What is the role of women in the Mormon Church?
In Paul’s day women took no active role in church. Today they do, and although they do not hold the priesthood in Mormonism, they are equal in counsel with men.
How do those taking prescription medication every day observe a proper fast?
The Mormon practice of fasting is to be done in wisdom. Its purposes are to subdue the body and feed the poor. Those taking medication can still accomplish both.
What should I do with my paranormal ability?
Use your spiritual gifts to bless others, but be careful not to contradict priesthood authority or turn the allegience of others away from God to yourself.
What is the Mormon Church’s position toward transgendered persons and gay marriages?
Mormonism teaches that homosexual relations are a sin, but we should not reject or shun those who have these tendencies.
Was there a room in the Hill Cumorah in addition to the place where the plates to the Book of Mormon were found by Joseph Smith?
There is a room in the Hill Cumorah where Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery of the Mormon Church, under the direction of the the Angel Moroni, returned the plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated.
If Nephi took the Brass Plates of Laban to the promised land, how could the Old Testament scriptures have been available to the people in the Old World?
The Brass Plates of Laban may well have been the original scriptures. But many copies in the Hebrew langquage were available after Nephi took the Brass Plates to the promised land.
Is speaking in tongues only a manifestation of the devil speaking?
The gift of tongues is one of the prevalent manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the Mormon Church today.
Do you think that the Lord would condone killing rodent pests?
Whether or not a person would be censured by the Lord for killing an animal would depend more on the attitude of the person doing the hunting than on the act itself.
Why do they let young boys perform priesthood duties such as passing the Sacrament?
The offices and duties of the Aaronic Priesthood are perfectly suited to young teen-age boys.
Does the Church prohibit hypnotism for medical purposes?
Mormonism takes no stand on hypnotism for medical purposes. Mormons should not participate, however, in hypnosis demonstrations.
Is it okay for Mormons to display pictures of the Savior by non-Mormon artists?
Mormons are encouraged to display uplifiting and inspiring religious art, regardless of the religious affiliation of the artist.
Was the Mormon Church’s purchase of the Main Street Plaza and the use of public transportation hypocritical?
The Mormon Church bought the Main Street Plaza fairly and gave opportunity for it be voted upon; some jobs, by necessity, must operate on Sunday to accomplish good purposes.
If God doesn’t change, how come Mormons practiced polygamy for a time?
Mormonism teaches that God never changes, but because our circumstances change, sometimes God commands one thing or another and forbids it at other times.
Are Mormons discouraged from donating organs?
The Mormon Church teaches that donating organs is an individual decision, and Mormons may do so if they wish.
Is it all right to talk about Mormon Church doctrine outside of Church?
It is acceptable to discuss Mormon Church doctrine outside of church meetings. We must avoid speculation, however, over doctrinal issues we know little about.
What does Mormonism teach about lost embryos and fetuses?
The Lord has not revealed when the spirit enters a body, but parents of lifeless children can be comforted through their faith in and knowledge of the merciful Lord omnipotent.
What are the consequences of attending a ward other than your own?
Attending another ward causes one to miss out on opportunities and blessings that come from adhering to the organization of the Mormon Church.
What does it mean to live the gospel to the fullest?
We should try to live by every word that proceeds forth from the mouth of God by sincerely repenting of all our mistakes and by living as near to the word of God as possible.
Should I have children immediately after getting married?
The General Authorities of the Mormon Church have spoken on the subject of bearing and raising children in families–it is the greatest blessing and privilege of marriage.
What is the House of Esau?
Mormons consider the House of Esau to be represented by the modern gentile nations of the world, whom Mormons are to serve as missionaries.
When was the Great Apostasy complete?
The Great Apostasy was complete when the last bishop died who had been ordained by one of the original apostles.
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