I just keep pointing out the inconsistencies in their doctrine and teachings...
At some point, those who are willing will leave...but for many, it’s also their social network and with the “non-existent” shunning, many are afraid of losing friends and in some cases, family.
Unfortunately, many who leave become anti-theists as a result of the inculcation of “this is the only true church” during their formative years, and as a result of finding out they had been lied to, they shun any and all religion.
Some may just become “inactive” or go through the basic motions even though they have spiritually “left” the church in order not to upset any balance within their families.
It is the rare bird that flies the coop and goes on in their search of Jesus Christ and the saving grace of his sacrifice.
It's too bad the protestant churches don't do some kind of outreach and have a commercial like the Catholics, ( Catholics Come Home ) but instead call it, "Christians Come Home", where they are aimed at the Mormon converts and try to bring them back into the fold.
It breaks my heart to think of all those lost souls. I'll be praying for them.
“It is the rare bird that flies the coop and goes on in their search of Jesus Christ and the saving grace of his sacrifice.”
Aye, but what a reward awaits them at the end of their journey!