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by Nattles on December 30th, 2004

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Why is there such an emphasis on conversion in the Mormon faith?

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  • by Charles Sampson on July 12th, 2005

    Charles Sampson

    I am noticing a slight misuse of the word "convert" in many of these questions
    and answers. If a person is converted to an idea....or in this case, a religion,
    they have had a change of heart and feel strongly that the principles and the
    doctrine are true. Because of that, they want to be baptized and become a
    member of the Church. The association with other members only strengthens
    their conversion.
    I feel that the way the question is asked, "Why is there such an emphasis on
    the conversion in the Mormon faith?" makes it sound like we are hunting for
    more members. That is not the case. If you are converted, you have made the
    decision to belong with the members of the church because of how you feel
    about its teachings.
    Missionaries, as well as members, share and teach the gospel because we
    know it has made our lives better and we know how it can improve your life and
    that of your family. We want to share the "good news" of the gospel of Jesus
    Christ. That is the emphasis, not the acquiring of members.

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    • But why not leave someone alone after they\'ve said \'no\' a million times? It doesn\'t make sense and, I think, it\'s rather quite rude.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on July 23rd, 2006

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