http://whymormonism.org Mormonism FAQ, Questions, and Answers Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:12:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://whymormonism.org/50/crucifixion_mormonism#comment-172 Gale Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:12:17 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/50/crucifixion-mormonism#comment-172 Sorry Lyle. I wasn't able to trace that information. Maybe someone will recognize the painting and comment on its origin. Sorry Lyle. I wasn’t able to trace that information. Maybe someone will recognize the painting and comment on its origin.

]]> http://whymormonism.org/basic_mormon_beliefs#comment-438 Gale Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:09:38 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/82/basic-mormon-beliefs#comment-438 Sarah, I totally agree with the fact that drinking cola is unhealthy, and there are many Mormons who don't drink it. Caffeinated colas and soft drinks are not offered in cafeterias in LDS Church educational institutions (like Brigham Young University), but it's not spelled out in the Mormon health law, so it's not breaking the health law to drink it. We don't know that it's the caffeine in drinks that caused Heavenly Father to forbid their use. Science came up with the dangers and addictive properties of caffeine years after the health law was given. The Lord did tell Joseph Smith in the revelation <strong>why</strong> He gave the law: "Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation—" (Doctrine and Covenants 89:4). This helps us know what kinds of foods and drinks might entrap us. Thanks for your comment. Sarah, I totally agree with the fact that drinking cola is unhealthy, and there are many Mormons who don’t drink it. Caffeinated colas and soft drinks are not offered in cafeterias in LDS Church educational institutions (like Brigham Young University), but it’s not spelled out in the Mormon health law, so it’s not breaking the health law to drink it. We don’t know that it’s the caffeine in drinks that caused Heavenly Father to forbid their use. Science came up with the dangers and addictive properties of caffeine years after the health law was given. The Lord did tell Joseph Smith in the revelation why He gave the law: “Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation—” (Doctrine and Covenants 89:4). This helps us know what kinds of foods and drinks might entrap us. Thanks for your comment.

]]> http://whymormonism.org/29/law_chastity_mormonism#comment-9 Gale Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:04:14 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/29/law-chastity-mormonism#comment-9 Neither of these options sound great. It may surprise you that Mormon youth live the law of chastity and marry very much later than age 18. The divorce rate for couples who marry in Mormon temples is about 7%. Neither of these options sound great. It may surprise you that Mormon youth live the law of chastity and marry very much later than age 18. The divorce rate for couples who marry in Mormon temples is about 7%.

]]> http://whymormonism.org/29/law_chastity_mormonism#comment-8 Clara Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:36:38 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/29/law-chastity-mormonism#comment-8 Sure you can follow the law of chastity if you meet the person you want to be with forever when you are 18. Today, I don't think many people advise getting married so young. Those who do get divorced at astronomically high rates. What's better, to get married at 18, have children, then become divorced and a single parent, or become sexually active, have a few relationships, get your heart broken, learn a lot, and then get married when you really know yourself and the other person? Sure you can follow the law of chastity if you meet the person you want to be with forever when you are 18. Today, I don’t think many people advise getting married so young. Those who do get divorced at astronomically high rates. What’s better, to get married at 18, have children, then become divorced and a single parent, or become sexually active, have a few relationships, get your heart broken, learn a lot, and then get married when you really know yourself and the other person?

]]> http://whymormonism.org/basic_mormon_beliefs#comment-437 Sarah Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:47:43 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/82/basic-mormon-beliefs#comment-437 Im curious about the rules on non alcohol drinking. I know a family of mormons who regularly drink coke Now although this is non alcoholic it is high in cafeine and can be addictive. Is it possible that they drink this because its not specifically put in writing that this drink is unhealthy. Iv grown up in a religious family and although im not following any practice of beiefs at present i do greatly respect what people want to follow. But it concerns me how many mormon followers are drinking coke. If you get a dirty copper penny and soke it in coke it strips the dirt from it. so goodness knows what it will be doing to peoples health. it is also known to reduce calcium levels within the body. Im curious about the rules on non alcohol drinking. I know a family of mormons who regularly drink coke Now although this is non alcoholic it is high in cafeine and can be addictive. Is it possible that they drink this because its not specifically put in writing that this drink is unhealthy.
Iv grown up in a religious family and although im not following any practice of beiefs at present i do greatly respect what people want to follow.
But it concerns me how many mormon followers are drinking coke. If you get a dirty copper penny and soke it in coke it strips the dirt from it. so goodness knows what it will be doing to peoples health. it is also known to reduce calcium levels within the body.

]]> http://whymormonism.org/110/mormon_history#comment-186 Gale Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:08:21 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/4/mormon-history#comment-186 Yes. You can go to http://lds.org to locate a meetinghouse near you. Visitors are welcome. To find out what to expect at a Mormon Church Sunday meeting, go to http://mormonsmadesimple.com. Yes. You can go to http://lds.org to locate a meetinghouse near you. Visitors are welcome. To find out what to expect at a Mormon Church Sunday meeting, go to http://mormonsmadesimple.com.

]]> http://whymormonism.org/110/mormon_history#comment-185 phoebe Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:24:23 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/4/mormon-history#comment-185 can anybody just go along to their local mormon church? can anybody just go along to their local mormon church?

]]> http://whymormonism.org/50/crucifixion_mormonism#comment-171 Lyle Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:54:40 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/50/crucifixion-mormonism#comment-171 I would like to know the author of this painting and where originated. I would like to know the author of this painting and where originated.

]]> http://whymormonism.org/69/mormons_christians#comment-551 Gale Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:21:09 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/69/mormons-christians#comment-551 An addition to my reply. Those Christians who believe that belief is enough to save us tend to ignore the many passages of biblical scripture that speak of works. The Book of James is notable. Mormons do not lie about their belief that works are valuable, but we cannot be saved by our own efforts alone, and that is Mormon doctrine. An addition to my reply. Those Christians who believe that belief is enough to save us tend to ignore the many passages of biblical scripture that speak of works. The Book of James is notable. Mormons do not lie about their belief that works are valuable, but we cannot be saved by our own efforts alone, and that is Mormon doctrine.

]]> http://whymormonism.org/69/mormons_christians#comment-550 Gale Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:19:01 +0000 http://www.whymormonism.org/69/mormons-christians#comment-550 Mormons do not believe that they can earn their way into heaven through their works. They believe that they can be saved by grace. However, they do believe in the admonitions of James, that faith without works is dead. Faith is an action word, and it is manifest on our intentions, beliefs, and behavior. We believe in a God who gives commandments. The works we refer to are two-fold: First, repentance, and second, keeping the commandments of God. If you take away all the text in the Bible that refers to works and commandments, the holy book would be very small indeed. Mormons do not believe that they can earn their way into heaven through their works. They believe that they can be saved by grace. However, they do believe in the admonitions of James, that faith without works is dead. Faith is an action word, and it is manifest on our intentions, beliefs, and behavior. We believe in a God who gives commandments. The works we refer to are two-fold: First, repentance, and second, keeping the commandments of God. If you take away all the text in the Bible that refers to works and commandments, the holy book would be very small indeed.

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