Meaning of golden contact | Babel Free

Definitions

A person who is predisposed or eager to convert to the Mormon faith.

Mormonism

Examples

“Cleaver’s prominence, in the words of Mario S. De Pillis, made him the “improbable ‘golden contact⟳’” for Mormon missionaries.”

“Golden Contact⟳. A person who knows little or nothing about Mormonism, but is eager to learn⟳.”

“Already this morning, I have⟳ taught a 1st discussion to a new contact⟳—a golden contact⟳, too! You won’t believe⟳ this, but his name⟳ is Dudley Drane. Despite his name⟳, he’s very interested in the Gospel. It seems he’s retired from the Air Force⟳,[…]”

“The Elders thought that he might be a golden contact⟳.”

“He was what Mormons call⟳ a “golden contact⟳” someone who literally is ready from the start⟳ to convert. My companion knew the lessons better, but periodically when a melancholy feeling came over him, he let⟳ me do the teaching.”

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