IMO, to believe in Mormonism one must be very gullible or have an emotional investment in their family, or be prideful enough to believe someone can earn Celestial reward by works. I will be gracious and opine that these fine Mormon freepers have a deep and abiding love for their families. Mormonism promises “family forever” and so many members cling to the forever promise.
If they believe in Christ as they suggest, then why do they need the saving ordinances of Mormonism. Why do they have “faith” in their Church. Is it so they can perform necessary tasks by those with “proper authority” in order to gain exaltation to future godhood? Yeah - that’s not really “rational.” But as P-Marlowe pointed out, personal beliefs are often not rational (although I think Christianity is entirely rational)
That is because God opened your eyes.:-) As he did mine. It makes PERFECT sense... Now.
But to someone who is lost, the gospel is irrational nonsense. As it was to me before God dragged me kicking and screaming to the foot of the cross.
I once was blind, but now I see.