According to Mormonism, will our level of intelligence affect our standing in the next life?
Mormonism teaches that after the resurrection, we can gradually attain perfection in body, mind, and spirit.
What connections are there between the Mormons and the Masons?
Although Mormon prophet Joseph Smith was a Mason, he did not attend many meetings, did not reveal the Masons’ secrets, and was not murdered specifically by Masons. Since Joseph Smith restored Mormon temple ordinances before he ever became a Mason, there is no connection between the symbols of the Masons and of the Mormon temple.
Hunting is contrary to Mormon doctrine?!!
The positive family bonding that comes from hunting can be done at a firing range, the prophets have spoken abouit how wrong the killing of wild animals is.
Will I ever be sealed to my children if I haven’t remarried after a divorce?
Mormon doctrine teaches that children cannot be sealed to unmarried parents. If a parent doesn’t remarry in this life, they will find an eternal companion later, and their temple work will be done during the millennium.
Why must I wait one year after my marriage to be married in the Mormon temple?
Mormons must wait one year after a civil marriage for a Temple wedding to help them understand how important it is. Mormons should explain to non-Mormon relatives and friends how important temple marriage is.
Were Australian Aborigines kept from the priesthood like blacks were?
Unlike black people of African origin, the Mormon Church allowed Australian Aborigines to hold the priesthood.
How do I balance dealing with chronic illness and family problems?
We cannot control our relatives lives and must respect their choices, even if we disapprove. God will reward us for patient service and enduring.
Does a Church leader’s sins and mistakes affect his/her calling?
Mormons do not believe their leaders are perfect; only Jesus Christ is perfect. Thus Mormon Church leaders and even prophets make mistakes, but we are to respect their office and listen to them.
Are there different types of angels?
Mormon doctrine teaches us that there are different types of angels, some have bodies and some do not. Satan also has angels, but they never have bodies.
Why do we need to control our appetites and passions?
Mormons are commanded by God to control all their passions and appetites within their proper boundaries. Bodily appetites and lusts can lead to addiction and keep us from God’s spirit.
How do we distinguish between art and pornography?
Art inspires and uplifts the spirit, whereas pornography degrades and arouses sexual excitement. The pure in heart see things as pure, while impure will see all things as pornographic.
Can newborns remember their pre-earth life?
Personal experience seems to agree that newborns and toddlers may remember something of their pre-earth life.
What purpose do people with intellectual handicaps have in this lifetime?
Mormons believe that people with physical or intellectual handicaps are in no way disadvantaged in their eternal potential. Such handicaps do not necessarily stem from some pre-mortal worthiness or unworthiness.
What language will be spoken in the Celestial Kingdom?
According to Mormon scripture, Adam spoke a language that was pure and undefiled. It is most likely the language of Mormonism’s Celestial Kingdom.
How do I explain the purpose of life without being too religious?
The purpose of life cannot be explained without the religious based parts. Mormon doctrine provides a foundation for the purpose of life.
Does Mormonism teach at what exact time a fetus receives its spirit and becomes a living child?
Mormonism does not reveal at what point a fetus receives its spirit and becomes a separate organism. It may be different for each person.
What happens if a Mormon marries a non-Mormon, or gets married outside of a Mormon temple?
If a Mormon marries a non-Mormon or gets married outside of a Mormon temple, the marriage will end at death. A marriage between two Mormons in a Mormon temple may endure for eternity.
Do Mormons know what happened to the Urim and Thummim which Joseph Smith used to translate the Book of Mormon?
After Joseph Smith finished translating the Book of Mormon, he probably returned the Urim and Thummim to the angel Moroni.
Does Mormonism teach anything about the kind of weapons used in the War in Heaven?
Mormonism suggests that the weapons used in the War in Heaven were probably associated with the mind and will, or with the power of righteousness and faith.
Was it really the Lord’s will that my daughter died?
Mormon doctrine teaches us that death is part of God’s plan and we need not be sad for those who have died, for they are in a better place. We should be concerned with our life here so we can be reunited with our family in heaven.
Does Mormon doctrine teach a beginning to everything?
Mormon doctrine teaches that the universe was not created out of nothing, that it has always existed. God lives outside of time and is eternal, from age to age.
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