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Do Amish have fire alarms?

Do Amish have fire alarms? Some Mennonites and Amish, I am sure have fire alarms in their homes. They are not so much anti-technology as so much to desire to live a much simpler life style than most ...
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Do Amish have fire alarms?

Mennonites and Amish are not, in general against technology. They are against specific items of technology, mostly for its affect on community. They are in general also very law abiding. Mennonites ...
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In accordance to LDS doctrine, would Mary & Joseph need to be sealed (by proxy) in the temple?

Mary and Joseph must be sealed by proper authority (a Melchizedek priesthood holder with the authorization to perform the sealing) in order to receive the blessings of the sealing ordinance, including ...
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Are incenses burned inside LDS temples like the ancient Jerusalem Temple? Why or Why not?

No, incense is not burned in LDS temples. In the temple at Jerusalem, and in some traditional Christian liturgy (such as the Catholic mass), burning incense is used as a symbol for prayer, which ...
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What is the difference between commandments, testimonies, statutes, precepts, judgements, and law?

I also am trying to understand these Biblical terms. I have not found an article at Chabad.org, which is my usual go-to in matters of Old Testament. From what I have found thus far: I believe, "Law" ...
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In accordance to LDS doctrine, would Mary & Joseph need to be sealed (by proxy) in the temple?

This is after the fact, but some additional information provides insight into this question that a comment is too short to relay. (A) Jesus was a high priest of the Melchizedek Priesthood during His ...
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What is the difference between commandments, testimonies, statutes, precepts, judgements, and law?

Commandments Derived from a verb signifying to command or ordain. Such as God’s command to Adam about the tree; to Noah about constructing the ark. Law This word is formed from a verb which means ...
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What is the difference between commandments, testimonies, statutes, precepts, judgements, and law?

I'd like to just give more clarity when it comes to the meaning of Judgments.  We have to define judgments as being associated with a specific case or event which violated the universal/general Law(s) ...
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