Oh No, Ross and Carrie Ross and Carrie Go Mormon (Part 1): And it Came to Pass
Jul 8, 2011
Ross and Carrie delve into Mormonism, discussing beliefs, meeting elders, exploring dietary restrictions, skepticism, and patriarchal dynamics. They set up a baptism date with excitement.
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Holy Spirit Chat Prompted An In-Person Meeting
- Carrie used the LDS website chat and spoke with a BYU missionary who urged meeting local missionaries in person.
- The chat volunteer attributed Carrie finding a Book of Mormon at Goodwill to the Holy Spirit guiding her to it.
Missionaries Sacrificed Youth And Money
- Ross and Carrie met two young missionaries, Elder Stewart and Elder Johnson, who lived austere mission lives.
- The missionaries paid $400/month to serve, avoided entertainment and contact with partners, and sacrificed college time.
Prefer Humility Over Large Faith Leaps
- The hosts contrasted good faith (small, justified beliefs) with bad faith (large gap-filling leaps).
- They argued humility should fill knowledge gaps, not broad faith claims.