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.
When the twelve disciples judge the house of Israel will Judas be one of them?
The twelve apostles at Jerusalem will pass judgment on everyone in that lineage except for the Nephites and Lamanites, who had their own twelve.
Is it true that rainbows are a sign that the Second Coming is not yet upon us?
Rainbows are a sign of rain. When there are no rainbows, there has been no rain, and then begins the “desolation, calamity, and distress among the nations” which Joseph Smith talked about.
What will the resurrected world be like?
Mormonism states the earth will undergo two changes: a change from telestial to terrestrial, and a change from terrestrial to celestial. Topographical changes will occur, coinciding with the Millenium.
Is there revelation concerning family arrangements made in pre-mortality?
There is no scriptural reference to pre-mortal family arrangements, but many patriarchal blessings have made reference to them.
How is the Biblical creation reconciled with scientific discovery?
The words of the prophets and the studies of scientists have no way of reconciling because one relies on faith and the other on observation.
What drives the philosophy that Mormons believe in a different Jesus Christ?
When Christians claim that Mormons believe in a different Jesus, they mean Mormons do not accept their concept of the Trinity–and that’s true.
