Questions tagged [lds]
Use for questions about the history, teachings, doctrine, or practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly called Mormons. The LDS faith recognizes as canonical several books (such as the Book of Mormon) that are not generally accepted among most other Christians and believes in modern-day prophethood and revelation.
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Why isn't there a Joseph Smith Translation of Luke 23:43?
According to the book True to the Faith, Luke 23:43 in the KJV of the Bible (and presumably many other translations of the Bible) was mistranslated.
There has been much said by modern divines ...
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Mormon view of the wrong action committed by angels according to 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude
I noted from an earlier question that, according to Mormons, the "Sons of God" that married "daughters of men" in Genesis 6 were human males.
Based on this I had wanted to ask about three New ...
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Reason for the references to Christ hundreds of years before first century, in Book of Mormon
A common understanding among Christians is that Jesus "fulfilled the law" because of keeping the Mosaic law perfectly until his sacrificial death.
After Jesus fulfilled the law, the animal sacrifices ...
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What were the "sons of God" in Genesis 6, according to Mormons?
This is similar to this and this other question about the subject, but here I am interested in the LDS church point of view.
It's about this passage in Genesis 6:2 (here according to KJV):
That ...
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According to Mormons, what is the benefit received from paying tithes and following the temple ceremonies?
This is related to this other question regarding the Mormon view of the passage in Matthew 7:13-14. In this passage Jesus had said that majority of humankind would follow the road that "leadeth to ...
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Under what conditions can one experience the power of the Holy Ghost?
In the LDS Church, there is what is known as the power of the Holy Ghost, and the gift of the Holy Ghost (not to be confused with the gifts of the Holy Ghost).
The power of the Holy Ghost is when ...
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Which non LDS Christian denominations believe in baptism after death?
The LDS Church believes that it is possible for individuals to be baptized after death (in particular, their descendants can be baptized on their behalf, and if they accept the covenant of baptism ...
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3 Nep 20:24 - Why does Jesus Christ mention Samuel specifically?
In 3 Nephi 20:24 Jesus Christ teaches the inhabitants of America about the covenant that God made with their fathers which will be fulfilled. He teaches that he is the prophet of whom Moses and all ...
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On the body of Satan and Holy Ghost and angels according to Mormons
This is kind of a follow-up question to my other question about the kind of bodies people will have in heaven, according to Mormons.
From the answers it seems that nobody in heaven has a spirit body.
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What is the Mormon view of Matthew 7:13-14?
This question is about statements by Latter-Day Saints that seem to indicate that a majority of humankind will be "saved".
For example, this page on resurrection says (emphasis added):
Through the ...
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Did Mormons have a "blood oath" ceremony before April 1990?
This YouTube video shows what it claims to be an "endowment ceremony" recorded using a hidden camera in 2012. The description below the video says that
The audio portion of this video was recorded ...
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Mormon understanding of what kind of bodies people have in heaven
This question is about the article about Heavenly Father at lds.org which says about God that:
He “has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s” (D&C 130:22).
Some questions I would like ...
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Mormon perspective on "Heavenly Father", "Heavenly Mother" and "Holy Ghost"
This is a bit of a follow-up question to this other question.
One of the answers to that question says that:
Mormons believe that, although Heavenly Father was the one who planned
the creation ...
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Do Mormons secretly pray about you and then consider you included in their church?
I met two men on the street who were Mormons. We had a nice discussion and they gave me their book with a bookmark pointing to a verse in it.
Later that day I met with my friend and he said I ...
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What event does Revelation 17:16, 17 refer to according to Mormons?
This is a follow-up to my other question about the meaning of the "harlot" and the "scarlet coloured beast" mentioned in Revelation 17:3-5.
In this case I wanted to ask about verses 16 and 17 where ...
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What are Babylon The Great and the scarlet coloured beast according to Mormons?
Revelation 17:3-5 describes a "scarlet coloured beast" and a woman riding it.
The passage, according to King James Version, is as follows (from here):
3 So he carried me away in the spirit into ...
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Since Mormons believe in multiple earth-like planets, do they believe that the "fall" was likewise needed on each of them?
As is brought out in the top-rated answer to this other question, according to Mormon belief there are other inhabited worlds (presumably in our own universe) created by God.
The answer refers to the ...
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How do Mormons interpret Psalm 110:1 and Matthew 22:41-45?
Based on the answer to this other question, Mormons believe that Jesus and Jehovah in the Old Testament are one and same person.
Also my understanding is that, based on information such as the ...
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Do Mormons believe that black skin originated as a curse by God?
This question is a bit related to this other question, which is asking about the curse of Cain.
One of the answers in this other question refers to the "Book of Moses" (part of Book of Mormon), ...
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What Bible translations are accepted by Mormons?
A comment to another question that I had asked said that the LDS does not accept the NIV as a correct translation.
Based on that comment it seems that they only accept King James Version (KJV) which, ...
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According to Mormons, why did God make Eve's childbearing painful?
This question is about the following explanation from this page at lds.org:
“If Adam had not transgressed he would not have fallen, but he would
have remained in the garden of Eden. And all ...
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Did the LDS ever recognize non-LDS polygamous marriages?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) at one time performed and recognized polygamous marriages. In 1890, they ceased performing new polygamous marriages but continued to recognize ...
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What planet do Mormons think God the Father was born on?
In 2001, the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith decided that Mormon baptisms are not valid as far as Catholicism is concerned, because of certain doctrines of Mormonism that are problematic from a ...
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How do Mormons understand 2 Nephi 5:16 in light of 2 Nephi 5:15?
In Book of Mormon, the text in 2 Nephi 5:15 says (emphasis mine):
15 And I did teach my people to build buildings, and to work in all
manner of wood, and of iron, and of copper, and of brass, and ...
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If war were to break out between Russia and USA, would Russian Mormons fight against the USA? [closed]
My understanding about Mormon beliefs is that they do serve in armed forces in the country where they live.
Also I may be incorrect but, looking at this question, it seems that Mormons hold the ...
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Concept and permanence of hell and the "outer darkness" according to LDS beliefs
[Edited because I first got confused from the answers about for whom should "hell" be a permanent place (I had assumed that the SE answers meant that it was not a permanent place for anyone).]
This ...
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According to the LDS, is Jesus "the Son" or "the Father"?
I was reading this other SE question about Mormon viewpoint on the Trinity, but it did not provide an answer to this specific question.
So for example 1 Nephi 13:40 says:
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How do Mormons interpret Daniel 2:44?
This is about two questions to Mormons about Daniel 2:44. This passage records Daniel explaining the conclusion of a sequence of events in the then distant future to King Nebuchadnezzar, as follows:
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Why did Peter, James and John (all three) appear to Joseph Smith? [duplicate]
Why did Peter, James and John, (all three) appear to Joseph
Smith?
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Are LDS required to take their hats off when they pray?
Is it part of the LDS religion to remove your hat during prayer? Or is that just part of western culture as a sign of respect? Are LDS required to remove their hats when they pray? Or can they pray ...
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Why do LDS cross their arms during prayer?
When praying, many Latter Day Saints will cross their arms during prayer:
This appears to be in lieu of folding hands as has been done by protestants and Catholics for centuries:
What is the origin ...
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Do Mormons believe in the Virgin birth taught in the Bible? (LDS)
According to Brigham Young, the second prophet and president of the LDS church:
"The birth of the Savior was as natural as the births of
our children; it was the result of natural action. He ...
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Where does the word 'Eloheim' originate from?
Elohim being referred to as the Father whom is a God
When one speaks of God, it is generally the Father who is referred to; that is, Elohim. - God (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)....
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What is the understanding between the Genesis account and the book of Abraham account of creation? (LDS)
There seems to be a clear difference between the Pearl of Great Price and the Bible in terms of creation:
The Pearl of Great Price
And then the Lord said: Let us go down. And they went down at the
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Is the English translation of "Book of Mormon" ever revised or updated, and if so, on what basis given that the golden plates have disappeared?
The English used in the initial translation of the book of Mormon is KJV-esque English. I'm wondering if there have ever been new English translations as time goes by, and as the English language has ...
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Absent the original golden plates, which translation of the Book of Mormon is considered to be the "official" version?
I'm curious what version of the book of Mormon is considered the official version? For example, when translating the book of Mormon into other languages, what is used as the "base text"? Presumably if ...
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I seek the LDS perspective concerning Cornelius and his house receiving the Holy Ghost without laying on of hands in Acts 10:44-45
While Yet Speaking - The Holy Ghost Preemptively Fell on All
Acts 10:44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
(This_post) I found open, ...
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Do Mormons actually believe in any sort of supreme being/ultimate reality/"Absolute"?
From what I've heard about the Mormon God, he doesn't actually seem to fit the description of "supreme being" and rather seems more like a polytheistic Greek or Hindu God.
The following may be ...
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What does heaven look like for Protestant vs LDS? [closed]
What does heaven look like for Protestants and the LDS church? What will be our purpose in heaven and what do both faiths believe will be the reward for their work on Earth?
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What is the LDS stance on John 14:9-10?
The LDS church teaches Jesus, Father and Holy Ghost are three separate beings. What is the LDS perspective on the following piece of scripture?
9 Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even ...
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How do Protestantism and the LDS Church differ as to what is required for a believer to attain salvation and eternal life?
What is the difference between what Protestantism and the LDS Church teach about what is needed to attain salvation and life in eternity?
Good answers will summarise the doctrines of both with quotes ...
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How do Mormons interpret Isaiah 43:10?
"Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be ...
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How does Catholic doctrine differ from LDS doctrine concerning God the Father?
In a related question, it was asked,
How do Mormons explain the apparent contradiction to their belief that God the Father has a body of flesh and bones found in the paralleled scriptures below;
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Mormonism doctrine of a flesh & bones God
How do Mormons explain the apparent contradiction to their belief that God the Father has a body of flesh and bones found in the paralleled scriptures below;
John 4:24
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Is there no salvation among any Christ-professing faiths, apart from the restored gospel of the Latter Day Saints? (LDS perspective)
In the words of 13th LDS President Ezra Taft Benson,
“This is not just another Church. This is not just one of a family of Christian churches. This is the Church and kingdom of God, the only true ...
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Is the Book of Mormon considered to be another Gospel? (LDS perspective)
Is the Book of Mormon considered to be another Gospel?
Paul tells us not to accept any other gospels apart from the one he has preached. Is the Book of Mormon considered to be another gospel? If so, ...
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On the topic of marriage in heaven, how does the LDS church reconcile Matthew 22:23-33?
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Based on this document which appears to outline celestial marriage, and LDS temple rites pertaining to the eternal sealing of husbands and wives; children as well, born after the sealing of a ...
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Did Joseph Smith “translate the Book of Mormon”?
In a related thread, the original inquirer asked,
Why did Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon into Jacobean English, not in use in 1830?
When I see the word “translate,” it means to me that ...
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Why did Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon into Jacobean English, not in use in 1830?
Victorian era (1830-1900)
1830 was the beginning of the Victorian era. This literary period was short and volatile, in terms of thought and style; daring use of words and letters, pressing the bounds ...
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According to the LDS faith, if our spirits lived with God before this life, why is spiritual birth during life on earth required?
I am a member of the LDS faith, and based on the belief that our spirits lived with God before this life, then why is spiritual birth ("Being Born of the Spirit") during life on earth required? Based ...
