In nearly every conversation I have with people about my beliefs, they say something to the effect, “If I were a Mormon, I would have to stop drinking coffee, I just can’t live without coffee.” Or, “I couldn’t drink alcohol anymore.” Or, “I would have to get married to my girlfriend.” Of course people have [...]
This post comes from the following question: “What do mormans [sic] believe about original sin?” This question is most simply answered by a statement Joseph Smith gave about our beliefs: “We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.” (AoF 1:2) We also believe that “every spirit of [...]
God’s commandments for us are a standard by which we can live a happy and successful life.
Q. Why can’t Mormons swim on Sunday? Swimming is something we do mainly for recreation, like sailing, golfing, four-wheeling, and going to the movies. The Lord has asked us to spend one day of our week in worship. Recreation often distracts from this goal. We prefer to find activities that focus our thoughts on the [...]
From the Question Box: Q. Can [Mormons] have TV? A. Yes Q. Can the girls have Barbie dolls and the boys have video games? A. Yes Q. Can they have radio? A. Yes
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