It feels dishonest because if their goal is to convert me, calling on me is a waste of time.
Their goal is to earn their heavenly reward (or possibly ‘new earth’ reward, not sure on the details). The heavenly reward scheme is not based on commission but on the work that they do so you are not doing them a disservice.
The test for dishonesty I’d use here is: Would a missionary (or their superiors in the Church) be dismayed if they learned that a potential new latter-day saint had been leading them on? I suppose the answer is yes, no matter the theology.
I predict that if, when you ask for the book, you say “there is zero chance of me converting, I just want it for reference”, they will send it to you, and follow up, anyway.
Their goal is to earn their heavenly reward (or possibly ‘new earth’ reward, not sure on the details). The heavenly reward scheme is not based on commission but on the work that they do so you are not doing them a disservice.
The test for dishonesty I’d use here is: Would a missionary (or their superiors in the Church) be dismayed if they learned that a potential new latter-day saint had been leading them on? I suppose the answer is yes, no matter the theology.
I predict that if, when you ask for the book, you say “there is zero chance of me converting, I just want it for reference”, they will send it to you, and follow up, anyway.