Tag: Article of Faith

  • Korihor

    Korihor

    Alma 30:25, The Book of Mormon: 1

    25 Ye say that this people is a guilty and a fallen people, because of the transgression of a parent. Behold, I say that a child is not guilty because of its parents.

    The Second Article of Faith: 2

    2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.

  • Name and a Blessing

    Name and a Blessing

    LDS, second Article of Faith: 1

    2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.

    Handbook 1: Stake Presidents and Bishops, 16:13: 2

    Children of a Parent Living in a Same-Gender Relationship
    A natural or adopted child of a parent living in a same-gender relationship, whether the couple is married or cohabiting, may not receive a name and a blessing.

    A natural or adopted child of a parent living in a same-gender relationship, whether the couple is married or cohabiting, may be baptized and confirmed, ordained, or recommended for missionary service only as follows:

    A mission president or a stake president may request approval from the Office of the First Presidency to baptize and confirm, ordain, or recommend missionary service for a child of a parent who has lived or is living in a same-gender relationship when he is satisfied by personal interviews that both of the following requirements are met:

    The child accepts and is committed to live the teachings and doctrine of the Church, and specifically disavows the practice of same-gender cohabitation and marriage.

    The child is of legal age and does not live with a parent who has lived or currently lives in a same-gender cohabitation relationship or marriage.