Comments on: How do I answer hard questions regarding Church history?

By: Bryan Hansen

Bryan Hansen — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:01:00 +0000

What Church has a history with no problems? No person, including the prophets, is perfect, except Jesus Christ. Bear in mind that many people have done things that may have been questionable but they thought they were doing God’s work. Religious history is filled with all sorts of things just as questionable, if not worse than, LDS history.

By: Susan Eglin

Susan Eglin — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:21:00 +0000

….and keep a sense of humour…..say “I don’t know much about that part yet. Let me get back to you on that. (they may just forget to push you on the subject). However, the decision makes me feel good about myself and my life.” I still get those and usually their perspective (ask them about it, consider their answer with pleasant neutrality ie ‘hmm’) is a bit off base. I just laugh and say “so many people think that ….it is amazing how many people ask me that question etc) .bla bla bla.” If they truly want to be nasty there is nothing you can do to control that. Sometimes you just have to walk away for a bit till things calm down. I speak from experience. I was baptized at 18 and I am way older now and still happy with my best decision EVER!

By: Ron Spradlin

Ron Spradlin — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 04:55:00 +0000

It seems to be more difficult with family who sincerely love you and are concerned that you have fallen into the hands of those who would lead you astray. Just remember to always be guided by the pure love of Jesus Christ and emulate his testimony and his light.

Those who are simply picking a fight – don’t. You could simply ask: If YOU knew in your heart and soul, that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was THE TRUE Church of Jesus Christ, would YOU want to be a member? If the answer is, YES, then ask if you could help them to meet with someone ( missionaries ) who could teach them that TRUTH.?

If the answer is, NO, then it is usless to cast your pears before swine, so bid them God’s speed and share your testimony, then be on to better things in your life.

God bless you in your new found TRUTH.
Ron Spradlin
Arkansas

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 03:45:00 +0000

I know what it is like to have people question your decision. I was fortunate – my whole family (mom, dad, and little sister) joined at the same time! BUT, there were all the people I had attended church with before (Presbyterians), and the people I went to school with who were ‘born again’. My Catholic friends didn’t see a problem with becoming LDS, but my protestant friends did. Ultimately, there was no way to ever satisfy their questions or respond to their criticism. Even when I found the answers to their questions, they still found fault. This was in a time (early 80’s) when a lot of anti-Mormon literature was being circulated. Those bent on finding fault just aren’t ready for the truth, like Gramps says.

You have the wonderful advantage of the internet for looking up questions you may have and for learning more about the church. Don’t worry about the naysayers. Pray for them and focus on growing in your own testimony and faith. LDS.org is also a great place for looking up questions you might have. And I highly recommend reading Infinite Atonement.

Lean on Christ and have faith. :-)

By: MormonMama

MormonMama — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 02:16:00 +0000

You can also refer them to LDS.org and the many articles the church has now posted there that address questions about church history, doctrine and practices.