Like many religions, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or “Mormons” have guidelines for how they live their religion. Those guidelines include many things that affect how their members behave, including how they dress, speak, and eat. Yes, Mormons do celebrate birthdays. There is nothing in their faith to suggest that birthday celebrations … Read more
When it comes to religious rules regarding food, there are some you might be wondering about, and some that you may have heard of as common knowledge. Among the more well-known rules is the stated Jewish religious ban on eating pork – but is it fact or fiction? No, Members of the Jewish faith are … Read more
With various religious practices come various dietary restrictions, and it can be confusing to determine which foods are acceptable to which religious groups. For example, if you’re considering Judaism, you might wonder if practicing the Jewish faith allows you to eat meats like chicken. Yes, members of the Jewish faith can eat chicken, among other … Read more
There is a long-held belief that a Christian and an evolutionary perspective of creation are incompatible; if we accept the biblical account of creation, it would seem that the theory of evolution is untrue. There are some conflicting accounts of whether Mormons believe in dinosaurs because some can accommodate their existence with their Biblical interpretations, … Read more
You probably already know that the butchering and consuming of lambs play a significant role in the Passover tale. You might be shocked to learn that lamb isn’t often served during a typical Jewish Passover seder. Jews who fully adhere to this prohibition won’t partake in roasted meat or poultry during their seder. Some people … Read more
Restrictions in diet can be a religion’s way of keeping the body pure or showing devotion. Yes, Mormons can eat pork. The Mormons have a code of health that prohibits them from drinking wine, coffee, or tea and encourage them to use cigarettes and other narcotics, but it does not mention eating pork. Let’s discover … Read more
Does Hinduism follow the same God as Christianity, or do Hindus believe in a separate God entirely? Yes, Nearly all Hindus do believe in God, however, the nature of which particular deity they believe in can vary. Traditionally, Hinduism has been considered to worship many gods, otherwise known as polytheistic. However, it may be better … Read more
If you’re not a member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, you might be wondering how to separate fact from fiction in terms of the rules of Mormonism. For example, you might wonder if the Mormon faith allows for activities like gambling. While there is no specific law or rule against gambling in the Mormon … Read more
When it comes to Middle Eastern travel and working locations, Dubai is one of the major hotspots under scrutiny in the world. While Dubai is a highly diverse city, its location in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) leads to questions, namely – can members of the Jewish faith go to Dubai? Yes, while Jewish experts … Read more
Those that are familiar with the Mormon or Latter-Day Saints (LDS) faith know that there are a lot of rules surrounding dating and relationships. One of the rules that isn’t as clear is can Mormons kiss? Mormons are not forbidden from sharing a kiss while they’re dating, but there are expectations for how couples kiss … Read more