Why is caffeine and the like such a sin?
God revealed the Word of Wisdom in the Mormon scriptures for the health and happiness of his believing children. The Book of Mormon substantiates and clarifies the doctrines announced in the Bible.
When was the Aaronic Priesthood in the Mormon Church first given to teenagers?
In 1908 the First Presidency of the Mormon Church defined minimum ages for the Aaronic Priesthood in the Mormon Church to be 12 years for Deacons, 15 years for Teachers and 18 years for Priests.
Why does the Mormon Church build such expensive temples?
The holy temples are made of the finest materials and best construction that the Mormon Church has at its disposal, because in a very real sense these buildings are the houses of the Lord.
Who may ordain whom to the various priesthood offices in the Mormon Church?
Those holding the priesthood may, upon authorization, ordain other to the same priesthood held by the officiator or to any other lower priesthood office.
In regard to the 3 Nephites, doesn’t that mean the Priesthood was never taken from the earth?
The restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ required the transfer of keys of priesthood authority from those who held them in earlier dispensations to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
Why is it so important to overcome our passions and appetites before we die?
This life is the time given to overcome bodily appetites and passions. If we do not overcome ourselves in mortality it may be everlastingly too late.
How long was the Savior with the Nephites in America?
The length of time that the Savior spent with the Nephite following his resurrection is not recorded in the scriptures, but he visited them many times.
Does the atonement of Jesus Christ apply to all people on all worlds or to just those on this earth?
The Savior’s atonement was infinite and eternal, applying to all mortal living things on all the worlds over all the ages of time.
Do bishops and stake presidents in the Mormon Church have the authority to add requirements to the temple recommend interview?
Temple recommend interviews in the Mormon Church are confidential, and the interviewing authorities have the right to ask any question they wish in order to determine worthiness to enter the temple
What happened to the papyrus from which the Book of Abraham was translated?
The disposition of the papyri from which the Book of Abraham was translated is not known.
