August 12, 2011
Question: I was curious if we believe in self harm (cutting and slapping yourself) and I was also curious to know if we believe in having eating disorders? A: I don’t fully understand the question. I think we believe that these are problems and we should be treating our bodies as sacred gifts from our [...]
June 14, 2011
“Because we are created in the image of God (see Genesis 1:27), our bodies are temples and should be treated with care and respect (see 1 Corinthians 3:16–17). “The Word of Wisdom, found in Doctrine and Covenants 89, is the Lord’s code of health and was revealed to Joseph Smith in 1833. It teaches that we [...]
January 17, 2011
Q. Can Mormons get cremated after death? The answer more and more is yes. Please see the article on Organ Donation and the Resurrection. The real issue is how we respect our bodies, and cremation seems a little harsh to Western sensibilities, but as the Church becomes more global, it has accepted the ways that [...]
July 21, 2009
This article discusses the need to be consistent in our lives. Consistency allows us to enjoy the full blessings that God wants to give us.
May 18, 2009
For the past two years I have sat for probably thousands of hours learning and studying about the human body as a medical student. The more I learn, the more I realize that our God truly is God. It is amazing to think that there is someone who knows perfectly how our bodies work and [...]