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.
Can Mormons drink caffeinated sodas?
While the Mormon Church does not forbid caffeines, Mormons are couselled to avoid addicting foods and drinks to keep their bodies healthy.
Does the Mormon Word of Wisdom forbid caffeine?
While the Mormon Church recognizes that caffeine is one of the dangerous chemicals in many drinks that should be avoided, it is not necessarily the reason coffee and tea are forbidden by the Word of Wisdom.
What is a Jack Mormon? What does it mean?
A Jack Mormon is a non-practicing Mormon, but originally meant someone who was friendly to Mormons, but not a member.
Will only Mormons be saved?
Mormon doctrine teaches that the full power of Jesus’ atonement for our sins can only come to those who follow God’s ordained servants and receive the necessary ordinances from them.
From which parent do we get our lineage in the House of Israel?
Mormon doctrine teaches that the House of Israel was scattered and mixed with all nations, so most people have some direct lineal connection to one of the tribes.
Is the President of the Kirtland temple today in the RLDS Church a direct descendant of Joseph Smith, Jr.?
The Kirtland Temple has been in the possession of the RLDS Church since 1880. The current president of the Temple is not a direct descendant of Joseph Smith, Jr.
How are the Pope and Mormon prophet different?
The Mormon prophet been ordained by priesthood authority and one should not be ashamed to say so. The office of Pope gained its authority politically centuries ago.
Does Mormon temple work need to be performed for stillborn babies?
No membership records are made in the Mormon Church for stillborn babies, so temple work cannot be done until the Millennium when those people are resurrected.
When the twelve disciples judge the house of Israel will Judas be one of them?
The twelve apostles at Jerusalem will pass judgment on everyone in that lineage except for the Nephites and Lamanites, who had their own twelve.
Is it true that rainbows are a sign that the Second Coming is not yet upon us?
Rainbows are a sign of rain. When there are no rainbows, there has been no rain, and then begins the “desolation, calamity, and distress among the nations” which Joseph Smith talked about.
What will the resurrected world be like?
Mormonism states the earth will undergo two changes: a change from telestial to terrestrial, and a change from terrestrial to celestial. Topographical changes will occur, coinciding with the Millenium.
Is there revelation concerning family arrangements made in pre-mortality?
There is no scriptural reference to pre-mortal family arrangements, but many patriarchal blessings have made reference to them.
How is the Biblical creation reconciled with scientific discovery?
The words of the prophets and the studies of scientists have no way of reconciling because one relies on faith and the other on observation.
What drives the philosophy that Mormons believe in a different Jesus Christ?
When Christians claim that Mormons believe in a different Jesus, they mean Mormons do not accept their concept of the Trinity–and that’s true.
Why do people say Mormons do not believe in Jesus Christ?
Differences about doctrine and misunderstandings about Mormon doctrine has caused some Evangelicals to say that Mormons are not Christians.
Does the Mormon Church have a position on hypnotism?
The Mormon Church teaches that hypnotism by a professional therapist can be legitimate therapy, but it warns against exhibition hypnotism.
Can a person sin after the Second Coming of Jesus?
God will always respect our agency to do right or wrong and will only invite us to do good, never force.
Where is the spirit of a person who is senile or comatose?
Mormon doctrine teaches that the spirit of a person remains with the body until death; those who live with incapacitated persons have an opportunity to perform godly service.
Should I be afraid about the events before Jesus’ Second Coming?
If we live righteously and trust in Jesus Christ, we have nothing to fear before the Second Coming.
How will the promises in my blessings come true?
We must live faithfully to realize the promises given to us in inspired blessings and prayfully seek to following the commandments given in those blessings, too.
- Be courteous
- Be patient
- Before you ask Gramps, search the site for your answer
- Do some research
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