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About.com LDS FAQs
Most of the questions found in this section are taken from emails received from site visitors.

Are Mormons Christians? - The Accusations
The following is a list of four accusations commonly presented as "proof" that Latter-day Saints are not Christian. A brief answer for each is given.

Are We Saved by Faith or Works?
One of the most frequent questions members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are asked is what we believe about being saved. Are individuals saved by faith in Christ (by God's grace) or by good works?

Does the Book of Mormon Violate Revelations 22:18-19 by Adding to the Bible?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is often accused of adding more scripture to the Bible, in conflict with Revelation 22:18. Is the LDS Church violating this warning by adding additional scriptures to the Bible?

Cola Drinks and Caffeine
Learn the Church's stand on caffeine, cola drinks, and chocolate, how caffeine affects our health, and how much caffeine certain foods contain in this three part article.

Death of Animals
An article with great quotes and thoughts to help in understanding the death of loved pets.

Is Decaffeinated Coffee and Nonalcoholic Beer Okay?
Find out what Mormons believe about drinking coffee and alcoholic beverages. Submit your vote in our online poll, or join the forum discussion.

Deep Doctrine and the Mysteries of God
Is it okay to think and talk about issues that aren't taught in church? Find out what your LDS Guide, the scriptures, and Church Leaders have to say.

Halloween
Is it Okay to Celebrate Halloween? Find out what other LDS hosts think and what is mentioned in our Church Magazines about Halloween.

Kolob
What and where is the planet Kolob?

Media Misuse
Media can be used as an educational tool or as a tool of the devil.

Modesty - More Than Just a Standard
This article teaches how being modest shows gratitude and respect for our bodies. It also comes with a fun lesson activity, submitted by Shelly Sullivan, and three New Era Posters that cleverly illustrate the importance of modesty.

Polygamy, Official Statement
By President Gordon B. Hinckley, this statement clarifies the LDS Church's stand on polygamy.

Polygamy, Setting the Record Straight
This article by the previous LDS guide gives some good history and information.

Priesthood and Women
Do women hold the priesthood through their husbands? Is it immoral to work outside the home? What is the patriarchal order? Are LDS women an oppressed majority?

R Rated Movies
Is it a commandment or a suggestion to not watch R rated movies? Find out what others have shared in the LDS Community Forum along with quotes from LDS Church leaders.

Satan, The Reality of
Find the results from a poll and what the LDS church teaches about Satan including quotes and scriptures.

Sword of Laban
Learn of Oliver Cowdery's Experience with the Sword of Laban as related by Brigham Young, "The Sword of Laban currently rests upon the gold plates, unsheathed, in the Hill Cumorah." This question is used in the Book of Mormon Hard Quiz.

FAIR - Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research
Dedicated to providing information to counter accusations against the Church. Features include articles, book reviews, message boards, and reference books online.

FARMS - Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies
Institute for the Study and Preservation of Ancient Religious Texts at Brigham Young University (BYU). Features include a newsletter, journal of Book of Mormon Studies, book reviews, reports, transcripts, and more.

Jeff Lindsay's FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Latter-day Saints by Jeff Lindsay including the Bible, Book of Mormon, church doctrine, history and much more!

BYU Mormon Studies
The premier resource guide for scholarly material on Mormonism.

Allen Leigh's LDS Site
An online book answering many of the criticisms of the Church and explaining the basic doctrines of the Church. The book resulted from four years of online discussions with non-LDS.

Cumorah and Moroni
Did Joseph Smith copy the names Moroni and Cumorah in the Book of Mormon? Answer by Gerald A. Smith.

Shields: Scholarly & Historical Information Exchange for LDS
Find answers to common questions about the LDS Church, it's doctrines, the Book of Mormon, and more.

LDSFAQ
Sponsored by BYU Studies, this site provides answers for some common and other not-so-common questions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is designed to help all interested people learn more about the LDS Church and its doctrine, history, scriptures, and practices.

'And It Came To Pass'
One of the things which so many have criticized in the Book of Mormon, may actually be an evidence of its truthfulness.