Mormons just walked in my door

[ducklite]

I agree He does love us all. But when we practice false religions then we are not showing love in return.

But who's to say what religion is false?

I and I. Because I'm sure you have NO idea what that means, I'll explain it. Read slowly so you understand. It is the concept of oneness, that we are all one people, and that God is found in all people.

"Judge not that you be not judged" (Matthew 7:1)

Anne

 

[ducklite]

Ducklite- the boys/girls can call home more often if there are emergencies etc. and they write/recieve letters weekly and also can email and recieve email from their family and friends. They are not completely cut off from their families at all. Families ALWAYS know where their children are and keep in contact with them through the methods listed above.

Ah Thanks for letting me know. Although I'll still offer to make that call for them if they'd like

Anne

 

[cardaway]

Is it possible that they were using the religion as an excuse to case homes for robbing?

I have often wondered about this being a possibility when people go door-to-door.

Pretty simple, don't let them in. I never even open the door all the way unless it somebody I have invited.

Personally I get the "case homes" feeling when I see the people looking to sell magazines.

 

[MidNite]

Did anyone ask this already? OP, do you have a doorbell on the outside of your home? Just curious.

 

[inaminute]

I can't imagine my 19 year old son being gone for that long and having no idea where he is or if he is OK.

I was under the impression that missionaries could write home--they just can't call except for Mother's day and Christmas. I know missionaries receive letters and packages from home, so I'm pretty sure their families know where they are. The church wouldn't not tell parents where their kids are--it's not set up that way.

 

[smilie]

I guess I must be in the minority here. Of course, I've never had a Mormon come to my door, let alone walk in my house. But I think highly of people who have the courage to stick up for their religion. They obviously believe it's the truth, so I think of it as a kind thing to want to share it with others. Now, if they come to my house simply to "convert" me, no I don't like that. But we have been visited by people who just wanted to share a message from the bible, and wanted to urge people to read their bibles. What's so wrong with that message?

 

[karebear1]

Ah Thanks for letting me know. Although I'll still offer to make that call for them if they'd like

Anne

You're welcome! And that is very nice of you to offer a phone call home! These kids honestly have nothing but the desire to do good for the people around them. It's a relief and really nice surprise for them when they have people treat them with common courtesy and respect.

And thanks to you and everyone else that has had positive things to say.

 

[ducklite]

I was under the impression that missionaries could write home--they just can't call except for Mother's day and Christmas. I know missionaries receive letters and packages from home, so I'm pretty sure their families know where they are. The church wouldn't not tell parents where their kids are--it's not set up that way.

Someone else pointed this out earlier, but thanks for the info.

Anne

 

[EltonJohn]

Whether they knocked or not, nobody should have entered your home without being invited in!

Agreed!

 

[JennyMominRI]

Did anyone ask this already? OP, do you have a doorbell on the outside of your home? Just curious.

Nope,But I do have a full fledged thick wood front door. You walk in and it
about 5 feet across to another large wooden door...It's a long 17 ft by about 5 ft across room .It's clearly a room that was added on in the 50s..The inner door is always kept locked .
I feel bad that some people have taken this as an opportunity to bash LDS's in general

 

[LoveWDW]

They probably were......it is some part of a requirement that the young men have to go through, go into a community and go door to door. Most of them here ride bicycles or walk. They always have on black pants, white button down shirt and a tie.

What I suspect happened is that the young men were so innocent that they didn't realize that they shouldn't enter a house without being invited. They probably feel that the world is one big family. They need to learn, fast, that they should not enter a house until given permission, even if the door is unlocked.

 

[NMAmy]

When I lived in New Mexico, I had many friends who were LDS. Two of my student employees (both girls) went on a mission after they finished college. It really changed my attitude toward these kids when they come to the door. While I am not a religious person, I welcome them and ask them where they are from and offer them a cold drink in the summer (without caffeine.) They are always very pleasant and I've met kids from all over the country--I actually think it's great for them to visit different areas and see what life is like there.

I used to get letters from my student employees every week when they were on a mission--and I know their mom did, too. So,they're not totally cut off from family and friends.

I've never had any of my LDS friends try to convert me--although they're very open to questions about their religion. And they're always the first to pitch in with food and help if you need it. I consider myself lucky to have them in my life.

It seems so judgemental to call someone else's beliefs a cult. Just because your beliefs are different doesn't make them right.

 

[ducklite]

I've never had any of my LDS friends try to convert me--although they're very open to questions about their religion. And they're always the first to pitch in with food and help if you need it. I consider myself lucky to have them in my life.

We had a LDS family on our block when we lived in NJ. They rented one of the smaller homes. The dad was a f/t student, and mom worked nights to support them. They were great neighbors. I used to give her my sons hand-me-downs as her boys were a couple years younger than my son and I knew financially they were struggling. I expected nothing in return, but every few months she'd bring a plate of fresh baked cookies. Yum!

It seems so judgemental to call someone else's beliefs a cult. Just because your beliefs are different doesn't make them right.

Amen sista!

Anne

 

[bgirldeb]

I guess I must be in the minority here. Of course, I've never had a Mormon come to my door, let alone walk in my house. But I think highly of people who have the courage to stick up for their religion. They obviously believe it's the truth, so I think of it as a kind thing to want to share it with others. Now, if they come to my house simply to "convert" me, no I don't like that. But we have been visited by people who just wanted to share a message from the bible, and wanted to urge people to read their bibles. What's so wrong with that message?

 

[Castlebound]

Sorry- but that doesn't sound like something JW's say. Are you sure they were JW's?

Nope I'm not sure. My Dh told me that they were JW's but it could have been Pentecostals or any of the different groups that come door to door around here "spreading their word". As far as why people are not polite or mature to these people. I think you can only get burned so may times before you just get tired of it. I will explain only once that I'm not interested before I ask them to leave. I will not stand there and argue with them like my neighbor does. I have no problem with the Mormon boys because they understand and accept it when people tell them they are not interested. My DH and I have not seen that same understanding in most of the other groups who come to the door. I even had one guy tell me that I was going to hell because I didn't want to believe the truth "which was of course only what he believed". How does that behavior merit my respect or even a polite response from me? If they are happy with their faith great, but accept that I'm happy with mine.

 

[smilie]

My DH and I have not seen that same understanding in most of the other groups who come to the door. I even had one guy tell me that I was going to hell because I didn't want to believe the truth "which was of course only what he believed". How does that behavior merit my respect or even a polite response from me? If they are happy with their faith great, but accept that I'm happy with mine.

I can see why you would feel discouraged about people who say things like this at your door. I do believe that people should respect your wishes and how you feel about your religion.

Just a side note, because I have friends who are JW's: the comment about "going to hell" because you didn't want to believe the truth wasn't from a JW. They don't believe in hell. Whoever it was needs to find a better way to talk to people. Why would you want to listen to someone's message when they tell you you're going to hell?

 

[Chicago526]

We had a LDS family on our block when we lived in NJ. They rented one of the smaller homes. The dad was a f/t student, and mom worked nights to support them. They were great neighbors. I used to give her my sons hand-me-downs as her boys were a couple years younger than my son and I knew financially they were struggling. I expected nothing in return, but every few months she'd bring a plate of fresh baked cookies. Yum!

Anne

I'll trade old clothes for fresh baked cookies any day!