Why I am here

[StMonica]

My late husband came from a Mormon family and his father was the youngest of 14. Wow! My father-in-law was a wonderful man and I loved him very much. When he died I was devastasted since he was much more of a loving father to me than my own was. It's important to state that my own father came from a very militaristic, unkind, family and was an alcoholic. I have long ago forgiven him and pray for the mercy of God for him. I loved him very much.

My husband's family called themselves jack Mormons. My late husband declared himself atheist. At one time he had prayed very strongly for something (he never told me about what) and when there was no answer, he decided there was no God. Whatever it was affected him very strongly. He was a lovely man and a very good person and a wonderful step-father to my children so I can only leave him to the mercy of God and hope that he is in Heaven.

Some of his family seem to have gone back to the Mormon religion and I feel I should know more about it.

Most of my life I was agnostic/atheist but when I was 61 I was baptized into the Catholic Church. Every single day I thank God for making me Catholic.

Edited July 4, 2013 by StMonica

[skippy740]

Welcome. :)

We're happy to answer your questions the best we can.

[StMonica]

Thanks Skippy.

Have a great Independence Day!

[NeuroTypical]

Hi StMonica,

The sweetest, nicest little old lady I ever met, was a Catholic lady in Salt Lake City named Mary.

Welcome to the forums.

[Roseslipper]

Hello and welcome nice to have you here.....

[StMonica]

Thank you all for the welcomes. I really appreciate it.

[StMonica]

Hi StMonica,

The sweetest, nicest little old lady I ever met, was a Catholic lady in Salt Lake City named Mary.

Welcome to the forums.

Mary is a great name for a Catholic.

[Martain]

If you want to know more about it, why not read the Book of Mormon or invite the missionaries over? =)

As a history of the ancient inhabitants of this continent and God's dealing with those people, the Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ and it invites all who read it to obey his commandments and follow him.

I'll be bold in saying that anyone who truly believes in the Bible and seeks to follow the teachings there will also upon reading the Book of Mormon believe it too.

"No wicked man could write such a book as this; and no good man would write it unless it were true and he were commanded of God to do so.”

[StMonica]

Years ago, I almost ordered a Book of Mormon. And then decided not to. I don't like any home visitors, especially uninvited home visitors.

Occasionally JWs or Mormons will come to my door or try to park in my driveway and I am quick to let them know that "I'm not interested, thank you."

Of course having the Holy Family on my front door should give them a clue.

[pam]

Years ago, I almost ordered a Book of Mormon. And then decided not to. I don't like any home visitors, especially uninvited home visitors.

Occasionally JWs or Mormons will come to my door or try to park in my driveway and I am quick to let them know that "I'm not interested, thank you."

Of course having the Holy Family on my front door should give them a clue.

But if you invited the missionaries to come tell you more they wouldn't be uninvited guests. :)

[Dravin]

Years ago, I almost ordered a Book of Mormon. And then decided not to. I don't like any home visitors, especially uninvited home visitors.

I don't know about the past but you can order one without a visit, they'll mail it to you. If you don't want to order one that's fine, but don't let the idea that it means a pair of missionaries must stop by and talk with you about it stop you.

Of course having the Holy Family on my front door should give them a clue.

I suppose that it'd give them a clue that you're Christian. It won't communicate if you are interested, or even necessarily that you're Catholic. Though they may be able to make a guess based on art style. If you really want to put up something to the end of letting people know you aren't interested in those kind of visits then you would be better off with something like this:

[mordorbund]

Do they sell that at Deseret Book?

[beefche]

Do they sell that at Deseret Book?

No, but you can sign up to make it at the next RS Super Saturday.

[Guest SuperSid]

You are here because you didn't listen to any of your family and went to the devil's religion...troll