Depends on how devoted she is to the Mormon religion. My dad is Lutheran and my stepmom is Mormon, but she's a jack-mormon, (someone raised mormon but doesn't really practice.) But her family has always been very accepting of my dad, my sister and me. Just ask her out and see what happens. No shame in trying.

If you were raised in a christian home and were taught to walk in the ways of the Lord; I would not jeapordize those beliefs for anybody or any religion. I believe that an unequally yoked marriage normally does not stand, unless each of you can respect oneanother's beliefs; which would be very hard. I have experienced this before.

Thank you both for your answers. Actually gospelgirl that was another question I had (but I was saving it for my roommate). I refuse to date non-Christians, and even Christians who are not utterly devoted; and was wondering whether or not dating a Mormon would be ok. (although I completely disagree with their theology I do believe devoted Mormons are saved as well) Although I'd be interested in hearing any disagreements gospelgirl. Dedao, what you have to understand is I do not believe in relationships for the sake of companionship, only to test for marriage compatibility. Therefore it is necessary for me to know the policy; plus if she is not religious I would not date her any way.

It all depends on how dedicated to the Church she is. If she is a devout Mormon the chances she will continue the relationship without you showing any sign of being willing to consider her faith is very slim. Mormons are taught from a very young age that they are to do all in their power to prepare for eternal marriage in the Temple. Only worthy members of the church are allowed to enter into this holy and sacred covenant before the Lord. If she is a Temple marriage minded Mormon girl you can forget about anything you both have ever becoming serious unless you decide to convert to her faith. As far as the Church is concerned while they do not encourage members from marrying outside of the faith they also do not stop it from happening if both people understand the complications that can arise in an interfaith relationship.

There is something else that you should consider here, since you are considering marriage already. In what faith would you raise your children? You don't agree with our beliefs and presumably would prefer to have your children raised with your beliefs. (This not a criticism of you it is just a statement of assumed fact.) Assuming this woman is devout, then she will want the children raised with her beliefs. So, in which faith will the children be raised? Would you be able to accept them being raised in a religion with which you disagree? Would you be able to support your wife in here service to her Church? (These are also points that she would have to consider, but she is not here. So, I am only asking you to consider these points.) Personally, I am of the opinion that it is better to stick with potential mates of your own faith. There is enough potential stress within a marriage as it is. Why go intentionally adding more by adding different religions into the mix? This is not to say that interfaith marriages can't work, but it is harder, especially when children are involved. Of course, everyone has to make up their own minds as to what they want. This woman is free to date and marry whom ever she wants just as you are, but both of you should seriously consider the possible conflicts that having different religions will cause if you choose to make a family together.

As a mormon myself, I can tell you that our church doesn't control you. You can do whatever you want, we don't 'Allow' you or "Don't allow" you to do anything. You have free agency and have the right to choose for yourself, however.. what you do will have consequences. So, we are encouraged to date those of our own faith, and/or those with as high standards as our own. We are encouraged to date people who we can keep our standards around. There is no rule saying this girl can't date you, but she would probably rather date someone with high standards. So If you do end up dating her, congratulations, but you should become a person who she can stay true to her virtues with. I hope I helped. (also, her parents would rather her date a member... so why not investigate the church? why are you so 'not willing to convert'?... you won't die from comming to church one day... :P)

SHORT ANSWER: "It is imperative that the Christian understand that Mormonism and biblical Christianity are not compatible and that these areas of incompatibility must be carefully examined before a serious relationship develops." -- Bill McKeever (full article below) LONG ANSWER: Being Unequally Yoked with a Latter-day Saint By Bill McKeever Probably no other emotion is as important to God as is the emotion of love. The Bible tells us that God Himself is love and that we as His creation are to "love one another." Still, when it comes to that special attraction that draws a man and a woman together, God has given some very specific limitations. In His infinite wisdom God knows how this strong emotion can be used to bless a couple throughout their lifetimes; He also knows that this emotion can be abused, resulting in misery for one or both involved. His guidelines are for our benefit, not for our harm. It is natural for Christians to seek out certain qualities in an individual that conform to their way of thinking and lifestyle. However, some Christians have been led to believe that Mormonism and biblical Christianity are compatible and therefore have become emotionally attracted to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is imperative that the Christian understand that Mormonism and biblical Christianity are not compatible and that these areas of incompatibility must be carefully examined before a serious relationship develops. Missionary Dating Some have used their emotional attraction to try to convert the Mormon to Christianity. While such a motive may seem on the surface to be noble, it rarely yields the desired results. You need to understand that Mormonism is not just a belief system, it embodies the social life of the member as well. Those who witness to Mormons are not only combating the spiritual elements, but they are also confronting a strong social system which is reluctant to see a member leave the fold. Dating for the purpose of seeing a soul saved can also be dishonest if the Christian is not totally truthful about the spiritual goals he/she has for the individual. Imagine how the Mormon would feel if it was discovered that you like him or her only as a "missionary conquest" rather than as a person. Such a discovery will detract from your integrity as a Christian. Rarely does such a relationship result in the Mormon converting to Christianity. Unfortunately, in some cases Christians have placed their emotions above that of biblical principles and abandoned those principles in exchange for their relationship with the Mormon. Bear in mind that if you are emotionally involved with a Mormon and justify that relationship with the hope of "winning them to Christ," you are actually demonstrating a lack of respect for God's Word. How can you expect your Mormon loved one to come to grips with the truths of God's Word when you are blatantly ignoring them yourself? Family Considerations As mentioned earlier, witnessing to the Mormon means confronting a close-knit social fabric. If your Mormon acquaintance is a part of a strong Mormon family, you can be sure you will be pressured from them to join the LDS Church. Bear in mind that Mormons believe their church is the only true Christian church on earth. Strong Mormons have no intention of leaving Mormonism, nor do they desire to see one of their family members leave the system. Since Mormonism teaches that families can be together in eternity, your relationship is a threat to that hope since only members in good standing can acquire such an eternal state. They will do everything possible to either get you to join them, or get their family member away from you. For time or eternity? Let us consider hypothetically that you plan to marry. To many the wedding day of a couple is one of the most beautiful experiences of life. Since it is the goal of every faithful Mormon to be married in a Mormon temple, it is naturally imperative that both be LDS. Unlike civil marriages or marriages performed in a church, temple marriages are believed to last beyond the grave. Mormons refer to this as being "married for time and eternity." Without this special ceremony, Mormons believe the marriage will only last "for time," meaning they will not be together as a family unit in heaven. Since only Mormons who are considered to be in good standing can enter a Mormon temple, family members who are not LDS are not allowed to witness the ceremony. What about children? Should you marry a Mormon, you will need to consider how your children will be raised. Children play a big role in Mormon theology as Mormons believe every human being is a literal offspring of God and one of his heavenly wives. Unless your spouse has renounced Joseph Smith and Mormonism, there will be a naturally strong desire to raise the children in an LDS environment. Brigham Young taught, "I have told you many times that there are multitudes of pure and holy spirits waiting to take tabernacles, now what is our duty? "To prepare tabernacles for them; to take a course that will not tend to drive those spirits into the families of the wicked, where they will be trained in wickedness, debauchery, and every species of crime" (Journal of Discourses 4:56). What does the Bible say? Aside from the social and family complications that can arise from an intimate relationship with the Mormon, a Christian can never set aside the biblical considerations. While many may try to justify their emotional attraction for the Mormon, you cannot ignore the fact that God has some serious things to say about it. For the Christian, God's opinion regarding the matter should be first and foremost. No Christian can honestly escape the fact that God is never pleased when His people are "unequally yoked with unbelievers" (2 Corinthians 6:14). In the Old Testament God admonished Israel that they were not to marry the sons or daughters from among the unbelieving nations which surrounded them. In Deuteronomy 7:3-4, God warns Israel that such marriages actually bring His anger. The Bible strongly admonishes the person who is emotionally involved with a Mormon to break off such a relationship. We would ask, "Do you as a Christian really value a relationship which does not carry God's blessing?" Hopefully your answer is no. Marriage to an unbeliever is not a biblical option open to the Christian. What if it is too late? Some might ask, "What if I'm already married to a Mormon? Do I leave him?" While some might think God would honor such a decision, the Bible gives no support for this. Instead the believer is to demonstrate an example of Christian love that will hopefully lead the unbelieving spouse to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 7:10-14). Many who are in the latter situation have told us that even though they dearly love their Mormon spouses, it can at times be very stressful. Many yearn for the spiritual intimacy that only believers can share. Tragically, we also hear from those whose lives have been ruined by Mormonism's intrusion into their marriages. Family pressure from the in-laws, disagreements over the spiritual education of the children, and pressure on the part of the Mormon spouse to leave the believer have caused many marriages to break up. You see, in Mormonism true salvation (exaltation) is a team effort. If exaltation is to be achieved, both must be faithful Mormons. Brigham Young stated that if a man "wishes to be saved, he cannot be saved without a woman by his side" (Times and Seasons 6:955). Because this unity cannot be achieved with a non-Mormon, it is not uncommon to hear of Mormons being counseled to leave their non-Mormon spouse in order to seek out a qualified Latter-day Saint. Conclusion The aforementioned admonitions should not be taken to mean that we should not have anything to do with those who are LDS. On the contrary, the Bible tells us we should have an influence in the lives of all those who are around us. However, God desires that His people be holy. The very word implies separation from all that which is profane. He wants us to be separated unto Him and His Word. We are commanded to preach the Gospel to everyone; however, we are never to let our emotions run ahead of God's commands. If we expect the Mormon to follow God's precepts, we must do so ourselves. To do less is to invite disappointment and even heartache. LINKS TO SOURCE = http://www.concernedchristians.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=42&func=view&id=79971&catid=10 Further Reading * Are Feelings a Good Source for Truth? http://www.concernedchristians.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=42&func=view&catid=10&id=79972#79972 * Should Christians Witness to Mormons in their Homes? http://www.mrm.org/topics/evangelism-issues/should-christians-witness-mormons-their-homes * Prophet Counsels Against Being "Unequally Yoked" (Mormon Coffee blog post) http://blog.mrm.org/2007/01/prophet-counsels-against-being-unequally-yoked/ contact@mrm.org Unless otherwise noted, you are permitted and encouraged to reproduce and distribute our text, audio, and video in any format provided that you do not alter the content in any way and you do not charge a fee beyond the cost of reproduction. 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http://www.irr.org/mit/temple-marriage-perspective.html Divide and conquer

Yes they are, but they're discouraged- HEAVILY. If the non-Morg married, they're letting themselves in for a LIFETIME of being snubbed by their In-Laws who will never forgive them for having made their child "stray". Be prepared for a lifetime of browbeating and guilt trips as the in-laws will do everything in their power to make their child guilty for forsaking them. Experience.

I'D BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL IF I WERE YOU. AND I AM SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE. THE LAST MORMON WOMAN I LIVED WITH (AFTER WE'D BROKEN UP) SAID TO ME. "YOU'RE LUCKY I STILL LOVE YOU A LITTLE BIT. OTHERWISE YOU'D BE DEAD ALREADY." AND HER FRIENDS ACTUALLY DID KILL 2 PEOPLE I KNEW.

http://www.exmormon.org/tract2.htm

Know what you are getting into. I told a mormon once about reading what Joseph Smith was supposed to have said about "The day will come when everyone will either be a mormon, or be dead." I said this sounds like something out of the Book of Revelations. He answered me by saying "We don't put much store in the Book of Revelations".