What is the Mormon Church’s stance on using face cards?
Due to the association with gambling, and the colossal waste of time, Mormon Church policy discourages using face cards.
At the Second Coming, will Christ declare the Mormon Church as His church?
At His Second Coming, Christ will come to His temples in Jackson County, Missouri and in Jerusalem and the Mormon Church will be declared His own. Even so, some people will not want to change their religion.
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.
What do Mormons believe happens after death in the afterlife?
Mormons believe death is a passing into an afterlife. Mormon obituaries often speak of someone having “passed away” or having “gone home to Heavenly Father.” Mormons believe that after death a person will return to God but they can only remain in God’s presence in the afterlife if they have been good people.
What is the origin of the term “charley horse?”
The American expression “charley horse” originated in the 1880s, probably in baseball.
Why do some Mormon Temples have an angel Moroni on top?
Whether a Mormon Temple has an angel Moroni atop or not is related to aesthetics or the decision of the architect.
Is there a Mormon concept of the “rapture”?
The Christian concept of the “rapture” is an old false sectarian notion. For a true account of the events related to the Second Coming of Christ the Mormon Doctrine and Covenants is in harmony with the Biblical account.
Can my family still be together forever if my children leave the Gospel?
Mormons who are faithful to their Temple covenants can expect their families to be together forever, even when some of their children stray.
What is the white salamander in Mormon history?
Mark Hoffman forged a letter about Mormon history claiming a white salamander transformed into the spirit guarding the golden plates.
Is the Telestial Kingdom so glorious a person would commit suicide to get there?
Mormonism teaches that the Telestial Kingdom is a kingdom of glory. If a person could get a glimpse of the glory of the Telestial Kingdom they would be tempted to commit suicide to get there.
