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A Survey of Clergy Opinion on Mormonism

Total surveys sent out: 430
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

 

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