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are the lds willing to adopt from non lds birthmothers? I am wondering because I don't want to say no to someone because of religion.
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Hmm... I see what you are saying. I think you maybe right that some LDS people may have a problem with that (and would people of other religions, I would think). It would have to do with the individual.
It would be a difficult thing. I would certainly want to teach my children about the LDS faith, but I wouldn't have a problem exposing them to other things. I see that the same as adopting a child of a different race and/or culture. It is important to teach them where their birth families came from. It's part of who they are.
A good friend of mine is Pentecostal and she adopted a baby from a birthmother. The birthmother is Baptist and she takes the child to the babptist church in the morning and takes the child to the pentecostal church at night on sundays. Sometimes she takes the child to the Baptist church on Wednesday nights as well. This was one of the things the birthmom wanted in the adoption.
:) I get it!
Again, it's a great question, but I really think it is something that would have to go from individual to individual.
I had a friend when I was 12 that was a Jehovah's Witness and her mother wouldn't allow me to come in their house because I was LDS.... something about the house catching on fire. :rolleyes: LOL I don't think she would have been open to this situation. However, I've known other JWs would were not quite so unkind to 12 year old children :p They were actually very very good people! :)
I really don't think it's about the religion so much as the person.
Anyway, good luck with your search. I know you have a tough choice in front of you. I hope you find what/who you are looking for!
I had an old boyfriend where his mother was jehovah witness. she was the only one in the family that was and the rest of the family was catholic or didn't believe in God. My old boyfriends mother celebrated Christmas when her children were smaller even thou they Jehovah witnesses don't believe in it. she still celebrates it now for the grandchildren that she has. I think its nice that she does this.
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Hi,
I actually took a class at and LDS Institute building that studied world religions, so I know that many LDs people are open to learning and appreciating other religions. I live in the "bible belt" of the US, so people talk about religion all the time and we learn a lot about what each other beleives. In fact, I have a friend of mine that sent her LDS children to another church's Vacation Bible School every year. :)
I would be open to my child learning basic information about other religions, but we would still practive the LDS religion. Like Camilleh said, it would just depend on the individual. I have been to many other church services for various religions and I always thought they were intresting and learned something from them. I think we can better understand each other if we understand the meanings behind the beleifs.
Best wishes in your decision!
LBL :)
I have gained great perspective, and insight from friends/acquintances from various religions. And as Tori said, it is nice when they get along and respect each others views.
I agree with LBL. I would think it a good experience to share with our children diverse cultural backgrounds, and religions. Yet our core belief IS the LDS Faith.
Grins,
Stephanie
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We are LDS, but our son's bmom had no religious upbringing, his bdad was raised LDS but hadn't attended church in a long time. Yes, we are raising our son in the LDS church, but that doesn't mean we only hang out with LDS people! He is 4 now and attends preschool at the United Methodist church. My best friend on my street is from a Bible belt background and we are taking a non-denominational Bible study class together. I'll embrace anything that helps my son grow up to be respectful, responsible and resourceful.
Yes they are, but be careful because since they don't have the guidance of the spirit and a confirmation from God that placing is the right thing, it is easy and common for them to change their minds. I had an experience where a non-lds birthmom chose us and after we flew out to pick up the baby she had us wait for a week while she waivered. Her mom ultimately convinced her to keep. It was an aweful situation that I wouldn't wish on anyone!!