What is the secret of the good family values and kindness among Mormons?
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I am so glad that you have noticed these wonderful values among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that you know.  It is true that family values and the importance of family is stressed very highly in our church.  \n\nIn fact, we teach that the family is the basic unit of society, instituted by God, and that the church exists to build and strengthen families.  In that sense, the "secret" is simply that the members of the church are putting into practice the teachings of Jesus Christ in their behavior towards the people in closest proximity (family members).  \n\nThe church encourages its members to hold once weekly "Family Home Evenings", where family members come together to teach each other, spend time together, and grow closer as a family.  It's practices such as these that help families to be stronger.  If you would like to find about more about how to institute these principles in your own family, feel free to check out the church's website.  There are many materials that can show you how and give you ideas.
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Be kind, respect others, love those around you.
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Obedience, family, distinguishing right from wrong and good from evil, honesty, love of mankind, respect for God and mankind.
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It is our collective and individual responsibility to protect and nurture the global family, to support its weaker members and to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live. \n\nBe a good human being, a warm-hearted, affectionate person. That is my fundamental belief. \n\nBecause we all share this small planet Earth, we have to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. That is not just a dream, but a necessity. \n\nMy religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. \nThrough training there is knowledge. You can produce compassion, love, forgiveness. you can change yourself. \n\nI always believed in love, compassion, and a sense of universal respect. Every human being has that potential.
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I am a father of five sons and the husband of a beautiful wife.  Because of our obedience to the teachings of the Lord as revealed through the prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints we have been successfully married for 26 years, never divorced, never separated, never been unfaithful to one another.  All five sons have earned their Eagle Scout rank, four oldest have graduated from high school, never been drinkers, never smoked, never used drugs, never joined a gang, never been arrested, never been a problem to raise one bit.  Four eldest sons have served full-time LDS missions throughout the world in Pennsylvania, London, Montana, and Houston.  Two oldest sons were married for time and all eternity in the San Diego Temple and now have successful families of their own.  All the criticism and heel-snapping by non-LDS individuals simply reveals how little they know of the Lord's teachings to his children.  They argue over some quote made by Brigham Young 160 years ago and they totally ignore what the teachings of the church could do for them.  Many of the harshest critics of the church come from divorce, broken homes, lonely lives of desperation who could have equally been blessed if they paid the price to gain a testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and live its teachings.  Sadly, however they choose to pursue lives of criticism rather than investigate with a sincere heart with real intent having faith in Christ.  Such is the nature of mortality.
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Proverbs 20:7, "When a man walks in integrity and justice, happy are his children after him!"\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Be nice and sincere, don't gossip negative about others, be polite to those you might have a lot in common with, stand up for what you believe in, and don't be mean to others.  Look for the best in people.
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To be good people, help others, be giving, loving, compassionate, forgiving, friendly to all colors, nationalities......
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Pepople will always need advice.  You might do better in Utah if you are Mormon though.
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Most people want to know their family, good or bad\n\nGood Luck
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I am LDS, and I love it with all my soul. There was a time in my life, where I did my best to reject it, and rebel in almost every way. But I always knew deep in my soul it was true, and I have found that the only time I am truly happy is when I am living the gospel. \n\nFor REAL answers concerning the Mormon Church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), please visit the following:\n\nhttp://www.mormon.org\nhttp://www.lds.org\nhttp://www.fairlds.org\nhttp://ldsfaq.byu.edu/\n\nThanks, and have a wonderful day!\n\nP.S. For a free Bible, Book of Mormon, or Finding Faith In Christ DVD, visit this site: http://mormon.org/seenontv/1,19733,6199-1,00.html
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You just smile when ever you see someone doing something that is not in line with thier religious ideals.\n\nPoint out that you wish you were that "good" that you couuld violate this "norm", and that "norm" and be forgiven that many times...must be wonderful!\n\nAsk if that is acceptable practise for all Christians or what ever Faith they profess to be... Then ask them that if you were that Faith, could you do that too? (all with a smile on your face, really annoys them).\n\nTell them that you were wondering if thier children were held to the same ways that they are acting, (and ask if thier children DO the same things that they are doing), and watch them say that they wouldnt LET thier children DO that!  Then you laugh!\n\n:)\n\nKeep on smiling\n\nJesse
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Personal Values\nNowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing\n\nIt's relatively easy to work out the prices of THINGS because they can be measured, weighed, or appraised. But life's greatest treasures are intangible and, therefore, immeasurable. I can borrow a cup of sugar, but not a cup of love. I can buy four pounds of beef, but not four pounds of forgiveness. And I can rent an 800 square foot apartment, but not 800 square feet of wisdom.\n\nYes, a job, money, and possessions have value, but their value is in what they add to life. And what they add is spice. They represent the salt and pepper of life. The meat of life consists of the intangibles: friendships, relationships, love, service, creativity, civility, kindness, and spirituality, to name a few. Our values form our character and define us. They shape who we are. They are what make us memorable. Our values are what make us valuable. They give our life meaning, purpose, and direction. They guide our choices and direct our lives.\n\nValue yourself\nValue Compassion\nValue Passion\nValue Knowledge\nValue Kindness\nValue Time\nValue Mentoring\n\nIn short Personal values are principles that define you as an individual. Personal values, such as honesty, reliability, and trust, determine how you will face the world and relate with people.\n\n\nI hope this helps you. LL.
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I think Mormons may be the nicest people I've ever met...I work for a Mormon and he is very kind.\n\nI agree that they are misled.  I feel sorry for the person I work for, he works so hard at doing all the things that the Mormon church insists you "have to do" to get to a certain "level" of heaven after you die.  He exhausts himself, he doesn't know that we are saved by grace, not our works.\n\nI think it's very sad that these wonderful people follow a false gospel (the Book of Mormon) and a false prophet (Joseph Smith)...I pray for their release from the false church of Mormonism, that they may become born again and have a personal relationship with the true Jesus Christ, the biblical Christ, not the Jesus of Mormonism.
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making families organized and being together as a family!from the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints.
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They won't come out and say it exactly in those terms, but yes.  It's like a ladder you climb.  The more steps you take in the church, the higher up you go in the heaven levels.\n\nBaptism is the first step.  When you get baptized, you agree to abide by the church rules and to take on the Mormon lifestyle.\n\nNext (soon after) you get the "gift of the Holy Ghost."\n\nThen you go to the temple and eventually receive your "endowments."\n\nFinally  you get married in the temple, which pretty  much seals the deal for you to get into the "best heaven" (Celestial Kingdom).\n\nOf course, in order to get into the temple, you have to follow all of the church guidelines such as paying tithing, obeying the Word of Wisdom (dietary restrictions), being honest in your dealings with fellow man, etc.\n\nThere's even more involved than those major steps.  Those other things include stuff like serving a mission, receiving your Patriarchal Blessing, researching genealogy, and doing "work for the dead" in the temple (basically doing everything you've done yourself but in the name of people who have already died).  And of course, expressing kindness and serving others are other "ladder climbing" traits.
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No not at all....I'm thankful I have a religion a faith the opportunity to believe, and regardless of what religion a person may be someone is always going to put "their two cents" in on it...Believe in what's right for you...no one can do this for you....and I feel you shouldn't put others beliefs down either..Think about it my parents were raised catholic...so of course me and my siblings were all raised catholic...if they happened to be Mormon than we would be Mormon...like I said before believe in what's right for you as a person, to me God can tell the difference of people sincerity regardless of "what religion you may be" or "which religion you think is right"....