What is the Mormon Church’s position on organ donation and on burial vs. cremation?
Regarding burial vs. cremation, or organ donation, the Mormon Church leaves the matter up to the family of the deceased.
Who is the Davidic servant spoken of in the scriptures?
The Davidic Servant spoken of in the scriptures is to come from the line of ancient King David and will build the temple in Palestine. He is yet to appear.
Why is it people keep referring to the Mormon Church when Mormons never talk that way?
In talking amongst themselves, Mormons never refer to themselves as such. However, when talking to others, the term Mormon is more recognizable and understood.
Were there horses in America before Europeans came?
Although the Spaniards found no horses when they came to the Americas, more recent findings indicate that horses were native to America before the Europeans.
How can I support my friend on a Mormon mission? Should I date other people in the meantime?
It is unwise to make any sort of commitment to a relationship just before a Mormon mission. It is important to let others your age know that you are available.
Why is the title “Faith in Every Footstep” on some Mormon headstones?
The phrase “Faith in Every Footstep” comes from a 1997 Mormon video commemorating the Mormon Pioneer trek to the Salt Lake Valley
Would fishing be considered the wanton killing of animals and therefore sinful?
Scriptures warn against wasting flesh when you have no need of it, but whether fishing is sinful is a matter of conscience to figure out yourself.
How should Latter-day Saints respond to serving on a jury?
Mormons believe it is important to honor and sustain the government by doing one’s civic duty and serving on a jury.
Could a murdered man preach to his murderer in the afterlife? Can the murderer ever be forgiven?
In the afterlife, we will be able to remember all that has gone on while in mortality. A person may be forgiven of murder depending on their intentions.
Is it vain and insincere to have repetition in our prayers?
The measure of an effective prayer is sincerity not variety. The Lord does not like vain repetition nor “multiplying words” but taught simplicity in prayer.
