What is the Mormon Church’s position on Roe vs. Wade?
Only in cases of incest, rape, or seriously jeopardized life, accompanied by earnest consultation with church leaders and God, may a Mormon possibly consider an abortion.
Does the Mormon Church forbid the use of peyote by Mormons of Native American ancestry?
Mormons, regardless of their ancestry, have been counselled to avoid peyote and any other harmful drug.
Can Mormons drink caffeinated sodas?
While the Mormon Church does not forbid caffeines, Mormons are couselled to avoid addicting foods and drinks to keep their bodies healthy.
Does the Mormon Word of Wisdom forbid caffeine?
While the Mormon Church recognizes that caffeine is one of the dangerous chemicals in many drinks that should be avoided, it is not necessarily the reason coffee and tea are forbidden by the Word of Wisdom.
What is a Jack Mormon? What does it mean?
A Jack Mormon is a non-practicing Mormon, but originally meant someone who was friendly to Mormons, but not a member.
Will only Mormons be saved?
Mormon doctrine teaches that the full power of Jesus’ atonement for our sins can only come to those who follow God’s ordained servants and receive the necessary ordinances from them.
From which parent do we get our lineage in the House of Israel?
Mormon doctrine teaches that the House of Israel was scattered and mixed with all nations, so most people have some direct lineal connection to one of the tribes.
Is the President of the Kirtland temple today in the RLDS Church a direct descendant of Joseph Smith, Jr.?
The Kirtland Temple has been in the possession of the RLDS Church since 1880. The current president of the Temple is not a direct descendant of Joseph Smith, Jr.
How are the Pope and Mormon prophet different?
The Mormon prophet been ordained by priesthood authority and one should not be ashamed to say so. The office of Pope gained its authority politically centuries ago.
Does Mormon temple work need to be performed for stillborn babies?
No membership records are made in the Mormon Church for stillborn babies, so temple work cannot be done until the Millennium when those people are resurrected.
