Missionaries and Pressure in the Church

[_Mittens]

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[_Franktalk]

Having served a mission and if I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't do it. It is very political and the policies of the Church are very frustrating. I really don't think anyone should go on a mission at 18 or 19 years old. They should seek an education or a trade first. After they have established themselves as a working adult and IF they feel the need to serve in their community, I think the Church should support them in a two year mission to help and serve in the community in which they live. That would do more to promote Mormonism (and living a Christ-like life of service) than anything that is going on today.

Oh my.

The church would dry up within one generation.

I think not. Many more will come because they are born into the church. And as the rest of the population lowers their collective birthrate it seems obvious to me that the church will continue to grow. Just my opinion.

[_subgenius]

Maybe Mormon leadership would be better served encouraging the youth to serve their Country wherever they live? Military service, peace corps, public service of some sort.

obviously you see no difference between temporal service and spiritual service...which is altogether another discussion, doncha think?
Besides, they are engaged in a public service.

Much more good is done this way than through two years trying to convince people they are wrong and you are right.

horrible and bigoted generalization you are offering here....a far cry from the reality of offering people an opportunity to decide for themselves.

Utah still has one of the lowest enlistment rates for military service in the US. Not sure about other countries.

yes, Utah is about at 41...but still better than D.C., New Jersey, New York, Mass, Connecticut, Delaware....hmmm...perhaps you are not aware of who the majority of enlistees are?
The regions run South, Midwest, West, then Northeast..........

If it is Baptisms the leaders want the members in the military do pretty well.

huh?

[_ZelphtheGreat]

Ah the pressure of society. Heaven forbid someone should be influenced to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ for two years but it's okay to encourage someone to act on whatever they feel like doing whether it be pre marital sex or homosexual acts or drugs and alcohol, etc. etc.

Such a warped view that you equate these as callings somehow.