AnthonyB Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 For me it was two reason why I decided to find out about LDS and consequently post on this board... Firstly, our new nanny mentioned to my wife that when she first meet us she thought we were Mormons. Maybe it was that we both had Milo's and had to go hunting for the guest coffee for her, or maybe the total lack of crosses in the house, I'm not sure. But I'd got curious about Mormons and why someone would think I was one. Secondly, my mother had a tradition that every several months on a Sunday evenings she would take us to a different church from our regular one. I loved learning and experiencing the different way people worship. I have two boys and before thay get to right age to go out at night, I was thinking about which churches I would take them. I happy to go to everything from RC to SDA but I wasn't sure about were LDS exactly fitted. I think it is important that they get to taste the variety of ways that God is worshipped and the varying traditions. They may well feel that the best way for them to follow Jesus is in another Christian tradition to the area that I'm in and as long as they are following the Lord, I'd be more than happy with that. Please forgive the typos in the heading, it was 5:30am, and I can't work out how to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 I first came to this site because I had attended the LDS church back in 1978 till 1982 and was curious to know how the LDS 'online' community conversed with each other and with non-LDS who visited the site. I've remained here because it is a very interesting message board, not only for Religion but for other topics too...I enjoy reading the threads, even tho I might not post on those which I feel I cannot give a 'worthy' reply to, and I've made some friends here, who I think about when I'm not visiting the site. I've also used the site as a way of exploring the LDS beliefs, and to see how my attitude towards them has altered or not over the last 25 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostRider Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 For me it was two reason why I decided to find out about LDS and consequently post on this board...Firstly, our new nanny mentioned to my wife that when she first meet us she thought we were Mormons. Maybe it was that we both had Milo's and had to go hunting for the guest coffee for her, or maybe the total lack of crosses in the house, I'm not sure. But I'd got curious about Mormons and why someone would think I was one.Secondly, my mother had a tradition that every several months on a Sunday evenings she would take us to a different church from our regular one. I loved learning and experiencing the different way people worship. I have two boys and before thay get to right age to go out at night, I was thinking about which churches I would take them. I happy to go to everything from RC to SDA but I wasn't sure about were LDS exactly fitted. I think it is important that they get to taste the variety of ways that God is worshipped and the varying traditions. They may well feel that the best way for them to follow Jesus is in another Christian tradition to the area that I'm in and as long as they are following the Lord, I'd be more than happy with that.Please forgive the typos in the heading, it was 5:30am, and I can't work out how to change it.the resaon i came abord is to find answers to some of my questions. Have found some really friendly ppl in the chat rooms that have answered alot of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess3dward Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 I'm here because I was LDS. Now I am here to keep me informed on the religion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Anthony, I think that's great that you were taken to different churches as a child, and that's something you are thinking of doing with your own sons. That's a wonderful way for anyone to make friends with similar moral convictions, establish your own belief system, and to establish religious tolerance towards members of all faiths. Personally, I grew up LDS and never attended any other church, other than a few events for my friends of other faiths. So I can only speak for the Youth Program in the LDS Church, which was really important to me growing up. For me it was great way to have fun, weekly activities that I could go to with my friends. It gave us something we enjoyed doing and kept us out of trouble (somewhat ). It was nice to be able to do things with friends who had the same religious beliefs I did, and know that I wouldn't be pressured to do things that I didn't want to do, like drugs, sex, drink, smoke, etc. I had a really good friend who hung out with us who wasn't LDS, yet she liked being a part of our group of friends, because she shared the same moral convictions we did, and knew she'd have support in her beliefs too. Thanks for the suggestion on the description change for this board. I changed it, but I think I'm going to tweak it again. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 It was nice to be able to do things with friends who had the same religious beliefs I did, and know that I would be pressured to do things that I didn't want to do, like drugs, sex, drink, smoke, etc. Hehe Heather! I think you might want to alter the wording of that sentence a little (emphasis added by me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 LOL Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Glad you saw the funny side of it too! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'm here to learn and to share, and have made some friends along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JLHyde Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 For me it was two reason why I decided to find out about LDS and consequently post on this board...Firstly, our new nanny mentioned to my wife that when she first meet us she thought we were Mormons. Maybe it was that we both had Milo's and had to go hunting for the guest coffee for her, or maybe the total lack of crosses in the house, I'm not sure. But I'd got curious about Mormons and why someone would think I was one.Secondly, my mother had a tradition that every several months on a Sunday evenings she would take us to a different church from our regular one. I loved learning and experiencing the different way people worship. I have two boys and before thay get to right age to go out at night, I was thinking about which churches I would take them. I happy to go to everything from RC to SDA but I wasn't sure about were LDS exactly fitted. I think it is important that they get to taste the variety of ways that God is worshipped and the varying traditions. They may well feel that the best way for them to follow Jesus is in another Christian tradition to the area that I'm in and as long as they are following the Lord, I'd be more than happy with that.Please forgive the typos in the heading, it was 5:30am, and I can't work out how to change it._____________________________I am reminded of a phrase (partly coming from the Bible) that goes something like this:"By your traditions, ye have made void the Word of Truth."I see some supercilious traditions in the LDS Church that I'd like to throw swiftly out the window: because they "void" all kinds of truths, through people following them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JLHyde Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 LOL Thanks! _______________You are truly enthusiastic, as a young person, Heather.Wikipedia (and others with "wiki" in the name) doesn't inspire any confidence, in my mind. Anybody can go in there and add things, to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktfords Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 In the last 6 years, I have asked some questions of the LDS Faith and people just seem to look the other. 1. After finding out that the LDS church owns the Marriot chain, a thought crossed my mind. The LDS church does not allow their members to use alcohol, watch rated R movies/porn, or gamble, yet, the church supplies this to all the other people who are not LDS. How can a person/organization supply this filth and call themselves a member of the Church and live with them self. You can't go down to the local Baptist church and find them selling all this filth out of their back door. This is the point where no one will reply. I want to hear how the LDS justify this. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonboySquarepants Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 The LDS church owns the Marriot chain of hotels, or A mormon owns the chain? There's a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktfords Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 The LDS church owns a chain of Hotels. Either way you say it, you can't justify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutgallery Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 The LDS church owns a chain of Hotels. Either way you say it, you can't justify it. What chain of hotels does the LDS church own? I have never heard this before. Ohh, I see, you consider the church owning something if one of its members owns it. I know a Baptist who owns several strip clubs so I guess the Baptist church does own strip clubs even though I'm sure they are adamantly opposed to them. At least that's the way you would see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktfords Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 The LDS church owns The Marriot chain. Do your research.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutgallery Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 The LDS church owns The Marriot chain. Do your research.. You are going to have to provide the proof for that because last I heard it was a publically traded corp on the NYSE with a good chunk still owned by the Marriott family. I even googled and got nothing linking the church to the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktfords Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I was wrong, a Mr Marriott owns the chain, he is LDS and a member of the Seventy's (Virgina area) leadership. He also made 190 million last year from the chain. His tithing to the church would of been 19.5 million last year. Can the church accept that money knowing a majority came form alcohol, porn and gambling or do they look the other way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Mormon Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 He would only pay tithing on HIS salary, not what the company made. It also depends on how he is paid. Does he get a salary, or does he just own shares and gets a dividend? Glad to have you here ktfords. Just a friendly warning, tone down the attitude towards the church, and do research BEFORE posting information, and everyone will get along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiJolly Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I was wrong, a Mr Marriott owns the chain, he is LDS and a member of the Seventy's (Virgina area) leadership. He also made 190 million last year from the chain. His tithing to the church would of been 19.5 million last year. Can the church accept that money knowing a majority came form alcohol, porn and gambling or do they look the other way?For someone being quite nitpicky on details, you sure are lavishly vague and imprecise when you use the word 'majority'. Would you care to explain the use of that word? The hotel chain, I would argue, makes most of its money by providing rooms for rent. I would guess even the food it sells brings in more $$ than any porn movies they may make available. I'm open to your explaining your position, though. Glad you were teachable on the Mormon Church not owning the hotel chain, that's a good sign. As you can see, though, twice now your starting premise is incorrect, and thus we would be in error by building on such falsehoods. Soon as you provide a valid question, I'll be glad to attempt an answer. HiJolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktfords Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 He would only pay tithing on HIS salary, not what the company made. It also depends on how he is paid. Does he get a salary, or does he just own shares and gets a dividend?Glad to have you here ktfords.Just a friendly warning, tone down the attitude towards the church, and do research BEFORE posting information, and everyone will get along.It is funny you tell me to tone down my attitude. This is usually what happens when conversing with lds, I bring up a topic that is a fact and if they don't like it. They deem me "anti mormon or mormon bashing" But, you can send your missionaries to my house and they will tell me their religion is the only true religion and mine is not. So, are the Anti-Christian?I got another question concerning Christianity, If I do not believe in any of the major LDS believes can I be LDS? Yes or no.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Mormon Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Your "fact" proved to be wrong. I was giving you a friendly warning, it's up to you to listen to it. If you don't believe any of the LDS teachings, why would you want to be a member? Let me guess where this is going. Because we don't believe in the Creeds we can't be Christian. Lame argument. I believe in Jesus CHrist and that he is my Redeemer. Whether you think I'm Christian or not I could care less. Have a good day!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 ktfords, Many Christain churches think that their one is the true church, there is IMHO no real difference between what LDS claim and what the RC's claim. I think you will find that the LDS have quite a diversity of beliefs and if you post around here long enough, you'll see some who stress beliefs that are very similiar to traditional christians and some who have a more radical view. From what I've read on posts here what you need to believe to be part of the LDS church is not that large a set of beliefs and certainly none of the more speculative and interesting doctrines that often get other Christians chokeing on their cornflakes. Mormons actually consider themselves the true Christian church, so I think that saying their anti-christian is problematic. BTW I started this thread to get the Non-LDS to express why we are here? Can I ask why you are here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 ktfords,BTW I started this thread to get the Non-LDS to express why we are here? Can I ask why you are here? I was kinda wondering that one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktfords Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 For someone being quite nitpicky on details, you sure are lavishly vague and imprecise when you use the word 'majority'. Would you care to explain the use of that word? The hotel chain, I would argue, makes most of its money by providing rooms for rent. I would guess even the food it sells brings in more $$ than any porn movies they may make available. I'm open to your explaining your position, though. Glad you were teachable on the Mormon Church not owning the hotel chain, that's a good sign. As you can see, though, twice now your starting premise is incorrect, and thus we would be in error by building on such falsehoods. Soon as you provide a valid question, I'll be glad to attempt an answer. HiJollySo are you saying it is ok to make money off porn/alcohol and gambling even though it is against your church? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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