The Prophet Gordon B Hinkley stated that the Church didn't teach this principle, or at least he denied knowledge of this principle being taught. I have also seen postings on this site that labelled such a notion as false and completely anti - Moromon. So I checked it out and guess what...Mormons DO teach that God was once a man and were indeed actively teaching it at the time Mr Hinkley denied it publically. See page 305 of the current Gospel Principles manual for reference 'It is the First Prin