if he were to "come out of the closet" to me. Well, probably not that hard, LOL.

Thanks

Dove

Edited January 29, 2009 by Dove

[Hemidakota]

I would since the Spirit will leave him and allow those minions run their course with the lives of those who fight against the Savior and His called ones.

[Guest ceeboo]

Hey, Maxel, Bytor, Islander, Ceeboo, Everyone but OTQ,

I've just found out some disturbing news to me. My husband has just admitted to me today that he now feels he is a "born again Christian," the same as OTQ. My heart/stomach sickened as I realized this is where he wants to affiliate now, as Bytor said, they seem to have an "axe to grind" with Mormons.

I'm really grieved about this, and am just asking for your faith and prayers on our behalf as well as thoughts. While I do have my own testimony struggles at this point, it's just so hard to think of the irony that he would choose a religious viewpoint that is so "anti"-mormon. I first came up against this as a missionary in Washington, and there was such a mean-spirited sentiment shown towards the LDS from them, just as OTQ has demonstrated on this thread.

Anyway, any thoughts and comfort would be most appreciated, as this has really hurt me to find out about my husband. We do love each other dearly, and he has been really supportive and kind to me throughout our marriage. I want to show him the same love and support and tolerance in his choice religiously. This is almost as hard as it would be if he were to "come out of the closet" to me. Well, probably not that hard, LOL.

Thanks

Dove

Hello Dove,

Thought I would respond to you as you have recently ( on another thread ) offered me sound and kind advice:) ( thanks for that !)

First, prayers on your behalf ?? DONE!!:)

Although I THINK I truly understand the situation you find yourself in, I wanted to let you know that this ( marraiges of different faiths ) is a relativly common course. I know several myself.

The bad news first ( IMHO ): There can and probably will be new " challenges " in your journey together. These can ( BUT DO NOT HAVE TO ) cause serious problems with your spouse as well as the extended family.

The GOOD NEWS!!! As a Christian couple ( Any Christian label you would like to insert ) you BOTH have a GREAT opportunity in exampling to eachother, extended family, Ceeboo, and all others to shine the light of Christ brightly so ALL can see that your marriage is FIRMLY cemented in the trust and love of Christ and as such, will be protected, strengthened, and indeed blessed with the Lord walking with you BOTH in your journey together.

I would also be very cautious to not lump all ( insert faith group her ) brothers ans sisters in this " anti Mormon " category. It is indeed, IMHO, something that is personal and has alot to do with experience and " seasoning " of each of us in our own walk with Christianity and not completly dependant on the faith group. ( I realize there are indeed leaders of all faiths that are contrary to this but I still strongly suggest you " judge " each Christain by their own actions :)) Tough to do, I find myself falling short many times

I have some leaders in my faith that IMHO, are less than charitable in this arena

God bless, hope my very bias view is somewhat helpful.

Ceeboo

[Maxel]

Dove, I'm truly sorry for the turn of events you are experiencing. My heart goes out to you. I have no idea what you should do; I pray that you will find the required comfort, strength, and wisdom needed to help you get through this.

Much love,

-Maxel

[Maxel]

I've been meaning to get on and say something else about Onetimequestion.

I fear I may have led somewhat of a premature witch hunt, in that I never gave Onetimequestion time to explain the glaring hole in his story: namely, what happened to his feelings of being possibly possessed by an evil spirit? And, what turn of events led him to pondering and doubting the faith of his fellow LDS members?

I fear that I personally have not followed the counsel of God to 'hear a man before you judge him', and for that I apologize. I now wish to open the floor for Onetimequestion to explain himself, if he so chooses.

[bytor2112]

Dove, I am truly sorry. Maybe this is just a trial that your husband must go through in order to appreciate or gain/regain a strong testimony of the restored church. I personally believe that as long as it's not transgression that leads one to seek Christ in other faiths, that in the end all will work out. Why? Because the Holy Spirit will teach sacred truths that will be understood and acted on. God bless....Bytor

[Dove]

Thanks Ceeboo, Hemi, Bytor, and Maxel for your kind responses.

I thought everyone had been reading my posts, and sorry! I was wrong (how presumptive)....my husband has never been LDS. He was raised in a religion known as the Worldwide Church of God, which has now disbanded......and is currently an evangelical church in mainstream christianity.

The silver lining in all this is he is seeking the Holy Spirit. That is why he is relating to the come from of the born again christians....they believe in being "born of the Spirit." That is what he told me....He truly wants to have the Holy Spirit.....

Ceeboo, thank you for you gentle admonitions to not judge, I really appreciate your words. It is important not to judge my husband on prior experiences I've had with other born agains. I'm sorry, right now it's as if I'm a minority and my husband has joined the KKK.....very unsettling. But, I know he doesn't understand the import of what I've experienced with the term "born again Christian," and that he is joining from a purely doctrinal standing.

This is truly grievous to me, yet I do want to love my husband more than I want to "judge" his religious choice. Loving is more important to me. And, if I truly do believe the doctrine of the LDS church as I say I do, it is up to me to be an example and to shore myself upon the teachings of Christ as recorded in the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and the Bible. As I've stated, I struggle in my own testimony currently, and I have got to be the one to strengthen it through daily prayer and scripture study. My praying is improving, so that leaves scripture study! :-)

Thank you all for your kindness and friendship to me....it means so much. The support I'm finding here is truly a strength as I deal with these things.

Dove