June 29, 2009
Q. Can a couple who’s not married but has a baby together live with each other without it going against the Mormon religion? In the LDS Church, an unmarried couple is expected to live their lives according to the Law of Chastity. That is, no sexual relations until marriage. Cohabitation, even in abstinence, is discouraged [...]
June 1, 2009
The family is an integral part of all societies. The Proclamation of the Family is the official declaration of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
March 30, 2009
Dating between two individuals of different faiths can be tricky. Be sure to handle with care.
March 9, 2009
Since becoming a regular contributor to “What Do Mormons Believe?” I have spent most of my time on posts that were aimed at clarifying various teachings of our Church. We have received some great questions and I deem it a great privilege to answer these questions. They drive me to the scriptures and force me [...]
January 5, 2009
Q.What if a married couple does not want children? Before I get into that, I’d like to reiterate a bit why Mormons do have children and the importance that is placed on the family. As is stated in The Family: A Proclamation to the World: “We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply [...]