One of the most difficult issues of the Mormon faith to understand is the belief that God has a physical body, which by definition means that he was created. How do Mormons understand this idea? In addition, Mormons believe in a planet called Kolob for which no proof exists and that every Mormon can be […] (June 29, 2018, 2 comments)
A Great Geneology Guide. I recently came across an excellent online genealogy guide: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy Many of you are likely interested in genealogy, so I hope the link is helpful! The LDS Church’s family-history emphasis is one of the things I most like about the Mormon faith. Our doctrine links us closely to our ancestors. […] (June 10, 2018)
Hi, I was born in the church, recently I’ve been less active because I’ve been struggling with a lot of different stuff, notably an addiction to opiates, depression, and serious panic attacks. I’ve been prescribed xanax for my panic attacks but my stake leader told me I couldn’t be worthy and have a recommandation to […] (May 29, 2018, 1 comment)
Is procreation required for marriage? I am receiving visits from the elders and I want to be baptized, but for you the main thing is the family and I am a single mother, at some point I would want to find a suitable man and get married but I will not be able to have children anymore. Is procreation essential […] (May 27, 2018, 1 comment)
Why are missions mandatory? Why are missions mandatory for you men? And if you do not do it for 2 years they give you the title “without honor”?[IMPORTANT][IMPORTANT][IMPORTANT] (May 27, 2018, 1 comment)
Mission questions from an investigator. Can I marry a future ex-missionary even if she’s currently serving her mission in my area? As a man, will I have to serve a mission if I join the church?[IMPORTANT][IMPORTANT] (April 15, 2018, 1 comment)
My boyfriend isn’t a member of the church. I’m a member of the church, but I’m currently inactive. I recent started dating a boy who isn’t a member of the church. I want to come back to the church, but my boyfriend isn’t interested in the church. But he does support me in my desire to return to the church. I don’t know […] (April 15, 2018, 1 comment)
Do I need to tell my bishop all the details? My boyfriend and I broke the law of chastity. I told my bishop we went too far. But do I need to tell him all the details?[IMPORTANT] (April 15, 2018, 1 comment)
The Book of Mormon Musical. What is the church’s position with regard to the Broadway musical “The Book of Mormon”? [IMPORTANT] (April 15, 2018, 1 comment)
Subscribe to the Liahona. How can I subscribe to the Liahona magazine?[IMPORTANT] (April 8, 2018, 1 comment)
As a casual researcher of Utah and Mormon history, I’ve been unable to understand the Word Of Wisdom, particularly in relation to the suggested use of barley to drink, and why some hot drinks are allowed and others not. (It’s not an addiction to caffeine thing. Which is a common belief. Current church stance is […] (February 7, 2018, 1 comment)
My son now take courses on occasional Sundays to hopefully increase his skills for projects that allow him to spend family time. He is self employed and works long hours at present. Up until now he has taken his children to church on Sundays and sometimes alone when his wife’s profession requires Sunday shifts. I […] (January 21, 2018, 2 comments)
Based on below I don’t understand how the B. O. M. Has Nephi chapters if the original translation was lost?? The book of Lehi Joseph Smith began with the book of Lehi when he was translating the Book of Mormon. It was a record that Mormon had abridged from the plates of Lehi. After he […] (December 17, 2017, 1 comment)
I have a strong testimony of this church! What is our message? It is simply this:Through Christ Jesus we can be redeemed from sin and darkness because he gave His sinless life to purchase our salvation at great cost. Christ has risen from the grave and conquered sin and death, and because of that we […] (December 3, 2017)
I was raised in the LDS church but left at age 20 because I felt uncomfortable in the YSA ward. You see, I’m asexual and the very thought of dating and/or intimacy is terrifying and revolting to me. Everyone thought it was because I was shy, not because I feel absolutely no attraction. In any […] (November 11, 2017, 2 comments)
What does the church say about being in love and having a serious relationship with your first cousin? I have actually been in a complicated relationship with my cousin for a short while but our parents found out. They told us that it was wrong. But I researched and looked it up in the Book […] (October 25, 2017, 1 comment)
I have been inactive for over 18 years, but received my Patriarchal Blessing before I left for my mission in 1982. Is there a way to get a copy of it? I would like to re-read it and see if at my old age I can salvage what life I have left. Thank you (October 22, 2017, 2 comments)
If I come back, will I have to remove my tattoo? I’m a less-active member who recently got a tattoo because I like them. If I ever come back to the church, will I have to remove it? Or can I keep it because it’s part of my past?[IMPORTANT] (October 15, 2017, 3 comments)
I had a dream getting married in the temple with my boyfriend. I’m going out with a young man who will go on a mission soon. I love him so much, so we’re continuing to carefully keep the law of chastity. I recently had a dream with him in it. We went to the temple together. I heard a voice telling us to go. What is Heavenly […] (October 15, 2017, 1 comment)
Are Mormons a kind of Christian? Good afternoon. I have a question. I’ve been invited to the wedding of a Christian couple, but looking at their website I see that they are Mormons. With all due respect (sincerely), are Mormons Christian? Thanks for helping me figure all this out.[IMPORTANT][IMPORTANT] (October 15, 2017, 1 comment)
I do not know much of this hence my question. A friend of a friend is mormon but has an Instagram account with a lot of sexy photo-shopped selfies. She had big fake boobs and Is proud of it, you can see that. She is also cheeky with the men. Is this normal behaviour for […] (September 26, 2017, 1 comment)
Hi, I’m an investigator of the church. I met my ex boyfriend and he introduced me to the church. I am no longer a virgin and didn’t really know about the rule of chasity. I’m very lost because I’m scared that no one in the LDS community will ever marry me because Im not a […] (September 6, 2017, 1 comment)
On page 135 of ‘Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith’ (Salt Lake City, 2007), we read: ‘In the late summer of 1829, Joseph Smith, Martin Harris, and several others gathered at the printing shop to inspect the proof of the title page of the Book of Mormon, the first page of the book […] (August 30, 2017, 1 comment)
I want to date a Mormon. Good night my name is Maria and I am Christian, I have a friend who is mormon and is just divorced, but I gave him a kiss and I told him that I was in love with him and I asked his forgiveness for the kiss And told me that it would not happen again […] (August 27, 2017, 1 comment)
I broke the law of chastity before my baptism. An Elder who finished his mission, could he marry a girl who broke the law of chastity before getting to know the church? [IMPORTANT][IMPORTANT] (August 27, 2017, 1 comment)
Should I wait to get married? My boyfriend and I are less-active Mormons and we are pregnant, we want to re-activate and be able to get married in the temple, the problem is that my partner wants to apply to an institution where he cannot be married and when we leave that we could get married but wanted to get advice […] (August 27, 2017, 1 comment)
Does a sealing to children requires a man and woman? I have a question about sealings. I have three children from my first marriage. We weren’t sealed. We divorced, and I married someone who isn’t a member of our church. Can I be sealed as a mother to my children?[IMPORTANT] (August 27, 2017, 1 comment)
Mormon girlfriend. My girlfriend is a Mormon and we’ve been together for 9 months, she is 15 years old and I just turned 17, I know it goes against her rules that we are together, but I love her and together we support each other. I am an atheist, but I completely respect any religion and even […] (August 13, 2017, 1 comment)
Sealed for six months. I’m married and sealed to my husband, and he recently asked me for a divorce. I’ve asked him to fight for our marriage together, but he continues to be indifferent. He’s also gone inactive in the church. What should I do? Should I continue to fight for my marriage! (August 13, 2017, 1 comment)
Answers to Gospel Questions Vol. 3 pp 98-99 under Counsel given by President Charles W. Penrose Now, some of our brethren have taken up quite a discussion as to the fulness of the everlasting gospel. We are told that the Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the gospel, that those who like to get […] (July 18, 2017, 1 comment)
After visiting temple square yesterday, I have thought about the Mormon religion a far bit. As I sat down in the square I was approached by two young Mormon girls. They were very polite and Interested in what I was doing there. I told them I was travelling around the world and I was there […] (May 21, 2017, 1 comment)
I married a member of the Church… I married only civilly a member of the Church and divorced 5 years ago we were not sealed can he now be sealed to his new partner? [IMPORTANT][IMPORTANT][IMPORTANT][IMPORTANT][IMPORTANT] (April 30, 2017, 1 comment)
Hai sir I’m from bangalore & I’m interested to become a Christian.. & I’m fallow every day & I m attend every Sunday mass also .. So can u plzz help me … Praise a lord (April 16, 2017, 1 comment)
Is there any hope of striving for an eternal marriage when you have already had 3 divorces? I just sit in church and think I’m just wasting my time when I hear all these messages about eternity and families. None of my children are baptised. There was a coupIe in our ward recently sealed in […] (April 4, 2017, 5 comments)
How can Jesus Christ be Jehovah God if he is the Son of God? I also believe that God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are three separate individuals. I don’t believe that Jesus is God like most churches believe. So, then how can Jesus Christ be Jehovah if God’s name is Jehovah and God’s Son […] (March 20, 2017, 1 comment)