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Exam 3 Flashcards

1
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What is the primary purpose of temples?

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To provide the ordinances necessary for exaltation in the celestial kingdom–for both the living and the dead.

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What do the words dedicate and consecrate mean?

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  1. Set apart from the world - dedicated

2. Devoted to holy purposes - consecrate

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When the people went to hear King Benjamin’s address at the temple, what was significant about the positioning of their tents?

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They pitched their tents with the door towards the temple.

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Of what two things is the initiatory ordinance comprised?

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Washing and anointing

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What is received in conjunction with the initiatory ordinance?

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The garment

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Where were the first endowments received in this dispensation?

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Upper floor Joseph Smith’s red brick store. March 4, 1842

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An endowment is a gift. What three gifts do we receive with the endowment?

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  1. Power
  2. Knowledge
  3. Blessings
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Name the four covenants, noted by President Faust, we make in the temple.

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  1. Obedience
  2. Sacrifice
  3. Chastity
  4. Consecration
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As discussed in class, Elder Kofford gave three suggestions regarding what we can do to help nonmember parents or relatives, or those who cannot qualify for a temple recommend, feel that they are part of the marriage? Name them.

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  1. Be understanding of their feelings, help them comprehend
  2. Make them feel apart of what’s going on that day
  3. Maybe arrange with bishop to hold meeting for those without recommends.
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What is the position of the Church on exchanging rings in the temple? On exchanging vows, outside the temple, after a temple marriage?

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Could include exchanging of rings AFTER the ceremony in that room, but should not include and exchanging of vows.

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Elder McConkie related how Oliver Cowdery was counseled to “ask in faith.” What does it mean to ask in faith?

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We also need to do everything in our power to accomplish the goal that we seek.

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12
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In seeking revelation to confirm a decision we have made, what did Elder McConkie say we will feel if our conclusion is right? What will follow if our conclusion is wrong?

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Calm, sweet surety from Spirit. Anxiety and uncertainty.

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When, did Elder Holland say, revelation almost always comes?

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In response to a question

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True or False: Elder Holland said, when God gives a confirmation of a decision, He also gives us the assurance that He will prepare a way for us to accomplish our goal.

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True

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Elder Holland taught that Satan’s greatest opposition often comes after we have made a decision and received confirmation from God. He drew three lessons from that reality using the example of Moses parting the Red Sea. What were they?

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  1. Satan can oppose us to end, but if we exort efforts, influence dispelled, light will appear.
  2. After spiritual confirmation, go forward.
  3. When Lord gives confirmation, gives us assurance to prepare way.
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In class we noted that unworthiness will hinder the flow of revelation. We then discussed three other deterrents to revelation. Name them.

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  1. Inconsistency - “It is because you did not continue as you commenced.”
  2. Fear - “Behold it was expedient when you commenced; but you feared and the time is past, and it is not expedient now.”
  3. Not understanding the balance of agency and inspiration - “our part and the Lord’s part”
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17
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What is the principle of consistency as it relates to personal revelation?

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Sometimes you may struggle with a problem and not get an answer. What could be wrong? It may be that you are not doing anything wrong.
“It may be that you have not done the (right things long enough)”
No substitute for gradual, (consistent), and conscientious (daily efforts) to invite the Holy Ghost into our lives.

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18
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What is the Light of Christ?

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  1. It is an influence and not a personage
  2. Is our conscience, helps us discern between good and evil and to repent.
  3. Leads us to truth, moves us to seek the Gift of the Holy Ghost, and helps us to do good and become good.
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What is the spirit of revelation?

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Yea, behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart. Now, behold, this is the spirit of revelation.

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20
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Elder Bednar described three different patterns of light associated with the spirit of revelation. Name them.

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  1. Quickly, like a light switch
  2. Gradually, like rising sun
  3. Few steps with light, like foggy day.
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21
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Identify some of the ways the Spirit speaks to the mind.

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Sudden strokes of ideas--pure intelligence
Logical, makes sense
Enlightenment
Remembrance
Discernment
Optimistic, positive thinking
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Identify some of the ways the Spirit speaks to the heart.

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Fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance.
Leadeth to do good, justly, walk humbly, and judge righteously.

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23
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What is the principle of stewardship?

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Can receive revelation for ourselves but not others.

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24
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What is the principle of line upon line?

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Many small answers over a period of time.

Confirmations come more as a process rather than an event.

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25
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What is the principle of bias?

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Each of us is influenced strongly by our own desires and preferences. We may even mistake these influences as the ratification or prompting of the Holy ghost. It is therefore significant when we feel prompted to do something contrary to our personal preference”

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26
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Describe the four parts of the revelatory process discussed in class from section 9 of the Doctrine and Covenants.

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  1. You must study it out in your mind
  2. You must ask if it be right (our conclusion).
  3. If it is right, you will FEEL that it is right
  4. If it not be right, you shall have stupor of thought and forget.
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27
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True or False: If the decision to marry is right for one partner, it is also right for the other, because the Lord would never tell one person yes and the other no.

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False

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28
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What are the two great commandments, described in Matthew 22:37-40?

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Love God and thy neighbor

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As taught in the testimony found in 1 John 4:7-8, what is one of the most significant evidences that someone has been born of God and knows God? What casts out fear?

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If they love one another, perfect love casteth out fear.

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30
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Where did the Apostle Paul place charity on the list of Christlike attributes? (see 1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

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First

31
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Alma taught his son, Shiblon (see Alma 38:12), that if we want to be filled with love, we must bridle all our passions AND _________.

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Refrain from idleness.Use boldness, not overbearance.

32
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Using Mormon’s teachings in Moroni 7:48, complete the following: Charity, the pure love of Christ is a spiritual gift bestowed upon____________ who also __________ for charity with all the energy of their hearts.

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True followers of Jesus Christ, who pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart

33
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Elder Holland quoted President Hinckley in saying that most problems in love and marriage ultimately start with ________________?

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Selfishness

34
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When, did Elder Holland say, true love blooms?

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When we care more about another person than we care about ourselves

35
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Complete the following counsel from Elder Holland: ____________ the best of each other. ____________ the good and ____________the bad.

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Think the best. Assume the good and doubt the bad.

36
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What did Elder Oaks say is the difference between what true religion teaches and what the pseudoreligions of our day teach?

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True religion teaches us to give and to serve others. They teach self-indulgence, taking and demanding service.

37
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How did we define charity in class?

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Love + Sacrifice = Charity

38
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Drawing from the teachings of President Monson, it was suggested in class that love is the _________ and the greatest ________ we can have in relationships.

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Love is the purest motive and greatest motivator in relationships.

39
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True or False: Steven R. Covey suggested that acts of love follow feelings of love more often than feelings of love follow acts of love.

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False, actions precede feelings

40
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Name the five tests of true love taught by Elder John A. Widtsoe.

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  1. Always includes the love of God. Proven by obedience to God’s law.
  2. Love is founded in truth and honesty. Lies and deceit are proof of love’s absence
  3. Love does not offend or hurt or injure the loved one.
  4. If there is a need, love tries to supply it. Love supplants weakness with strength.
  5. True love sacrifices for the loved one.
41
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Name the five love languages suggested by Gary Chapman.

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  1. Words of Affirmation
  2. Acts of service
  3. Receiving Gifts
  4. Quality Time
  5. Physical Touch
42
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How did Elder Holland define a sacrament?

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Sacred moment uniting us with God

43
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What did Elder Bednar say will determine, in large measure, our happiness in mortality and our destiny in eternity?

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How we feel about and use powers of creation.

44
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Elder Bednar said: “Defiling the body is an act of ______________ and a denial of _________________.”

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Rebellion and denial of our true identity as sons and daughters of God.

45
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True or False: Guilt is a tool of the adversary.

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False, shame is a tool of the adversary.

46
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How did Elder Richard G. Scott define the law of chastity?

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any intentional contact with the sacred, private parts of another’s body, with or without clothing is a sin and is forbidden by God. It is also a sin to intentionally stimulate these emotions within our own body”

47
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What is sexual fragmentation?

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It is the counterfeit of intimacy. Lack of spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual compatibilities.

48
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True or False: Shame is a tool of the adversary.

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True. Guilt is god’s tool.

49
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In class, we discussed four safeguards we can use to protect ourselves against the temptation of pornography, now and in the future. Name them.

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  1. Remember BLAST
  2. Invite light
  3. Discover basic, underlying needs
  4. Get control of your electronic devices.
50
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What five counsels did President Ezra Taft Benson give to those who have violated the law of chastity and desire to repent?

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  1. Remove yourself from situation immediately
  2. Plead with the Lord for the power to overcome.
  3. Let your priesthood leaders help
  4. Fill your lives with positive sources of power.
  5. Always remember that through proper repentance, you can become clean again.
51
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What did Wendy Watson say intimacy of any kind involves?

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The Spirit

52
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Wendy Watson noted two types of activities that will help a couple prepare for intimacy. Name them.

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  1. Activities that draw spouses’ hearts to one another.

2. Activities that invite the Spirit.

53
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True or False: Laura Brotherson suggested that praying for help in improving sexual intimacy in marriage is inappropriate.

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False

54
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Laura Brotherson counseled couples to schedule time for fulfilling sexual encounters. She said that time should be __________ time, not __________ time.

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Priority time, not leftover time

55
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What four things did Laura Brotherson say you need to know to be sufficiently educated sexually?

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  1. Human sexual response, mechanics and techniques
  2. Knowledge about your body.
  3. Knowledge about your spouse’s body
  4. Knowledge of general differences between men and women for empathy
56
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Name five reasons why sexual relations were ordained of God in marriage.

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  1. Procreation
  2. Expressing love
  3. Strengthening emotional ties
  4. Strengthening spiritual ties
  5. Enjoyment
57
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What two guiding principles did President Howard W. Hunter say should govern the intimate relationship between husband wife?

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Tenderness

Respect

58
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What three keys did the Apostle Paul teach about building marital intimacy in 1 Corinthians 7?

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  1. Charity or benevolence
  2. Trust
  3. Equal Partnership
59
Q

President Nelson said: “When a life is created by sinful behavior, the best way to begin personal repentance is to ______________,” and to consider the wonderful alternative of _______________.

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Preserve the life of the child, adoption.

60
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True or False: President Nelson said, for Latter-day Saints, the sin of abortion cannot be forgiven.

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False

61
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What percentage of couples in the world have difficulty conceiving a child?

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15%

62
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True or False: The names of stillborn children can be included in the family’s group record and temple ordinances can be performed for them.

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False

63
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Under what three conditions might an abortion be approved of the Lord?

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  1. Pregnancy from forcible rape or incest
  2. A competent physician determines that the life or health of the mother is in serious jeopardy.
  3. A competent physician determines that the fetus has severe defects that will not allow the baby to survive beyond birth.
64
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True of False: Members of the Church who encourage, submit to, pay for, or perform an abortion (except when medically necessary) are subject to Church disciplinary action.

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True

65
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True or False: The decisions of when to have children and how many children to have and whether or not to use birth control are to be made between the husband and wife alone.

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False

66
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What is the Church’s position on surgical sterilization as a means of birth control?

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The church strongly discourages it, only should be considered if there are serious medical conditions or birth trauma.

67
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What is artificial insemination and what is the Church’s position on it?

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The injection of semen from somebody else besides the husband into the vagina. Strongly discouraged. Artificial insemination of single sisters is NOT approved.

68
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What is in vitro fertilization and what is the Church’s position on it?

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Collecting mature eggs from the ovaries and fertilizing them in a lab with sperm. Strongly discouraged.

69
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What is surrogate motherhood and what is the Church’s position on it?

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A woman becomes pregnant and gives birth in order to give the child to someone who cannot have children. Church discourages it.

70
Q

What is the Church’s position on prolonging life?

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When dying becomes inevitable, members should not feel obligated to extend mortal life by unreasonable means.

71
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What is euthanasia and what is the Church’s position on it?

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Deliberately putting to death a person suffering from a disease or assisting the individual in suicide. Violates God’s commandments.

72
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It is wrong to take a life, including one’s own. However, a person who commits suicide may not be responsible for his or her acts. What are some of the things the Lord will take into consideration in judging them?

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Genetic and chemical makeup, mental state, intellectual capacity, teachings, traditions, health, etc.

73
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What is the Church’s position on cremation?

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The church does not normally encourage cremation.

74
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What is the Church’s position on organ donation and reception?

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Considered a selfless act, the decision is made by the individual or deceased member’s family. A decision to receive organs should be made with professional help and confirmation from prayer.

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