[nwrep]

Do these teachings and beliefs make any practical difference in how ordinary Mormons live their lives? Aren't they all busy with day to day tasks of raising large families and work, Church activities, etc? I doubt the average Mormon housewife is going to even know these doctrines, let alone act on them. My guess (not having close contacts with any practicing Mormons) is that they will acknowledge general high-level precepts about Christ being their savior, but will not know the significance of the theological points of their doctrine in practical terms. In other words, from an outwardly standpoint, they will seem to adhere to the general Christian lifestyle principles of holiness and sanctification as preached by, for example, Paul in his epistles.

Correct? Just wondering...

[crghill]

The problem comes in them placing faith in a false Jesus. Christ is a member of a one and three entity. Essentially, the Mormon faith will not save the Mormon. If we care for them we will be ready to share the true gospel with them. To be prepared, we must know the differences ourselves.

[greyfoxx39]

Do these teachings and beliefs make any practical difference in how ordinary Mormons live their lives?

When I was mormon, the beliefs had a great deal to do with how I lived my life...what I ate, drank, the underwear I wore, the constant attempt to adhere to all the rules and regulations regarding my "worthiness" to work my way to mormon salvation.

We mormons were constantly reminded of the superiority of our "one true church" and the idea that only those of us who were "temple-worthy" could ever hope to dream of attaining the highest "kingdom" of mormon heaven where God resides.

In order to have a "temple recommend" that is required for one to take part in the rituals required for salvation, these questions by one's bishop must be answered satisfactorily:

Temple Recommend questions.

1 Do you have faith in and a testimony of God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost?

2 Do you have a testimony of the Atonement of Christ and of His role as Savior and Redeemer?

3 Do you have a testimony of the restoration of the gospel in these the latter days?

4 Do you sustain the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Prophet, Seer, and Revelator and as the only person on the earth who possesses and is authorized to exercise all priesthood keys? Do you sustain members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators? Do you sustain the other General Authorities and local authorities of the Church?

5 Do you live the law of chastity?

6 Is there anything in your conduct relating to members of your family that is not in harmony with the teachings of the Church?

7 Do you support, affiliate with, or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

8 Do you strive to keep the covenants you have made, to attend your sacrament and other meetings, and to keep your life in harmony with the laws and commandments of the gospel?

9 Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen?

10 Are you a full-tithe payer?

11 Do your keep the Word of Wisdom?

12 Do you have financial or other obligations to a former spouse or children? If yes, are you current in meeting those obligations?

13 If you have previously received your temple endowment:

Do you keep the covenants that you made in the temple?
Do you wear the garment both night and day as instructed in the endowment and in accordance with the covenant you made in the temple?

14 Have there been any sins or misdeeds in your life that should have been resolved with priesthood authorities but have not been?

15 Do you consider yourself worthy to enter the Lord's house and participate in temple ordinances?

For an explanation of temple rituals that in mormon doctrine bind God to man's covenants,

Click HERE

Yes, the "average mormon housewife" may not fully understand the doctrine, or be aware of Joseph Smith's many wives or other history but she will indeed be following the rules and regulations if she hopes to have her family with her in "eternity".

[Elsie]

I doubt the average Mormon housewife is going to even know these doctrines, let alone act on them.

Broad is the way...

Later...

"But Pete!!

I THOUGHT I was on the right road!

My leaders TOLD me I was!!

THIS IS UNFAIR!!!"

[Vendome]

Nope. Noway. They know these and know them well.

[Vendome]

Nope. Noway. They know these and know them well.

[Normandy]

Nwrep,

I think you are correct in the main. Being a Mormon, I know we have some unique doctrines, but in my experience the religious principles that are seen as most important on a day-to-day basis are ones that are shared by many other Christians, such as prayer, faith, charity, neighborliness, chastity, work, etc.

I hear many comments on this site and in other places where people say that Mormons are good, decent people who you would like to work alongside and have as neighbors, and I think the reason is we are taught to take our religion seriously and put the teachings of Christ into action.

Best,

Normandy