This school year, I met a Mormon friend. However, she almost could not spend the night at my birthday party because her parents say that non-Mormons get weird. I was offended because I’ve attended church my entire life and do my best to be the best Christian I can be. Sure, we have some different beliefs, but I don’t think it’s fair to automatically think me to be weird like that. My friend says that she’s never been able to go to other non-Mormon friend’s sleepovers before mine. Is this normal?
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Lucas Silva
2012-06-11 03:48:26
Hi friend. It's not normal for Mormon parents to prohibit their children from associating with those of other faiths. There are many good people who are members of other churches. Each case should be evaluated individually. Just as it's a mistake to think that all Mormons are the same, it is a mistake to think that all members of other faiths are the same. The leaders of our church have specifically taught us that we should be friends with members of other faiths. We should be good neighbors. I hope this answer helps.
Anonymous
2012-06-10 02:32:09
Is this normal? - No. Our children had many friends that were not members of the Mormon church. They spent the night at those friend's houses on many occasions and we had their non-Mormon friends at our home many times as well. Perhaps your friend's parents have some valid concerns. For example, if the sleep-over is on a Saturday, they might prefer your friend be home to attend church with them on Sunday morning. There might be some others as well, but thinking someone is weird just because they are not members of the Mormon church seems a bit weird to me.
Anonymous
2012-06-11 15:10:01
I have never allowed my six children to have sleepovers with Mormons or non-Mormons alike, I just think they come home too cranky and what did they gain in friendshipping while they were asleep? I let them have late nights and then come home to their own beds. So maybe the girl didn't explain her parents point of view correctly. Maybe they are just against sleepovers in general and made an exception for you.
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