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Hi there, Im new, so excuse me if Im posting in the wrong place! And also if this subject has been flogged to death already!
Im Irish. I have spent all my life in Ireland to this day, and its probably 98% Roman Catholic here, so I dont get to learn much about other faiths and beliefs here. I feel that part of learning about my own beliefs is understanding what distinguishes my faith from others.
I had heard of Mormons, but knew little of their origins until recently, when I met a young couple from Utah who were on holidays here.
They were willing to discuss their beliefs with me, but I was really surprised at how silly it seems. My mouth was open while they told me about Joseph Smith....I was almost waiting for a punchline!
Do these people actually seriously believe this stuff? Im convinced this couple were two perfectly nice people, but can they really believe this story?
It has charlatan written all over it surely?
I thought Scientology sounded absolutely ludicrous, but Mormonism certainly gives it a good run for its money!
Is it popular in the USA or other countries? And how do Christians perceive them? Do you agree with their notion that they are Christians? Im not so sure if I do, regardless of what they might claim.
Sorry for such a longwinded post and thanks for reading.
Im Irish. I have spent all my life in Ireland to this day, and its probably 98% Roman Catholic here, so I dont get to learn much about other faiths and beliefs here. I feel that part of learning about my own beliefs is understanding what distinguishes my faith from others.
I had heard of Mormons, but knew little of their origins until recently, when I met a young couple from Utah who were on holidays here.
They were willing to discuss their beliefs with me, but I was really surprised at how silly it seems. My mouth was open while they told me about Joseph Smith....I was almost waiting for a punchline!
Do these people actually seriously believe this stuff? Im convinced this couple were two perfectly nice people, but can they really believe this story?
It has charlatan written all over it surely?
I thought Scientology sounded absolutely ludicrous, but Mormonism certainly gives it a good run for its money!
Is it popular in the USA or other countries? And how do Christians perceive them? Do you agree with their notion that they are Christians? Im not so sure if I do, regardless of what they might claim.
Sorry for such a longwinded post and thanks for reading.