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To: governsleastgovernsbest
My parents got divorced when I was 8 years old because of religious differences, my father being a Christian and my mother being a devout Mormon. I was a Mormon first, but after my parents got divorced I spent some time in my mom's church and my dad's church. What I quickly learned was that the Book of Mormon and the Bible didn't agree and didn't teach the same things. I came to the conclusion that the Bible was correct and got saved at the age of 12.

In any case, mixed religion families are a Very Bad Idea. Such marriages frequently end very badly.
8 posted on 12/23/2005 5:57:56 AM PST by JamesP81
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To: JamesP81

I think it largely depends on how adamant on or both of the spouses is about the religion issue.

For me, I am much more concerned that my children grow up to be patriotic and moral citizens that faithful churchgoers.

To me, the fact that someone goes to church means nothing. I see people who go to church every week screw people in business all during the week and yet hold themselves out to be good people.

I see many people who never set foot in a temple or church yet are the best people on earth.

I refuse to believe that God will accept the churhgoer who treats people like crap while ingoring the moral decent person who does not.


14 posted on 12/23/2005 6:08:11 AM PST by chris1
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I'm sorry for your family but glad you got out of Mormonism.

God Bless you.


17 posted on 12/23/2005 6:09:31 AM PST by bonfire (dwindler)
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