The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God’s commandment for his children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife. (See The Family: A Proclamation to the World) |
| Of Souls, Symbols, and Sacraments |
| In this devotional address, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, then president of Brigham Young University, explains why sexual relations are so sacred. |
| Personal Purity and Intimacy |
| At 1999 BYU Women's Conference, Wendy L. Watson discusses the importance od personal purity and intimacy in a woman's life. |
| Making the Right Choices |
| At October 1994 General Conference, Elder Richard G. Scott answers commonly asked questions about the law of chastity. |
| To Young Men Only |
| At October 1976 General Conference, Elder Boyd K. Packer teaches the young men about the proper use of sexual desire. |
| Personal Purity |
| At October 1998 General Conference, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland discusses the importance of the law of chastity. |
| Passionate Kissing |
| In summary, passionate kissing is a sin before marriage. If you are doing anything with someone that you would not also feel comfortable doing with your brother or sister while in the presence of your parents, then you are going too far and need to repent. |
| Masturbation |
| "Masturbation, a rather common indiscretion, is not approved of the Lord nor of his church, regardless of what may have been said by others whose "norms" are lower." President Spencer W. Kimball |
| A Parent's Guide |
| A guidebook to assist parents in teaching their children about gender, emotional intimacy, and physical intimacy at all age levels. |
| Teaching about Procreation and Chastity |
| God expects parents in the Church to teach their children about procreation and chastity and to prepare them for dating and marriage. This responsibility should not be left to schools, friends, playmates, or strangers. Heavenly Father wishes his children to understand how to use this great and holy power wisely and reverently. If parents will seek the guidance of the Spirit in humble prayer, he will help them teach their children about this sacred power. |
| Procreation |
| "Latter-day Saints have an exceptionally positive view of procreation. After God commanded Adam and Eve to "multiply and replenish the earth" (Gen. 1:28), he pronounced all of his creation, including the power of procreation, "very good" (Gen. 1:31)." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Abortion |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints considers the elective termination of pregnancy "one of the most…sinful practices of this day" (General Handbook of Instructions, 11-4), although not necessarily murder. The Lord has said, "Thou shalt not…kill, nor do anything like unto it" (D&C 59:6; emphasis added in Packer, p. 85). |
| Adultery |
| "Adultery constitutes a grievous violation of the law of chastity." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Artificial Insemination |
| "The Church does not approve of artificial insemination of single women. It also discourages artificial insemination of married women using semen from anyone but the husband. However,' [we believe] this is a personal matter that ultimately must be left to the husband and wife, with the responsibility for the decision resting solely upon them" Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Birth Control |
| "In the beginning the Lord commanded man to be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth with posterity, thus providing bodies for the hosts of pre-existent spirits. (Gen. 1:28.)" Mormon Doctrine |
| Sex in Marriage |
| A discussion of appropriate sexual activities in marriage. |
| Premarital Sex |
| "...The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that premarital sex is sin and counsels its members to abstain from it." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Law of Chastity |
| "In the law of chastity, the Lord commands restraint in exercising the body's sexual and procreative powers." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Homosexuality |
| "When two people of the same sex join in using their bodies for erotic purposes, this conduct is considered homosexual and sinful by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, comparable to sexual relations between any unmarried persons." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Same-Gender Attraction |
| A very comprehensive article by Elder Dallin H. Oaks discussing the Church's view of same-gender attraction, possible causes of homosexual feelings, and how members should respond to those with these feelings. |
| Pornography |
| "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints condemns all forms of pornography." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Sex Education |
| "Latter-day Saints are instructed that parents have the divinely appointed responsibility and privilege of teaching their children moral and eternal values associated with human sexuality and reproduction. Except in unusual cases, they cannot ignore or shift the ultimate responsibility for educating their children about sex to any other person or entity." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
| Sexuality |
| "In LDS life and thought, sexuality consists of attitudes, feelings, and desires that are God-given and central to God's plan for his children, but they are not the central motivating force in human action. Sexual feelings are to be governed by each individual within boundaries the Lord has set." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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