Anyone who wants to know what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints actually teaches would do better to ask a knowledgeable member of the Church. (Or go to the LDS Church web site.)
I just want to add to logophile that the complete teachings of the LDS are not outlined on their website.
These teachings are simplified so as not to offend anyone that might be interested in becoming a member. They gloss over many of the beliefs about celestial (plural) marriage, tithing, the word of wisdom, garments, three degrees of glory (and what exactly it takes to achieve the Celestial Kingdom) etc.
Those who wish to know the teachings of the church would be wise to look into publications from other sources. I am a seventh generation "mormon" by birth, but now I'm a Christian. I've come to know Jesus as my Savior and not as LDS doctrine teaches, my "older brother," and the older brother of Satan.
In Genesis, the fallen angles described by Moses when he speaks about the earth being cleansed by flood, are called Nephilim (hebrew). Nephilim is plural for the singular Nephi. I'm sure any LDS worth their salt can tell you about Nephi and his travels to the Americas. The whole Book of Mormon is based upon the story of Nephi. Was Nephi then, a fallen angel sent to deceive mankind. If so, where does that put Mormons?
Can you provide us with specifics and supporting documentation. Thanks
Anyone who wants to know....
You're right:) We should ask the ACLU if we want to know about the Baptists, the Catholics if we want to know about the 7th Day adventists, Tom Cruise if we want to know about becoming a doctor, Cindy Sheehan if we want to know about Iraq..... The author's intent has suddenly become so much more clearer.
And if its wrong which part is wrong?
does the official site address or answer these questions?
Can you?
What does it mean to a Mormon when he/she said that they are "born-again" or
If the Book of Mormon was translated by the gift and power of God, why have the Mormons changed it? (There have been over 3,000 changes in the Book of Mormon, exclusive of punctuation changes)
If God speaks through a prophet, why do Mormons vote on whether or not to receive and authorize it?
Why is it that no other writings have been found in the language of “Reformed Egyptian”, the supposed language of the Book of Mormon plates? Is there evidence that such a language really existed?
Joseph Smith said that there are men living on the moon who dress like Quakers and live to be nearly 1000 years old. Since he was wrong about the moon, is it safe to trust him regarding the way to heaven? (See The Young Woman’s Journal, Vol 3, pages 263, 264.)
Why do Mormons not study Hebrew and Greek so that they can intelligently discuss the accuracy of the translation of the Bible?
Joseph Smith prepared fourteen Articles of Faith. Why has the original No. 11 been omitted?
If Mormonism came as a revelation from God, why are the Mormon Temple Oaths almost identical to the oaths of the Masonic Lodge?
Why can't Mormons drink hot liquids? (Coffee/Tea) Why did Joseph Smith condemn drinking yet indulge himself according to his published diary?