Can my unmarried daughter have her child sealed to her in the Mormon temple?
In Mormon temples, children can only be sealed to a husband and wife.
Was Shem, son of Noah, the same person as Melchizedek?
Many have speculated that the great high priest Melchizedek was Shem, but Mormon scriptures indicate that it was likely someone else about whom we have no other record.
How did Nephi keep from getting blood on his clothes when he killed Laban?
The Book of Mormon is unclear on the details of Nephi’s killing Laban, but we do know it was dark and he likely was very careful.
When did Alvin Smith die?
Through careful study of various records, we are led to decide that Joseph Smith’s brother Alvin died on November 19, 1823.
Who pronounced the apostolic ordination upon Brigham Young?
The Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon ordained Brigham Young an apostle. There is no known record of who previously ordained Brigham Young to the priesthood.
Is Joseph Smith a direct descendant of Lehi?
Joseph Smith was of the blood of Ephraim, not through Lehi’s descendants, but from the blood of Ephraim scattered throughout the nations.
If an unmarried individual adopts a child, can they be sealed together in a Mormon temple?
Only married couples can have children sealed to them, but everyone who is faithful will ultimately receive every blessing.
How can Mormons claim their leaders are inspired when they make mistakes?
Mormons do not believe their leaders are perfect and expect that they will make mistakes, but believe that God calls imperfect people to be leaders.
If a woman is remarried for time only and has children, who are the children sealed to?
The children of a woman who has been sealed in the temple and remarries for time only and remains faithful to her covenants will be considered to have been born under the covenant, and will belong to their mother in the eternities.
What happens to the sealing of my children if my husband leaves me?
The children sealed to parents whose sealing has been revoked still receive all the blessings of being sealed to worthy parents in the next life and inheriting the celestial kingdom.
