Doctrine and Covenants 89 (the Word of Wisdom) says in verse 3 that it is given for a principle with a promise–adapted to the capacity of the weakest of Saints. As I understand the Word of Wisdom, the principle involved includes both physical health and spiritual freedom–abstaining from addictive substances and harmful habits. As well as creating the good, healthy habits that help our bodies (and spirits) work the most effectively.

So, as members of the church, we take that principle and apply it as we see fit (the minimum standard is the Word of Wisdom) and the Spirit directs. For some people, sugar may not be that big of a deal at all, but for others, it may be really addictive. The Spirit tailors our lessons and experiences to each of us individually, based on the principle outlined in the scriptures and complete with a promised blessing for obedience.

I have three suggestions to help you make your decisions:
1) Talk it out with your ex-wife. Keep communication open and civil. DON’T try to sneak a Mormon baptism in behind her back.
2) Discuss the matter with your bishop and with the Lord.
3) Listen to what your child wants. Be a mentor, not a warden.

If you marry a Mormon, you may all be sealed together (it may require your ex-wife’s approval), but again, your bishop is the one to advise you here.

How will this affect our child in the Mormon church?

The child is 7 and about to be baptized in a Christian church. Will this stop a baptism in the Mormon church next year if they are still attending a Christian church?

Since a child has to be sealed to a ‘couple’, if I remarry a Mormon, can the child be sealed to us in thier mothers stead?

Any other advice/information would be helpful. Thank you in advance.

1. How come I cannot be sealed in marriage with a Mormon woman in your temple?

You can if you become Mormon. It’s a rule set forth by the LDS Church, not necessarily God.

I am a follower of Christ just like you are. I am saved by the grace of good, believing in His word. I know I am saved because I have a new relationship with sin. I am blind no longer. I live a life of repentance. I have been baptized. Everything you have done to be saved I have done too. The only difference is I dont call myself Mormon.

That’s great. I personally am a follower of Christ too. I just happen to Mormonism a nice fit for my way of worship. I feel inspired by many of the teachings. I love the teachings I learn about Christ from the Mormon point of view. However, God will direct you based on your relationship with him, not what religion you choose. Mormons that think that don’t know their own gospel. But no surprise, many people are cultural followers of any given religion, not authentic in their understanding and relationship with God.

2. Do Mormons believe the father, son, and holy spirit are three separate gods?

Separate beings, same goal. Example a Car has several pieces to it: The Engine etc. But they are still part of the same vehicle. Heavenly Father, Christ, and the Holy Spirit have the same goal but have specific purposes. Only Christ can forgive us of our sins. We feel Christ’s comfort through the holy spirit. We are children of our Heavenly Father.

3. Do you believe the Mormon church is the only faith that will enter heaven and everyone else will go to hell?

Mormon doctrine and what Mormon leaders and culture say are two different things. The only true doctrine the Mormon Church has stamped are the Bible, Book of Mormon, Pearl of Great Price, banning polygamy, and allowing all worthy Mormon (race) men to share in the priesthood. The rest is a matter of opinion and interpretation in my honest opinion.

1) 1830 Bible and Book of Mormon were officially accepted with the organization of the
Church
2) 1835 Doctrine and Covenants, first 103 sections were officially accepted
3) 1880 Doctrine and Covenants additional 32 sections were accepted along with the Pearl
of Great Price
4) 1890 Polygamy was repealed (Official Declaration, p. 291)
5) 1976 D&C sections 137 & 138 were officially accepted
6) 1978 The priesthood was made available to all worthy males regardless of race.
(Official Declaration 2, p. 292)

Mormons believe in the free agency of wo/men to choose:

http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,106-1-2-1,FF.html

11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

Though sometimes we make mistakes we eventually correct it. We are encouraged to pray for ourselves and gain personal inspiration and witness to all truths. I like to look at it as building a personal relationship with my Savior.

Regarding going to heaven. I think that heaven would be very dull and boring if it only had Mormons in it. I think your question may be better suited to ask God directly and receive a personal witness for yourself. Joseph Smith did play a significant role in the establishment of the Mormon Church and here is his take on it:

In a Sermon on Sunday, July 9th 1843, Joseph Smith proclaimed himself a friend to all, having “no enmity against anyone.” He asked, “Why is it this babbler gains so many followers, and retains them?” He explained his secret simply: “Because I possess the principle of love.” Offering the world “a good heart and a good hand,” he declared himself “as ready to die for a Presbyterian, a Baptist, or any other denomination” as “for a Mormon.”

Narrowing the gap between Latter-Day Saints and those of other denominations, the prophet asserted, “we do not differ so far in our religious views.” He declared the Saints’ faith ready to receive the truths of all others: “One of the grand fundamental principles of Mormonism is to receive truth, let it come from where it may.”

In a popular book written by a Mormon called Rough Stone Rolling Joseph Smith was in Washington D.C. fighting for redress for the Saints from the Missouri Wars, “Joseph insisted more than once that “all who would follow the precepts of the Bible, whether Mormon or not, would assuredly be saved’.” –pg 395, RSR, by Richard Bushman.

So that should clear up that question. I realize there are Mormons that are caught up into culture and pride. Well so are members of other religions. I have seen it in people of all faiths. I have also felt the spirit in churches outside of my own. I also think that your baptism is very personal and special. I know Christ has acknowledged many people baptized outside of Mormonism. That is between you and God, not any religion.

Sorry, I thought that Mr. Dave’s response to that question was terrific.

First, along with Dave, I suggest you read our views about Life After Death.

We believe that the grace of Christ is great enough even to save those in Hell, but not until they exercise faith in Him and repent of their sins. If they will not repent, they will be there for eternity.

The road to hell is still wide: many many people will go there, and the wicked will suffer punishment for their own sins until they yield to the Savior’s outstretched hand.

“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is today the only church with the power to authoritatively baptize anyone for the remission of sins”

Mr.Thaddeus, this was written in the article on baptism you lead me to. Is this not like saying that the LDS church is the only church one can be saved? You told me before that the Mormon faith did not believe that. Please clarify.