Isabelle, you said, "As a mainstream Christian, and others would agree, it not the true church."

But which "it" of these were you were referring to: Al's, or the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS? I don't know how much truth the Pentecostal church (which Al is a reverend of) has, but I understand it does have some, of course. All churches that believe in good and things which come from a higher power of good do have some truth to them. I also know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true.

Yeah, you're right, someone who's been rather derogatory shouldn't join the Church of Jesus Christ until they change their ways. I don't know about Al that well, so I don't really know how derogatory or nice he's been, mostly. But I was just saying that if this experience turns him into someone who's much less derogatory than it sounds like people are saying he is, and he felt the Spirit enough from it, I hope he joins. But yeah, if someone was going to stay mean after joining, then it would probably be better if they didn't. But sometimes joining does help to soften some people's hearts, while with some other people, they already softened their heart when they made the decision to join. To me, it already sounds like Al did soften a little from his visit. Maybe that'll grow. I just hope I'm not being gullible.  :D

Mike