I was thinking about, if I was to follow a religion that interests me, what would my new lifestyle be like, and what sacrifices would I have to make, and wha things are considered essential. Could you give me an insight into what activities and things a Mormon does each week?.
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Diego Castro
2012-01-02 07:47:51
Hi friend. I'm happy you're interested in learning more about the LDS ("Mormon") Church. I've been a member of this church all my life, and it's been a great blessing. I and millions of others like me have found a lot of spiritual peace thanks to Christ's teachings taught in the Church. Perhaps the LDS Church can help you as well.
The Mormon lifestyle is not that different. We study, work, and play just like anyone else. The few lifestyle differences that do exist stem from the Mormon emphasis on self-control. We believe that we must overcome and dominate addictions and any natural inclinations that might distract from our own spiritual development. In harmony with this philosophy, we avoid drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and even things like coffee that are addictive. Similarly, we also teach that sexual intimacy should only occur with in bonds of marriage, though we do date much like anyone else would. These principles may seem like "sacrifices" to someone looking in on our culture from the outside, but that's not how most Mormons see them. We see them as tools to free ourselves from things that might get in the way of our spiritual development. It may seem counterintuitive, but these techniques really have helped millions of people find greater spiritual peace.
Regarding activities, the only essential one is our religious meeting every Sunday, where we worship God and learn more about Christ's gospel. Aside from this principal meeting, the Mormon community also provides a lot of social support, and there are often community get togethers during the week. There's no need to participate in these activities if your schedule doesn't allow it, but many people enjoy the camaraderie that comes with being part of the Mormon community. These kinds of activities include sports (basketball is big in the U.S., and many Mormon chapels actually have a court inside); boy scouting for the young men; activities specifically for young men and women ("mutual"); "enrichment night" (when Mormon women get together to discuss topics that interest them); and Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving parties. Some Mormon congregations are more creative; for example, in my ward, many of the women get together to go surfing every week.
Anonymous
2012-01-02 06:36:12
That is a very good question. Mormons are actually "normal" people. We hold full-time jobs and try to make it like the rest of the world. Although we do try to keep higher standards than what the world expects. We also enjoy to have (responsible) fun! Family and Church are also very important aspects of our day to day lives. I hope that helps :) for more info go to http://www.mormon.org
The Mormon lifestyle is not that different. We study, work, and play just like anyone else. The few lifestyle differences that do exist stem from the Mormon emphasis on self-control. We believe that we must overcome and dominate addictions and any natural inclinations that might distract from our own spiritual development. In harmony with this philosophy, we avoid drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and even things like coffee that are addictive. Similarly, we also teach that sexual intimacy should only occur with in bonds of marriage, though we do date much like anyone else would. These principles may seem like "sacrifices" to someone looking in on our culture from the outside, but that's not how most Mormons see them. We see them as tools to free ourselves from things that might get in the way of our spiritual development. It may seem counterintuitive, but these techniques really have helped millions of people find greater spiritual peace.
Regarding activities, the only essential one is our religious meeting every Sunday, where we worship God and learn more about Christ's gospel. Aside from this principal meeting, the Mormon community also provides a lot of social support, and there are often community get togethers during the week. There's no need to participate in these activities if your schedule doesn't allow it, but many people enjoy the camaraderie that comes with being part of the Mormon community. These kinds of activities include sports (basketball is big in the U.S., and many Mormon chapels actually have a court inside); boy scouting for the young men; activities specifically for young men and women ("mutual"); "enrichment night" (when Mormon women get together to discuss topics that interest them); and Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving parties. Some Mormon congregations are more creative; for example, in my ward, many of the women get together to go surfing every week.