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Do Mormons only help Mormons?

Amie answered...

...I think that I may have been accused of helping TO much. I believe that I have been taught to help others when I can. It has never been about what they believe, who they are, but it is more about just helping. Jesus spent his whole life helping others. If I can but help those that are around me I may be a little closer to Heavenly Father. That is what I strive for. Show more Show less

Sam answered...

Absolutely not. I personally have been a part of countless efforts to serve those not of our faith. We don't just serve others because we want them to join our Church. We serve because it's the right thing to do. Because it's what the Savior taught and exemplified. I think God often places people in our path when we are in a position to help. Sometimes, this can be a litmus test for how committed we are to living a Christlike life, especially if this "opportunity" comes at a very inconvenient time. Perhaps we sometimes overlook opportunities to help because we are too focused on the problems staring us right in the face. I do know, however, that the Church makes a very concerted investment of time, talent, and resources in humanitarian aid throughout the world. We are often some of the first to arrive and the last to leave in cases like Hurricane Katrina, Haiti, and areas affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004. We often coordinate our efforts with other organizations like the Red Cross or the Catholic Church. Show more Show less

How are the activities of the Mormon missionaries funded?

Amy answered...

I was so fortunate that when I decided to serve a mission my father, who is NOT a member of the Church, made a deal with me that when I finished my university degree he would fund my mission. So I fast-tracked my degree, doing courses throughout the summers and graduated when I was 20 years old. At 21 I served a mission which my generous father paid for. Thanks, Dad! Show more Show less

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