I am 14, turning 15 December the 18th 2009. I have only read a part of the first Book of Mormon and it feels like it makes sense. I’m not quite sure if I want to convert yet, but I’m afraid to even mention the topic of LDS to my parents, as they aren’t mormons and they don’t think Mormons are Christians (I do). I am worried, how could I ever convert to something my parents don’t approve of and still live with them untili can move out? Thank and bless you for your time.
3 Responses to “I am 14, turning 15 December the 18th 2009. I have only read…”
Richard
2009-12-20 05:53:23
As I've said before on this site, I recommend renting the movie, Fiddler on the Roof and watch it with your parents. The movie shows a Jewish father needing to adjust to his daughters as they grow and learn and make life choices on their own.
I'm sure that as you get older and grow your parents will start to see that you are becoming your own person and if they don't see it, you can always, politely, point it out to them.
I would also start praying to God for help, read the Bible James 1:5 (if you have one), and knw God is the Father of both you and your parents. So counseling with Him about how to strt and open dialog with them is always in style.
Happy birthday BTW. Pray and get direction from God on how to deal with this problem and I promise you if you ask with a real intent to find a way with your parents, a way will be found for the benifit of all. And things will be made right as time in this life and the next continue on. Good luck!
Anonymous
2009-12-20 16:47:57
Hello, and good job in your investigations of the church, and happy birthday! I personally have no experience being with family members who do not believe that the LDS church is true, however, I know of several people who either are in a similar situation to yours, or who have friends who dislike the Mormon curch to the same extreme.
My personal first piece of advice would be to actually find out if your parents would indeed be against you investigating/joining the Mormon church. Try to show through love and compassion, and by implementing the things you've learned, that the Mormons are indeed Christians. (There is a excellent talk about Mormons and Christianity by Curtis Jacobs called "I Stand all Amazed.") With God's help, your parents will be able to see that what you're doing is right.
As per converting to something your parent's don't believe in, and living with them, it's entirely possible. There are numerous examples of people who have joined the church without their parent's consent, and still lived with them quite contently. One story I can think of is that of a young woman who joined the church, against her parent's wishes. They still lived as a family, and her being in the Mormon church brought little strain to the day to day activities. Eventually, through her example, her siblings and mother soon joined the church as well. Years later, her father even started coming to church and was eventually baptized. Miracles can happen.
Good luck with your investigations. I hope this has helped.
Webmaster
2009-12-21 00:14:14
I second the advice that the other answers have given. I did want to let you know, though, that the Church does not typically baptize people under 18 without their parents' consent. I suggest you have an open conversation with them about your spiritual feelings. Hopefully they won't be opposed if you do decide to join the Church.
If they don't give their consent, you can always wait until you turn 18 in three short years. There are many teenagers who regularly attend Church but haven't been baptized yet for this very reason. While you're waiting, you can strengthen your testimony through regular church attendance, prayer, and scripture study. Good luck to you!
I'm sure that as you get older and grow your parents will start to see that you are becoming your own person and if they don't see it, you can always, politely, point it out to them.
I would also start praying to God for help, read the Bible James 1:5 (if you have one), and knw God is the Father of both you and your parents. So counseling with Him about how to strt and open dialog with them is always in style.
Happy birthday BTW. Pray and get direction from God on how to deal with this problem and I promise you if you ask with a real intent to find a way with your parents, a way will be found for the benifit of all. And things will be made right as time in this life and the next continue on. Good luck!
My personal first piece of advice would be to actually find out if your parents would indeed be against you investigating/joining the Mormon church. Try to show through love and compassion, and by implementing the things you've learned, that the Mormons are indeed Christians. (There is a excellent talk about Mormons and Christianity by Curtis Jacobs called "I Stand all Amazed.") With God's help, your parents will be able to see that what you're doing is right.
As per converting to something your parent's don't believe in, and living with them, it's entirely possible. There are numerous examples of people who have joined the church without their parent's consent, and still lived with them quite contently. One story I can think of is that of a young woman who joined the church, against her parent's wishes. They still lived as a family, and her being in the Mormon church brought little strain to the day to day activities. Eventually, through her example, her siblings and mother soon joined the church as well. Years later, her father even started coming to church and was eventually baptized. Miracles can happen.
Good luck with your investigations. I hope this has helped.
If they don't give their consent, you can always wait until you turn 18 in three short years. There are many teenagers who regularly attend Church but haven't been baptized yet for this very reason. While you're waiting, you can strengthen your testimony through regular church attendance, prayer, and scripture study. Good luck to you!