Why can't families watch a mormon wedding if they're not mormon?

Why can't you watch, say, your son or daughter get married in a temple if your not mormon? —carlss

I really think this policy will change in time. It's the most glaringly "cultish" practice in the church today and creates a lot of animosity toward the church. And for what? I won't be surprised if this changes during Monson's tenure.

formermo: I'm just guessing of course, but it's an easy change to make really. They'd still do the endowment stuff, and probably even the "sealing" thing in a small private setting, but that could be viewed as preparatory to a public wedding ceremony that's done in typical wedding attire. You don't have to let the guests roam freely through the whole temple. This way you could even wed non-member spouses in the temple, just skipping the sealing part altogether.

How do Mormon critics explain 2 Nephi 12:16? —Brian in Oregon

Many assert that Joseph Smith copied text right out of the King James Version of the Bible during those parts of the Book of Mormon in which Nephi quoted from the writings of Isaiah.

Although there are several subtle differences between the two, one notable difference between the Book of Mormon and the KJV Bible is found in 2 Nephi 12:16 (compare with Isaiah 2:16). For your convenience I have quoted both references below:

2 Nephi
"And upon all the ships of the sea, and upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures."

Isaiah
"And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures."

Interestingly, the Septuagint (Greek) version of this same verse is translated as follows:
"And upon every ship of the sea, and upon every display of fine ships."

If not from the golden plates, where did Joseph Smith get the phrase, "And upon all the ships of the sea"? It is very improbable that a poor American farm boy would have had access to a Septuagint Bible in 1830.

I am a Mormon critic and I can't explain that. I also can't explain the NHM thing.

Is there any proof that the Book of Mormon is true? —curethedolphins

What do you mean is it "true"? If your question is, "What does the archeological evidence look like for the historicity of the Book of Mormon?" the answer is it appears to be pretty devastating for the Mormons' claims. If your question is, "If I pray to God to know if I should join Mormonism, will he answer?" then yes, I have no doubt you'll discover it's true. Good luck with that.

A question for Mormon skeptics - Hebrew in the Americas? —hibby76

How do you explain the 2000 (or so) year old Hebrew inscription of the 10 commandments found in Arizona?

And while you're at it, tell explain to us how Joseph Smith knew to put Chiasmus's in the Book of Mormon (but then never wrote it down or mentioned it to anyone).

You clearly have answers for everything, these two should be a piece of cake for you.

I think it's safe to say neither Joseph Smith nor Sidney Rigdon knew anything about chiasmus. I doubt even Dr. Seuss knew what it was. Does that make you feel better?

Why do people always cry at Mormon church?

like it's some sort of contest...? —You Know It's True

I assume you're talking about the people speaking at the podium? Take your average person in the congregation. Put them in front of a large group (remember most people are terrified by this thought alone). Ask them to speak about their deepest beliefs and desires. Result: lots of tears.

If it's a contest, I don't think it's one they're consciously aware of.

I am Mormon and I was wanting to know if they alow homosexuals in their church? —singlebratty

And if they discrimate people?It has been like 7 years since I been to the church it was in Morristown ,Tn and when I came out of the Closet that is when I stopped going to church and I am wanting to know if they will except me for my sexuality,please someone help me and be seriouse about this question,Thank You!

Mormons accept "same-gender attraction" as a natural condition that some people will struggle with. However their belief system does absolutely prohibit acting on those desires. Will they accept you into their congregation? Yes. Will the bishop consider you "worthy" if you are in a homosexual relationship? Not likely.

Source(s):

The Proclamation on the Family:
http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vg...