Tag: Interpretation

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  • Oral Sex

    Oral Sex

    In this article Exploring the Appropriateness of Oral Sex in Marital Intimacy: A Compr Exploring the LDS Church’s stance on intimate behaviors within marriag Introduction LDS Handbook 2 on Sexual Behavior in Marriage Cultural Confusion and Subjectivity Contextual Issues with Quoting President Kimball’s Letter Moral and Spiritual Inconsistency Conclusion References: Applying Lessons Learned Additional Resources…

  • Goodly Parents

    Goodly Parents

    Here’s something to consider when reading 1 Nephi 1:1. “I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had…

  • Subdivisions In The Celestial Kingdom

    Subdivisions In The Celestial Kingdom

    Image: The Necessity for Receiving the Priesthood Ordinances of Salvation, Bruce Satterfield, Department of Religious Education, Brigham Young Universtiy – Idaho The traditional view of the Celestial Kingdom divided into three subdivision and its respective requirements (D&C 131:1-4) appear to be problematic, specifically the interpretation of “In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees; And…

  • I Do Not Govern Them At All

    I Do Not Govern Them At All

    “‘How is it that you can control your people so easily? It appears that they do nothing but what you say; how is it that you can govern them so easily?’ Said he, ‘I do not govern them at all. The Lord has revealed certain principles from the heavens by which we are to live…

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