Can two people live together in a platonic relationship?
Question Gramps, I realize that we are to remain completely chaste before marriage, but what about cohabiting with single persons of the opposite sex in a completely platonic arrangement? Does church policy have a specific stance? If circumstances require that...
Can drinking coffee be likened to sex outside of marriage?
Question Gramps, My husband told me that drinking a cup of coffee is like having sex outside of mairage. I told him he was full of it. Sheryl Answer Dear Sheryl, Upon first reading this question, I do believe that you had Gramps completely at a...
Is unbelief a sin?
Question Gramps, Is unbelief sin or does it just lead to sin? In reading John 3:16, I know that if we do not believe in Christ we can not be saved in the Kingdom of God. Steven Answer Hello Steven, Unbelief in and of itself is a word describing those who have...
What is the difference between a sin and a transgression?
Question Dear Gramps, What is the difference between a sin and a transgression? Adam partook of the fruit when God instructed them not to. Please explain the differences as in the 2nd Article of Faith about a sin and a transgression; We believe that all mankind...
Are temples desecrated by the visits of unworthy members?
Rather than judging and condemning others we should be kind and forgiving. The inappropriate actions of others may be a signal for help rather than a reason for condemnation.
How can so many people be in open rebellion against God if they originally followed Christ before coming to earth?
It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt us or someone we love but the Lord said “Vengeance is mine.” We do ourselves more damage when we do not forgive.
Is it wrong to think of something sinful even though we would never do it?
There is neither a word nor an action that is not preceded by a thought. Thoughts control what we say and what we do. The battlefield between good and evil is played out in the mind; and control of our thinking is the ultimate goal for self perfection.
Does a Church leader’s sins and mistakes affect his/her calling?
Mormons do not believe their leaders are perfect; only Jesus Christ is perfect. Thus Mormon Church leaders and even prophets make mistakes, but we are to respect their office and listen to them.
