What Can’t Mormons Do? Part 1: The Word of Wisdom

April 27, 2008

If you’re not familiar with the faith, it can be awkward knowing what your Mormon friends can and can’t do. For instance, is there anything you shouldn’t serve them at a dinner? What can they do on Sundays? If you’re looking into joining the church, what lifestyle will you be expected to live?
Most commandments of [...]

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Ye Receive No Witness Until…

April 19, 2008

We (on this website) have emphasized the role of prayer in learning truth from God, but I must admit we have been leaving something out.
Some may get the impression that if any question arises, a good Mormon will kneel, ask God, and then ‘pop!’ the answer appears in their heads. This approach does [...]

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Responses to Questions

April 18, 2008

There have been many thought-provoking comments made, which stem from the polygamy article that I posted earlier this week.  However, the discussion has moved away from polygamy to prophets, authority, faith, trust and so forth.  I feel that I should post my answers to these questions where all can see them easily.  These are in [...]

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Polygamy

April 15, 2008

In light of current events happening in the state of Texas regarding a group of polygamists, I feel I should explain a little more about polygamy. To quell any doubts in your mind, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), do not, I repeat, do not engage in polygamy. Men have [...]

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What Do Mormons Believe? – Prayer

April 12, 2008

Are we allowed to ask God for things? What can we ask for?
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
James 1:5
Looks like we’re promised wisdom if we ask for it. He’s giving it out liberally. [...]

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