From Mormon apostle Orson Pratt:
"Each God, through his wife or wives, raises up a numerous family of sons and daughters; indeed, there will be no end to the increase of his own children: for each father and mother will be in a condition to multiply forever and ever. As soon as each God has begotten many millions of male and female spirits, and his Heavenly inheritance becomes too small, to comfortably accommodate his great family, he, in connection with his sons, organizes a new world, after a similar order to the one which we now inhabit, where he sends both the male and female spirits to inhabit tabernacles of flesh and bones. Thus each God forms a world for the accommodation of his own sons and daughters who are sent forth in their times and seasons, and generations to be born into the same. The inhabitants of each world are required to reverence, adore, and worship their own personal father who dwells in the Heaven which they formerly inhabited" (The Seer, p. 37).
2007-06-14 15:10:16 · 10 answers · asked by cristoiglesia 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Proud to be LDS:
Why does asking questions of Mormons about their beliefs cause problems. I believe that one should be prepared to defend their beliefs as that is Christian teaching. It seems frrom the lack of answers to my questions that Mormons are unwilling or unable to answer questions about their faith. I have already asked many questions and have yet to get an answer. It seems to be a deceptive spirit within Mormons that prevents them from confronting the tough questions with answers. Why is that and what is the source of such a spirit?
2007-06-14 15:21:27 · update #1
Social:
Sounds like a plan for becoming a god to me. So all Mormons become god factories in heaven. Is that the proper understanding of the apostles teaching?
2007-06-14 15:25:12 · update #2
you really need to stop asking these questions cause they just cause problems
2007-06-14 15:15:03 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be LDS 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in a way. We believe that, as sons and daughters of God, we can inherit that god-hood if we live the way that we are instructed to in the Bible, Book of Mormon, and by our Prophets. We have been told we should have eternal families, and without them we cannot become gods and goddesses. We do believe that a marriage should consist between a man and a woman, not a man and a woman and another women. I would suggest that you go to lds.org, or research The Proclamation to the World. It explains in short a part of our beliefs on marriage and becoming gods ourselves. (the reason LDS people are reluctant to answer questions is because we believe some things to be too sacred and holy to be told to people who will just make fun of them, so some questions people ask will go unanswered)
2007-06-15 00:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by SheraLee 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That quote is an accurate portrail of a belief of our church, yes. That is not how we become gods, though. Through doing the best we can on earth, recieving the necessary ordinances, and through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we become perfected and receive "all that the Father hath." This quote by Elder Pratt describes what happens after that.
2007-06-15 11:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it interesting that you would say such a question. This doesn't sound like how you would "become a god" but rather what would happen once you were a God. Correct me if I am wrong.
Be ye therefore perfect even as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect......
And if children then heirs, heris of God and joint heirs with Christ....
2007-06-14 22:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Social Misfit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the same words were written or spoken by anyone mormon, it would not be contested or denied.
If a nonmormon states the exact doctrine, by paraphrase or direct quote, it becomes "hearsay", and you're criticized for talking about or bringing the subject up at all. Just like what's already happened here.
The mormon church is essentially a god-contest to see who can be the most worthy and get to be a god first with pick of all the prettiest godettes first.
Too bad they just won't go away....gotta go answer my door - the mishies are back...
2007-06-15 11:18:30 · answer #5 · answered by Dances with Poultry 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We believe that through the sealing ordinance, familial ties can last forever. A man and his wife will still be a couple throughout the eternities. We believe that each may create their own worlds and populate them with their own spirit children, much as our Heavenly Parents did here.
2007-06-14 23:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dear Father, why are you so obsessed with the Mormons. Forget about them. There are more interesting things to ponder about in Christianity, all of them inspiring and uplifiting for the soul. Meditate upon them. God bless.
2007-06-14 22:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by straightener 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deleted Question: Has anyone heard of this Mormon belief???
Question Details: Seing this question reminded me of this mormon belief I had heard of: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnV7Mv2xvZYXS0Sj86rtQFTty6IX?qid=20070614005426AAHIC7P&show=7#profile-info-2TAFN9lzaa That a day to God was a thousand years, and so it took God seven thousand years to create the earth...actually.
THIS IS A QUESTION I ASKED AND IT GOT DELETED.
2007-06-15 18:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the opinion of Orson Pratt....Not official mormon doctrine.
2007-06-15 18:04:29 · answer #9 · answered by Brother G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the magic underwear helps.
2007-06-14 22:12:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋