AboutHannah Expertise I can answer questions concerning standard doctrines, scriptures, curiousities, Mormon culture and society. I will not respond to debates. I'm sorry, but there are some things that I simply will not answer, not because I don't want to, but there are some things that the LDS people do not discuss casually--it's only talked about within the temple. Though I am a member, I do not believe that anyone could convert anyone to a religion over something as impersonal as the internet. So I won't even try to.
Experience I have been a member of the LDS church for 8 years. Though I'm still a young person, I can answer most things about the church.
Question Hey,
Im sure you get alot of questions about this, sorry to bug you. But, I'm 16 and im a buhdist, but the guy im dating, for almost a year (age 16) is a Mormon. Will he be frowned upon, I have a feeling that his parents don't trust me but my religion is very strict as well so I'm a good girl. (Good marks, dont drink or smoke). I want whats best for him, I'm just not sure if I'm what is best for him. And what do Mormons think about Buhdists? Thanks!
Answer On the contrary. This subject is so vast that there are so many different things to be asked.
Well, if he doesn't have a problem with dating you, then there shouldn't be one. Now, are you a deistic Buddhist or not? (As in, are you an "enlightened individual" or are you the whole kit and caboodle Buddhist). His parents may just be the type that don't trust people their children are dating. There are some parents in all religions that are like that. They might not even trust a Mormon girl, so that might not be your fault.
We're encouraged to avoid marrying outside the faith, but even that is not forbidden.
Mormons have nothing against Buddhists. In fact, I've met "Buddhist" Mormons. (Ones who believe in Mormonism theologically, but embrace the Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path). I'm half one myself. If you are the type of Buddhist who believes in devas and such, that's not quite the same theologically as Mormonism. But Mormons generally believe that Buddhists have beautiful things in the way they live that Mormons could learn from.
If you're really worried that his parents have a problem with you, depending on your relationship to them, talk to him or his parents.
