How much would you expect a fourteen year old LDS church investigator to know?
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Everyone learns at different rate - and some understand more than others. I've been a lifelong member and I still don't know everything. I wouldn't expect you to know everything there is to know - because I sure don't. \n\nMost investigators I've been in contact with, whether 14 or 94, know less than I do - but I've met some who know more than I do. It just depends on the person and what, if any, research they've done beforehand.\n\nTry to get a copy of the October issue of the Ensign (ask the missionaries for one). The issue deals with new members and investigators - and has some great articles in it that will help answer your questions.
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Investigative work: 1. gather all the info you can on it - where it was done (city), events in his life at the time, anything. 2. get people who did see it to do a picture of it - maybe get a bunch of samples and get them to choose the closest one. 3. go see (don't call) some old timers (your dad's age or older) who have been in the business for a long time. They will provide a wealth of info - things popular at the time, etc. etc. The in-person thing is the key. Experienced people want to share stuff w younger people - they are usually just amazed if younger people are interested at all. If it's a heart-string-pulling kind of story, they'll be all over it. Also, ask them for ideas about how to track down where it was done. Detective work.
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I can give specific details but I won't because I got some info that you are only 12 yrs old...is that true?
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Probably depends a lot on the facts of the situation, the resources used for the investigation, etc. Hard to say.
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First, always trust your elders. If a Youth pastor finds him to be untrustworthy, than you should take your cue from them. I am not saying that you should do that for every topic, but when it comes to knowing someone, I have found that the older you are, the more capable you are of knowing how others truly are.\nAsk yourself, do you trust him? Is he a good friend? If he is not a good friend, then get to know him. You will never know more about someone unless you become their friend first. It is a lot better than spilling your heart to him and having him trample on it.
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Unfortunately there is no easy answer with today's paranoia. While sexual offenses are certainly horrible, society seems to be okay with the 1.2 to 1.5 million children homeless on any given night in America. They say that up to 1 in 5 children are sexually abused, 95% of which are crimes committed by friends, family, and professionals (clergy, doctors, therapists, etc.) If 1 in 5 children are abused, that means that 1 in 14,400,000 will be abused. Again, primarily by a known abuser. The odds of being struck by lightening are 1 in 600,000 so a child has a 24% chance of being struck by lightening.\n\nEveryone deserves a second chance. The Department of Justice shows a study indicating that 5.3% of sex offenders reoffend within 3 years and as the years pass, the recidicism rates decrease. Also, 2 other important aspects to consider: 1). Many if not most sexual offenders have wives and children to support and those family members should not be required to suffer. 2). Sexual offenses come in many many forms. Not all sexual offenders are child molestors. Many involve consensual sex between youth of a few years apart in age. Even today, there are children on the registries as young as 12 years old (a child?!) Many involve false accusations. (Many people say plead innocent if you are but, most cannot afford the costs yet are not poor enough to qualify for low quality court appointed attorney. When the justice system charges someone, they also continously threaten the absolute worst. Most choose to take probation instead of a chance at 30 years in prison.) Many sexual offenses involve no physical touching of anyone. \n\nBack to securing employment, I have to say that it is next to impossible unless you find a compassionate person willing to forgive. Of course, we are a nation that perports forgiveness (I guess Christians have forgotten all about that) yet the reality is that we do not forgive. We seem to thrive on watching 'lesser' humans suffer. That, to me, is far less admirable than a man who admits his crimes and weaknesses. \n\nSociety seems to not want ex-offenders to work of live anywhere. It has created a subclass much like the black people had it prior to the recent freedoms given to them. It does not seem to matter even if it is a ditch digger, ticket taker, WalMart warehouse, etc. It would seem that anytime an ex-offender is found working, someone makes a fuss. \n\nSociety, due to the media frenzy to sell compassion drawing audiences even if the media exagerates or does not report all sides, has effectively shunned ex-offenders into no chance of a life. This, unfortunately, will only lead to more crimes. When the ex-offender becomes homeless, he may be required to register on a very regular basis. It's no surprise that many hopeless ex-offenders simply dissappear. \n\nSociety seems to be content with building more prisons even though we have the highest rate of incarcerations than any other industrial society. Why not up it from 2,000,000 prisoners to 6,000,000? Why stop there? Why not build concentration camps so prisoners can make all the things that the upper classes require to live ever so comfortably? Why not criminalize more things? Maybe bring back prohibition since the war on alcohol can be just as successful as the war on drugs. Bring in the military too.  Currently, Americans owe in excess of $30,000 for every man, woman, and child. Why not triple that to $90,000? I am okay with that as I have no children who would have to be responsible for that debt even though I think money could be better spent on education, national health (we tend to wait until we are sick instead of preventative analysis...well except those who can afford it...just ignore those 1.2 to 1.5 homeless children), global compassion as opposed to terroristic threats, maybe keeping some of our own money before buying off other nations and then sending them our jobs anyway, perhaps another form of pay-off, etc. \n\nNo, the best jobs
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hopefully if you ask they will tell you,,,but be careful because there is a lot of kids on here asking stupid questions,sometimes you can tell by their questions.......
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I think an education never hurts.\n\nBut, if I were you, I would contact a few investigative firms near my home.  I would find out if they could use someone young, who is willing to work for less money in exchange for on-the-job training.  The work may be a little boring to begin with, but nothing is as important as experience.
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The Mormon church takes a special interest in the matter of heridity.  They are active in the United States.  If you live in the US they have information on lots of people there and who there ancestors were.  It might help, even if they only have a part of your family tree.  Even if you are not mormon, one of your great grandfather's cousins might have married one - for example.\n\nA popular web site is Ancestry.com - and I just noticed another site called Geneology.com that looks like it has some interesting info.
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no i don't think they were pedophiles when going into priesthood. they just had normal human desires for sex. unfortunately there easiest way to get satisfaction was there altar servers in which they had closest contact with.
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What the heck do want to know??
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From the perspective of an outsider, this is my brief experience with coming across Mormon faith: They are good people; a lot of them give their lives for their faith. I respect this very much. But...I used to live in Taipei for a long period of time, during this time, I came across many Mormon youth who had come to Asia to preach their faith.\nOne incident that struck me negatively was a certain day when I witnessed a group of 2 Mormon youths (early 20's) approaching a Taiwanese man on the subway (also known as the MRT). This man was quietly reading his newspaper when they interrupted him (this is not acceptable etiquette-wise in Taiwan and was obviously embarrassing to this middle-aged man in the crowded compartment) to speak about their faith. I looked on, in awe at the profoundness of their go-get-it approach. A few minutes later, they noticed me (a white female foreigner) and obviously wanted to talk to me too. When Sister Something and the other Sister something approached I felt quite uncomfortable and felt like a was being interrogated. I then asked them how their evangelization was going. They then explained how each team was assigned a certain line of the subway system to meet potential followers. I was surprised at this, because according to the local laws, no political party or any other organization has the power to use the subway system for purposes other than traveling. What they were pursuing was clearing outside regulations. Not only this, but the method they used to interact with locals was not exactly what I call "localzied". Anway, I still believe that Mormons are good-hearted people. The only thing I would encourage them to do is "strive for communion with other Christians".
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I live in Florida and i heard it was 14 teen could be wrong.. but that was what i was told.. hope this helps..
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I appreciate your wisdom.  It is true that growing up in a church doesn't necessarily make it true.  It doesn't necessarily make it untrue either.  When I was serving as a full-time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I went through a period where I encountered many people who said that the only reason I was a member of this church was because I was born into it and taught the religion by my parents.  At first I didn't know how to deal with this concern because it is true that my parents are Mormons and I have been associated with the church since birth.  However, upon further reflection, I realized that THIS IS NOT A BAD THING.  Just because I am blessed enough to have been acquainted with the church my whole life does not make it untrue.  Therefore, after that, my answer to people who brought this up was, "I'm very grateful that I had parents who taught me to follow Jesus Christ when I was a child."  My belief that the church is true is not based only on the teaching that I received as a child, but also on many personal experiences I have had since where I felt that the Holy Ghost was testifying to me that the teachings of the church were true.  Because of this, I would very much like other people to join my church so they can experience the happiness that I know comes from living the gospel of Jesus Christ.\n\nI completely agree with you that it is not our place to say whether a certain person is going to hell or not.  In fact, I think that, after it's all said and done, many people are going to be surprised with the results of the final judgment.  I appreciate your reminding us that it's not for us to judge.  I hope there is never reason to accuse me of having done this on this website.
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Currently, the Church calls as missionaries single men from the ages of nineteen to twenty-six, single women twenty-one years and older, and older married couples with no dependent children. These missionaries serve on a voluntary, temporary basis. At missionary training centers, missionaries are instructed in gospel doctrine and in the language of their assigned missions. A missionary never labors alone, but always works with a companion. Single missionaries are assigned to a companion of the same gender; married couples work together. Missionaries are asked to follow a stringent daily schedule. Their time is dedicated to the service of the Lord and is spent finding receptive people and teaching them the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Letters, phone calls home, and nonmission business are limited. Their clothing is conservative business wear with distinctive name tags. Married missionary couples may be given considerable latitude with their schedules because they often fill several different assignments. Although missionaries face challenges, they are typically dedicated, enthusiastic, and faithful. The experience of teaching the basic doctrines of the gospel and serving others daily leads to solemn introspection, earnest prayer, and continual study. Consequently, missionaries gain a new perspective of themselves, of people, of the place where they serve, and of the gospel.\n\nFrom the earliest days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, missionaries have been called to proclaim the gospel of Christ to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. The ages and terms of service of full-time missionaries have varied over the years. In 1974, Spencer W. Kimball, then President of the Church, emphasized that every able, worthy young man should serve a full-time mission. Currently, the Church calls single men from the ages of nineteen to twenty-six to serve as missionaries for two years. Single young women over the age of twenty-one and retired married couples with no dependent children may also serve as full-time missionaries if they wish. The young women serve one year and a half, and married couples typically serve a year and a half as well. Although many missionaries have received lifelong gospel training in their homes and through Church programs, brief formal missionary training is given at missionary training centers located internationally. Once in their assigned field of labor, each missionary receives on-the-job training from a senior companion and other mission leaders. A mission president is called by the First Presidency to preside over each mission of the Church. He calls two full-time missionaries as his assistants, and they help him train and supervise the missionaries. In the latter half of the twentieth century, missionaries have had the benefit of standardized instruction to assist them in teaching the gospel. People who are being taught are invited to learn more by reading and studying on their own, praying about the message they are receiving, attending Church meetings, getting to know Church members, and living the principles of the gospel as they learn them. As of 2004, there were 338 geographically designated missions with 51,067 missionaries.
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Probably around 6th grade, they are already talking about it at school at this point with their peers so they should probably get some grown up facts.
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My sister, she was certified july 29th 1998, she was 14 years old.