What is the origin of the term “charley horse?”
The American expression “charley horse” originated in the 1880s, probably in baseball.
Why do some Mormon Temples have an angel Moroni on top?
Whether a Mormon Temple has an angel Moroni atop or not is related to aesthetics or the decision of the architect.
Is there a Mormon concept of the “rapture”?
The Christian concept of the “rapture” is an old false sectarian notion. For a true account of the events related to the Second Coming of Christ the Mormon Doctrine and Covenants is in harmony with the Biblical account.
Can my family still be together forever if my children leave the Gospel?
Mormons who are faithful to their Temple covenants can expect their families to be together forever, even when some of their children stray.
What is the white salamander in Mormon history?
Mark Hoffman forged a letter about Mormon history claiming a white salamander transformed into the spirit guarding the golden plates.
Is the Telestial Kingdom so glorious a person would commit suicide to get there?
Mormonism teaches that the Telestial Kingdom is a kingdom of glory. If a person could get a glimpse of the glory of the Telestial Kingdom they would be tempted to commit suicide to get there.
Was there a prophecy about groves and fish ponds on church buildings?
Before the Mormon Conference Center was built, Mormon prophet Brigham Young prophesied that the Mormons would erect buildings with groves and fishponds on top, and that is now a reality.
What happened to the Mormon temple property when the Mormons left Nauvoo?
When the Mormons left Nauvoo, they were forced to leave all of the property and artifacts of the Mormon Nauvoo Temple. The Mormon Temple was then looted and burned by mobs.
What is the significance of the sword of Laban?
Mormon Church leader Joseph Smith did see the sword of Laban in the Hill Cumorah and it was one of the relics given to him with the golden plates.
Why are Mormon temples built so expensively?
The Mormon Church does not sacrifice the needs of the poor in order to build the Mormon temples. The Mormon Church does not release how much it spends on charitable relief efforts. Mormon temples are built so expensively because Mormons believe they are the literal House of the Lord and He deserves such a beautiful place when He comes to earth.
