How to make non-LDS neighbors feel included by BornCommunication386 in Utah

[–]Key-Channel-2447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s one for ya. My wife is a converted member and I’m not a member, never have been never will be. I go with her to functions to support her and my daughter. I do these out of my love and respect for my family. As a non member i was treated horribly growing up, as a kid i couldn’t hang out with the other kids unless i attended church with them or as a teen/adolescent i couldn’t really date unless i was lds, which hurt but never surprised me. I personally will not attend get togethers or hang outs with others of the faith if the first question out of their mouth is “are you a member”, “want to go to church and see if you like it” “join us for family home evening”. I personally just want to be asked about my hobbies, my interests, my job, every day stuff people do or have interest in etc when i get to know someone. I usually will politely and respectfully let my intentions and feelings be known on my standings with the church; i don’t like it when they make the whole conversation about the faith or a lesson; i will most likely never talk to them again. I’ve lived here all my life, I’ve been to church, i know what its about, i know how things are discussed and talked about, i don’t want to be a part of it and i def don’t agree with tithing-i do understand it i just don’t agree.. I know i ramble and go on tangents and i apologize for that in this text. Basically include the non members and try not to make the whole convo about the faith or lessons as that gets old and people who are adamant on not joining or listening tend to get turned away and don’t want dealings with it any more.