Mormonism 101 Faq On Church Newsroom Website

[David T]

I wonder if polyandry will be mention in Mormonism 201...

It is. Under the title Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Volume 2 (see the Introduction in this Church-published volume).

Edited March 15, 2012 by nackhadlow

[Scott Lloyd]

Indeed...

I like that talk by Elder Oaks. One reason is that, without calling it by name, he referred specifically to the Church News as being one of the Church's voices.

[Deborah]

Some people worry too much about what others think. Of course people need to develop a foundational testimony first, but when someone asks a question, give them an honest (if simplified, as necessary) answer.

I agree, but it should be answered on a more personal level. The problem is if you say too much you haven't given anyone a foundation on which to build.

[wenglund]

I think we're on the cusp of a paring down, and 'de-doctrinization' of many elements of 'authoritative speculation' and tradition are being, piece by piece, peeled away from those things that we do know and have clear, documented revelation on.

I think this is wonderful, because I think, as President Uchtdorf said, "Brothers and sisters, as good as our previous experience may be, if we stop asking questions, stop thinking, stop pondering, we can thwart the revelations of the Spirit. Remember, it was the questions young Joseph asked that opened the door for the restoration of all things. We can block the growth and knowledge our Heavenly Father intends for us. How often has the Holy Spirit tried to tell us something we needed to know but couldn’t get past the massive iron gate of what we thought we already knew?"

As long as speculation and tradition is 'doctrinal', insights won't be sought, because many people feel we 'already have the answer'. I think steps were taken in Gospel Principles 2009, and in the Mormonism 101 to begin towards a process of 'de-doctrinization' of speculation based assumptions and traditions and assertions that have indeed been taught as 'doctrine', mingled with what the scriptures and other facts actually say.

It's actually a great way to decrease inside-the-Church contention, and a way to avoid either "Super Liberal" or "Super Conservative" interpretations as being DE FACTO.

I think this a wonderful indication of the direction we're heading, and perhaps a necessary pre-amble for institutionally receiving further light and knowledge. Baby steps, but toddling in a wonderful direction, IMHO.

I whole-heartedly agree!

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

[KevinG]

Does Algebra before Calculus work better for those who don't like the milk before meat analogy?

[Calm]

Brian 2.0:

Some women are Sealed to more than one husband. But it is not common.

While living true, after the woman dies though, it is quite common.

[wenglund]

The newsroom should have stated that men cannot practice plural marriage with more than one living wife for clarity. Funny how the newsroom omits that men can acquire more than one wife in this life, and have them all at once in heaven. Anyone who has concerns about plural marriage will certainly be interested to learn this little detail. Maybe they can use 'milk before meat' as an excuse to withhold this information until they are 'ready'. But I guess that's probably harder for them to pull off with the internet these days. I wonder if polyandry will be mention in Mormonism 201...

Whether intended or not, you just affirmed the old adage: "regardless of what the church may do in good faith to clarify its beliefs and history, the 'belly-achers' will be with us always."

Thanks, -Wade Englund-