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Question for Mormons

Mormons: Would you only marry if it was to another Mormon?

  • Yes

    Votes: 13 41.9%

  • No

    Votes: 18 58.1%
  • Total voters
    31
^ in other words, the historically informed hermeneutics of these "leavers" and the idea that religion is, at its root, personal choice are mainstream Christian trends changing Mormonism.
 
Bronco70 said:
If someone doesn't feel comfortable or correct about some aspect of their life, they should change it. Staying in a church that doesnt make you happy makes no sense. I have a difficult time believing God wants anyone to be miserable to ensure their salvation.
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Nicely said.
 
Bronco70 said:
If someone doesn't feel comfortable or correct about some aspect of their life, they should change it. Staying in a church that doesnt make you happy makes no sense. I have a difficult time believing God wants anyone to be miserable to ensure their salvation.
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Please be sure to recognize that I wasn't calling for anything to the contrary. What I said spoke to more nuanced, sociological changes. Your response was about personal ethics. Those are two different discussions.
 
... not to mention that in different times and places in the history of Christianity people HAVE thought that one must suffer for salvation.
 
NAOS said:
Please be sure to recognize that I wasn't calling for anything to the contrary. What I said spoke to more nuanced, sociological changes. Your response was about personal ethics. Those are two different discussions.
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NAOS said:
... not to mention that in different times and places in the history of Christianity people HAVE thought that one must suffer for salvation.
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I was merely commenting on the story. That's all.
 
PKM said:
Nope, but all of my business partners are mormon and the stories they've told me (as crazy) lead me to believe they're not, at all. Also, without getting into any details, they've told me what things are not permitted .. with all due respect, no thanks. :)
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And just where did they get their information about what is/is not permitted? Of course, anything outside marriage is not allowed (i.e. a 3-some, swapping, etc., but as to what a husband and wife do together, there are no official doctrines, only advisories that nothing should be degrading or forced upon one or the other partner. If your business partners are telling you otheriwse, it is their own opinion or that of a bishop who has voiced his personal beliefs.

As to the original question, I would consider it. But having different spiritual beliefs and objectives makes a relationship/marriage a lot harder. There are quite a few people in my ward who have a spouse that is not a member or inactive. It makes it quite difficult to see one parent trying to rein herd on several kids at church. And I imagine there could be serious discussion/disagreements in those households over going to one church or another (if both are active in different faiths) or whether to recreate or not on Sundays.
 
GlassEater said:
And just where did they get their information about what is/is not permitted. Of course, anything outside marriage is not allowed (i.e. a 3-some, swapping, etc., but as to what a husband and wife do together, there are no official doctrines, only advisories that nothing should be degrading or forced upon one or the other partner. If your business partners are telling you otheriwse, it is their own opinion or that of a bishop who has voiced his personal beliefs.
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I've stated all of it within this thread (including being sure everyone knows I'm being nothing but respectful). Too lazy to type it again.
 
GlassEater said:
And just where did they get their information about what is/is not permitted. Of course, anything outside marriage is not allowed (i.e. a 3-some, swapping, etc., but as to what a husband and wife do together, there are no official doctrines, only advisories that nothing should be degrading or forced upon one or the other partner. If your business partners are telling you otheriwse, it is their own opinion or that of a bishop who has voiced his personal beliefs.
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As Mr. Gib showed, it was more than just a bishop who tried to 'clean things up'.
 
NAOS said:
No. I'm not sure anybody is exclusively dedicated to etymology anymore. Most scholars dabble in it.
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No doubt .. only meant it as a partial reason for travel. Not even sure why I asked. Had you said yes .. I would have been, like, 'oh.'
 
I'm pretty weak with languages, actually. I can travel with Spanish. I've known bits of Russian. That's about it. You can go a long way with English and Spanish.
 
NAOS said:
I'm pretty weak with languages, actually. I can travel with Spanish. I've known bits of Russian. That's about it. You can go a long way with English and Spanish.
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As you have so eloquently noted in prior posts.
 
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