What does the Mormon Book of Abraham teach about the creation?
Mormonism teaches that there were two aspects of creation: spiritual and physical. The spiritual creation can be likened to a blueprint.
What happened to the children of Mormon patriarch Hyrum Smith from his first wife, Jerusha?
Mormon patriarch and martyr Hyrum Smith was the father of future Mormon prophet Joseph F. Smith. Not much is known about his other children, six of whom were born to his first wife Jerusha.
In Joseph Smith’s letter, what do “old major” and “little prattlers” refer to?
In Joseph Smith’s letter, “Old Major” refers to the Prophet’s dog. The word “prattler” was a common term for a little child.
How can I discern personal revelation?
Personal revelation comes to the mind and to the heart, and is described as a “still, small voice.” When receiving revelation, a person gets an idea and feels good about it.
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.
