What does Mormonism teach about burial versus cremation?
The Mormon Church counsels that burial is preferable unless local laws require cremation. Taking the law into account, the ultimate decision is up to the family.
Why is God sometimes described as “great and terrible”?
The prophet Nehemiah called God “great and terrible” because of the judgements he had sent against the rebellious Israelites.
Is Jehovah the same person as Christ? Where does the name come from?
Mormonism teaches that Jehovah is the Old Testament name for Jesus Christ, whose name in Hebrew was Yeshua.
What does the Mormon Book of Abraham teach about the creation?
Mormonism teaches that there were two aspects of creation: spiritual and physical. The spiritual creation can be likened to a blueprint.
Why doesn’t the Mormon Church still have a Patriarch to the Church?
There is currently not a Patriarch to the Church in the Mormon Church. The organization of the Mormon Church changes according to the size and needs of the current times. The office of Mormon patriarch is now filled on a stake level.
What happened to the children of Mormon patriarch Hyrum Smith from his first wife, Jerusha?
Mormon patriarch and martyr Hyrum Smith was the father of future Mormon prophet Joseph F. Smith. Not much is known about his other children, six of whom were born to his first wife Jerusha.
In Joseph Smith’s letter, what do “old major” and “little prattlers” refer to?
In Joseph Smith’s letter, “Old Major” refers to the Prophet’s dog. The word “prattler” was a common term for a little child.
How can I discern personal revelation?
Personal revelation comes to the mind and to the heart, and is described as a “still, small voice.” When receiving revelation, a person gets an idea and feels good about it.
What is the Mormon Church’s position on Roe vs. Wade?
Only in cases of incest, rape, or seriously jeopardized life, accompanied by earnest consultation with church leaders and God, may a Mormon possibly consider an abortion.
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.
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