I heard that when mormons die, they become gods of their own little worlds...according to the mormon teachings, where are those worlds and who is the main god of this particular world?
2006-11-18 07:27:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
How come morons..I mean, mormons can never answer these questions well?
2006-11-18 08:18:00 · update #1
Mormons believe in the Christian God, Yahweh. They believe in Jesus and in the Holy Spirit.
As far as their teachings on other planets, I have no idea.
The reason they have several children is because they believe that there is a finite amount of souls to be born on earth, and they believe it is their duty to provide good homes for as many as they can. It is not to "build a dynasty".
2006-11-18 07:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by Snark 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I, too, don't belive that the LDS doctrine is true, but I really don't see your need to call them morons. By name calling, you are just alienating a group of people who may turn a deaf ear in the future to important messages they should hear--about who Jesus Christ truly is.
As for your question, Mormons believe that if they are a worthy member, that they will make it to the highest kingdom of heaven--called the Celestial Kingdom. It is believed that along with their husband/wife (of which their husband may have several other wives...who were righteous, but didn't have a worthy husband), they will become a God over their own planet. Mormons believe that as man is, God once was, and as God is, man may become. (Actually, I think that's almost word for word...from (I believe) what Joseph Smith said.)
I don't think Mormon doctrine specifies where the future Gods' planets will be. It does, however, outline in the D & C that their current God lives on a planet named Kolob. (As a Mormon, I never knew this little fact.)
2006-11-18 08:54:06 · answer #2 · answered by applesoup 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hebrews 1:1-2
"God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the WORLDS."
Can you tell me where all of the worlds that God, through his Son, has created are?
No. So, if we do not even know the location of all worlds that have been created by God, why would you think we could know the location of things that have not yet occurred. Furthermore, it is basic biblical knowledge that the final judgement and the millenial reign of Christ have not even occurred yet. Why not prepare yourself to go to heaven rather than debate about things that will occur in the very distant future.
God, our eternal father, is the God of this world. His Son Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. And, please don't say things like according to mormon teachings. It is misleading because you are assuming that you actually understand our teachings, which is obvious that you don't. Rather than criticizing the LDS church, why don't you spend time reading the scriptures to understand that which God has revealed to us and then live his teachings. That, and being a little more respectful and people just may be more inclined to answer your questions.
2006-11-18 12:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by whapingmon 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You are sort of on the right track but not quite...not every Mormon member will become a god or goddess...those who worthily make and keep their sacred temple covenants are the only ones to have the chance, but in the end, God will be the one deciding who does and who doesn't...it's not an automatic guarantee.
Also, who knows where the other worlds are? Why does it matter? We don't worship other gods so wherever they are or how many there are make no difference to me.
God the Father is the god of our spirits, Jesus Christ is our Lord and Redeemer of this world. We worship both, we pray to our Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ. We believe it is only through Jesus Christ we can return to live with our Heavenly Parents.
2006-11-20 08:02:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have no earthly idea, but we do know that the universes are limitless and having no boundaries--just as God's abilities are limitless.
Not all Mormons upon death may attain such exaltation; it depends on many factors not easily explained here. All we can do is to try to live as best as possible, ever striving for perfection that can only come in the next life.
Too often, such curiousities as your question poses detract from the true nature of the Gospel of Jesus Christ--that which is paramount.
2006-11-18 07:47:17 · answer #5 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The sun is a star, right? Think about billions of little earths revolving around suns just like ours.
As for your other question, I would explore Mormon doctrine.
2006-11-18 07:48:26 · answer #6 · answered by Pyebwa 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I asked about this and archaeology and the missionaries don't want to talk to me about these things. Either they don't want to talk to me about them ore they are problematic in a whole larger sense!
2006-11-18 14:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sad to think that people of that religion equate themselves with the almighty. That's why they have so many children...to build their own dynasties.
2006-11-18 07:30:56 · answer #8 · answered by mizging2003 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
its all a fantasy
2006-11-18 07:29:44 · answer #9 · answered by //// 3 · 2⤊ 5⤋