What does Mormonism teach about burial versus cremation?
The Mormon Church counsels that burial is preferable unless local laws require cremation. Taking the law into account, the ultimate decision is up to the family.
Why is God sometimes described as “great and terrible”?
The prophet Nehemiah called God “great and terrible” because of the judgements he had sent against the rebellious Israelites.
Is Jehovah the same person as Christ? Where does the name come from?
Mormonism teaches that Jehovah is the Old Testament name for Jesus Christ, whose name in Hebrew was Yeshua.
What does the Mormon Book of Abraham teach about the creation?
Mormonism teaches that there were two aspects of creation: spiritual and physical. The spiritual creation can be likened to a blueprint.
Why doesn’t the Mormon Church still have a Patriarch to the Church?
There is currently not a Patriarch to the Church in the Mormon Church. The organization of the Mormon Church changes according to the size and needs of the current times. The office of Mormon patriarch is now filled on a stake level.
What happened to the children of Mormon patriarch Hyrum Smith from his first wife, Jerusha?
Mormon patriarch and martyr Hyrum Smith was the father of future Mormon prophet Joseph F. Smith. Not much is known about his other children, six of whom were born to his first wife Jerusha.
In Joseph Smith’s letter, what do “old major” and “little prattlers” refer to?
In Joseph Smith’s letter, “Old Major” refers to the Prophet’s dog. The word “prattler” was a common term for a little child.
How can I discern personal revelation?
Personal revelation comes to the mind and to the heart, and is described as a “still, small voice.” When receiving revelation, a person gets an idea and feels good about it.
What is the Mormon Church’s position on Roe vs. Wade?
Only in cases of incest, rape, or seriously jeopardized life, accompanied by earnest consultation with church leaders and God, may a Mormon possibly consider an abortion.
Does the Mormon Church forbid the use of peyote by Mormons of Native American ancestry?
Mormons, regardless of their ancestry, have been counselled to avoid peyote and any other harmful drug.
