[ejonesie22]

Well we devil churches still have a shot over here in the USA...

We have not been “found out” yet and driven to places that are unfamiliar with our “tricks”...

[greyfoxx39]

FAIRlds.org

A Survey of Clergy
Opinion on Mormonism

Total surveys sent out: 430
Total respondants: 95

1.

In what category would you place The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)?

a. Christian

6

6.32%

b. Non Christian

71

74.74%

c. Some members are Christian, and some are not

14

14.74%

d. Don’t know

1

1.05%

e. (b & c)

3

3.16%

2.

How knowledgeable do you feel that you are about Mormons?

a. Very knowledgeable

45

47.37%

b. Moderately knowledgeable

36

37.89%

c. Somewhat knowledgeable

14

14.74%

d. Not very knowledgeable

0

0.00%

3.

Which phrase best describes Mormons to you? Mormons are:

a. Good Christians

2

2.15%

b. Well meaning but misguided

51

54.84%

c. Non Christian cultists

21

22.58%

d. A major threat to all Christian denominations

11

11.83%

e. (b & c)

7

7.53%

f. (b, c & d)

1

1.08%

4.

Has your congregation ever given or sponsored any classes, seminars, firesides or gatherings for the purpose of discussing the beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

a. Yes

57

65.52%

b. No

30

34.48%

4a.

If yes were the speakers:

a. LDS

2

3.51%

b. Non-LDS

16

28.07%

c. Ex-LDS

14

24.56%

d. A Mixed Group

14

24.56%

e. Don't Know

0

0.00%

f. (b & c)

11

19.30%

4b.

Do you feel this event was a positive, productive and/or spiritually uplifting event for your congregation?

a. Yes

53

70.67%

b. No

4

5.33%

c. Not applicable (we didn’t have one)

18

24.00%

4c.

Do you plan to have this type of event in the future?

a. Yes

35

42.68%

b. No

11

13.41%

c. Don't Know

36

43.90%

5.

What is the best way to minister to Mormons:

a. Be a good example

20

21.51%

b. Talk to them about your beliefs

37

39.78%

c. Point out the error of their ways

5

5.38%

d. Don’t minister to them

1

1.08%

e. (a & b)

6

17.20%

f. (a, b & c)

8

8.60%

g. (b & c)

4

4.30%

h. (a & c)

1

1.08%

i. (a & d)

1

1.08%

6.

Have you lost any congregation members to Mormonism?

a. Yes

35

38.04%

b. No

42

45.65%

c. Don't Know

15

16.30%

7.

Have you gained any congregation members from Mormonism?

a. Yes

71

78.02%

b. No

13

14.29%

c. Don't Know

7

7.69%

8.

Have you ever read the Book of Mormon?

a. Yes

19

20.65%

b. No

15

16.30%

c. I have read parts of it

58

63.04%

8a.

If you have read some parts or all of the Book of Mormon, which phrase best describes your reaction to it:

a. Inspired book

0

0.00%

b. Interesting book

20

25.64%

c. Waste of time

40

51.28%

d. Evil

18

23.08%

9.

Are there any books, pamphlets, writers or films on Mormonism that you would recommend?

10.

Which Denomination are you? (Please be more specific than "Christian")

 

Denomination	Frequency	Percent
Assembly of God	7	7.37%
Baptist	8	8.42%
Baptist - American	5	5.26%
Baptist - Independent	3	3.16%
Baptist - Southern	11	11.58%
Catholic	8	8.42%
Christian Reformed	2	2.11%
Christian Science	1	1.05%
Christian and Missionary Alliance	1	1.05%
Church of Christ	4	4.21%
Church of Jesus Christ	1	1.05%
Disciples of Christ	1	1.05%
Episcopalian	1	1.05%
Evangelical Free Church	5	5.26%
Foursquare	2	2.11%
Greek Orthodox	1	1.05%
Lutheran	10	10.53%
Methodist	4	4.21%
Nazarene	1	1.05%
Nondenom	8	8.42%
Presbyterian	5	5.26%
Seventh-day Adventist	2	2.11%
UCC	2	2.11%
Unification Church	1	1.05%
Unitarian Universalist	1	1.05%

 

 

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