So this probably requires some backstory.<\/p>\n
I have a long-standing tradition of having a house that is welcoming to the missionaries.
\nI realise that it’s not hard to find a welcoming home for the mishies in our area, but my house has several distinct advantages.<\/p>\n
First, I’m not a member. This is a big plus. Hanging out with people who don’t have the capacity to get baptised, I’ve heard, does not score well with one’s MP.<\/p>\n
Second, at my house the elders are able to exercise their knowledge of the gospel. I’m anything but a soft target. Some incredibly interesting discussions have taken place in my living room. I thinkk a good time was had by all in many of these situations.<\/p>\n
Finally, if they don’t feel like being missionaries for a few minutes, they can just chill out and be regular 19 year-olds for half an hour and let their guard down a bit in a stress-free environment.<\/p>\n
So that being said, I am surprised that the missionaries haven’t been coming around much anymore.<\/p>\n
The elders before the previous elders stopped by once, did their pitch, and I never saw them again.<\/p>\n
The previous elders stopped by a couple times, went hard at me the first visit but lightened up on the second and then I never saw them again.<\/p>\n
The current mishies stopped by once and soft-sold me and I have not heard from them since.<\/p>\n
I’m wondering, do you think that they are under instruction to avoid me because I’m a lost cause?
\nPerhaps they were reprimanded for wasting time at my house. I’m not sure.<\/p>\n
Do you really think it’s a good idea to tell missionaries to avoid a non-member who is not an active investigator, but who is himself welcoming to the missionaries? What message does this send to me?<\/p>\n
Usually I just want to be left alone, and I don’t really know why I take such pleasure out of talking to these young men (maybe it’s the Spirit); but I can’t help but wonder to what extent I’ve contributed to the delinquency of an Elder or two…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"