Skwim
Veteran Member
In another post one of our RF members said "I'll be [sic] you'd be surprised to find out that our [Mormon] beliefs aren't anywhere near as weird as you've been led to believe."
I'm certain that a lot of Mormon beliefs are quite reasonable, even in their religious context; however, I have found some that do seem a bit odd. This isn't to say they're wrong or untrue, or that I mean to criticize or in any way disparage them, but only to show that some could indeed be thought of as strange if not weird.
The following examples were all taken from outside sources, which have accompanying explanations. However, I can't vouch for their accuracy. If they are in any way wrong, any correction will be appreciated.
LDS theology states that in order to make it to the highest kingdom of heaven, you must pay a full and honest tithe.
Everyone on earth now was a spirit in the pre-existence. When we die, our spirits are separated from our bodies and if we were good they go to “spirit paradise.” If we were bad they go to “spirit prison.” The spirit world exists as a place for spirits to go while awaiting the second coming.
The Book of Mormon is a book of LDS scripture that takes place during the same time as the Bible and takes place on the American continent. It follows the stories of two tribes who descended from the family of Lehi. After Jesus’ resurrection LDS people believe he visited the peoples of the Americas.
The LDS religion believes in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit as separate beings. They also believe that God, Jesus and resurrected beings have bodies of “flesh and bone.
Any worthy male can be given the priesthood and is given specific duties. Black people were not allowed to have the priesthood until 1978. Females are not allowed to have the priesthood.
There are three heavens: the Celestial Kingdom, Terrestrial Kingdom, and Telestial Kingdom. The Celestial is the highest, where God and the ones who followed his law reside. The Terrestrial is the middle, where people who followed the Law of Moses reside. The Telestial is the lowest, where the ones who followed carnal law reside.
You can be forgiven for any sin, save two. First, denying the Holy Spirit, and second, murder. Also, God is infinitely forgiving, until the second coming. After that, you end up where you end up, no matter what. There are no second chances. Period.
God created multiple worlds and each world has people living on it. They also believe that multiple Gods exist but each has their own universe. We are only subject to our God and if we obtain the highest level of heaven we can become gods ourselves.
Source and substantiating LDS scripture HERE
Further beliefs.
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I'm certain that a lot of Mormon beliefs are quite reasonable, even in their religious context; however, I have found some that do seem a bit odd. This isn't to say they're wrong or untrue, or that I mean to criticize or in any way disparage them, but only to show that some could indeed be thought of as strange if not weird.
The following examples were all taken from outside sources, which have accompanying explanations. However, I can't vouch for their accuracy. If they are in any way wrong, any correction will be appreciated.
LDS theology states that in order to make it to the highest kingdom of heaven, you must pay a full and honest tithe.
Everyone on earth now was a spirit in the pre-existence. When we die, our spirits are separated from our bodies and if we were good they go to “spirit paradise.” If we were bad they go to “spirit prison.” The spirit world exists as a place for spirits to go while awaiting the second coming.
The Book of Mormon is a book of LDS scripture that takes place during the same time as the Bible and takes place on the American continent. It follows the stories of two tribes who descended from the family of Lehi. After Jesus’ resurrection LDS people believe he visited the peoples of the Americas.
The LDS religion believes in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit as separate beings. They also believe that God, Jesus and resurrected beings have bodies of “flesh and bone.
Any worthy male can be given the priesthood and is given specific duties. Black people were not allowed to have the priesthood until 1978. Females are not allowed to have the priesthood.
There are three heavens: the Celestial Kingdom, Terrestrial Kingdom, and Telestial Kingdom. The Celestial is the highest, where God and the ones who followed his law reside. The Terrestrial is the middle, where people who followed the Law of Moses reside. The Telestial is the lowest, where the ones who followed carnal law reside.
You can be forgiven for any sin, save two. First, denying the Holy Spirit, and second, murder. Also, God is infinitely forgiving, until the second coming. After that, you end up where you end up, no matter what. There are no second chances. Period.
God created multiple worlds and each world has people living on it. They also believe that multiple Gods exist but each has their own universe. We are only subject to our God and if we obtain the highest level of heaven we can become gods ourselves.
Source and substantiating LDS scripture HERE
Further beliefs.
Native Americans Are Descendants of Ancient Israelites.
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God does not reside in heaven but actually resides on a planet located close to the star Kolob.
God took human form and had sexual intercourse with Mary in order to impregnate her with Christ.
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God took human form and had sexual intercourse with Mary in order to impregnate her with Christ.
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