Why would a lifelong atheist suddenly decide to become baptized into Mormonism and be going on a missionary trip? To get married maybe?
The reason I ask is that my adult daughter just told me (in shock) that her dad, my ex-husband, just returned from a road trip he took to Salt Lake City where he got baptized. When my daughter asked him why, he simply replied that he “liked the lifestyle.”
What is it about the mormon “lifestyle” that would appeal to a 65 year old man? He doesn’t smoke nor drink caffeine, and he was never a heavy drinker. A person can surely avoid those “vices” without joining a religion.
We are puzzled. The only thing we can think of is that maybe he is planning to move in with or marry the lady he has been involved with for the past 15 years. He was involved with her for a few years before I asked for a divorce.
Has this happened to anyone else - if so - what were the reasons?
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To better understand, ask the person. It seems to work for him. We can only express opinions that might not be accurate. It might not make sense his explanation to you but makes for him.
Paddypereira
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Aug 5, 2020
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My daughter did ask him outright in her shock - and all he replied was that he liked the "lifestyle" so she continued to be puzzled and shared the surprising news with me, since it's confounding her.
The only thing she could think of was that maybe he's intending to marry the lady friend he took up with while we were still married. I have no desire to talk to him personally - but do wish to help my kids understand possible reasons, should they wish to discuss it further with me.
@Julie808, just say he had his reasons. There are always things that you can't reply or understand.
Couldn't tell you the motivation but run that religious bulshit, I mean it worked for John Smith.
oldFloyd
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Aug 5, 2020
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@Unpretentious I think he meant Jon Snow, but he only bought into the religion because he knew nothing.
@Unpretentious yeah, I meant old gold tablet Joe
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