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.
As a sixteen-year-old how can I find out what I am supposed to do with my life?
If we live righteously and ask in faith, our Heavenly Father will answer our prayers, usually by a still, small voice.
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.
Was the harlot Rahab a direct ancestor of Jesus?
The Savior was the only perfect man to live in mortality among all the children of our Father in Heaven.
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.
Why doesn’t the Mormon Church provide more educational opportunities at locations outside of Utah and Idaho?
The Mormon Church provides LDS Institutes of Religion in all the major universities that have enough LDS students to support them.
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.
Would it be OK to have a civil marriage first and then go to the temple to be sealed?
A temple sealing has nothing in common with a civil marriage. The sealing authorized the participants to be rulers in eternity forever.
