Since I decided to join the LDS Church, a couple of people have asked me if that means I'll have to go on a two-year mission. My response has been: "No, going on a mission is completely optional - even for 19-year-old guys. But I will be required to meet an annual convert quota. Otherwise my membership in the Church will be revoked. I'm banking on converting you to meet my first-year quota. After that, though, I may have to go door-to-door." =)
Seriously, though, there are a lot of misconceptions out there about the LDS Church and I recognize that, for better or worse, I'm going to be a spokesperson or representative for the Church to people I know or meet (even if I'm not trying to convert them). All the more reason in my mind to (a) have a firm testimony, (b) continue to deepen my knowledge of the beliefs, scriptures, etc., and (c) be an exemplar of those beliefs.
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Wow! LDS has recruitment goals from each member. That reminds me of:
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/28970
(and yes, I know you're joking).
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