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Originally Posted by spiritseeker

I don't know if it is 50% but it is high. I think as Islander said I think part of it is many don't hang on to the Iron Rod. But I feel the Church needs to do more to integrate the new convert in to the fold. I have thought a good idea might be a mentor program where each new convert is hooked up with a member and that member checks in with the convert periodically. (Kind of like a sponsor in twelve steps) Because I too believe that being LDS is more than a religion it is a way of life. I will confess here to all of you as a new convert , Oh how do I say this? Please forgive me ..... I am a registered DEMOCRAT I know it's not a normal thing for you guys I hope it doesn't keep me out of the Celestial Kingdom!!!!! All kidding aside I do think we need to address this issue because peoples souls hang in the balance.... And since I am coming clean here...... I voted for Obama!!! I hope Pam will still want to marry me......

As I new convert Can I mention that I'm a registered Libertarian, Gun owner, and Voted for Bob Barr