One issue that draws an incredible amount of attention to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that of polygamy. Media coverage regarding polygamy, or polygamous groups, is often confusing and misleading.

Yes. Although some LDS sects now forbids plural marriage, other sects of The Church still adhere to the practice. Mormons gave up polygamy in order that Utah would be given Statehood. (Blood atonement is another practice which is espoused by some LDS sects and not by others). As Faithful members of the Church of Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ, we believe in preparing now, on earth, for polygamy in heaven. Instead of marrying multiple wives on earth, we can be 'sealed' to many wives.

We were all raised Mormon in different parts of the United States, but none of us have stayed active within the church. Actually, yes.

We try to act like Christians, but our beliefs are in may cases opposite of those of Christianity. For example, we hold the cornerstone of Christianity, that or Original Sin, to be a false doctrine. We have a polytheistic religion: we believe that "worlds without end" exist, and each is governed by one or its own gods (and daemons, too:). We believe that the normal Christian Trinity -- of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are a false concept.

Yes, but we try to act as if we're not. The fact is, we were once space beings from the Planet Kolob (Constellation Cancer, sector 1328) .It's our plan of salvation to return to that heavenly orb, after death. Joseph Smith, our first prophet, teaches of Kolob and of other planets. They are named Planet Oliblish and Planet Enish-go-on-dosh. See also our Kolob Hymn.

The official name of the Mormon Church today is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joseph Smith founded it at the age of 24, in the state of New York on April 6, 1830. It was originally named the Church of Christ, and then in 1834 the name was changed to the Church of the Latter Day Saints. In 1838 it received its current name (Doctrine and Covenants, Sec.115:4).

Yes. Islam regulates the matrimony in that men are permitted to marry up to four wives provided they treat them fairly and equally. The man must first be financially capable to take another wife, provide different residences and be able to divide his equally amongst them. A survey was published in U.S. A. Today (April 4, 1988; Section D) which asked 4700 mistresses, what would they like their status to be (mistress or second wife).

The mainstream Mormon church doesn't openly advocate polygamy; however, there are many tens of thousands of people in Utah (estimates range up to 100,000) and throughout the western United States who do participate in the plurality of wives. The vast majority are fundamentalist Mormons, clinging to the early doctrine of the L.D.S. faith and the teachings of their founder, Joseph Smith.

Beginners (and advanced students for that matter) should establish a regular and consistent training schedule in order to learn techniques efficiently and not develop too many bad habits. In general, the more you train the faster you'll learn. Three times a week is a reasonable target for beginners to aspire to. Two times a week is OK, but learning is slower. Progress is very slow and bad habits become rampant at practice levels below two times per week.

Some people suggest taking this all in order. In real life, you pretty much HAVE to do them in order because if you can't hover, you can't take off or land without killing your helicopter or your spectators. In the sim you can do anything safely! Work on hovering, and when that gets frustrating, work on flying around. When that gets frustrating, work on hovering some more. Switch back and forth all you want, or just focus on one thing until you have it down.

If by "the doctrine of the Trinity" one means the New Testament claim that there is a Father, a Son, and a Holy Ghost, all three of whom are fully divine, three-in-one. then Latter-day Saints believe in the doctrine of the Trinity. If by "Trinity" one means something else -- perhaps the traditional Christian view, then the answer must be "No!".

Because Jesus Christ is a central figure in their theology, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints consider themselves Christians. While it is true that the church has recently placed more emphasis on their Christian-ness than it once did, from the time the church was organized in 1830 onward, church members have always regarded themselves as Christians.

Mormons are some of the most exemplary human beings, especially in regard to their behavior patterns and their adherence to the fundamental values of our society. But their religious beliefs are, to put is simply, wrong. They believe that an angel named Moroni left some gold tablets in upstate New York and that these tablets were discovered by a man named Joseph Smith. From these tablets, Joseph Smith "translated" the Book of Mormon, which is the foundation upon which Mormonism is built.

No, Latter-day Saints worship God the Eternal Father in the name of Jesus Christ. We consider Joseph Smith to be a Seer, Revelator, a Prophet of God and Apostle of Jesus Christ -- similar to those men mentioned in the Bible, like Moses.

Yes, Latter-day Saints believe that Mary, mother of Jesus Christ and of Jehovah, was a virgin at the time of their conception.

Yes. Latter-day Saints, who have 'been to the temple', wear sacred garments (see picture) under their regular clothing to protect them from physical harm and to remind them of the sacred covenants that they have made with a god, in case they might forget. The garments have special patches sown onto them, at strategic location, which contain meaning to the initiates. Nevertheless, meaning is not of prime importance in our faith.

Yes. Latter-day Saints infer from authoritative sources of scripture and modern prophecy that there is a Heavenly Mother whose name is Mother Gonhorra -- as well as a Heavenly Father. In fact, Heavenly Father is a polygamist, whose wives' primary function is to have more babies. (Heavenly Father is not to be confused with Jesus or with Jehovah; Mormonism has its Heavenly Father, Christianity does not.

We are a non-profit organization. Our Board of Trustees and Board of Directors includes ex-polygamous wives and family members. Our advisory Board consists of professionals from the legal and social work community. Our main focus is to offer support and resources for refugees and advocate for changes to make the transition more conducive for those exiting the lifestyle. We exist solely on donations and the help of volunteers.