Do Mormons believe in the virgin birth?

Yes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often called the Mormon Church) believes in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, affirming that Mary miraculously conceived and bore Jesus, with God as His literal Father, but they differentiate this from Catholic doctrines like the Immaculate Conception or Mary's perpetual virginity, believing Mary had other children after Jesus's birth. This belief is central to their theology, emphasizing Jesus's divine parentage and unique role as the Son of God, inheriting mortality from Mary and divinity from God, making His Atonement possible.

What is the most controversial Mormon belief?

The most controversial Mormon beliefs often involve {!nav}polygamy (historically practiced, now prohibited but still referenced in doctrine), secret temple rituals like endowed garments (often called "magic underwear") and secret handshakes, the unique theology of God's nature (man becoming a god), and the {!nav}racial history (past priesthood ban on Black men and linking dark skin to a curse). Other points of contention include {!nav}baptism for the dead (especially for Holocaust victims), {!nav}Joseph Smith's polygamist marriages (including to minors), {!nav}financial secrecy (massive church wealth vs. stated needs), and {!nav}treatment of LGBTQ+ members. 

What denominations do not believe in the virgin birth?

Many Protestant churches rejected the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception as unscriptural, though some Anglicans accept it as a pious devotion. The Eastern Orthodox Church rejects the doctrine.

How did Mary get pregnant according to Mormons?

By means of God's active force, life of the angelic creature who became Jesus was miraculously placed into human genetic code, thus causing Mary to become pregnant.

What religions believe in the virgin birth?

The belief in a virgin birth is central to Christianity, where Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and also taught in Islam, which honors Mary (Maryam) and confirms Jesus' birth from a virgin as a miracle. Other traditions mention figures with similar miraculous births, such as the Hindu god Krishna (though his mother was married) and ancient figures like Horus (Egypt) or Dionysus (Greece), but these often involve divine conception by a god, not strictly a human virgin.
 

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How did Mary get pregnant with Jesus if she was a virgin?

According to Christian belief, Mary became pregnant with Jesus through a miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit, not sexual intercourse, meaning she remained a virgin. The angel Gabriel told her the Holy Spirit would come upon her, making her conceive, which is described as a supernatural, divine act where God overshadowed her to bring forth the Son of God, Jesus. Joseph, her betrothed, was informed by an angel in a dream to take her as his wife, as the child was conceived by God, and he fulfilled this, remaining with Mary but abstaining from intimacy until after Jesus' birth. 

How did God have a son without a wife?

According to Christian belief, God had a son, Jesus, without a wife through a miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit, where God the Father is seen as the divine source, and the Virgin Mary as the human mother, emphasizing God's power to create life beyond human limitations, as Jesus was both fully divine and fully human. This isn't a biological reproduction like humans experience but a unique divine act, where God, being spirit, doesn't need a physical mate, much like He created the universe and Adam without human parents. 

What are the rules for Mormon pregnancy?

Mormons are officially opposed to abortion, except where the pregnancy is the result of incest or rape, when the life or health of the mother would be in serious jeopardy, or when the foetus has serious defects that will not allow the baby to survive beyond birth.

What do Mormons do in the sealing room?

In a sealing room, a bride and groom kneel together at an altar to be sealed for this life and for eternity. This ordinance is also sometimes referred to as “temple marriage” or “eternal marriage.” Children born or adopted into these eternal marriages can also be sealed to their families forever.

Do Mormons believe Mary had other children?

The Latter Day Saint movement teaches that Mary was the mother of Jesus. Latter Day Saints affirm the virgin birth of Jesus but reject the Catholic doctrine of the perpetual virginity of Mary. They also believe that the brothers of Jesus were her and Joseph's biological children.

What is Donald Trump's religion?

Donald Trump identifies as a Christian, previously Presbyterian, now nondenominational, though his faith is often described as pragmatic, aligning closely with white evangelicals through supportive policies, rhetoric about religious freedom, and cultural issues, despite lacking deep theological knowledge, drawing influence from "positive thinking" Christianity. He emphasizes Christian nationalism and aligns himself with conservative Christian values, championing prayer in public spaces and supporting evangelical causes, leading to strong support from this base. 

How was Mary a virgin if she was married to Joseph?

Mary was a virgin because she and Joseph entered into a unique, unconsummated marriage, often understood as a mutual vow of perpetual chastity, where they remained intimate in spirit but not physically, even after their legal betrothal, allowing her to conceive Jesus miraculously through the Holy Spirit. While technically married (a legally binding engagement), Joseph respected her vow and God's plan, refraining from marital relations, a concept supported by biblical accounts where Joseph learns of the miraculous conception after the fact and by the tradition of "Josephite" marriages.
 

What did Tom Hanks say about Mormons?

Tom Hanks generated controversy in 2009 by calling Mormon supporters of California's Proposition 8 (banning same-sex marriage) "un-American," but he later apologized, saying it was divisive and that everyone has a right to vote their conscience, though he still believed Prop 8 was discriminatory. His comments were linked to his role as executive producer for HBO's Big Love, which depicted fundamentalist Mormon polygamy, and his personal exposure to Mormonism through his stepmother. 

What is durfing in Mormon?

In Mormon (Latter-day Saint) slang, "durfing" refers to clothed or unclothed dry humping, often between young members navigating strict chastity rules, sometimes as a form of intimacy within practices like "soaking," where couples seek physical closeness without full intercourse. It's a colloquial term for non-penetrative sexual activity, a workaround for strict prohibitions against premarital sex and certain sexual acts, gaining recent online attention through platforms like TikTok. 

Do Mormons support LGBTQ?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), or Mormon church, holds a complex stance on LGBTQ+ issues, emphasizing love and inclusion for all members while upholding traditional doctrines defining marriage as between a man and a woman; they support LGBTQ+ rights for non-discrimination in housing/employment but oppose same-sex marriage, though their public stance has softened, leading to increased support for civil rights while maintaining doctrinal distinctions between attraction (not a sin) and acting on same-sex relationships (contrary to chastity laws).
 

What are the two unforgivable sins in the LDS?

Those guilty of committing the unpardonable sin of denying the Holy Ghost and the unforgivable sin of shedding innocent blood must face the justice of God. They must pay the full demands of justice.

Do you have to wear a white bra in the LDS temple?

Only while inside the temple do you need a white bra. You can wear whatever kind of bra in regular life that goes with your clothing. Personally, I think that colored bras are weird especially with garments but some prefer them with their darker clothes. That is another area of personal preference.

What happens when a girl is sealed in the Mormon temple?

In our religion, a man and a woman can be “sealed” together in a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint for time and all eternity, meaning their marital bond will remain in effect forever.

What age do Mormon girls marry?

Mormon women often marry young, with median ages often cited in the early to mid-20s (around 22-24), though this varies; there's significant cultural emphasis on marrying for eternity, leading some to marry right after missions or college, while others marry later, facing perceived pressure to conform to the younger norm. While historical polygamy involved very young brides, modern practice emphasizes readiness and typically involves women marrying well after age 18, often in their early to mid-20s, but the pressure to marry young is a noted social factor. 

What happens if a Mormon gets pregnant before marriage?

If a Mormon gets pregnant before marriage, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages the couple to marry and raise the child in an eternal family, but if that's unlikely, adoption is strongly recommended over abortion, with support available through church services and leaders to help navigate repentance, decisions, and care for the baby, though experiences and church responses can vary widely.
 

Can LDS use condoms?

Leaders of the church have gone from historically condemning the use of any birth control as sinful, to allowing it in the present day. In the past the use of birth control methods including artificial contraception was explicitly condemned by LDS Church leaders.

How many children did Mary have apart from Jesus?

We see, therefore, very clearly that Mary had no other children besides Jesus and remained a virgin her entire life.

What is the real meaning behind Joshua 24:14/15?

Joshua 24:14-15 is a powerful call for wholehearted commitment to God, urging the Israelites to fear Him, serve Him sincerely, and put away all other idols, with Joshua famously declaring his own family's unwavering choice: "But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD". It's a pivotal moment where Joshua challenges the people to make a definitive decision for God or for the foreign gods of their ancestors and neighbors, emphasizing that their future depends on exclusive, faithful worship, a choice that remains relevant today for personal and family allegiance. 

How many wives did Jesus have?

Woolley, taught several new details about Jesus's marriages, including the names of eight of his wives: Martha, Mary, Phoebe, Sarah, Rebecca, Josephene, Mary Magdalene, and Mary, Martha's sister.