Question and Answer 42 |
2142: On 7/7/01, a visitor asked: I was wondering what exactly did the Prophet Joseph Smith use to translate the gold-like plates? Was it a breast plate with jewels? Or was it a stone in a hat?
See Book of Mormon Translation by Joseph Smith
2141: On 7/7/01, Jenna asked: I'm just curious.......what is the Mormon view on the Seventh Day Adventist Church?
See Interfaith Relations home page
2140: On 7/7/01, Christina asked: By the way... I have been asking other Christians whether Mormons are Christians... They use to say that LDS doesn't believe that Jesus is Savior and also they think that Mormons believe in good works would be save rather than by grace. I asked other Christians. the answer is still the same. I am wondering what if it is really right.
See Teachings About Jesus Christ home page; Grace
2139: On 7/7/01, a visitor asked: Do you believe that God is an unchanging God, as the Bible says, and if so, why is polygamy no longer allowed? Did He change his mind?
See Isn't God the Same Yesterday, Today, and forever?; Why Did the Church Abandon Plural Marriage?
2138: On 7/7/01, a visitor asked: What is the unpardonable sin?
See Unpardonable Sin
2137: On 7/7/01, a visitor asked: What is the Mormon teaching about Antichrist?
See anti-Christs
2136: On 7/7/01, Denise asked: I recently read an article [that] said "... that Mormon men post-physical death are planning to become polygamist gods and have eternal celestial sex with their many goddess wives...". Let me know what you think.
See Critique of The Godmakers Terminology
2135: On 6/16/01, Francine asked: I am a French student in foreign languages and I'd like to have some information about the political aspect of the Church.
See Political, Governmental, and Community Affairs
2134: On 6/16/01, Brian asked: Do Mormons practice polygamy or did they.?
See Plural Marriage home page
2133: On 6/16/01, Lori asked: You say you are Christian? How is that so?
2132: On 6/16/01, Stephen asked: I am really confused, is hell the spirit prison? or is it where Satan dwells?
See Hell
2131: On 6/16/01, a visitor asked: What is the stand of the Mormon Church in regard to alcohol consumption.
See Alcoholic Beverages and Alcoholism
2130: On 6/16/01, a visitor asked: I have heard that somewhere in Mormon doctrine or scripture, a passage states something like "as you are, God once was; as God is, you will one day be." Is there such a part of Mormon doctrine? Where can I find it? Does it relate to the doctrine of Eternal Progression?
See Godhood
2129: On 6/16/01, Steve asked: What is the Church's position on the popular doctrine of the "rapture?"
See What is the Church's View of the Rapture?
2128: On 6/16/01, Derek asked: As of now I am Wiccan. I was wondering how the church of Latter Day Saints feel about Wiccans?
See Interfaith Relationships home page
2127: On 6/16/01, Daniel asked: What do LDS members believe concerning "evil people" when they die..Is there a "Mormon" hell..What about non-Mormons..lets say a generally "good" non-Mormon doesn't repent even after he dies...and it's judgment time...does God send him to "Mormon" hell...or does he go to the telestial part of heaven...
See Teachings About the Afterlife home page
2126: On 6/16/01, Meredith asked: Does this mean that children who die remain children until after the resurrection, when they then grow to maturity? I am curious because I have lost a child and have always been curious about the time I will meet him again.
2125: On 6/16/01, Tarra asked: I am in love with a man who is Mormon and I am certainly not. I would love to become one if possible. I have a child, she is only three months old. Does this mean I can never be with him or that if we were together I would never be accepted in his church. Or I would never be able to get married in the temple to be joined for all eternity with this man? please help me!
If you sincerely promise to keep the commandments of God, you are eligible for membership in the Church via baptism and marriage in the temple after the appropriate waiting period which is required for all new members. (See Joining the Church)
2124: On 6/16/01, a visitor asked: If I understand your view of Jesus correctly...you believe that Jesus is not God....He is apart of the Godhead...but Jesus and the Holy Ghost are not God..
See Teachings About the Godhead home page
2123: On 6/16/01, a visitor asked: I am not chaste, but I would like to know if there is anyway I may enter, and marry, in the temple?
No, you must live the law of chastity to enter the temple. (See Teachings About Sexuality home page)
2122: On 6/16/01, a visitor asked: Do Mormons believe in salvation by faith in Jesus and eternal life in heaven? How, in the Mormon faith, does one reach heaven?
See What do Latter-day Saints believe a person must do to be saved?
2121: On 6/16/01, Cynthia asked: What does the Church think about the Death Penalty?
2120: On 6/16/01, Kay asked: Any more resources that you know of that elaborates on the 3 kingdoms of the Celestial Kingdom besides D&C 131:1-4? I know temple marriage is a requirement for the highest, but it came up in SS class yesterday and I didn't have an answer. I guess I've always known the Celestial Kingdom is also divided, but hadn't read anything about it. I guess if we aim for the highest, we don't have to worry about the others, but just interested for the sake of knowing in case it comes up in class again.
See Heaven and the Degrees of Glory
2119: On 6/16/01, a visitor asked: I'm curious..I understand that Joseph Smith did his own translation of the bible(JST) In revelation is says do not add to this book...and so forth..explain to me how that is justified.
See Doesn't the JST Violate Revelation 22:18-19?
2118: On 6/16/01, a visitor asked: I am a professor of political science in Illinois. I am writing a book which will contain one chapter on Joseph Fielding Smith. I was wondering if you could recommend an authoritative / biographical / fact-oriented book on his life. I thank you in advance for your assistance.
2117: On 6/16/01, a visitor asked: How did Joseph Smith die?
See Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith
2116: On 6/16/01, Travis asked: I have heard that some prophets have taught in favor of a vegetarian lifestyle, the word of wisdom states that meat should only be eaten in times of famine, the 10 commandments teaches us "thou shalt not kill", in D&C it says that durring the millenium the lion shall lay with the lamb and eat straw. and I remember somewhere that we should take the fruit of trees as meat... or something :) Sorry for no specific references, Im sure you are much more familiar with the scriptures than I am, but I would like to hear your thoughts on the subject.
See Does the Word of Wisdom Require Latter-day Saints to be Vegetarians?
2115: On 6/10/01,
Stephanie asked: Is it true that Mormons have big familys including many children?
If so, why
is it common to have a lot? I have a project due soon about this subject so I would
appreciate a quick response. Thanks.
See Birth Control
2114: On 6/10/01, a visitor asked: which Jesus do you believe in?
See Do Latter-day Saints Believe in a Different Jesus?
2113: On 6/10/01, a visitor asked: came muram people marry from other religions from god like islam?
See Dating and Marrying Nonmembers
2112: On 6/10/01, Judy asked: No where in the material I read on your web site was the "born again" experience mentioned.
See Born of God
2111: On 5/9/01, a visitor asked: And why can't I go into a Mormon temple? I have never been denied access to a Catholic Church, a Jewish Synagogue or a Methodist Church. It just feeds the public's view that the Mormons have something to hide.
See Why Do I Have To Have a Recommend to Enter the Temple?
2110: On 5/9/01, a visitor asked: What American City is associated with the Morman faith?
The Church is headquarted in Salt Lake City, Utah. (See Mormonism Overview)
2109: On 5/9/01, Shelley asked: I need to know specific rituals that are a big part of Mormon culture.
See Priesthood Ordinances home page
2108: On 5/9/01, Brittnay asked: Do Mormons believe in an Afterlife?
See Teachings About the Afterlife home page
2107: On 5/9/01, a visitor asked: hello.. i am doing a paper for college on INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS, could you please inform me of the views that the mormom religion has on this topic.
See Interracial Dating and Marriage
2106: On 5/9/01, Dorothy asked: how do i become a god?
See Godhood
2105: On 5/9/01, a visitor asked: i was wondering what are your believes regarding the Holy Spirit?
See Teachings About the Holy Ghost home page
2104: On 5/9/01, a visitor asked: I heard that the Mormans used to be big into polygamy and then when the US government would allow Utah to become a state unless they illegalized polygamy. So the head Prophet of the Mormans had a "revelation from God" that polygamy was now wrong? Doesn't that sound like he was just trying to make the US government happy by switching around a VERY essential doctrine in the religion
See Why Did the Church Abandon Plural Marriage?
2103: On 5/9/01, a visitor asked: my boyfriend is a mormon but we just started going out and I want to know their beliefs on sex and or the other things before tha.! Thank You!
See Teachings About Sexuality home page
2102: On 5/9/01, Lauren asked: What exactly do Mormons do at church every Sunday?
See Visitor's Guide
2101: On 5/9/01, John asked: I'm looking for a website, and I desperately need the information contained on it as soon as possible. It is called "One Hundred and One (plus) LDS Sunday Activities"
See One Hundred and One (Plus) LDS Sunday Activities
2100: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: I was wondering what wards are, and what determines which ward a member attends?
See Wards
2099: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: I am doing a report on mormons, but really a biography on Joseph Smith, do you think you can give me some brief information about him?
See The Prophet Joseph Smith home page
2098: On 5/6/01, Joseph asked: What is the church's view on the death penalty?
2097: On 5/6/01, David asked: Can a Mormon become a Freemason?
Yes, Latter-day Saints can become Freemasons.
2096: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: Which version of the bible do Mormons read, and...have they always read the same version? Has it ever changed in the past?
See The Holy Bible home page
2095: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: How do Mormons deal with Galatians 1.8? Didn't Joseph Smith receive his "new" revelation from an angel?
See Do Mormons Preach Another Gospel?
2094: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: I am a practicing Mormon, but I have a friend who is Baptist. We work together. I would like to address the issue of "is Mormonism an occult?"
2093: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: compare and contrast the shurch of Latter day Saints to Catholocism
2092: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: How do you respond to the Scripture telling Christians that even if an angel comes down from heaven with another scripture to let him go to Hell?
See Do Mormons Preach Another Gospel?
2091: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: Is it true that Mormans are racist?
2090: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: Why do Mormans think that polyagamy a okay? Is it required?
See Plural Marriage home page
2089: On 5/6/01, John asked: What is your views on Marlin Manson and all other devil worshipers?
See Satanism
2088: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: And why is is that so many people and churches say that the LDS church is a cult?
See Why Does The Church Arouse Such Great Animosity?
2087: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: I understand you believe in the book of Mormon. Who wrote that book, and how do you compare it to the Bible?
See The Book of Mormon home page
2086: On 5/6/01, a visitor asked: On your site, you say that the LDS church can help you achieve peace and happiness, but you make it sound like you are the only church that can do that. Are you saying I am going to hell when I die, and I won't be with my family unless I join your church?
See Do Only Mormons Go To Heaven?
2085: On 5/6/01, Gordon asked: I was wondering what happens when we die, do we get to be God's of our own planet? If so, why is Jesus still our God, shouldn't He have his own planet?
See Teachings About the Afterlife and A Sci-Fi Connection in LDS Theology?
2084: On 4/01/01, Georgie asked: I am not Mormon, and I was just curious about how Mormons think about the Holy Bible
See The Holy Bible home page
2083: On 4/1/01, a visitor asked: What is the church's teaching regarding the Heavenly Mother?
See Mother in Heaven
2082: On 4/1/01, a visitor asked: How is the Mormons different from the Christians of other denomination?
See LDS Differences in Doctrine
2082: On 4/1/01, a visitor asked: Despite of the church's claim that it is a Christian church, why is there a seemingly greater emphasis on the teachings from the Book of Mormon than the Bible itself?
See Do you believe the Bible is as important as other Christians?
2081: On 4/1/01, Brian asked: What exactly do you believe about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ? Rapture? Tribulation? and the Messianic Kingdom?
See Second Coming of Jesus Christ home page
2080: On 4/1/01, Erik asked: What can you tell me about your belief in the residence of Elohim?
See Kolob
2079: On 4/1/01, Art asked: The main question is how do you answer the critics' charges that the archeological evidence (or lack thereof) "shows" that the Book of Mormon is not God's Word?
See Book of Mormon Criticism home page
2078: On 4/1/01, Erika asked: I am doing a report on the religious beliefs of the Mormons. Could you please e-mail me about what Mormons are and are not allowed to eat.
See Word of Wisdom
2077: On 4/1/01, a visitor asked: Do Mormons believe that Jesus is also God?
See Teachings About Jesus Christ home page
2076: On 4/1/01, a visitor asked: What's the purpose of the temple?
See Teachings About Temples home page
2075: On 4/1/01, a visitor asked: Why do Christians say that Mormonism is a cult?
2074: On 3/30/01, Jamie asked: I am looking for the history of General Conference.
2073: On 3/30/01, a visitor asked: I am doing a research study on religions and their beliefs about medical treatment.
See Attitudes Toward Health, Medicine, and Fitness home page
2072: On 3/30/01, Ashley asked: I am having a very bad time persuading a very stubborn Utah LDS missionary that we are directed not to drink caffeine.
See Cola Drinks
2071: On 3/30/01, Michelle asked:
Do you believe that the Bible is the word of God? That it is true in every
sense? What about the book of Mormon? Do you believe it is the word of God? Or is it more
of a Book such as "Luther's Small Catechism" is to the Lutherans?
See Scriptural Writings home page
2070: On 3/30/01, a visitor asked: Can anyone receive the Sacrament? Or do you have to be Baptized?
See Visitor's Guide
2069: On 3/30/01, a visitor asked: I need information ASAP on any Latter-day Saint Adoption agencies. I have been searching these sites and can't seem to find one. Please help.
2068: On 3/30/01, Charlene asked:
What is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints position on the death
penalty?
2067: On 3/27/01, TJ asked: I am really trying to come to understand the beliefs and practices of your church, but I cannot find anywhere what a typical church service on the Sabbath entails.
See Visitor's Guide
2066: On 3/27/01, Sarah asked:I am obviously not a Mormon if I am asking this question, but what does "CTR" stand for?
Choose The Right.
2065: On 3/27/01, Jason asked: In my faith as of today we follow the rule of Acts 2:38 for baptism. The verse commands you to be baptized in Jesus name for the remission of your sin, therefore our Church baptizes in Jesus name. Under what condition does the LDS church baptize, under Jesus name or the trinity?
See Baptismal Prayer
2064: On 3/27/01, Chuck asked: section D&C 89:12-13 it states that flesh of beasts and fowl is to be used "sparingly." "And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine." Are we to eat meat in only during these times? Is the Lord stating that we would be better off/healthier as vegetarians?
See Does the Word of Wisdom Require Latter-day Saints to be Vegetarians?
2063: On 3/27/01, Lisa asked: since you say here that you think God is a "glorified, exalted person", does that mean you believe that God was once like a man himself on a different world and was created by some other god? And if men can become gods themselves, how can you claim that you believe in the Bible? Because the Bible clearly says in the first chapter of John that God is uncreated and through Him all things have come into being, and nothing has come into being without Him.
See Teachings About the Godhead home page
2062: On 3/27/01, Kathryn asked: Was Brigham Young the leader of the Mormons from the very beginning of the trail or did he become the leader after Joseph Smith was killed? Thank you.
See Brigham Young
2061: On 3/27/01, a visitor asked: I was wondering what (if any) different sects or divisions of Mormons there are.
2060: On 3/27/01, a visitor asked: do you believe in the bible?
See The Holy Bible home page
2059: On 3/27/01, a visitor asked: could you tell me the difference between Pentecostal and LDS
See Protestantism
2058: On 3/27/01, a visitor asked: I'm doing a school project on Mormons and I was wondering what would consist in a Mormons diet and what are their views on illness.
See Attitudes Toward Health, Medicine, and Fitness home page
2057: On 3/27/01, a visitor asked: when was this web site created and who is the author?
See About the Site
2056: On 3/27/01, Ramona asked: Where does the name "Mormon" come from?
2055: On 3/27/01, Steve asked: i would like to know why you Mormons dont do things that the human body enjoys e.g alcohol, drugs, and sex?
See How do Latter-day Saints believe they should live their lives?
2054: On 3/27/01, Lizbeth asked: i've got a question, can prostitues became Mormons if they are interested in the religion.
See Teachings About Sexuality home page
2053: On 3/27/01, Peg asked: Do you know how I would go about contacting the Reorganized branch of your church?
The RLDS Church is a separate and distinct Church. (See Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) You might try http://www.rlds.org
2052: On 2/17/01, Michelle asked: Is it true that while LSD does not openly support interfaith marriages it encourages the marriage of a Mormon to a Jew? And if that is true can you tell me why?
No, Latter-day Saints oppose all interfaith marriages. (See Dating and Marrying Nonmembers)
2051: On 2/17/01, Philip asked: Why are you ignoring the book of revelation's rev 22 :18-19 tells us about the penalties of adding to or taking away from this book?? P/s as you do in other parts of the bible
See Adding to the Bible: Revelation 22:18-19
2050: On 2/17/01, a visitor asked: What do you(Mormons) think of other religion ?
See Interfaith Relationships home page
2049: On 2/17/01, Kendall asked: Why was Joseph Smith a mason?
See Why Did Joseph Smith Become a Mason?
2048: On 2/17/01, Kenneth asked: Are there any sins that cannot be atoned for?
See Unpardonable Sin
2047: On 2/17/01, a
visitor asked: Did J. Smith say he would preach to "the people on
the moon" and does this
prove he was not a prophet of God?
See How Could a Prophet Believe in Moonmen?
2046: On 2/16/01, Ronnie asked: if your job on earth is to be a missionary or a teacher why do you have secret things?
See Do Latter-day Saints Conceal Their Doctrine?
2045: On 2/16/01, Patrick asked: What tribe was Joseph Smith 1805 from (Levi?)
President Brigham Young taught:
"Joseph Smith was a pure Ephraimite." (Discourses of Brigham Young, p.322)
(See The Prophet Joseph Smith home page)
2044: On 2/16/01, a visitor asked: It said you do not ban soda but you strongly vote against it. What if you are not using it as a stimulant, just as a cool beverage. Personally I would prefer a Coke or juice or such, just a preference.
See Cola Drinks
2043: On 2/16/01, a visitor asked: I know the church is against desecration of the body. What if you had a tattoo and then found the ideals of the Mormon church. Would you not be accepted on those grounds?
2042: On 2/16/01, Fred asked: If the BoM is the fullness of the gospel as I have been told, why are there no practices in the book that are related to the "restoration" of the church? No temples, no evolving God, no plural marriage, no baptism for the dead, one and only one God, etc. Why does the BoM support the orthodox view much better than the Mormon view of God and the church?
See Does the Book of Mormon Teach the Fullness of the Gospel?
2041: On 2/15/01, Angela asked: How does the Mormon church view abortion? Pro-life? Pro-choice? Why?
See Abortion
2040: On 2/15/01, Laura asked: many of my Christian friends keep talking about what they call the rapture-this is when Jesus comes again-they believe they will be "raptured" off the earth to meet him in the skies before the earth is destroyed. do Mormons have this belief also, maybe called by some other name?
See What Do Latter-day Saints Teach About the Rapture?
2039: On 2/15/01, a visitor asked: Is Mormonism Christianity?
2038: On 2/15/01, a visitor asked: Do Mormons believe that God has a physical body?
See Teachings About the Godhead home page
2037: On 2/15/01, Jenn asked: I am looking for information about the Church's policy/opinion on members viewing R rated movies. I have heard that some prophet at sometime said we shouldn't watch them, but I have been unable to find any reference.
See Rated R Movies and Other Inappropriate Media
2036: On 2/15/01, a visitor asked: What do Mormons believe about the Trinity?
See Teachings About the Godhead home page
2035: On 2/15/01, a visitor asked: Do you believe about Divorce?
See Divorce
2034: On 2/15/01, a visitor asked: Do you believe in abortion?
See Abortion
2033: On 2/15/01, a visitor asked: What are your beliefs on human life after marriage?
See Teachings About Marriage and Family Relationships home page
2032: On 2/15/01, Johnny asked: I am researching the use of a formal pledge of volunteer time to go along with the usual financial pledge in our church...I understand that your church already has a mechanism in place to do this very thing...would you please send me any information about this method of pledging time...average time pledge...how/if the church records it...how the church makes use of the pledges, etc...
See Callings
2031: On 2/15/01, Anne asked: I was wondering if you could give me some information about what your religion believes about death? Example: What is death? Do we survive death? and Is there an Afterlife?
See Teachings About the Afterlife home page
2030: On 2/14/01, a visitor asked: Do any of the writings in the book of Mormon directly oppose the writings in the bible?
No. Latter-day Saints accept both works of scripture as the word of God. (See Scriptural Writings home page)
2029: On 2/14/01, a visitor asked: Who can know the origin of GOD?
Anyone to whom God reveals his origin. Robert J. Matthews taught "there can be no true religion among men and women on this earth without revelation and testimony from God. Without revelation from heaven, mankind would not know what kind of being God is, and any ideas about his attributes and perfections could only be guesswork. The God of heaven must reveal himself, or he must remain forever unknown." (Lectures on Faith, Matthews—Personal Sacrifice, pp. 249-250.)
(See Prayer, Fasting, and Revelation home page)
2028: On 2/14/01, a visitor asked: when you use the word personage in describing the Godhead. Are you saying that all three were men on earth yet somehow attained Godhood on an equal basis? Or are they, were they, and always will be eternal, without beginning or end?
See Teachings About the Godhead home page
2027: On 2/14/01, a visitor asked: Do you believe that the book of Mormon take precedence over the bible?
See Do you believe the Bible is as important as other Christians?
2026: On 2/14/01, a visitor asked: When we are resurrected are we going to be equal to God or just similar.
See Godhood
2025: On 2/14/01, a visitor asked: I did not see any references to hell or the resurrection to eternal damnation as opposed to eternal life. What are your beliefs about this?
See Teachings About the Afterlife home page
2024: On 2/14/01, a visitor asked: I have been told that the LDS do not baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost (in contrast to some Protestant denominations). I would appreciate an explanation.
See Baptismal Prayer
2023: On 2/14/01, Byron asked: I am doing a presentation on Mormon Traditions I need to know what are the Role of Priesthoods in Aaronic and Melchizedk??
See Priesthood Organization home page
2022: On 2/13/01, Denise asked: A friend of mine is an LDS and he said two things: 1. LDS believes in the Holy Bible 2. LDS does not believe in hell, but hell is merely the lowest level of Heaven. My question is this: how can one believe in the Bible where hell is given a very clear description and that "Jesus descended into hell and on the third day.......", and yet say hell is non-existent as an infinitely terrible place but merely a low level of Heaven? Jesus didn't ASCEND into hell. Do I have a misunderstanding of your concept of hell?
See Hell
2021: On 2/13/01, Michael asked: You believe that we shall be married in heaven to the people we are married to on Earth. How do you translate Matthew 22:23-33? In my belief it says that in heaven we shall be like angels and there shall be no marriage. Your insights would be greatly valued.
See Is There Eternal Marriage?
2020: On 2/13/01, a visitor asked: I was wondering who the founder of your religion is
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the official name of the Church established on April 6, 1830, at Fayette, New York, under the direction of the Prophet Joseph Smith. (See Overview)
2019: On 2/13/01, a visitor asked: why do you guys take oaths? That's not in the Bible. I've researched and heard a few testimonies that you guys take oaths about this: if you tell what goes on in the Temple, then you're to get your neck slit.
See Do Latter-day Saints Have Blood Oaths?
2018: On 2/13/01, a visitor asked: Why is the truth about your church not told to people in the beginning? I mean, you have to wait till you're Temple worthy? What is that? In the Bible, everything is said right up front; nothing's hidden. Why do Mormons hide the "truth"?
See Do Latter-day Saints Conceal Their Beliefs?
2017: On 2/13/01, a visitor asked: Jesus Christ says about in eternal life that "...in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven." Why do you, Mormons, say that a ajor part of the gospel is eternal marriage? for it is clearly not biblical.
See Is There Eternal Marriage?
2016: On 2/11/01, a visitor asked: I understand the word of wisdom but what is wrong with tea and coffee
See Why Are Certain Things Forbidden by the Word of Wisdom?
2015: On 2/11/01, David asked: [I want to date an LDS girl, but her parents won't let me. Why is that?]
See Dating and Marrying Nonmembers
2014: On 2/11/01, Natalie asked: The one thing I have never heard from someone who is actually a part of your church is how you think you get to heaven.
See What Do Latter-day Saints Believe a Person Must do to be Saved?
2013: On 2/11/01, a visitor asked: I am active member of the LDS Church and am trying to reintroduce the Gospel to my brother. He keeps bring up a Discovery Channel program which showed a group of LDS settlers in Utah slaughtering a wagon train of pioneers heading west. Apparently the LDS settlers dressed up like Native Americans and ambushed the westward pioneers. Can you please clarify this subject so that I may clear my brother's mind of any misconceptions brought on by this program?
2012: On 2/11/01, a visitor asked: Are Mormons allowed to have more than one wife at the same time?
No, Latter-day Saints can presently be married to only one woman at a time. However, during the nineteenth-century, LDS men were allowed to marry more than one wife under certain conditions. (
See Plural Marriage home page)2011: On 2/11/01, Linda asked: Does the Bible say that no one should ever hold the Aaronic priesthood if they are not direct descendants of Aaron, or Levi?
See Aaronic Priesthood: Powers and Offices
2010: On 2/11/01 Ryan asked: I am a student at Azusa Pacific University and I found your web site and I was wondering how does a person receive salvation in the Mormon faith. and what would happen if he or she does not receive that salvation(i.e. that person denies the existence of God)?
See What Do Latter-day Saints Believe a Person Must do to be Saved?
2009: On 2/11/01, Melissa asked: I am told Mormons believe all the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Bible as well as the Book of Mormon, but I also know that LDS believe in eternal marriages. But as I was reading my own Bible in Matthew 22:23-30, the Sadducees ask Jesus whose wife a woman will be if she marries multiple men, and Jesus answers them that "in the resurrection they neither marry or are given to marriage, but are like the angels." Therefore, the Book of Mormon and the Bible appear to be in contradiction. Which is right?
See Is There Eternal Marriage?
2008: On 2/11/01, Walt asked: I was wondering what the LDS church taught on the subject of God. In that their is three Gods-(Father, Son, Holy Spirit) or just one God and three persons?
See Do you believe in one God or many Gods?
2008: On 2/11/01, Walt asked: Are you aware of the various heavenly visitors that appeared to Joseph Smith after his first vision?
2007: On 2/11/01, Maddy asked: Did Jesus ever get married? We are commanded to get married during our life but I have never read about Jesus getting married? What about him?
See Why Was Jesus Never Married?
2006: On 2/8/01, Ian asked: Hi there, can you tell me if there is any archaeological evidence for BoM stories eg ruins, artifacts, etc
See Book of Mormon Criticism home page
2005: On 2/8/01, Nate asked: A little while ago I found an answer to the question: "Why does Mormonism spark such controversy?" or something to that effect. At the time I was unable to print it, but when I tried to find the quote again, I couldn't find it again. Hopefully you know what I'm talking about and will be able to help out.
See Why does Mormonism arouse such animosity among so many?
2004: On 2/8/01, Joidee asked: I am just writing because I have been taking birth control pills, and lately I have been getting the feeling that I need to look up more about whether it is a good thing to do or not. What is the church's view on this subject?
See Birth Control
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