You are exactly right about most Mormons not giving a rat’s a** about theology. In fact, most non-Mormons don’t give a rat’s a** about theology. Most people simply are comfortable in believing something about a God and a possiblity of living after death etc. They don’t have any in-depth knowledge about their own denomination, and see most “American” religions as just variations of the same theme.
Do you know why Romney chose to be a Mormon? I’ve never talked to the man, but I can tell you why, because it’s the same reason 95 percent of us are whatever we are. He didn’t choose to be Mormon — his parents chose it for him. And like most people, he was indoctrinated into believing it would upset his parents, his other family members, and probably God if he didn’t just sign up for Mormonism too. Fear and guilt. Whether your parents intended to use those weapons against you or not, they were used against you in your youth. Your theology most likely is the religion of your parents. People are sheep.
Luckily for us sheep, there are those brave thinkers who have moved beyond their personal upbringing and have transcended themselves. If only we could all be so lucky. Write a book. Show us the way.
Would any of you like to set buckeye straight about how strongly Romney believes in Mormonism.
He was a Bishop and Stake President which is a high ecclisiastical position. He is a Temple endowed member which means he has passed an interview regarding not only his strong faith but his knowledge and obedience as well.
No, Romney is NOT a fly-by-night, lukewarm believer by birth, he is a very staunch Mormon.
Bed, I’ve got to go to bed.
That is not how it works for all Bucky I am converting and did my own homework before I was baptized!
I have a witness by the Power of the Holy Ghost and so I did investigate the Church and those who are successful in the Church also had their personal revelation.
True some are there because of the family but one would be miserable if they did not have witness that Church was true and find a way to justify their leaving!
I am the only member from my family.
Most LDS are very familiar with their standard works and than some there is a whole lot of independent studying going on.
I can tell you Romney is a practicing LDS
No sheepo here!:)
Amen to THIS!
NIV Hosea 4:5-6
5. You stumble day and night, and the prophets stumble with you. So I will destroy your mother--
6. my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. "Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.
Converts make up a huge portion of the rolls of the church, and all those young missionaries out spreading the Gospel certainly have a knowledge of their own doctrines because they run into folks like you every day, and need to be prepared.
Cheers