Why do the mormons run a free genealogy website?

Steve · #1 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 12:31 PM

What is it in their doctrine that makes this so important to them?

Leonard C · #2 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 12:31 PM

They keep records on everyone they can. I have a few Mormon friends but that one point I really don't like about them. I understand that they have an immense amount of records on non-Mormons.

Thought Bandit · #3 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 12:31 PM

I'm sure you will get better answers but as I understand it they research their ancestors because even though they are dead they can still somehow convert them to their religion.

It sounds crazy to me, but I'm not complaining, just grateful for the wonderful resources they have provided.

Thought Bandit · #4 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 12:31 PM

I'm sure you will get better answers but as I understand it they research their ancestors because even though they are dead they can still somehow convert them to their religion.

It sounds crazy to me, but I'm not complaining, just grateful for the wonderful resources they have provided.

old lady · #5 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 12:31 PM

It is important to them to record families, and Mormon families are 'sealed' to each other for all time - that includes after death.
The other reason they offer the free website is that they record all the information people input, so while they are performing a service for you, you are giving them something in return.

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