What should I do about a daughter who won’t attend church?
If a daughter will not attend the Mormon Church any more, her mother should respect her free agency and maintain a loving relationship.
Why doesn’t the Mormon Church keep records of stillborn babies?
The Mormon Church makes membership records only for living members, but families are encouraged to record stillborn children in their own records.
Did plant life reproduce and decay in the Garden of Eden?
In Mormon Doctrine, Adam and Eve could not have children in the Garden of Eden, but that does not mean that plants and animals couldn’t reproduce.
How did Adam and Eve get to Egypt from the Garden of Eden?
When Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden, the Earth contained only one unbroken land mass.
Where was the Garden of Eden?
The Garden of Eden was in Jackson County, Missouri. This can be explained through Mormon scripture and geographical evidence.
Where can I find more information on personal revelation?
The Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants contain examples of the Lord’s communication with His children. We need to recognize spiritual promptings and act on them.
What does the Mormon Church mean by “free agency”?
Mormons are free agents in that they are free to make choices. Members of the Mormon Church are also considered agents of Jesus Christ, whose name they have taken upon themselves.
What is the difference between Christianity and Mormonism?
To find the truth of Mormonism one must read the Book of Mormon and carry out the experiment found in Moroni 10:4.
Are temples desecrated by the visits of unworthy members?
Rather than judging and condemning others we should be kind and forgiving. The inappropriate actions of others may be a signal for help rather than a reason for condemnation.
How do I keep from losing my temper and self-control?
Self-control is one of the purposes of our mortal life and can be mastered only by practice. A situation that requires you to exercise it is a blessing.
Is the concept of blood atonement a true doctine of Mormonism?
The Mormon doctrine of blood atonement states that through the atonement of Christ all mankind may be saved through obedience to the gospel.
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.
Was the priesthood ever restricted from the descendants of Ishmael?
The priesthood has only been restricted from the descendants of Cain, which restriction was removed in a revelation in 1978, extending it to every worthy male.
Why are some Bible and Book of Mormon passages so similar?
The differences between passages in the Bible, in Matthew 5, and Book of Mormon, in 3 Nephi 12, are substantive differences, which subtly change meaning.
According to Exodus 33:20, how could Joseph Smith have seen God and Jesus?
The Bible has come through many translations. Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible restored many doctrines that had been changed over the years.
Was Satan’s rebellion so bad? Why couldn’t he repent and be saved?
Because of Satan’s rebellion against God and his avowed status as God’s enemy, Satan could never be forgiven.
Is herbal tea against the Word of Wisdom?
The Mormon Word of Wisdom teaches against drinking conventional tea. In the same section of the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord says that herbs are good for man. Herbal tea, unlike conventional caffeine-laden tea, is beneficial and allowable for Mormons to drink.
Why does the Aaronic Priesthood have the keys of the ministering of angels?
In the Mormon Church, baptism and the sacrament are administered through the Aaronic Priesthood. The ministering of angels is connected to these ordinances.
Should my mentally handicapped son hold the priesthood in the Mormon Church?
In the Mormon Church, a mentally handicapped person with a mental age below 8 may not have the maturity to hold the priesthood of God.
Why can’t Mormon women hold the priesthood?
The priesthood in the Mormon Church is not designed to rule. Mormon women, still equal, do not hold the priesthood because their duties are elsewhere.
What are intelligences?
Intelligence can have two meanings: (1)the ability to apply knowledge, and (2) an entity. The scriptures and prophets have said a bit more on this topic.
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