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A Survey of Clergy
Opinion on Mormonism
Total respondants: 95
| 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 respondents |