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Gospel Questions: Are Mormons Polygamists?

I’ve tackled two of the big questions asked of Mormons already, and now it’s time to address another biggie – are Mormons polygamists? In a nutshell – we used to be but now we’re not. For the longer, more precise answer: Back when polygamy was practiced, it was at a time when many of the men of the Church had been killed by mobs and there were many women who needed protection. The Church would be moving to the Utah territory and all those women would be traveling without the support, physical and monetary, of a husband. Many of them … Continue reading →

Gospel Questions: How Do Mormons Perceive the Godhead?

When people start asking questions about the LDS Church, they are often surprised to discover we believe that God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are three separate individual beings. This puts us in the category of a nontrinitarian religion, meaning that we do not believe that the three are one in body. When Joseph Smith had his first vision of the Father and the Son, he too was amazed to discover that they were separate. He had attended many churches in his search for religion and each of those churches taught that the Godhead was contained in one entity. … Continue reading →

Gospel Questions: Are Mormons Christians?

Of all the questions that are posed to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this one is the most frequently asked. Somewhere along the way a rumor was started that we worship Joseph Smith as our God, and that we do not worship Jesus Christ. I would like to start off the Gospel Questions series by answering this concern. We worship, love and adore the Lord Jesus Christ with all our hearts. We know He is our Redeemer, our Savior, the Son of God. He is central to every meeting, every ordinance, and every activity that … Continue reading →

Introduction to the Gospel Questions Series

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an unusual church. It’s okay to think so – in fact, we’ll be the first to admit it. In some ways we’re very like other religions and in some ways, we’re radically different. Many people who are not of our faith have questions concerning our practices, beliefs, and values. We’re more than happy to answer these questions and seek to share our perspective while maintaining a respect for the beliefs of others. Unfortunately, from time to time, feelings are hurt while comparing ideologies, a situation that is sad and not productive, … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review: January 7th – January 12th

Life sure has gotten hectic with the start of a new year! Were you too busy to join us here in LDS? If so, here’s a quick recap so you don’t miss anything. Tristi started a new series about the hymns. In “Introduction to the Latter-day Hymns Series,” she discussed the value of hymns in our lives and how they can help us to feel the spirit and to worship more effectively. She then followed up with a review of the hymn “The Morning Breaks, the Shadows Flee,” a standard for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and frequently sung in General … Continue reading →

LDS Weeks in Review September 30-October 13

This week Tristi introduced a great new series that will answer common questions that those of other faiths may have about the church. She answers her first question in Gospel Questions: Are Mormons Christians? Tristi continues her insight into the scriptures with 1 Nephi 5:16-21, 1 Nephi 6 and thoughts about the war chapters, 1 Nephi 7:1-5, 1 Nephi 7:6-15, 1 Nephi 7:16-21, 1 Nephi 7:22, 8:1-11, 1 Nephi 8:12-18, 1 Nephi 8:19-25, 1 Nephi 8:26-34, and 1 Nephi 8:35-38. Miriam reviews several General Conference talks in “The Things of Which I Know,” “The Restoration of the Gospel,” “This Day,” … Continue reading →