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Description
Alfred is a 61-year-old retired computer engineer, who now cultivates medicinal plants. He was raised Catholic. One of thirteen siblings, he grew up in poverty and was often hungry. As an adult, he became an alcoholic. When he met the missionaries, his family protested about the evil LDS Church. His wife and daughters have never joined and he wonders if this is because of his temper. He is currently experiencing legal problems over a land scam and says he may go to jail, but he trusts in God. He is devoted to the Book of Mormon and stories about Ammon’s courage and Nephi’s obedience. He believes the Church will continue to grow in Madagascar. He also believes in racial equality and touts the benefits of physical labor.
Mormon women Mormonism Women Theology Sin Africa Africa, East African American Mormons Agriculture Alcoholism Ammon (Book of Mormon figure) Baptism Baptism and church membership Children Communities Contemplation Conversion Decision making Disabilities Discrimination Education Equality Faith Families Feminism - Religious aspects - Mormon Church Gender, sexuality and culture Global Language and languages Madagascar Malagasy language Marriage Mental illness Misogyny Missionary Mormon Church--Presidents Mormon converts Mormon missionaries Mormon temples Mormons Mormons--United States Nephi (Book of Mormon figure) Parenting Patriarchy Poverty Interfaith marriage Race Salvation Service, Faith Travel
Place
Antananarivo (Antananarivo, Madagascar)
Source
Born Digital. Claremont Global Mormon Oral History Collection, Special Collections, The Claremont Colleges Library
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