http://www.answerbag.com/profile/842653 New Answerbag answers from whew4 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:14:46 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:14:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477532 LdS: what does "We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed"* mean EXACTLY?<br /><br />If I remember correctly, this proclamation came out shortly after some of our earthly scientists began experimenting with trying to create life by cloning animals. Which was a forerunner to their wanting to clone humans. Our leaders were trying to emphasize the fact that only God could create... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:36:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477532 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477451 19th Century Mormon Leaders ask us, "How did God & Christ get inserted into the First Vision by 20th Century Mormonism?"<br /><br />I guess we cannot expect those outside the Church to really understand our doctrines as we do. But just for your information, any messenger who comes from the presence of God is an Angel. And that includes Jesus Christ. even though he is a God and even the Son of God, when he is sent to this... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:12:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477451 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477279 MORMONS: If Moroni devoutly practiced the Mormon Gospel, why is he an angel now rather than a God?<br /><br />Moroni's work is not finished. When Joseph Smith translated from the Gold Plates, he could only translate 1/3 of the plates. 2/3 were sealed and Moroni told him he could not translate that portion at that time. So Moroni is still watching over the plates until such time as the portion that has... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:34:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477279 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477196 I propose that we proxy baptize all deceased past Presidents of the LdS Church into the Baptist Church - who's with me?<br /><br />I doesn't matter how many people are baptized by proxy in our Temples, that baptism must be accepted by the individual on the other side or it is not valed. Someone just got wet for nothing...Later Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:15:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477196 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477130 does the mormon god have a beginning?<br /><br />Yes and no! As an individual intelligence he had no beginning and will have no end. However as a God he did have a beginning, just as Jesus did. Let me explain... In the Bible Jesus said something very astonishing that nearly everyone who reads the Bible seems to read right over it and not... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:50:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477130 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477002 How can the Mormon church be Christian if Mormons think they can't pray to Jesus?<br /><br />In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we pray to the Father in the name of Jesus Christ just as the Bible directs us to do. John 15;16.."Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:05:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10477002 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10476930 Is Jesus the Father? What does the Book of Mormon say?<br /><br />Jesus is NOT the Father, although many of you would like to think so. Let me give you a scripture which cannot be explained away. It is found in John 14;28.."Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:45:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10476930 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10476840 TRUE OR FALSE: Alma 32 forms and articulates the theological basis for 'The capstone of Mormonism': "I believe because I want to believe."<br /><br />It is ridiculous to think that any one incident or sermon could serve as a basis for ones total belief in Faith. When the Book of Mormon is full of examples of individuals as well as whole cities who have developed faith where none existed. And Faith does not come simply because one wants to... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:19:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10476840 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10476707 LdS: What post OD-2 revelations and prophecies from the Living Prophet instantly changed your thinking/life the day that they were given?<br /><br />My thinking was not changed nor my life, by any measure, because the Church had been teaching for many years that the day would come when the "seed of cain" would be able to hold the Priesthood, and go to the Temple and receive all the blessings that any other member has or will receive. We just... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:45:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10476707 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10476348 Is traditional Christianity more likely to be inspired by God than Mormonism is?<br /><br />Obviously, this kind of question will have two answers. One favored by those who claim to be traditional Christians and those who are "Mormon". So obviously all one can do is present their side, as to where they stand and let everyone else decide for themselves who is right. Or at least which... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:16:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10476348 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9581692 LdS: Is it accurate to say that personal revelation should plumbline against First Presidancy and the Twelve revelation?<br /><br />I must concur with the other two posters. We are all entitled to personal revelation, meaning revelation meant just for us as an individual. If we have a family we are entitled to receive revelation for our family, if we are the head of the household. We are not entitled to receive revelation... Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:10:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9581692 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9081377 "One key problem for all Mormons attempting to relate Mayan cites and culture to the Nephites...is the that Mayan civilization is dated 200 years or more after the destruction of the Nephites." (Richard and Joan Ostler, "Mormon America"; p. 274) Thoughts?<br /><br />While I am not one who tries to relate Mayan cities and culture to the Nephites, I will point out that the Ostlers are not correct, according to http://www.indians.org/articles/mayan-indians.html. I shall just post a couple of things from that website..."The Mayan Indians are part of a... Tue, 25 May 2010 12:33:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9081377 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9081242 "It seems clear that support for the Mormon doctrines of a corporeal and limited God, eternal progress, and deification can not be found in Eastern Orthodoxy, the early church fathers, or the... writings of C.S. Lewis." (Mormon America, p. 318) Thoughts?<br /><br />Share your answer... Tue, 25 May 2010 11:49:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9081242 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9081235 "It seems clear that support for the Mormon doctrines of a corporeal and limited God, eternal progress, and deification can not be found in Eastern Orthodoxy, the early church fathers, or the... writings of C.S. Lewis." (Mormon America, p. 318) Thoughts?<br /><br />First of all, we do not have a complete history of what was taught in the early Church, nor do we know what the early Church fathers taught and believed, so just because we do not have proof of those doctrines you mentioned doesn't mean they were not taught. I have heard several "Christians"... Tue, 25 May 2010 11:48:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9081235 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9075755 Why "EXACTLY" have the mormons said "IF mormonism is wrong- there's no way they can be saved and if it's right, there's no way anyone else can be? Where does that leave the free Methodists? LOL<br /><br />First of all, let's get one thing straight, when you say Mormons said "If Mormonism is wrong...etc. you are only referring to what some "Mormon" probably said at one time. The Church of Jesus Christ does not say this, nor believe such. However, I have often said, "If The Orthodox Christians are... Mon, 24 May 2010 10:15:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9075755 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9067412 "...if the devoted Mormon actually considers all of the facts at his disposal, he or she may feel some pain and, if honest with him or herself, will reluctantly acknowledge that the Mormon church is not at all focused on Jesus." Thoughts?<br /><br />I consider myself a devout "Mormon" and I have considered all of the facts at my disposal. However, I feel no pain, and I am honest with myself and I can most assuredly acknowledge that the Church is focused on Jesus Christ. I can understand how others may feel that we spend more time talking... Sat, 22 May 2010 14:25:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9067412 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9067075 Are the secrets of Mormonism really all about the mystery religions of Babylon, including Horus and Set (Jesus and Lucifer) being actual brothers?<br /><br />Please tell me, of which secrets of Mormonism are you referring? I know of no such secrets. And certainly our belief that Jesus' and Lucifer are brothers is not a secret. Nor is it a secret that every man woman and child who now lives on earth or has ever lived on earth, or will ever live on... Sat, 22 May 2010 12:48:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9067075 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9063169 Don't the names of God in Exodus 6:2-3: "Elohim spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am YaHWeH: And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of El Shaddai, but by my name YaHWeH was I not known to them." mean He's 1 being not 2?<br /><br />The scriptures are quite clear, The Father and the Son are two separate and distinct individuals. Allow me to give a few examples...Gen.1;26.."And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and... Fri, 21 May 2010 16:45:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9063169 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062359 Is there any biblical (or non-canonical) evidence that celestial marriage was taught in the ancient days?<br /><br />Perhaps the best evidence is found in Genesis 2;25.."And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed." God Brought Eve to Adam and married them in the Garden of Eden before death entered into the world. They would have lived forever in that condition, married forever, had... Fri, 21 May 2010 12:14:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062359 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062193 Revelations talks about a "war" between the army of the beast and the army of the Lamb. I heard a mormon speaker talk of the war between God and Lucifer. If the NWO is from the beast-then who are they (the mormons) fighting?<br /><br />Plain and simple, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is in an all out war against Satan and anyone or people who joins with him and attempts to further his cause. And just for your information Jesus spoke of having a One World Government when he returns the second time to usher in... Fri, 21 May 2010 11:09:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062193 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9045791 In John 8:24 Jesus asserted His eternal divinity via the declarative "I Am that I Am" of Exodus 3:14 via the Greek equivalent "...if ye believe not that I AM he..." concluding with "ye shall die in your sins." How does this impact LdS Christology?<br /><br />Actually it fits in quite well. In fact it is all the other Churches who need to look at this question and see how they could answer satisfactorily. It isn't enough to just proclaim to believe in Jesus Christ. According to the Bible we must also Repent of our sins, be Baptized by immersion, by... Tue, 18 May 2010 11:06:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9045791 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9041426 If the mormons believe they are the "Saints" of Daniel and that "they will rule the world forever", is this why they say "If mormonism is wrong, there's no way they can be saved?" Is that why they are working so hard for it?<br /><br />I am with John Cox on this one. Nowhere that I have ever read or heard that the Saints will rule the world. We believe and teach that when Jesus comes the second time, he will be our King and will rule the whole world. We do believe, however, that we will be part of his Kingdom here on earth... Mon, 17 May 2010 12:43:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9041426 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9041317 When the mormons kill someone who is "standing in their way" and they "put them out of the way" (as mormons have told me they call it) couldn't this be considered performing human sacrifice?<br /><br />You are aware, are you not, that there are other Churches today who call themselves "Mormon?" But are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints does not kill someone who is "standing in their way" and we do not "put them out... Mon, 17 May 2010 12:02:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9041317 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9041256 MORMONS True or False: There are three degrees of heaven, and only faithful Mormons can go to the highest degree - The Celestial Kingdom.<br /><br />It is true, the very faithful Latter Day Saints will inherit the highest degree of the Celestial Kingdom. And that means they must be without sin of any kind and must have had all the Temple endowments and covenants and have been sealed as man and wife and have been sealed by the Holy Spirit of... Mon, 17 May 2010 11:37:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9041256 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9033526 When someone points out that that the axiom "Follow the prophet ... he won't lead you astray" sounds like blind obedience, Mormons will often respond that the members are to pray for themselves to know the truth. But isn't this oxymoronic, circular logic?<br /><br />Absolutely not! even though the Prophet is called by God as His mouthpiece on earth, not everything that comes out of a Prophets mouth came from God. A Prophet is a mortal man, subject to all the same failings that any other man of woman is subject. Many of the things a Prophet personally... Sat, 15 May 2010 09:55:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9033526 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9029903 'He who is the Glory of Israel will not lie, nor will he change his mind' Doesn't this discredit Continuing Revelation & Lying for the Lord?<br /><br />It is interesting that you have set yourself up as an expert on what constitutes a lie and what does not. By your definition even Jesus lied on several occasions. In John 6;53.. Jesus tells the multitude..."Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of... Fri, 14 May 2010 11:27:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9029903 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9029800 1 Sam 15:29 '...God is not human that he should change his mind!' Doesn't this discredit the LDS doctrine that God is an exalted man?<br /><br />No member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, that I know of ever referred to God as human. Being human is always associated with being mortal. No immortal being is ever called human. Our teaching that God is an exalted man, does not in any way suggest that He is human.... Fri, 14 May 2010 10:49:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9029800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9021017 LDS:The doctrinal content of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Septuagint & Masoretic Text is consistent. Where's the corruption of the Great Apostasy?<br /><br />If I may add a little to what I have already posted. The Great Apostasy involves much more than just a corruption of a few doctrines and practices, but actually involves a total Apostasy of the Church. I am speaking of the original Church which Jesus setup and organized, both while on earth and... Wed, 12 May 2010 12:33:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9021017 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9016987 Who on earth has done the most to discern, determine and drive the modern LdS Church's Theology and Doctrine?<br /><br />You seem to always want to tell us how to answer your questions. If you do not want to read our real answers, quit asking questions. If we must chose an earthly entity, it would have to be Joseph Smith. He saw the Father and the Son and learned about God from the original source. All our... Tue, 11 May 2010 17:59:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9016987 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9016953 In your opinion, which of these expert's selections for "the crowning jewel of Mormonism" is the best one?<br /><br />There is no, ONE, crowning Jewel of Mormonism, they are all equally important, plus many others that could be cited. Such as Priesthoods, Temple work, Temple building, proper Baptisms, Eternal Families, just to name a few. All of them and more are part of the Restoration of all things. Let's... Tue, 11 May 2010 17:49:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9016953 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9016816 TRUE OR FALSE: "something that is true cannot be proven untrue." (Melph 5:7) And please explain your answer.<br /><br />If a thing is actually true it came from God and cannot be proven false. However, there are some who will interpret some evidence which appears to be contrary to the truth and in their case that truth is interpreted to be false. But when sufficient good evidence is presented and is interpreted... Tue, 11 May 2010 16:52:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9016816 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9016281 MORMONS: Mormonism compared to mainstream Christianity is analogous to . . .<br /><br />While my vote may seem a bit harsh, it is none the less true. The fact is the original Church which Jesus organized while he was on earth, ceased to exist at the death of the Apostles. Even though those members of the Church at that time were quite sincere, the Church organization which Jesus... Tue, 11 May 2010 13:03:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9016281 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9016167 Richard Bushman: "There's nothing in Joseph Smith's life that prevents a reasonable person from believing in his prophetic status." TRUE or FALSE?<br /><br />If a person were to consider only the facts and not include all the supposed things he did as a young boy, that statement would be true. There is nothing in Josephs life that would prevent any reasonable person from BELIEVING in Josephs prophetic status. That isn't to say they will all believe... Tue, 11 May 2010 12:19:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9016167 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8905981 According to LDS Doctrine will I have the opportunity to marry my girlfriend in the next life? She passed away almost a year ago and we never had the chance to marry while she was alive.<br /><br />You did not say if your girlfriend was marriageable age or not, nor why you and she did not have a chance to marry. So it is very difficult to answer your question completely. So let me just make some suggestions. 1.If God feels your girlfriend really did not have a chance to marry, she will... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:30:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8905981 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8901553 TRUE or FALSE: "Mormons are taught to shun people who do not share their beliefs, including other family members"<br /><br />We want to convert the whole world to our Church, why would we shun anyone not of our beliefs. It is riduculous to think the Church teaches this then goes out of our way to share what we have with anyone who will listen. Now are there some members who do these kind of things in their own... Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:26:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8901553 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8901498 Is Gestalt Closure - combined with and reinforced by subliminal implants - the basis for Mormon Testimony bearing?<br /><br />It is quite apparent, the individuals from whom your information was gathered has never had a testimony and knows nothing about which they speak. A testimony comes from God through the Holy Ghost to the individual seeking such. One can wish with all his/her heart for such a witness but none... Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:59:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8901498 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8856781 "The most radical chasm between Mormon belief and the orthodox Judeo-Christian tradition centers on the doctrine of God. This is the great divide." (Ostler, "Mormon America"; p. 300) What do the authors mean by this statement?<br /><br />Not knowing the authors personally, I cannot speak for them, but I can imagine what they may have been referring too. In the Old Testament the Jews were led and guided by God whom they came to know as Jehovah. Yeh, I know they had a variety of ways to spell Jehovah, but for now I shall just go... Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:12:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8856781 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8834964 Does anyone here know any other "secret" teachings of the mormon church other than the one I heard about them believing they are the Saints of the last days in Daniel?<br /><br />What makes you think our believing we are the Saints of the latter days, as spoken of by Daniel, is a secret teaching? Doesn't our name give us away? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints...I didn't know it was supposed to be a secret...Later Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:14:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8834964 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8834898 Matt 5:48: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Heb 10:14: "by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified." Doesn't that mean that Heavenly Father sees us as perfect despite our flaws & sins?<br /><br />The real key to this question is, "them that are sanctified". Apparently not everyone living on earth will be sanctified, or he would have said "by one offering he hath perfected and sanctified all mankind." And since only those who are sanctified will be perfected, is it possible to be perfect... Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:51:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8834898 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8826324 Elder Anderson: "Some listening today may need 'a mighty change [of] heart' to confront serious sins. The help of a priesthood leader might be necessary." How do you know if help of a priesthood leader is necessary or not?<br /><br />The bottom line is, that serious sins, at some point, need to come to the attention of the Bishop. He is the "Judge in Israel" and can help an individual overcome all sins, if they are willing to follow his council and guidence. However, sometimes an individual is not comfortable discussing... Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:01:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8826324 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8826273 Elder Theodore M. Burton: "The most loving action the Church can take at times is to disfellowship or excommunicate a person." How is this action THE most loving action the Church can take?<br /><br />When a person becomes a member of this Church they are required to take upon themselves certain covenants, which they agree to always keep. And even though we try, we often fall short of keeping them perfectly every day, or week. Therefore we repent often and each Sunday we partake of the... Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:34:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8826273 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8826215 Elder Theodore M. Burton: "It is wicked to reject a child of God simply because he made an error." But isn't this what God and Christ do when they excommunicate someone from thir church? Isn't the person rejected and totally severed from the church?<br /><br />I would add one very important point which others here did not mention, very clearly. And that is, no one is excommunicated from the Church for any sin or infraction, IF THEY WILL REPENT. It is only when they refuse to repent that they are excommunicated. Therefore it is the individuals... Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:01:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8826215 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8816017 MORMONS: How Gods rule over this planet?<br /><br />As usual, your question is not very clear. Are you asking "How God rules over the earth?" If so, we do not know how God is able to do all He does for us. But if you left out a word, like perhaps "many" as in "How many Gods rule over the earth?" the simple answer is ONE. Which is the Father,... Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:15:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8816017 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8815946 MORMONS: Do you secretly pray to Heavenly Mother?<br /><br />I cannot speak of all members of the Church, but we are to pray only to Heavenly Father. We do not even pray to Jesus Christ, but we do pray in the name of Jesus Christ. If some "Mormons" are praying to heavenly mother, they are not following the council of Jesus Christ or of our Church... Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:00:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8815946 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8758723 LDS - When you testify and say 'I know' - I'm always a little frusrated because it's nice to say 'I know' but WHY do you know what you do and HOW do you know it?<br /><br />I have been a member all of my life, and I grew up hearing many members say "I know" Joseph Smith is a Prophet of God", or that "the Church is true." So naturally I copied them when I bore my testimony, from age 12 till I went on a Mission at 21 years of age. While on my mission I bore my... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:13:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8758723 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8758517 Andy Polland: "When I was a Mormon I determined leading from God and deception from the devil by how I felt. The LDS Church taught me that if I felt good, it came from God and if I felt bad it came from the devil ." Thoughts?<br /><br />Feelings alone are not the best method for measuring truth, or false statements or doctrines. I am not sure who Andy Polland is but I fear he did not do a lot of studying of the Book of Mormon, for there he would have had a different criteria for measuring truth and error. I quote from Moroni... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:44:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8758517 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8753669 MORMONS True or False: Only Mormon apostates will go to hell.<br /><br />This is much more than just a simple true or false issue. As Laie_Techie stated, there is more than 1 meaning for "Hell". Paradise is a Persian word which has several definitions, one of which is "A place of waiting for departed spirits. A place, where the spirits of the dead go to await the... Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:00:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8753669 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8753668 MORMONS True or False: Only Mormon apostates will go to hell.<br /><br />This is much more than just a simple true or false issue. As Laie_Techie stated, there is more than 1 meaning for "Hell". Paradise is a Persian word which has several definitions, one of which is "A place of waiting for departed spirits. A place, where the spirits of the dead go to await the... Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:00:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8753668 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742077 MORMONS True or False: People are essentially noble beings who can exercise their free agency to decide if they want to join the LdS Church.<br /><br />This question is basically true, but not just for joining the LDS Church, it goes for all decisions made in this life, whether good or bad...Later Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:49:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742077 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742069 MORMONS True or False: If people use their free agency to join the LdS Church their obedience binds God to bless them.<br /><br />This statement is actually more true than false, but the fact is God is bound to bless us no matter what commandments we obey, as long as we do it with an eye single to His glory...Later Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:45:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742069 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742019 LDS:The doctrinal content of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Septuagint & Masoretic Text is consistent. Where's the corruption of the Great Apostasy?<br /><br />The problem is not just with what is written in those aforementioned scriptures but the interpretation of the existing scriptures along with what has been removed many years ago by various scribes involved with transceribing the scriptures, again and again. And how can we know all of the things... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:21:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742019 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8729356 MORMONS: Since God (the Father) has a physical body of flesh and bones is He omnipotent? If so, how does this work?<br /><br />Of course He is! Whether He has a body of flesh and bones or not, has no baring on His power. Because He is God He has all power, as is borne out by the Bible and all of our modern scriptyres....Later Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:42:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8729356 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8707401 If a God actually did exist do you think he would be anything like the God of the bible?<br /><br />Actually, for the most part, the God of the Bible, except the account in Genesis, is none other than Jesus Christ, who is also known as Jehovah, who was a spirit in the Old Testament, then was born of flesh and blood in the New Testament. So I suppose it depends on which interpretation of the... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:48:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8707401 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8707380 MORMONS True or False: "It is believed that Joseph was 'chosen' as prophet, in the pre-existence." (from an Internet discussion board)<br /><br />It is absolutely true! The Book of Mormon in Alma 13;3-9 and Joseph Smith in "Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith" P.365, teach basically, quoting from Joseph Smith..."Every man who has a calling to minister to the inhabitants of the world was ordained to that very purpose in the Grand Council... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:40:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8707380 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8670509 Would a true member of an LDS Institute abideth by all the following verses about forgiveness, letting go of anger, & being kind to others?<br /><br />There really isn't any real accurate choice in which to vote. But the bottom line is, belonging to an institute, whether secular or religious, does not make one do the right thing when they are supposed too. When talking about forgiveness, an individual must come to a point in their life when... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:37:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8670509 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8670499 MORMONS: Does Thomas S. Monson speak for you?<br /><br />Pres. Thomas S Monson does not speak for anyone in the Church. He is a living Prophet and as such he may speak FOR God when God directs. However he does guide and direct the Church in all aspects of its organization. He tells us what the Lord wants us to do, to better our lives and to progress... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:27:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8670499 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8670484 TRUE or FALSE 'If Joseph Smith's claim of restored priesthood authority is false then Mormonism is no different than any other Church.'<br /><br />Everything this Church teaches and believes rests on whether Joseph Smith was a Prophet or not. And only God knows this answer and those to whom He has seen fit to reveal likewise. I am one of many who has received this revelation from God, through Jesus Christ...Later Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:18:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8670484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8670472 MORMONS: From the outside looking in, the science of the Jaredite submarines seems highly implausible. What are we missing?<br /><br />Since your question is "What are we missing?" My answer is you are missing a thing called Faith. Faith doesn't require proof or evidence, of a physical nature, it only requires Faith in Jesus Christ. I know the Book of Mormon is absolutely true, including the Book of Either and I do not... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:12:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8670472 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8657458 How can I get a Mormon with anger issues to forgive someone?<br /><br />If she is a Mormon and belongs to a Mormon institute, she has been taught about forgiveness. She and she alone is responsible for her anger and her lack of forgiveness. No one can get her to forgive another, it must come from her or it is not sincere. She will have to come to the point of... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:10:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8657458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651621 Are mormon's christians?<br /><br />The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is most definitely a Christian Church. And therefore its members are truly Christians. However, we do not claim to be Orthodox Christians. That title has been adopted by nearly 1 Billion others on this earth. Our claim is supported by the... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:00:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651621 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651357 Sidney Rigdon was driven to compile and write the Book of Mormon by two things: 1) Money and 2) To eclipse Alexander Campbell's 1826 Restorationist Bible (which was never completed) with his "better" Restorationist Bible. Did he succeed? Why or why not?<br /><br />Edndori, is right, your question is based on a false assertion. The fact is Sydney Rigdon himself testified that he did not even see the Book of Mormon until it was already in print and was shown to him by Oliver Cowdery. And Sydney Rigdon did not even meet Joseph Smith until 1 year after the... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:45:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651357 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651326 How do the mormons feel about the JST being different from the scrolls we've found, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls?<br /><br />The Dead Sea Scrolls were simply copies of ancient scriptures made by sincere men from about 200 BC to about 70 AD. Even the experts do not know how accurate they really are, since we do not have any originals from which to compare. The JST is a product produced by a Prophet of God under the... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:20:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651326 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651287 Mormons: how do you respond when someone asks you "have you been saved"?<br /><br />I simply respond, "Saved from what?" and quite generally it will lead to a discussion on Salvation, from which they usually walk away shaking their head, confused at the things I have told them...Later Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:51:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651287 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651258 Latayne Scott: "I have found that a True Blue Mormon would argue with a sack of turnips if it fell off a Mormon truck." What does she mean by this? Does this match anyone's experience dialoging with, or attempting to reason with True Blue Mormons?<br /><br />I believe she is referring to someone like me, who is totally converted to the Church and has no doubts whatsoever. And when someone presents what they think is good evidence against what I know to be true, I will refuse to accept their evidence and continue to believe as before. What these... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:18:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651258 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651186 Why did Emma Smith - wife of Mormon founder Joseph Smith, Jr. - occassionally confide in others that he was a deceiver and a scoundrel?<br /><br />If any of this is true, of which I doubt, the Lord will make all things right and just. It is no secret that Emma was very set against Joseph's plural wives, but that she would go to this extent I very much doubt. And since all this is hearsay in the very least, Only the Lord knows the truth.... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:32:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8651186 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640559 Is it really true that the mormon church is the second largest land owner in the United States? And how would anyone know since they refuse to do a financial disclosure?<br /><br />I am sure the Church does own a great deal of land, I do not know whether they are second or first, and it doesn't matter. I can assure you the IRS knows of their holdings, because the Church pays taxes on all their properties except their Chapels and Temples...Later Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:20:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640559 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640547 Lyndon Lamborn accused the Bretheren of bearing testimony "in such a way that they are not calling upon, in general, an acurate, historocity of the Book of Mormon." In light of Elder Hollands recent testimony do you find his statement accurate?<br /><br />As one who also has a very firm testimony of the Book of Mormon, I can say the historicity of the Book does not make one bit of difference as to its truthfulness. It is the message that really counts. I say let the history take care of itself. When the Lord is ready he will cause the... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:14:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640547 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640418 LdS Margaret Toscano on her Excommunication trial: "There's something vicious about niceness that struck me in this -- that the niceness covered over the violence of what was being done, because, in fact, excommunication is a violent action." Thoughts?<br /><br />Excommunication is the final action the Church can take against an individual , when that individual refuses to repent, when given a chance to so so. Is it vicious? I suppose it depends of the perception of the individual involved. If a person were humble and honest and was told that their... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:18:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640418 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640342 Why would the Mormon church denounce polygamy if the Mormon founders taught and practiced polygamy?<br /><br />First of all the "Mormon Church" did not denounce Polygamy! We only ceased the practice of this principle. We still very much believe in Polygamy, it is still very much a part of our Gospel. However, it can only be practiced when the Lord commands such. If it is not commanded, it is not to... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:39:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640342 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640283 If Mormonism is Christian then why does much of the religious ritual within Mormonism finds its origin in both occultism and Freemasonry?<br /><br />I concur with what the first poster stated. I will add just a few things I have found as well. 1.Joseph Smith began receiving the Temple Endowment as early as 1831. 2.In 1836 He began to administer some of those ordinances,(washing and anointing) in the Kirtland Temple. 3.He,(Joseph Smith)... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:07:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640283 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640239 MORMONS: "If someone (such as a Church) claims to have the truth you should probably first find out if they're lying to you." R. Packham<br /><br />I must agree with the first post, although it is important to know your church is absolutely true, the problem is how does one go about doing that? I found myself at a time in my life in which I totally believed my Church, (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) was not true. I was... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:43:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640239 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637779 Mormons: John McGee, BYU Professor of Egyptology and LdS Apologist: "The Book of Abraham is not central to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ....The Church does not stand or fall on the Book of Abraham." Since this is the case should it be decanonized?<br /><br />Bro. McGee is right in a sense, it isn't central to the Restored Gospel, but it is very important and is just as much a part of the Restored Gospel as any other book of scripture. Together they give us a brighter picture, than the Bible alone could...Later Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:36:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637779 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637753 According to a number of accounts Dr. John C. Bennett perforned abortions for Joseph Smith's polygamous wives. Has anyone come across any information and evidence to support this?<br /><br />There is a group at BYU at the present time who have been doing nothing but checking DNA from descendants of wives of Joseph Smith. There are only 8 who claim to have had a child by Joseph Smith. So far they have checked the DNA of the descendants of 5 of those wives and have not found one... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:23:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637753 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637726 Brigham Young, second 'Living Prophet' of the LdS Church: "I have never yet preached a sermon and sent it out to the children of men, that they may not call Scripture." (Journal of Discourses, Vol. 13, p. 95) Then why AREN'T they LdS Scripture?<br /><br />There are two things we need to mention in your quote. 1. Notice Brigham states..."I have never yet preached a sermon and sent it out to the children of men, that they may not call Scripture." Many of the sermons recorded in the Journal of Discourses were not sent out by Brigham Young. He... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:15:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637726 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637690 Samuel A. B. Mercer: "Joseph Smith has been shown by an eminently competent jury of scholars to have failed completely in his attempt or pretense to interpret and translate Egyptian figures and hieroglyphics." So why is the BoA still in the LdS Canon?<br /><br />Actually the scholars haven't proven anything regarding the Book of Abraham. They use the Rosetta Stone as a guide for all Hieroglyphics, but that is where they make their mistake. Egyptian Hieroglyphics are pictographs used to represent things which an Egyptian author might want to convey in... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:53:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637690 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637638 Why are the Athiests arguments against Christianity so often similar to the non-LDS Christians arguments against Mormons?<br /><br />I suppose this kind of question is something for which there is no totally right answer, it just calls for an opinion, so here goes. I have found that Atheists and Orthodox Christians find themselves in much the same position in the world, and both oppose the Church of Jesus Christ. For... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:21:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637638 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635890 Does anyone else find that what is written in the D&C of the CoJCoLDS Section 104 doesn't mesh well with the rest of the D&C? It just seems kind of weird that God decided to throw in an addendum giving the people of his church more property.<br /><br />Each section of the D&C is a separate and distinct revelation for a specific event commanded by the Lord for His people to obey. And for that obedience he promises certain blessings. What is there to mesh? It is pretty cut and dry, if that law is kept faithfully there are no rich and no poor... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:49:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635890 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635867 Why was the Song of Solomon omitted from the Joseph Smith Translation (aka "Inspired Version") of the Bible?<br /><br />Have you ever read the Song of Solomon? There is not one thing in that whole book that is of any scriptural value, that cannot be found elsewhere in the Bible. Why waste the effort...Later Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:37:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635867 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635854 Where do 'feminist' Mormons get their authority from to say that women once held the priesthood in the LDS Church?<br /><br />Women do not, nor have they ever, actually held the Priesthood. However women do receive authority to officiate in Temple ordinances for women, under the direction of the Temple President. Having authority is basically receiving permission to officiate and perform certain ordinances for women,... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:33:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635854 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635812 The people of the Book of Mormon were Jews who followed the Mosaic Law. Where in the Book of Mormon is there evidence of all the Jewish religious festivals that are inseparable from that belief system?<br /><br />First of all the Book of Mormon people were not all Jewish, but some were of Jewish descent. However, most of the Jewish festivals were to remind the Jews of things that happened only to them. Why would the people of Manasseh care anything about Passover, or any of the other festivals that were... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:08:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635761 In a 4/12/1986 Deseret News statement Gordon B. Hinckley revealed that the LdS Church had acquired approximately 400 Mark Hofmann forgeries believed to be authentic. Doesn't this run counter to the LDS Church leadership's claims of prophetic discernment?<br /><br />The documents which the Church acquired were only of Historical importance at best. They did not attempt to change any of our doctrines and therefore were not of any great importance that the Lord needed to get involved. Joseph Smith was asked once if a Prophet was always a Prophet. He... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:37:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635761 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635406 McConkie: "...not many revelations containing doctrinal principles are now being written, because all we are as yet capable and worthy to receive has already been written." Couldn't the same argument be used to support not adding to the Bible?<br /><br />Absolutely! If the Bible was complete and did contain all that has been revealed from the beginning. But unfortunately we all know that is not the case. And if you doubt that, show me from the Bible what Jesus taught his Apostles during the 40 days he was with them after his resurrection. And... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:33:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635406 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635365 How does the LDS Church explain DNA evidence that contradicts the Book of Mormon account?<br /><br />When one rely' s on physical evidence to prove a thing true of false, or right or wrong, one must be patient for all the evidence to come forward. The experts early on stated that the early inhabitants or Native Americans came from Asia, according to DNA testing of over 7000 samples. However,... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:15:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635365 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635282 Latayne Scott: "Using those [the LdS Church's 'faithful' Mormon History] guidelines, a 'faithful history' Bible, for example, might omit Abraham's lies about Sarah, David's adultery, and Peter's denials of Christ." Do you agree or disagree? Why<br /><br />I disagree...And just so you know, 1.Abraham did not lie about Sarah, she really was his half-sister as well as his wife. And besides he only said what God told him to say. 2. David did commit adultery. But Peter did not deny Christ, he only denied KNOWING him. There is a difference. ... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:34:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635197 The Book of Mormon story claims that descendants of the tribe of Manasseh (Alma 10:3) were made priests. But doesn't this contradict Numbers 3:9-10 in the Bible which says "And thou shalt give the Levites unto Aaron and to his sons" (See also Num 8:6-26)?<br /><br />You forget, the Priesthood was on earth since Adam. And it was only because of the wickedness of the Israelites that God told Moses to choose only the tribe of Levi to receive the Levitical Priesthood to work in the Tabernacle. This particular method for using the Priesthood only began with... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:51:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8635197 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8633058 Christ spoke of His church in the future tense: "upon this rock I will build my church" (Matt 16:18) referring to Pentecost (Acts 2:47) approx. 33BC. But the Book of Mormon claims the Christian church was established approx. 147BC (Mosiah 18:17). Why?<br /><br />While the Church which Jesus organized in the New Testament was future tense, He had established his Church prior to this time on more than one occasion. Adam had a Church in his day, which carried forth for many years. It was not organized the same as the New Testament Church, but it was his... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:28:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8633058 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8633008 If the BoM is a translation from Reformed Egyptian which was translated from Hebrew then why does it contain the Greek transliterated word "Christ"? Doesn't this suggest that the origin of the BoM was Old World and more current than 132BC?<br /><br />Reformed Egyptian was not translated from Hebrew. It was written in Reformed Egyptian, Mor.9;32..."And now, behold, we have written this record according to our knowledge, in the characters which are called among us the reformed Egyptian, being handed down and altered by us, according to our... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:11:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8633008 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632959 The Bible in Acts 11:26 says that believers in Christ were FIRST called Christians after Paul's ministry in Antioch around approx. 34 AD. But the Book of Mormon in Alma 46:15 claims that people were FIRST known by this title in approx. 73BC. Why?<br /><br />You must treat the Bible and the Book of Mormon as two separate books. Or two separate histories, if you will. As far as the people of the Bible go they were first called Christians in Antioch. And as far as the people in the Book of Mormon goes, they were first called Christians in 73 BC. ... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:54:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632959 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632909 The Bible plainly states that the gospel, with its inclusion of Gentiles, was not fully revealed until after Christ's death (Eph 3:3-7, Col. 1:26; 1 Pet 1: 1-12; Rom 16:25-26) Yet, the Book of Mormon maintains that this knowledge was had in 545BC. Why?<br /><br />Please show me where the Bible states the Gospel was not fully revealed until after Christ's death? I understand the Lord revealed to Paul it was time to take the Gospel to the Gentiles in his day, but the Gospel had already been revealed long before this time. What do you think Jesus Christ... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:34:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632909 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632812 The Bible says that Holy Ghost was bestowed on the Christians at the time of Pentecost (Luke 24:49; Acts 2:1-4) around 1AD. Yet the Book of Mormon in 2 Nephi 31:12-13 claims that people received the gift of the Holy Ghost as early as approx. 545 BC. Why?<br /><br />The Holy Ghost has been around before any of God's creations. Why could not he be bestowed in approx.545 BC? We know he was bestowed on Adam, which also was long before the Biblical Christians received it. Doesn't seem to difficult to believe, nor accept...Later Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:56:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632793 The Torah teaches that the 1st born of the flocks was to be given to the Lord. Sacrifices were to be made from the remaining animals (Ex. 13:12; Deu. 12:6; Num. 3:13; 18:15-18) BoM Mosiah 2:3 contradicts this yet claims to be according to Mosaic Law. Why?<br /><br />Again your lack of understanding amazes me. Animal sacrifice was not part of the Law of Moses. This particular practice was originated with Adam, long before Moses. However, the Israelites did observe this practice, but many things were added to this practice which were not present with Adam.... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:50:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632793 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632589 Why do you think of New Order Mormons?<br /><br />The fact is, there is no such thing as something being partly true and partly false, where the Church is concerned. A thing is absolutely true or it is absolutely false. Everything about God that comes from God must be absolutely true, or God would not be absolutely perfect. When mankind... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:10:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632589 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632554 MORMONS AND EXMORMONS: "This (LdS) church or no church." True or false?<br /><br />I am totally and completely converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints. There is no other Church, or religion, on earth today that even comes close to this true Church. How could there be such. All truth comes from God, anyone who thinks God will teach different truths to... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:53:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632554 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632543 TRUE OR FALSE: "True Believing Mormons find it impossible to love their enemies - which demonstrates where their roots are truly planted."<br /><br />I do not know that I can answer true to that statement. At least in all cases. I will admit there are some "true" Mormons who would answer "true" to that statement. However, I can only speak for myself and I can say that I have some people who hate my guts, whom I still consider my friends.... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:46:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8632543 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8626410 Since Mormons insist the Church must be led by a Living Prophet why do they reject the Pope?<br /><br />Perhaps the simple answer is, our Prophet speaks to the Lord and speaks for the Lord to the Church. The Pope, while a good man, does not speak to or for the Lord, nor does he claim to do so. I'm sure he claims to be inspired at times, but I find that hard to accept, since their Church claims... Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:24:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8626410 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8626343 Is Mormonism Jewish?<br /><br />Most Mormons are of one of the tribes of Israel, some are even of Jewish descent, but most Mormons today are of the Tribe of Ephraim. Why do you ask?...Later Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:50:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8626343 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8589962 MORMONS: Through baptism for the dead many people will accept the Mormon gospel posthumously. Thus almost all of humanity will be heaven.<br /><br />The gospel will be taught to any spirit that will listen and if they accept it and will accept Baptism by proxy from earth, (as well as all other Temple ordinances), they will be saved in the kingdom of God. But first they must accept the Gospel, then these ordinances will kick in, not visa,... Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:16:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8589962 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8589917 MORMONS: The 'good fruit' of Mormonism - pure lives, high standards, loving families, good works, miracles, etc. - prove that it's of God.<br /><br />I know friends who are Orthodox Christian and Catholic who also live pure lives and have high standards, and loving families, good works, miracles, (or what they call miracles),etc. So those things alone do not prove anything. However, if you throw in the fact that our Church is guided and... Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:03:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8589917 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8589888 MORMONS The Godhead consists of 3 persons, each of which is a god in his own right & is separate from the others in every way except purpose<br /><br />I am quite sure you already know the answers to these questions, before you ask them. So why the questions? Do you think you will learn more? I think not, for the most part...Later Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:49:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8589888 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8589881 MORMONS: God (the Father) is a resurrected being who achieved godhood by living obediently on another earth, under his god<br /><br />By jove! I think you've got it! But His God was also His Father...Later Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:46:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8589881