Would mentally handicapped people be special spirits who are exempted by their handicap from the trials of mortality?
Question Dear Gramps, I am looking for doctrine or a quote about children (people) with special needs. I don’t know if I’ve ever read this anywhere or if it was just unofficial doctrine of the Mormon Church, but it’s the belief that people with disabilities,...
If the Word of Wisdom is not a commandment why is it a requirement for permission to enter one of the Lord’s holy temples?
Question Dear Gramps, I follow the Word of Wisdom but my husband who converted to the Mormon Church before we got married is having a hard time with the fact that it is used to determine who is worthy to enter the temple. The Word of Wisdom states that it “IS...
Does one break the Mormon Church proscription against alcohol by cooking with alchohol?
Food cooked with alcohol may not be deleterious to the body, but perceptions of having alcohol around the house may be deleterious to the soul.
Why were some of the early saints still drinking coffee and tea?
It took a little time for the early saints of the Mormon Church to receive, learn and understand all the doctrines they were taught, including the Word of Wisdom.
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.
What is the purpose of pain?
The purpose of pain is to warn of sickness and danger; and to develop feelings of empathy for others who may suffer pain.
Is it against God’s will for us to eat shellfish?
The law of Moses was fulfilled in Christ, and the outward signs of the law of Moses are no longer practiced
Is green tea against the Word of Wisdom?
Although green tea may contain some constituents that could promote health, it is nevertheless against the Word of Wisdom and should be completely avoided. The beneficial constituents may be obtained from many other sources.
Why do Church organizations serve meat if we’re supposed to eat it sparingly?
A careful study of the Word of Wisdom will explain that serving and eating meat in the Mormon Church is acceptable.
