Mormons please reply??!?

Question

Few questions:
#1 Simple differences between Christians and Mormons
#2 What are basic "family values" ie Marriage, sex, children.
#3 Are you a strict religion, how often do u pray. Live in compounds?
#4 Do you have special "retreats" at certain ages or something similar?

I hear what you are all saying, so why do people think you are evil, and weird, what the crap about polygamy??? Sorry spelling?

Answer 1

#1) We are Christians, but the simple differences between us and most other Christian religios denominations is that basically you are not saved by faith or works alone, but a combination of the two - you should live a Christ-like life and serve your fellow man as well as worship Heavenly Father thru Jesus Christ. Also we have another testement of the life of Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon.

#2) Marriage is only between one man and one woman. We marry in the Temple and are sealed for eternity to our spouse and children. We do not believe in "til death do us part" Sex is something between Husband and Wife, no premarital sex. We are commanded by Heavenly Father in the Old Testement that we are to be fruitful and multiple, so we like kids a lot.

#3) We have a strict religion, we live by a health code called the Word of Wisdom and we try to model our daily lives by that of Jesus Christ. We pray atleast twice daily but we are also advised to have a prayer in our hearts throughout the day. We do not live in compounds.

#4) I am not sure how to answer this one, I believe you are reffering to Missions - All young men are Encouraged to serve a 2 year Mission starting around 19 years of age. Young women are also able to serve if they choose, they must wait until they are the age of 21 (if I remember correctly). I addition to this, retired couples can also serve a Mission (as a couple), my wife and I plan to do this when we retire.

I hope this answers your questions.

Answer 2

Mormons are Christians. The Book of Mormon is another testament of Christ. (Besides the bible, We also believe in and use the bible).
Mormons believe in marriage between a man and a women. We do not practice polygamy and we do not allow pre-marital sex. We believe that we were put here on this earth to "be fruit full and multiply" so we believe in having as many children as we can financially support and safely take care of.
We do not have specific retreats for people of different ages. We do work with the Scouting programs and have youth programs where youths go on outings and different things.
Please go to lds.org. You can get our basic beliefs and other questions answered there.
We are considered a strict religion because we have standards we are expected to live by. We do not smoke, drink alcohol, do drugs, or have sex outside of marriage. We are to live our lives as Christ would like us to.
We do not live in compounds. We are expected to live in the world and help others as much as possible, and share the gospel with any who are interested.

Answer 3

Topher answer it well.

Here is my short answers.

1. Most Christian - Read Bible, Church, Married till death do us
part.
Mormons - Read Bible, Book of Mormon, Church, Temple,
Married for Eternity, believe in leading by living prophet.

2. Husband and wife has the duty and responsibility to teach and nourish children physically and spiritually. Sex are only between lawfully married husband and wife.

3. strict? Depends how you look at it , not drinking coffee or not smoking is not the end of the world. Pray as needed, basically morning and night, its like talking to your parent really. We work and support our family like the rest of the human race, we live in houses if we can buy one , or rent apartments,or trailer homes if we like nature that much.

4. We have scout camps for kids, we supports boyscout and girls scouts too.

Why others do not like us?
If every body is sensible and fair as you, we would not have so much false accusation out there, then there are those outcast who kept a grudge, then also those self claim Mormon experts, and not to leave out religions who could not stand for our belief.

alittle here , little there, it all add up.

Concerning polygamy, try those LDS sites Notoriousnic mention,
they explain it better and clearer in detail.

Answer 4

LDS the following. a million. Divorce is discouraged, yet you may do inspite of you pick. it is your decision and also you may want to not unavoidably stay in a relationship it truly is abusive. 2. gay moves are a sin. gay needs are like all different carnal choose. we'd want to continuously come across ways to administration our appetites and in no way provide into them. that is actual for drug additions, porn, sexual appetites, alcohol, playing, etc. 3. i am going to objective to save it short. PM me in case you pick an prolonged answer. in additional effective present day years we've received revelations from God by our prophets that expound on and make sparkling issues that are taught contained in the scriptures. "Hell" is a time period which will properly be utilized to describe a number of distinct states. 4. Abortion is amazingly strongly discouraged. We evaluate existence sacred. 5. We believe that sexual immorality is a serious sin (masterbation, porn, gay relationships, premarital relationships, and extramarital relationships). We even believe that Christ's attonement provides us repentance from such sins. 6. birth control is between a pair. Use it even if you'll like. 7. i believe you're assuming too a lot about what the old testomony says about tithing and what the hot testomony does no longer say. No the position contained in the Bible does it say that tithing is an old testomony regulation that became fulfilled with Christ. We believe that our prophets are an same because the prophets of the Bible. they have urged us to pay tithes. We believe that they communicate for God in simple terms as prophets of old. They requested us to and so we do. 8. all the "twelve tribes" are interior of an same church, yet church and history are not any further an same element. The tribe that we belong to has more effective to do with the advantages and household initiatives that are linked with each and each tribe. wish that helps.

Answer 5

What topher said
on the last question, we have fun camps that we cam go to if that is what you mean? they are just a fun way for us to get together with other youth of our religion

Answer 6

Look here:

http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_10044.html

Answer 7

Question one: We are Christian. The response to the question "Is Mormonism Christian?" depends on the substance of the question and its context. If the inquiry is more theological and religious than theoretical and academic, then the question and answer are normative and depend upon the presuppositions that underlie the query. However, the question can be examined by asking about the significance and implications of labeling and naming in the world of religion. While much modern Latter-day Saint literature has emphasized elements in common between the LDS Church and other Christian denominations, the frequent use of "Mormon" among the early Saints shows that the unique doctrines and beliefs of the Saints—such as the Book of Mormon, the gathering, and the leadership of the prophet—enabled the Saints to withstand the centrifugal pull of Protestant hegemony and establish their own identity. Likewise, the Saints referred to everyone outside of their religion as "Gentile," a practice that continued into this century. Now, with their identity firmly established, the Saints no longer feel constrained to be segregated from other denominations. At the same time, however, new conservative Christians have adopted the label "Christian" to unite themselves and to exclude outsiders or those who may differ in their doctrinal beliefs. The need to show this divergence has grown with the increased prominence of the Church and its members and with the realization that conservative Christians share with the Saints a common social and political agenda.

Question 2: We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.

All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.

In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.

The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.

We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God's eternal plan.

Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. "Children are an heritage of the Lord" (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.

The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.

We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.

We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

This proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Question 3: We do not live in compounds. I've never even heard that before. We are by no means strict. We believe that by following God's Commandments, you are even more free, because you are not bound by dealings of the flesh, sin, etc. We pray morning and night, and before meals. We are also encouraged to keep a prayer in our hearts continually.

Question 4: I'm not sure exactly what you mean. When Mormons grow old, they do what all other retired people do. THe only exception, is that some choose to serve missions with their spouse, payed out of their own pocket.

Answer 8

And what is this i hear about "magic underwear" ? Explain that , i am ignorant. thanks!