A Survey of Clergy
Opinion on Mormonism

1.	In what category would you place The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)?
	a. Christian	6		6.32%
	b. Non Christian	71		74.74%
	c. Some members are Christian, and some are not	14		14.74%
	d. Don’t know	1		1.05%
	e. (b & c)	3		3.16%
2.	How knowledgeable do you feel that you are about Mormons?
	a. Very knowledgeable	45		47.37%
	b. Moderately knowledgeable	36		37.89%
	c. Somewhat knowledgeable	14		14.74%
	d. Not very knowledgeable	0		0.00%
3.	Which phrase best describes Mormons to you? Mormons are:
	a. Good Christians	2		2.15%
	b. Well meaning but misguided	51		54.84%
	c. Non Christian cultists	21		22.58%
	d. A major threat to all Christian denominations	11		11.83%
	e. (b & c)	7		7.53%
	f. (b, c & d)	1		1.08%
4.	Has your congregation ever given or sponsored any classes, seminars, firesides or gatherings for the purpose of discussing the beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
	a. Yes	57		65.52%
	b. No	30		34.48%
4a.	If yes were the speakers:
	a. LDS	2		3.51%
	b. Non-LDS	16		28.07%
	c. Ex-LDS	14		24.56%
	d. A Mixed Group	14		24.56%
	e. Don't Know	0		0.00%
	f. (b & c)	11		19.30%
4b.	Do you feel this event was a positive, productive and/or spiritually uplifting event for your congregation?
	a. Yes	53		70.67%
	b. No	4		5.33%
	c. Not applicable (we didn’t have one)	18		24.00%
4c.	Do you plan to have this type of event in the future?
	a. Yes	35		42.68%
	b. No	11		13.41%
	c. Don't Know	36		43.90%
5.	What is the best way to minister to Mormons:
	a. Be a good example	20		21.51%
	b. Talk to them about your beliefs	37		39.78%
	c. Point out the error of their ways	5		5.38%
	d. Don’t minister to them	1		1.08%
	e. (a & b)	6		17.20%
	f. (a, b & c)	8		8.60%
	g. (b & c)	4		4.30%
	h. (a & c)	1		1.08%
	i. (a & d)	1		1.08%
6.	Have you lost any congregation members to Mormonism?
	a. Yes	35		38.04%
	b. No	42		45.65%
	c. Don't Know	15		16.30%
7.	Have you gained any congregation members from Mormonism?
	a. Yes	71		78.02%
	b. No	13		14.29%
	c. Don't Know	7		7.69%
8.	Have you ever read the Book of Mormon?
	a. Yes	19		20.65%
	b. No	15		16.30%
	c. I have read parts of it	58		63.04%
8a.	If you have read some parts or all of the Book of Mormon, which phrase best describes your reaction to it:
	a. Inspired book	0		0.00%
	b. Interesting book	20		25.64%
	c. Waste of time	40		51.28%
	d. Evil	18		23.08%
9.	Are there any books, pamphlets, writers or films on Mormonism that you would recommend?
10.	Which Denomination are you? (Please be more specific than "Christian")
	Additional comments by respondants

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