Answerbag: Kim Siever's answers

Answer to Reguarding LDS, what is HAM?

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:30:06 -0700

Reguarding LDS, what is HAM?

The back leg of a pig that has been cured and smoked. It's often eaten at Easter.

Answer to I feel that I am having some sort of an identity crisis. Am I a Sockpuppet or a Clone?

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:34:05 -0700

I feel that I am having some sort of an identity crisis. Am I a Sockpuppet or a Clone?

Why is this question in Mormonism?

Answer to Why don't you want to share your partner with other people?

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:28:51 -0700

Why don't you want to share your partner with other people?

What does this have to do with Mormonism?

Answer to Does the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints still exist? I’ve heard that a portion of the Community of Christ’s membership broke off in 2001 and retained the old name, but I’ve never found any confirmation of this.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:30:10 -0800

Does the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints still exist? I’ve heard that a portion of the Community of Christ’s membership broke off in 2001 and retained the old name, but I’ve never found any confirmation of this.

Yes, it does still exist.

Answer to Can anyone show me at least one piece of evidence that the Mormon Church is the true religion? (Assuming that there is evidence, although not.)

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:23:21 -0800

Can anyone show me at least one piece of evidence that the Mormon Church is the true religion? (Assuming that there is evidence, although not.)

What's the point? Even if there was any so-called evidence, I doubt it would change your mind. What sort of evidence are you looking for? Short of God coming down and telling you himself, what would prove to you that Mormonism is the true religion?

Answer to Is the Mormon Church the true religion?

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:21:36 -0800

Is the Mormon Church the true religion?

How do you even answer a question like that. It's nothing but a loaded question. Only Mormons will think it's the true religion, and only non-Mormons will think it's not. Every answer will be as subjective as the question. Considering there's no way to actually prove the...

Answer to Exactly why is it forbidden in christianity to have more than one wife?

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:38:08 -0800

Exactly why is it forbidden in christianity to have more than one wife?

This sounds like a question for the Christian category, not the Mormon category.

Answer to Do mormons pray for dead jews?

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:03:59 -0800

Do mormons pray for dead jews?

Some might. Mormons pray for all sorts of things and people.

Answer to Is the united voice of the First Presidency considered a reliable source of doctrine?

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:52:30 -0800

Is the united voice of the First Presidency considered a reliable source of doctrine?

Policy? Yes. Doctrine? Depends. If it's established doctrine (scriptural support or taught by other prophets), and they are summarizing or compiling it, then yes. If it is brand new, still yes, but it would still need to be accepted by the church to be considered binding (or canonical at the...

Answer to What must you do as a Latter Day Saint to have the gift of salvation?

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:35:18 -0800

What must you do as a Latter Day Saint to have the gift of salvation?

That depends. How do you define "salvation". If you mean immortality, then Latter-day Saints, as with anyone else, need do nothing. It is a free gift for all. If you mean eternal life, then Latter-day Saints must be baptised (John 3:5), put the things of God first (Mark 10:17),...

Answer to Do I make Latter-Day Saints mad, or are they happy to hear the truth?

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:26:47 -0800

Do I make Latter-Day Saints mad, or are they happy to hear the truth?

Mad? No. Frustrated? Yes. It's always frustrating to have a dialogue with someone who has no coherently constructed arguments and who doesn't address one's points.

Answer to Do you have to believe in Joseph Smith to enter heaven?

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:25:20 -0800

Do you have to believe in Joseph Smith to enter heaven?

No. If one needed to believe in Joseph Smith, then none of the Biblical prophets would get to heaven.

Answer to Is September Dawn an accurate representation of the events surrounding the Mountain Meadow Massacre?

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:24:31 -0800

Is September Dawn an accurate representation of the events surrounding the Mountain Meadow Massacre?

Considering that none of us on AnswerBag were there, I don't know that any of us can absolutely say whether the film was an accurate representation of the events. All we have is what research has been done. A better question would be whether the film is an accurate portrayal of the events we...

Answer to Are there any restrictions to buy alcohol in Utah?

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:21:18 -0800

Are there any restrictions to buy alcohol in Utah?

You might get a better answer if you post in the Utah category. http://www.answerbag.com/c_view/2747

Answer to If Mormon's are Christians than how can they believe that God was once an exulted man? And who is his father, if there is only one God in Christianity?

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:52:43 -0800

If Mormon's are Christians than how can they believe that God was once an exulted man? And who is his father, if there is only one God in Christianity?

"some things are beyond our understanding" I could not agree more.

Answer to If Mormon's are Christians than how can they believe that God was once an exulted man? And who is his father, if there is only one God in Christianity?

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:16:59 -0800

If Mormon's are Christians than how can they believe that God was once an exulted man? And who is his father, if there is only one God in Christianity?

I don't believe that Jesus ever stated that a qualification for being a Christian was believing God was never a man. I don't see then why believing such a concept would negate their claim to being Christian.

Answer to Is the recent single word change in the Book of Mormon significant? From "the principal ancestors" to "among the ancestors of the American Indians".

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:17:43 -0800

Is the recent single word change in the Book of Mormon significant? From "the principal ancestors" to "among the ancestors of the American Indians".

It is very significant. This change in wording now more accurately reflects what is actually in the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon had never proclaimed that the people within it were the principal ancestors of indigenous peoples of the Americas. By rewording this phrase, the Introduction not...

Answer to I understand and respect that the Mormon faith allows Polygamy. What are the thoughts on polyandry? My 'wife' and I have started a relationship of sorts with a non practising mormon man.

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:10:42 -0800

I understand and respect that the Mormon faith allows Polygamy. What are the thoughts on polyandry? My 'wife' and I have started a relationship of sorts with a non practising mormon man.

Few sects of the Mormon faith allow polygamy. The True and Living Church of Jesus Christ of Saints of the Last Days and the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are probably the most well-known. In all instances of polygamy among Mormon sects (past and present), the practise...

Answer to Do Mormons[sp?] celebrate Christmas?

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:35:05 -0800

Do Mormons[sp?] celebrate Christmas?

Yes they do. In fact, they even celebrate it on the same pagan day as most other Christians: December 25.

Answer to I green tea against the word of wisdom if it is cold? Example...Lipton Cold Green Tea...full of antioxidants and has no caffine!

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:56:17 -0800

I green tea against the word of wisdom if it is cold? Example...Lipton Cold Green Tea...full of antioxidants and has no caffine!

All tea is against the Word of Wisdom. It doesn't matter the temperature or the type (back, green, oolong, etc) as long as it's made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Nor does it matter how healthy it is. As Glenn pointed out, we don't know the reason for the tea prohibition.

Answer to Does Lucy Smith's manuscript differ from Joseph Smith's account of the First Vision?

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:23:09 -0800

Does Lucy Smith's manuscript differ from Joseph Smith's account of the First Vision?

Joseph Smith was the only one there, and he's dead. There's no way to know for sure. The generally accepted version is the one where god and Jesus appear to him.

Answer to What are the list of food that mormons eat and foods that are not

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:38:48 -0800

What are the list of food that mormons eat and foods that are not

D&C 89, the revelation from which the Word of Wisdom is derived prohibits the following: • Wine and strong drinks • Hot drinks • Tobacco Since this has been given, Mormon leaders have clarified that strong drinks refers to not only hard alcoholic drinks, but mild...

Answer to I am doing a college essay on Mormonism. What kind of questions should I ask in a interview with one of their Bishops? I need ten.

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:42:01 -0800

I am doing a college essay on Mormonism. What kind of questions should I ask in a interview with one of their Bishops? I need ten.

That's a difficult question to answer. Are you writing an essay ion a specific aspect of Mormonism. I would assume an essay on Mormonism in general would be too high level for an essay. I would suggest choosing an aspect of Mormonism.

Answer to Other than Native Americans and Africans, are there any other ethnic groups that Mormons believe have specific physical features because they were cursed by God?

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:25:58 -0800

Other than Native Americans and Africans, are there any other ethnic groups that Mormons believe have specific physical features because they were cursed by God?

Hey, sock puppet, this answer still doesn't answer the question.

Answer to Other than Native Americans and Africans, are there any other ethnic groups that Mormons believe have specific physical features because they were cursed by God?

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:25:06 -0800

Other than Native Americans and Africans, are there any other ethnic groups that Mormons believe have specific physical features because they were cursed by God?

Does not answer the question.

Answer to How many wives was Joseph Smith married to and how many of them were married to other men while they were married to him?

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 06:00:32 -0800

How many wives was Joseph Smith married to and how many of them were married to other men while they were married to him?

The numbers I have heard are he had roughly 20 wives and at least eight have been confirmed to have been married to other men.

Answer to Why are there 100 separate restorationist groups all claiming their authority comes from the prophet Joseph Smith?

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 06:35:52 -0700

Why are there 100 separate restorationist groups all claiming their authority comes from the prophet Joseph Smith?

Twenty-eight separate churches claim(ed) they are are the church set up by Joseph Smith. Some of those no longer exist.

Answer to If a person chooses to leave the Mormon Church, are they still under the oaths they have taken, such as keeping temple ceremonies secret?

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 09:56:42 -0800

If a person chooses to leave the Mormon Church, are they still under the oaths they have taken, such as keeping temple ceremonies secret?

Technically, there are no oaths taken to keep the temple ceremony secret. The only oaths to keep anything secret are for a tiny portion of the ceremony, not the ceremony as a whole. That being said, the oaths taken are not made conditional on someone's membership as a Mormon. In my...

Answer to How accurate are published accounts of the various temple ceremonies?

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 09:51:20 -0800

How accurate are published accounts of the various temple ceremonies?

Accuracy varies with each account. Some are amazingly accurate. Some are highly innacurate. Some were once accurate, but are now outdated. And so forth.

Answer to Do Mormons take part in pagan festivals?

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 09:09:10 -0800

Do Mormons take part in pagan festivals?

Only to the extent that such holidays as Christmas and Easter involve many traditions derived from Paganism.

Answer to Was polygamy illegal in Canada at the time polygamous Mormons fled the US?

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 07:39:48 -0800

Was polygamy illegal in Canada at the time polygamous Mormons fled the US?

Polygamy was made illegal in western Canada in 1878.

Answer to Can a 12 year old Mormon girl make her own decision about dating before age 16?

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 07:38:34 -0800

Can a 12 year old Mormon girl make her own decision about dating before age 16?

Mentally? Probably. Will her parents allow her to? That all depends on the nature of their parent-child relationship. Some would. Others wouldn't.

Answer to Are temple weddings legal in the UK?

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 07:36:55 -0800

Are temple weddings legal in the UK?

Yes. But they are not recognised as being valid. There is nothing illegal about a temple wedding int he UK. However, if someone gets married in the temple and no by a civic authority, it is not recognised as a marriage. It would be considered the sames as a common law partnership.

Answer to Are Mormon couples encouraged to have sex on their wedding night?

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 07:50:45 -0800

Are Mormon couples encouraged to have sex on their wedding night?

Are you asking if the Church encourages them to have sex on their wedding night, then no. If you are asking if generally people the couples know encourage them to have sex on their wedding night, then I suppose it's possible. It would depend on each couple and the people they know.

Answer to What does "perdition" mean to Mormons?

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 05:11:03 -0800

What does "perdition" mean to Mormons?

Perdition means several things. It is a name of the devil. It is spiritual death. It is also a name assigned to what Mormons commonly call Outer Darkness.

Answer to Do Mormons believe the wife's salvation is dependant on the husband?

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 05:05:16 -0800

Do Mormons believe the wife's salvation is dependant on the husband?

Mormons consider there are two salvations: a general one and an individual one. The general salvation is one almost everyone will receive and consists of salvation from physical death and an assignment to one of three degrees of glory. The individual salvation is being assigned to the highest...

Answer to Do Mormons need to be virgins when they get married?

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 07:37:19 -0800

Do Mormons need to be virgins when they get married?

No.

Answer to Do Mormons study the Bible?

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:25:11 -0800

Do Mormons study the Bible?

Generally, yes.

Answer to Do Mormons believe the Bible is inspired by God?

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:24:58 -0800

Do Mormons believe the Bible is inspired by God?

Yes.

Answer to Which version of the Bible do Mormons study?

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:24:45 -0800

Which version of the Bible do Mormons study?

Most English-speaking Mormons study the King James Version, but there are some who use various other versions and translations as well. Additionally, those who do not speak/read English, may use a different version than the King James.

Answer to How do Mormons view Islamic teachings?

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:09:32 -0800

How do Mormons view Islamic teachings?

Generally, most review them with respect.

Answer to Do some Mormons consider themselves prophets, seers and revelators?

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:08:43 -0800

Do some Mormons consider themselves prophets, seers and revelators?

They do not consider everyone among themselves to be prophets, seers and revelators. At any given time (barring an unusually circumstance), they acknowledge only 15 to be prophets, seers and revelators.

Answer to Do Mormons believe Mary was a virgin when she gave birth?

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:07:17 -0800

Do Mormons believe Mary was a virgin when she gave birth?

Yes.

Answer to Do Mormons believe in a pre-human existence?

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:06:58 -0800

Do Mormons believe in a pre-human existence?

Yes.

Answer to Is it true that Mormons can drink Pepsi but not Coca-Cola?

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:06:49 -0800

Is it true that Mormons can drink Pepsi but not Coca-Cola?

No. They can drink both.

Answer to Do Mormons believe in angels?

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 10:38:20 -0800

Do Mormons believe in angels?

Yes.

Answer to Is it possible to get pregnant from sex before your last period?

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 08:33:51 -0800

Is it possible to get pregnant from sex before your last period?

Yes.

Answer to Is it possible to be pregnant if I'm on birth control, still have my period, and feel pregnancy symptoms?

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 08:33:12 -0800

Is it possible to be pregnant if I'm on birth control, still have my period, and feel pregnancy symptoms?

Yes, it is possible, but it is unlikely.

Answer to How long after unprotected sex will you know if you are pregnant?

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 08:29:56 -0800

How long after unprotected sex will you know if you are pregnant?

Clinical blood and urine tests detect pregnancy roughly 6-8 days after conception. Home pregnancy detect a pregnancy roughly 12-15 days after conception.

Answer to Can I be pregnant if I had my period?

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 08:28:22 -0800

Can I be pregnant if I had my period?

No. Before menstruation, the uterus develops special blood vessels for nurturing an embryo. As well, a special lining called the endometrial lining is produced to which the embryo attaches. If no implantation occurs, the uterus sheds the lining and the blood vessels "disappear". ...

Answer to Is there any archeological evidence supporting the idea that a race of people migrated to North America as suggested by the Book of Mormon?

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 07:36:41 -0800

Is there any archeological evidence supporting the idea that a race of people migrated to North America as suggested by the Book of Mormon?

No strong archeological evidence.

Answer to Are missionaires allowed to vote on mission?

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 07:35:00 -0800

Are missionaires allowed to vote on mission?

It depends on the voting laws of the home country of the missionary. Some allow voting by proxy; others do not.

Answer to Why were people of African decent denied being ordained to the priesthood?

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 08:48:56 -0700

Why were people of African decent denied being ordained to the priesthood?

Not all blacks were denied the priesthood. Several were ordained during Joseph Smith's time. Most notable was Elijah Abel. His son and grandson were subsequently ordained and served missions as well (as recently as the 1930s). Joseph Smith had given direction that slaves were not to be...

Answer to Why did Gordon Hinckley ask Mormons to read the Book of Mormon again before the end of the year?

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 08:42:23 -0700

Why did Gordon Hinckley ask Mormons to read the Book of Mormon again before the end of the year?

He didn't. His challenge in the August 2005 Ensign was as follows: "I offer a challenge to members of the Church throughout the world and to our friends everywhere to read or reread the Book of Mormon." After stating the challenge, he offered the following suggestion: ...

Answer to When the Bible and the Book of Mormon contradict each other, which one do Mormons use?

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:28:15 -0700

When the Bible and the Book of Mormon contradict each other, which one do Mormons use?

The Book of Mormon.

Answer to Is there any historical evidence that supports the Book of Mormon?

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:10:04 -0700

Is there any historical evidence that supports the Book of Mormon?

No.

Answer to Are Mormons told not to associate with non-Mormons in their social lives?

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 07:43:58 -0700

Are Mormons told not to associate with non-Mormons in their social lives?

As a general church policy? No. By parents and teachers? I wouldn't doubt it.

Answer to Does Mormonism teach that a non-Mormon can get to Heaven?

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 07:43:06 -0700

Does Mormonism teach that a non-Mormon can get to Heaven?

Absolutely. There are many in the scriptures who are not Mormon and who will undoubtedly go to heaven. Jesus, Paul, Moses, Noah, Adam, Abraham, etc.

Answer to Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith, Mormon or Moroni?

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 07:41:44 -0700

Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith, Mormon or Moroni?

No.

Answer to Is it customary to turn on all the lights in the house after a person dies?

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:18:06 -0700

Is it customary to turn on all the lights in the house after a person dies?

It's possible, but not with anyone I've ever known.

Answer to Is it true that Mormons aren't supposed to have boyfriends or girlfriends?

Mon, 25 Jul 2005 21:20:56 -0700

Is it true that Mormons aren't supposed to have boyfriends or girlfriends?

Of course they can have boyfriends and girlfriends. It would seem very awkward to meeting someone for the first time with a "Hi. My name is Kim Siever. Since you can't be my girlfriend, will you marry me?" My wife was first my friend, then my girlfriend, then my fianc�e, and...

Answer to Are Mormons typically racist?

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 11:00:56 -0700

Are Mormons typically racist?

Typically? No. Are some Mormons racist? Yes.

Answer to Is it a commandment not to watch R-rated movies?

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:53:11 -0700

Is it a commandment not to watch R-rated movies?

No.

Answer to Is it clear exactly who will go to the spirit paradise and prison after we die? Will devout Christians of other denominations be able to go to the spirit paradise?

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:51:15 -0700

Is it clear exactly who will go to the spirit paradise and prison after we die? Will devout Christians of other denominations be able to go to the spirit paradise?

Presumably, those in spirit prison are those to whom the gospel has not been preached (1 Pet. 3:18-19; 4:6; D&C 76:73). What that means exactly is somewhat vague. One could assume that Christians have been taught the gospel of Jesus in it's plainest form (1 Cor. 15:1-4), yet the Mormon...

Answer to How do succeeding presidents of the church receive sealing keys when the previous president dies?

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:31:07 -0700

How do succeeding presidents of the church receive sealing keys when the previous president dies?

All members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles hold the same keys as the president of the Church. The president of the Church is the only one who has authority to exercise all of them. When he dies the next president is picked from the remaining members of the First...

Answer to Do missionaries go to the temple during their missions?

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 10:04:07 -0700

Do missionaries go to the temple during their missions?

It depends on the mission. If the mission has a temple within its boundaries, it is likely missionaries will be able to go occasionally. Even so, it would still be up to the mission president to implement a policy for the missionaries in his mission regarding frequency of temple attendance.

Answer to What is the likelihood of becoming pregnant if I had sex on day (insert number) of my cycle?

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 09:55:16 -0700

What is the likelihood of becoming pregnant if I had sex on day (insert number) of my cycle?

The likelihood of you becoming pregnant on any day you have sex depends on the day you ovulate. If you have sex on day nine of your cycle and don't ovulate until day 15, you will not get pregnant. If you ovulate on day six of your cycle and have sex on the 21st day, you won't get pregnant.

Answer to Can someone convicted of a sex crime be baptized?

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 12:41:04 -0700

Can someone convicted of a sex crime be baptized?

Provided the person has completed the imprisonment, parole, or probation term determined by the courts. Upon completion of such terms, the person would be taught by the missionaries and interviewed by the mission president.

Answer to Can someone with three children from different mothers be baptized?

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 12:35:17 -0700

Can someone with three children from different mothers be baptized?

Yes.

Answer to Are all Mormons in the US Republican?

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 12:28:04 -0700

Are all Mormons in the US Republican?

No.

Answer to Including real estate and other assets, approximately how much is the Mormon church worth?

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 12:26:02 -0700

Including real estate and other assets, approximately how much is the Mormon church worth?

It is impossible to say for sure since the Church is not required to make its financial records public. Many people have speculated, however, that it's worth is several billion dollars.

Answer to Who is the founder of Victoria's Secret?

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 13:00:21 -0700

Who is the founder of Victoria's Secret?

The company was founded in San Francisco, California, USA, in 1977 by Roy Raymond, who sold it in 1982 to The Limited Inc., and it is now owned by the successor Limited Brands company. Incidentally, the company was named after Queen Victoria.

Answer to What is gazpacho?

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 12:50:57 -0700

What is gazpacho?

This uncooked soup is usually made from a pureed mixture of fresh tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, onions, celery, cucumber, breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and sometimes lemon juice.

Answer to What is the maximum amount of times a Mormon can be excommunicated, if any?

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 15:19:45 -0700

What is the maximum amount of times a Mormon can be excommunicated, if any?

From what I have been able to determine, there is no mention in the Church Handbook of Instructions regarding a limit to the number of times a person can be excommunicated. Presumably, if someone has been excommunicated previously (particularly for the same sin), he presiding officer likely...

Answer to I met a Mormon girl who wore only dresses. Is this just a personal preference or is it a tradition among Mormons?

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 15:06:13 -0700

I met a Mormon girl who wore only dresses. Is this just a personal preference or is it a tradition among Mormons?

Personal preference.

Answer to How does holding your feet down affect doing sit-ups?

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 08:36:36 -0700

How does holding your feet down affect doing sit-ups?

Holding your feet down forces you to partially use your leg muscles to pull yourself, taking off some of the effort being made by the abdominal muscles. As such, this practise can cause one to take longer to develop abdominal muscles compared to someone not holding down his/her feet.

Answer to Do missionaries ever return home briefly to see their family before their mission is complete?

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 08:33:44 -0700

Do missionaries ever return home briefly to see their family before their mission is complete?

Occasionally, but usually it is because they need to come home for surgery or something similar.

Answer to Who pays for a missionary's mission?

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 08:32:02 -0700

Who pays for a missionary's mission?

It depends. Sometimes the missionary had saved up all the money on his/her own. Sometimes the parents pay. Sometimes members of the missionary's congregation pay. Sometimes the Church pays.

Answer to Do missionaries stay in the same area for a mission or do they travel?

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 08:30:56 -0700

Do missionaries stay in the same area for a mission or do they travel?

Both. A missionary is assigned to a specific mission. That mission has geographic boundaries, and s/he is to stay within those boundaries. S/he will more than likely be assigned to several different communities over the course of his/her mission. My mission covered most of the state of Utah...

Answer to Can a Mormon man at the age of 50 go on a mission?

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 08:20:31 -0700

Can a Mormon man at the age of 50 go on a mission?

The Church Handbook of Instructions states the following: "Church leaders should encourage all worthy, able, single men ages 19 through 25 to serve full-time missions. Full-time missionary service is a priesthood responsibility of these young men. They are called to serve for 24 months. ...

Answer to Do Mormons read all their scriptures for scripture study?

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 08:14:33 -0700

Do Mormons read all their scriptures for scripture study?

It depends on the Mormon. Some have all of them laid out in front of them and switch back and forth to compare passages while studying a gospel topic. Others will pick one of the scriptures (Book of Mormon, Bible, Doctrine and Covenants or Pearl of Great Price) and read it straight through...

Answer to Will someone be excommunicated if s/he leaves the Mormon church?

Thu, 09 Jun 2005 15:22:00 -0700

Will someone be excommunicated if s/he leaves the Mormon church?

No. Excommunication is a form of church discipline that is used in cases where persons have committed serious sins. By simply stopping church attendance and participation, you are not risking excommunication.

Answer to What does supercalifragilisticexpialidocious mean?

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 08:01:40 -0700

What does supercalifragilisticexpialidocious mean?

Apparently, nothing. http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/msupercali.html

Answer to My girlfriend is a Mormon. Do I have to convert to Mormonism in order to marry her?

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 07:49:35 -0700

My girlfriend is a Mormon. Do I have to convert to Mormonism in order to marry her?

No. If she wants to be married in the temple, however, you would need to be Mormon as well.

Answer to What has Jonathan LaPaglia been doing since the TV series "The District" was cancelled?

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 07:39:55 -0700

What has Jonathan LaPaglia been doing since the TV series "The District" was cancelled?

In 2004, the year the TV series died, Jonathan starred in two films: "The Dead Will Tell" and "Plain Truth".

Answer to What is the difference between a kangaroo and a wallaby?

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 07:34:38 -0700

What is the difference between a kangaroo and a wallaby?

The term Wallaby describes a number of species of small kangaroo. In fact that is what wallabies are; members of the kangaroo family that do not grow as big as kangaroo. http://www.zoo.org.au/education/faqdocs/mammal/wallaby.htm

Answer to What does the phrase "losing my religion" mean?

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 07:32:42 -0700

What does the phrase "losing my religion" mean?

It is a common saying in the southern United States and is similar in meaning to the phrase "at the end of my rope".

Answer to Which company owns the Dr. Pepper brand?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:13:55 -0700

Which company owns the Dr. Pepper brand?

The Dr Pepper Company merged with The Seven-Up Company in 1986 and the combined institution was known as Dr Pepper/Seven-Up Companies, Inc. In 1995, London-based Cadbury Schweppes acquired Dr Pepper/Seven-Up Companies, Inc. The names has been shortened to Dr Pepper/Seven Up.

Answer to What is the Mormon belief regarding forgiveness of murder?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 09:55:03 -0700

What is the Mormon belief regarding forgiveness of murder?

The Book of Mormon states that "whosoever murdereth against the light and knowledge of God, it is not easy for him to obtain forgiveness" (Alma 39:6), implying that forgiveness is possible, just not easy.

Answer to Do Mormon couples have to wear their garments during sex?

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 09:45:20 -0700

Do Mormon couples have to wear their garments during sex?

No.

Answer to If a Latter-day Saint has committed a serious sin, but completely repented, can he/she still serve a mission?

Thu, 26 May 2005 09:01:31 -0700

If a Latter-day Saint has committed a serious sin, but completely repented, can he/she still serve a mission?

"A prospective missionary who has been guilty of adultery, fornication, heavy petting, homosexual activity, other sexual perversions, drug misuse, serious violation of civil law, or other serious transgressions must repent before he or she may be recommended for missionary service. The...

Answer to Should you exercise 7 days a week, or is taking a break important?

Fri, 20 May 2005 12:51:17 -0700

Should you exercise 7 days a week, or is taking a break important?

Taking a break is important. Exercising builds muscle. Muscle needs rest to repair itself. Granted, weight training builds more muscle than cardio work (running, cycling, swimming, etc), and so rest is even more important. One should also keep in mind that if you aren't performing...

Answer to I have about 7 large goldfish in a rather large aquarium. The water recently became very cloudy. I just cleaned the tank and changed the filter and the water is still cloudy. What is wrong and what can I do?

Wed, 18 May 2005 19:06:48 -0700

I have about 7 large goldfish in a rather large aquarium. The water recently became very cloudy. I just cleaned the tank and changed the filter and the water is still cloudy. What is wrong and what can I do?

How large is the aquarium? A general rule of thumb is to have two gallons of water for each inch of fish. (Some people think one gallon per inch is fine, but this has been insufficient in my experience). If your seven goldfish are five inches each, for example, you would need 70 gallons of...

Answer to What color socks should be worn with a seersucker suit and brown shoes/belt?

Wed, 18 May 2005 18:59:25 -0700

What color socks should be worn with a seersucker suit and brown shoes/belt?

It would depend on the colour of the stripes of the pants, but since most seersucker suits seem to be fairly muted in colour, a safe bet would be to use a sock that does not have a saturated colour. A very light grey would be fairly neutral, but you would want to choose a colour that would be in...

Answer to What is masturbation?

Tue, 05 Oct 2004 08:30:01 -0700

What is masturbation?

Manual stimulation of the genitalia in an effort to achieve orgasm.

Answer to What is an offside?

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 08:22:58 -0800

What is an offside?

Violation called when an offensive player precedes the puck in crossing the opponent's blue line or when a player passes the puck from his/her team's defensive zone to a teammate who is past the red centre line. The latter is also called a -line pass.

Answer to What is icing?

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 08:15:20 -0800

What is icing?

When both teams have an even number of players on the ice, and one player shoots the puck from behind the centre line and it cross the opponent's goal line but does not go into the goal.

Answer to What is a power play?

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 08:13:11 -0800

What is a power play?

A play in which there are an uneven number of players on the ice. This is usually due to a penalty. For example, if Team A had a player sent out of the game on a penalty, then Team A would have only four players (not including the goalie) on the ice for the duration of the penalty while Team B...

Answer to What is a "hat trick"?

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 08:10:12 -0800

What is a "hat trick"?

A single player scores three goals in the same game.

Answer to What is archery?

Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:49:51 -0800

What is archery?

The use of a bow and arrow in sport or hunting.