Hi, I'm Rich

I'm a Mormon.

About Me

Husband, father, and physician.. I've also slept in a Holiday Inn a time or two.

Series of small events in my life that have convinced me that this is Christ's church, and the only way to return to live with God is through Him!

The joy, peace, and love that comes from living the gospel is just too precious to hoard.

Youth teacher; closet genealogist

What is the Word of Wisdom that Mormons talk about?

Rich answered...

A Divine mandate to encourage spiritual, emotional, and physical health. We are asked to avoid the consumption of coffee, tea, alcohol, tobacco, any other addictive substances. In addition, we are encouraged to enjoy fruits, vegetables, wholesome herbs, and grains.

Being a physician, I've seen the lives of many individuals blessed not only physically but also mentally, emotionally, and financially as they have embraced these simple truths.
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Mark answered...

The word of wisdom is the Lord's law of health. We abstain from drugs, tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and tea, and are encouraged to eat wholesome food and grains, and not eat excessive meat. I am asked all of the time by my fellow residents at the hospital why I don't drink coffee, and how I can stay awake all night on call without it. I don't consider it a sacrifice, though, and am as awake and perform as well as any. It is true that the body will be more healthy when following the word of wisdom, the but the main benefit is spiritual. The knowledge that you are in line with the the Lord's teaching is the most important thing.

Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith?

Rachel answered...

No. We only worship God. Joseph Smith was not a god. He was a prophet. Just like Moses and Abraham and all of the other prophets in the Bible. He is not a god, we do not worship him, however, as a prophet, God used him as a tool to communicate with us by giving Joseph Smith revelation. God spoke to us through Joseph Smith. Therefore, we accept what Joseph Smith said to be the word of God.