Comments on: Why would a woman choose Mormonism?

By: Cookie

Cookie — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:13:04 +0000

My mom was a member when I turned 8 and I was baptized then. When I was 23 or 24 I left the church and lived as a member of the Baptist faith. A few years later, when I was 44 I had been seeking a new faith, but wasn’t having much luck finding what I was looking for. One of the sisters who taught me in Young Women’s back in the 1970’s kept showing up at the weirdest times. Finally, I had what I call my 2×4 moment and I knew Heavenly Father was putting her in my path and her unconditional love brought me back. I chose, once again, to be a Mormon Woman. It felt right, and continues to feel right. I know I wouldn’t change anything, except the years I was not a member, because I know this is where I belong.

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By: beawesomeb

beawesomeb — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:53:22 +0000

else doesn’t. (Being a Mormon is a lifestyle not just a religion, it is who we are- not just what we believe.)

By: beawesomeb

beawesomeb — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:50:12 +0000

I am a Mormon because whenever I go against what I know to be right- I feel sick inside. I feel awful. And then when I do what I know to be right I fell good, great, fantastic. Why would I want to feel horrible when I can feel awesome? Being a Mormon helps me to gain a relationship with God that I wouldn’t have otherwise because I can have the Holy Ghost with me always. I have spiritual friends around me that I wouldn’t have otherwise. The more I grow in the gospel the more spiritual friends around me I have. I feel peace. Why go against those feelings for the opposite ones that make me feel ill? When I testify of those things that I know- the things Mormons stand for- it is called a testimony. Through this life I gain knowledge and experiences that show me that those things that strengthen my testimony are those same things that make me feel good inside. Being a Mormon makes me feel great and ANYTHING

By: mormonwomen

mormonwomen — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 08:28:12 +0000

Karlie,

Thanks for stopping by and sharing some of your thoughts. It’s great to want to do the right thing for you, to find for yourself if this is true.

As I have pondered “women’s issues” in the Church for years, I come back to one fundamental thing — the Atonement. I think sometimes we can measure our worth by organizational charts or job descriptions but I think the doctrine about our worth goes much, much deeper than that. I’d encourage you to go straight to God with your questions about things. Read the Book of Mormon and seek God’s answers and Spirit to know if it’s true. Maybe you can also read Preach My Gospel to kind of share in the experience your boyfriend is having. Chapter 3 is especially good, and has lots of scripture references you could ponder.

But most of all, talk to God about all your thoughts, fears, questions, doubts, goals, dreams…everything. I think that’s the bottom line is to come to know Him and then you can take everything to Him, both in terms of your faith and in terms of family life decisions that will come down the road. He is there. He loves you. He is listening. He will guide you. And part of life is learning how to connect with Him in a way that you can know and feel and recognize.

By: Karlie

Karlie — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 16:45:00 +0000

Wow, thank you so much to all of you for sharing your testimonies! I am only 19 and have been on and off with the Church, because I am still young and am still trying to find myself and it is hard to know if it is true. I fell in love with an LDS boy who is now on a mission and won’t be back for another year and a half. However, I do not want to do it just because of that–I want to do it because it is the right thing for me. I have always heard stories about how women are inferior to the men in the Church, so it is very uplifting to hear such positive thoughts about being a woman in the Church. Family is very important to me, but I also am planning on going to graduate school to become a physical therapist when I am done with my undergraduate studies and do not want to be completely confined to staying at home. I will give my family my all and am not at all saying anything to offend anyone, I just want to be able to go out and work as well and still have a happy family life. Thank you again for all of your comments and if any of you have any advice I would love to hear it!

By: Shanny in Australia

Shanny in Australia — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:45:16 +0000

I am a mormon and I am a woman. In my minds eye they are two seperate things, independent of each other. For instance, my testimony is rooted in things like…God lives, He loves me, I am important to Him, He will never leave me nor forsake me, Jesus Christ is His son, Jesus Christ died for me that I may repent, be forgiven, be baptized by immersion like He was and have a hope of eternal life living joyfully with Him and my family. My gender has nothing to do with why I am a mormon.

However, while being mormon and being a woman may be independent of each other, they are not mutually exclusive. Being a woman in the mormon church is an enobling, strengthening, uplifting experience. Mormon theology teaches that I can recieve all the blessings of eternity the same as my husband can. Mormon theology teaches that I am just as important to the Lord as my husband is. Mormon theology teaches that I have a God-ordained purpose on this earth that only I can fulfill. As a woman in the mormon church I have opportunities to serve, preach, teach and lead. I am regularly encouraged and taught how to become a stronger, happier, more educated and more competent person in every area of my life. My opinions are well considered and my contributions treated with great appreciation. I could go on and on. I am a convert of 20 years and as I consider what the gospel has done for me as a woman, I am filled with not only a sense of strength and purpose but a feeling of great humility and appreciation before the Lord. I like to call Him the …’Giver of Good Gifts’ because that is what He has given to me all the days of my life.

As a woman in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I have great joy.

By: Dee Still

Dee Still — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:16:41 +0000

I am a proud Mormon Woman. I choose to be Mormon because I can feel Holy Spirit within me. I believe in The Church and the word I read in the Book of Mormon. I have strong morals and values and The Church has the same type of morals and values I have always held so dear to my heart. I grew up and attend The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints until I was 7 then my mom stopped going. My grandmother has been a member for 32 years and always prayed I would find my way back to The Church. Now, at the age of 24 I have been baptized and live in The Gospel. I love being a member of The Church. I love being Mormon. I love being able to be me and feel comfortable, I no longer feel like the odd one out, I feel like I am back with my long lost family. One of the strongest things I read that made me know this church was right for me was reading The Family: A Proclamation To The World. https://www.lds.org/topics/family-proclamation

By: Trish - Mormon women

Trish - Mormon women — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 05:39:15 +0000

I love this church – because from the time the missionaries knocked on our door I was 15yrs old ) – from the time Joseph Smith was taught of the gospel – Women have been encouraged to be educated – Educated in the gospel and in the world. (Education is the only way to succeed in this world not talking about financial gain necessarily) and education is not necessarily only from a University. The thing is to constantly want to learn. Learning ignites the brain and the spirit. We are encouraged to pray and find out for ourselves because we all know that we cannot live on borrowed testimonies or knowledge. Knowledge gives confidence, inner strength and helps us find truth and understanding. Through learning I have come to understand Gods plan for me – I know that when life throws curve balls and lets face it… we all have rough times in one way or another… we don’t always treat each other as God would have us – but through all of that I know that I can overcome challenges. Not always easy to see when one is going through a challenge!!!!! Challenges are rarely solved in a week? But we have so much knowledge and help. I am blessed as a “Mormon” Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – Women. I am happy to be a woman in these Latter days. I would like to be a much better person yesterday already …but line upon line… I love the fact that men and women can serve together – Not in the same roles but just as important roles. We are here to uplift each other and enhance each other and can see all around me no matter which state or country I visit – that all our churches run the same and have the same goals. Human kind is not always perfect and horrible things do happen due to bad uncontrolled choices. “I have myself come from a very dysfunctional home and childhood” I know my situation wasn’t the worst or the easiest. I know with the knowledge I have gained over the years and the spiritual strength I have been blessed with – which took time – that I am at peace and know where to to turn.
I don’t feel blinded and I don’t see any hidden agendas… I see men and women and youth and children who’s lives are changed and who’s lives are at peace through living the gospel to their best abilities – That’s Great!!!!

By: Trish - Mormon women

Trish - Mormon women — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 04:57:32 +0000

Shianne – You are so sweet.. Mormon women cheer you on as do the Heavens.
Chin up and keep on for one does not fail when one continues to work and move forward.
xx