After a convert is baptized for a remission of their sins, they are confirmed a member of the Church.
What does that mean?
The Bible Dictionary entry for ‘confirmation’ defines it thusly:
Confirmation includes more than conferring the gift of the Holy Ghost. To confirm means to “make more sure.” The ordinance of confirmation completes the […]
What did Joseph Smith believe about the atonement of Christ? How did he understand it? It is known that he felt it was the central tenant and foundation of our religion, but what did the prophet understand of it’s place in the grand scheme of things. The following quote provides some clues.
It is reasonable […]
Statistics show that 1 in 5 young LDS men answer the call that every worthy young man should serve a mission. This number makes me sad, as my mission was one of the greatest experiences of my life. But, I was almost part of the 4 in 5, and not the 1, so I can […]
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Mike likes hot chocolate (in moderation of course!)
I don’t vote. The only times I have been to vote, I just pick, “don’t know” on almost all the choices.
It’s just that the opportunity cost isn’t worth it for me. The time it would take me to learn about the local issues in order to have an informed opinion is more than I am […]
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In the Old Testament we read that Daniel prayed thrice daily towards the temple:
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his […]
One of the unique doctrines of the LDS Church is the existence of a Mother in Heaven. It is more than a trivial speculative idea, but part of the foundational teachings associated with Exaltation. Although particulars are not available, the doctrine is enshrined in one of the most beloved hymns “Oh My Father” by Eliza […]
I would first like to say that I do not consider myself a masculinist, and that as far as I know nobody in my family is a masculinist. None of my best friends are masculinists. I am not even sure that masculinism and masculinist are words. If they are, I am probably not spelling them […]
It takes ~79 volunteers to fully equip an LDS ward. Of these callings, 20 must be women (RS, YW, Primary), 29 must be men (Bishopric, HPGL, EQP, SSP, YM, WML, clerk, ex sec.) and 30 can be either (pianists, choristers, sunday school teachers, primary teachers.) 27 of all the callings together are teaching positions.(RS/YW/YM/HP/EQ/SS/Primary teacher) […]
