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by amcoop on June 1st, 2006

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I really want to convert but I think my husband will get mad and my father will disown me. I pray about it all the time. Any suggestions?

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  • by taskboy on January 14th, 2007

    taskboy

    Interesting. I was raised LDS but want to leave after 30+ years because I have found that the Mormon Church is not what is claims to be. I have not yet left because I am afraid of losing my wife and kids. The church will accept you because you are joining. If I leave I will be ostracized by "friend" and family alike. The Mormon version of family is exclusive and revolves around the temple. Those who don't believe or aren't members are marginalized and or worse discarded.

    Truthfully I can see why your husband and father might have concerns. If you have kids that are raised Mormon your husband won't be able to see them married if they do this in the temple.

    That said I guess each of us need to follow our heart. Be sure to really do your homework and don't let anyone rush you. Good luck.

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  • by Jennybean on November 20th, 2006

    Jennybean

    I'm a convert and my family was also displeased with my decision to join. At first we fought alot, but over time they saw that I had become a better person so they could accept at least that change. I love my family and my decision to join did not mean that I was choosing my faith over them. I think it was based on my faith in Heavenly Father. I knew that this was what he wanted me to do, and I knew that if I had faith and obeyed then all of the details would eventually work themselves out. In fact, being LDS helped me to respect my parents more, and treat them better. Because of this I think we are closer now than we ever were. It just took an adjustment period.

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  • by Rottweiler on October 18th, 2006

    Rottweiler

    Follow your heart and your spirit. Where do they lead you?
    If they lead you toward the Church, know that He'll take care of you.
    If they lead you away from the Church, know that He'll take care of you.

    The LDS Church is not necessarily right for everyone. Sometimes you just need something else.

    Basically, if you're still unsure, just keep praying. You'll know in time.

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  • by FallingLeaf on December 29th, 2006

    FallingLeaf

    It can be really tough to tell people you love that you want to join a church that so many people seem to hate. I converted recently, after a long journey for a place that I belonged spiritually. I was surprised to find out that my spiritual home was in fact the LDS church. My family and friends were also quite surprised, and have been mad at times, or dissapointed. But you know, they still love me. The most important people in my life respected me for the courage it took to go WAY against the grain. My family and friends are not christians so my lifestyle changes have taken some getting used to for them. It was pretty out of character for me, but the connection I felt to Heavenly Father through the LDS church was so strong and I knew it was what I had to do for my own very personal journey back to Him. It will upset people. You might lose some friends. Do your best to maintain all your friendships even with the people that don't like the church. Let Christ's love fill you entirely so that you can pour it out onto others around you. If you do this for yourself, and for God, people will start to see you living a better life, a happier one, and if they love you, they will be happy about that. Some people need to see the evidence through you that the church is true. I know one reason I felt such a strong pull to the church is that Heavenly Father wanted to use me as an example to people around me. I am a very critical, questioning person, and my friends have come to see that if I have accepted the gospel, there must be something pretty amazing about it. There is. If you choose to get baptized, be ready for a big committment, but you'll get a lot of help. I can testify of that. The week after I was baptized and confirmed, the Spirit dwellt within me constantly and filled me with feelings of warmth, protection and satisfaction that overpowered anything negative that anyone could tell me about the church. If you join the church with your whole heart, I promise our Father in Heaven will reward you with more conviction and confirmation than you have ever felt before. When you take a leap of faith, He will always be there to catch you!

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  • by Faith111 on November 20th, 2006

    Faith111

    Where you pray, how you pray, and to whom you pray is very private to you.... provided you make an informed decision.... all will accept you as you are once you know yourself, what you want and why you want....

    Dig and then convert....

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  • by Roger Kovaciny on June 1st, 2006

    Roger Kovaciny

    Before taking such a step, you should at least give them a chance to give their input. If you are convinced that the God who created all three of you speaks to you more truly through this religion than theirs, you must have reasons. But if they are convinced that it is a false god, or a false approach to God, they also must have reasons, which you should be willing to investigate. After all, some religions are more accurately described as cults--counterfeit forms of legitimate religion, based on provably false claims. And their objections may be perfectly reasonable. Not to criticize anything existing, but let's say you, like thousands of other people, were enamored of the People's Temple of Jim Jones. Misguided Americans gave Jones multiple millions of dollars and 912 of them paid with their lives for disregarding what legitimate Christianity taught about false Christs and false prophets.

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  • by Changegrl on November 16th, 2006

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    In life we have to truly sacrifice, you must weigh the options, Is the Gospel more important to you or your family? It is hard but In the end, through Faith, patience, prayer and fasting I truly believe everything else will fall into place, with the Lord's help.
    You need to ask yourself, How strongly do I belive in this Faith? and the answer will come.
    Just join the church, the Lord will take care of the rest.

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  • by Singingismystyle on December 29th, 2006

    Singingismystyle

    Have you been raised in a Christian home? Do you believe in the King James Bible? If you can say yes to these things why would you open your heart to another religion? You've been taught the truth, why run from it? Do you really understand everything about the mormon faith? There are alot of things I would look into in the Mormon faith, that contradict the true written bible, which is the King James Bible. Please Consider what I am saying.

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  • by Psycho the kid on March 5th, 2007

    Psycho the kid

    Go with what you feel.

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  • by ClarkS on January 22nd, 2007

    ClarkS

    I think that one should always do what it is that she/he thinks is right. Nonetheless prudence should be taken and I would try to have an open and frank discussion with your husband on how this would effect your life, his life and your marriage. Explain your position and listen to his reasons why not.

    After I did that then I would take it to the Lord, (perhaps have your husband do the same) and come up with an answer. Hopefully you and your husband can agree one way or another. Good Luck!!!

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  • by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on August 2nd, 2010

    Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here

    So it's been 4-years, what did you do?

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