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Originally Posted by rayhale

Sad to say there are missionaries that are too anxious for an investigator to be baptized that some of the most important questions are missed or haven‘t been completely resolved, like whether or not they smoke, drink alcohol, coffee or tea. I have seen several people that have said that they have quit smoking, but in fact, they are still smoking; it only feels that they have stopped since they have reduced their intake from 2 packs a day, to 2 cigarettes a day.

Then there are sins that are illegal, like stealing, murder, rape, and any other illegal activity that, when asked, most people won’t admit it. Not very many people like being caught; they want a safe place to confess without repenting, our church does not do this. Bishops, and missionaries, are required to report illegal confessions to the police if the person does not go first.

Missionaries don't have the final decision. The mission President does. My understanding anyway.