I like a guy who is Mormon, and I am interested in what Mormons believe. I am a non denomenational Christian so I am not familier with what Mormons believe. I would like to know what all is believed and some everyday guidlines and rules so I can understand the guy I like better. I also would like to k now guidlines and such for dating, I understand that you cannot date untill you are 16, but what else?
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Gabriel Campos
2008-10-06 04:01:18
Hi friend,
Because Mormonism is a Christian denomination, you will find that as a non-denominational Christian you have a lot in common with your Mormon friend. Mormons also believe that Jesus Christ is the divine son of God, a God in his own right, through whom salvation is made possible. We also believe that one should accept Jesus Christ and strive to have a personal relationship with Him.
Mormonism belongs to a little-known branch of Christianity called "Restorationist Christianity." Mormons are not Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox Christians. We believe that some of Christ's original teachings and the authority he gave to his early apostles was lost, but that Christ's original form of Christianity was restored in recent centuries. Today there are prophets and apostles leading Christ's church, just as there were anciently.
Just as Catholics and Protestants have some doctrinal differences, so too do Mormons have some doctrines unique to their form of Christianity. Aside from believing in a Christian restoration, Mormons also believe that the scriptural canon is not closed. Just as Old-Testament prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah added books of scripture to the Bible, just as Paul, John, and the other New-Testament apostles added new scripture, so, too, can modern prophets and apostles add to scripture. Because we believe the scriptural canon is open, we have some modern scriptures we use in addition to, but not in place of, the holy Bible. We also believed that the Book of Mormon, an ancient religious record, is scripture.
You are right that mormons do have some unique dating customs. They usually do not date until they're 16. After 16, they usually go on group dates rather than one-on-one. As they get a little older, one-on-one dating becomes more common. Holding hands and kissing are okay, but more serious things are avoided. Like many conservative Christians, Mormons are encouraged to save themselves for marriage.
You could learn a lot more about Mormon Christianity if you visited a Mormon worship service some Sunday. Perhaps your friend could take you. Mormons love to have visitors, even those who are not interested in converting to their faith. If you're too shy to ask your friend, you can learn the address and meeting time of the LDS (Mormon) church nearest you by visiting http: //maps.lds.org.
Here's a dating tip! While Mormons don't mind the term "Mormon," if you refer to your friend as a "latter-day saint" instead of a "Mormon," he'll probably be impressed. The real name of the "Mormon" church is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We use the New-Testament definition of "saint," which means simply "member of the church."
Also, be careful what you read about Mormons on the internet. Many people think they know a lot more about Mormonism than they really do. It's always best to ask a Mormon what they actually believe, rather than to trust a non-expert. Good for you for asking your question on this site! :)
Good luck.
Anonymous
2008-10-06 04:29:27
Why don't you go to this guy and tell him you like him and are intested in learning about his beliefs so you can feel more comfortable around and with him. Then suggest as a type of 'date' see if he can't get some missionaries, and some friends around, lined up to help explain his religion to you and you all together.
That said you are correct in that the church does not promote pairing off dating, that is one on one dating till age 16, but even then it is recomended you go with friends as a group at that stage. So perhaps you can talk with him about your feelings and possibly an interest in learning about the LDS faith and who knows where that might lead with him? If you're both old enough then perhaps that could be your first 'date'. If you're not old enough perhaps you just need to learn some patience. (Don't worry we all need to learn that).
Anonymous
2008-10-06 04:46:53
For both things on dating, and on what Mormons believe in general, go to this link. The Strength for Youth is a wonderful guide to what we believe.
Because Mormonism is a Christian denomination, you will find that as a non-denominational Christian you have a lot in common with your Mormon friend. Mormons also believe that Jesus Christ is the divine son of God, a God in his own right, through whom salvation is made possible. We also believe that one should accept Jesus Christ and strive to have a personal relationship with Him.
Mormonism belongs to a little-known branch of Christianity called "Restorationist Christianity." Mormons are not Protestant, Catholic, or Orthodox Christians. We believe that some of Christ's original teachings and the authority he gave to his early apostles was lost, but that Christ's original form of Christianity was restored in recent centuries. Today there are prophets and apostles leading Christ's church, just as there were anciently.
Just as Catholics and Protestants have some doctrinal differences, so too do Mormons have some doctrines unique to their form of Christianity. Aside from believing in a Christian restoration, Mormons also believe that the scriptural canon is not closed. Just as Old-Testament prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah added books of scripture to the Bible, just as Paul, John, and the other New-Testament apostles added new scripture, so, too, can modern prophets and apostles add to scripture. Because we believe the scriptural canon is open, we have some modern scriptures we use in addition to, but not in place of, the holy Bible. We also believed that the Book of Mormon, an ancient religious record, is scripture.
You are right that mormons do have some unique dating customs. They usually do not date until they're 16. After 16, they usually go on group dates rather than one-on-one. As they get a little older, one-on-one dating becomes more common. Holding hands and kissing are okay, but more serious things are avoided. Like many conservative Christians, Mormons are encouraged to save themselves for marriage.
You could learn a lot more about Mormon Christianity if you visited a Mormon worship service some Sunday. Perhaps your friend could take you. Mormons love to have visitors, even those who are not interested in converting to their faith. If you're too shy to ask your friend, you can learn the address and meeting time of the LDS (Mormon) church nearest you by visiting http: //maps.lds.org.
Here's a dating tip! While Mormons don't mind the term "Mormon," if you refer to your friend as a "latter-day saint" instead of a "Mormon," he'll probably be impressed. The real name of the "Mormon" church is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We use the New-Testament definition of "saint," which means simply "member of the church."
Also, be careful what you read about Mormons on the internet. Many people think they know a lot more about Mormonism than they really do. It's always best to ask a Mormon what they actually believe, rather than to trust a non-expert. Good for you for asking your question on this site! :)
Good luck.
That said you are correct in that the church does not promote pairing off dating, that is one on one dating till age 16, but even then it is recomended you go with friends as a group at that stage. So perhaps you can talk with him about your feelings and possibly an interest in learning about the LDS faith and who knows where that might lead with him? If you're both old enough then perhaps that could be your first 'date'. If you're not old enough perhaps you just need to learn some patience. (Don't worry we all need to learn that).