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I have to laugh but it is interesting. Since we have been back and waiting for our car to arrive, my wife and I have been taking our 3 year old daughter to Terra Mall almost every day. We have meet about 8 or 9 missionary family in three weeks. This is not a slam but it is very interesting on how you could make a real good living as a missionary.
I also noticed that a lot of them are real hesitant on saying they are missionary s.
You just made me laugh out loud CostaRicaBill – That was bloody hilarious!
PS. I believe that more than one missionary is spelled missionaries.
[quote=”Scott”]You just made me laugh out loud CostaRicaBill – That was bloody hilarious![/quote]like we hear in the rooms of recovery.
“oh really,and what does an addict look like”?
and I’ve met SEVERAL missionaries.
they are in effect supported by their home churches through donations.they help restore some modicum of faith.
theirs some groups that take addicts and teach them how to do many forms of const. they do volunteer work within the communities of the really poor.and I see/saw results on a continuing basis.
I could go on and on with the things I’ve seen from these folks.Just letting you know that I agree with your hinted at viewpoint. And to the person who talks about all the ‘good’ they do..well, missionaries worldwide have done untold bad also.
[quote=”Conniejog”]Just letting you know that I agree with your hinted at viewpoint. And to the person who talks about all the ‘good’ they do..well, missionaries worldwide have done untold bad also.[/quote]so,we should stack the missionaries next to the real estate agents.
theirs enough wrong with anthing, anybody, anywhere.
I just identified what I know from experience.not anywhere else.I know a couple of real estate agents in CR who are probably the best in the world. I trust them completely.
I have close relatives who do missionary work all over the world, and never have they been motivated to be in a mall.Mandatory with LDS; can spot them anywhere. Ever wonder why Brigham Young University has so many 24 year olds on their American football team?
Missionaries are like any other charitable organization; some good, some bad.[quote=”grb1063″]Mandatory with LDS; can spot them anywhere. Ever wonder why Brigham Young University has so many 24 year olds on their American football team?
Missionaries are like any other charitable organization; some good, some bad.[/quote]
Does Costa Rica have a large LDS population? I know there is a Temple in San Jose? When I was in Costa Rica 3 years ago I didn’t see a Ward or Stake building on every corner or Seminary buildings behind schools. We live in a town that 50% of the population is LDS. No comment!
Thanks,
Denise TThere is no need for a ward, stake or temple (# of wards to a stake and # of stakes for a temple I believe) to have LDS missionaries as far as I know. I am not LDS, but like to stay informed on the various quirks of the religions of the world and have visited Utah and Idaho, the two most Mormon populous states, many times. The only “door to door” missionaries I have ever had an interface with were either LDS or Jehovah’s Witnesses and I live in “rural suburbia”, 12 miles from the nearest town. LDS are always the best dressed.
hahaha.. this thread has turned some funny corners. A couple of days ago we met some JWs. They were a couple of retired ladies that were concentrating on the English speaking population in CR. I asked if they spoke any Spanish, they laughed and said no.
what gets me is the movement to save souls,when so many lives are lost to addiction in Costa Rica.
A little goes a long way down there.hmmm lost souls, yes Costa Rica is bad! Almost as bas as the U.S. hahaha.. Well like my wife says you can save lost souls while living in Escazu with a hot tub.:)
[quote=”ticorealtor”]This is not a slam but it is very interesting on how you could make a real good living as a missionary.
I also noticed that a lot of them are real hesitant on saying they are missionary s.[/quote]
Welcome to CR Ticorealtor! I look forward to meeting you in person now that we are neighbors. What makes you think the missionaries that you met at the mall make a real good living? Many of us with kiddos on the east side go to the mall to walk around, ride the train, and meet each other to visit. It is one of the cheapest forms of entertainment around.
We have quite a few “missionary” friends and most of them are supported by churches, friends, and family. Personally, I haven’t met any that live ostentatiously or wastfully. By and large they are responsible, respectful, and committed people who blend in by learning the language and integrating themselves into Tico culture. I have a huge amount of respect for people that sacrifice a “career,” being close to their friends and family, and the ease of raising a family in the States for their deeply held beliefs that they should serve others.
They don’t go out of their way to advertise that they are missionaries because in many cases their work is very personal and oftentimes people they encounter have a prejudice when the word “missionary” surfaces.
I have to say that I would much rather raise my children around our “missionary” friends than around many of the “chip on the shoulder” Expats I have met here in CR.
Contact me when you get settled in.
Pura Vida,
Jerry Thompson
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