What do Mormons ban?

Alcohol, tobacco, tea, coffee and drugs
These are all specifically banned in the Word of Wisdom, except for drugs. The prophets have made it clear that drugs, other than for medical use, are also banned. Mormons are also strongly discouraged from drinking soft drinks containing caffeine.
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What are the rules of Mormon?

Cultural practices which are centrally based on church doctrine include adhering to the church's law of health, paying tithing, living the law of chastity, participation in lay leadership of the church, refraining from work on Sundays when possible, family home evenings, and ministering to other church members.
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Are Mormons allowed to use condoms?

Kimball stating that the church does not "condone nor approve of" measures of contraception which greatly "limit the family".
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What foods do Mormons avoid?

Dietary law, fasting, and sacrament bread

It says to consume fruit seasonally, eat meat sparingly, and to eat grain, especially wheat, which is referred to as "the staff of life". The scripture prohibits consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and "hot drinks" (coffee and tea).
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Can Mormons use birth control?

In keeping with the Mormon belief that heaven is full of millions of spirits awaiting an earthly body, birth control and abortion are also forbidden.
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Can Mormon have tattoos?

' … Avoid styles that emphasize or draw inappropriate attention to your physical body instead of who you are as a child of God with an eternal future.” On dress, grooming, tattoos and piercings — “The Lord's standard is for you to honor the sacredness of your body, even when that means being different from the world.
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Is Ryan Gosling LDS?

He and his family were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Gosling has said that the religion influenced every aspect of their lives.
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What are the Mormon rules for kissing?

Members should control their thoughts and avoid pornography to maintain their “moral cleanliness.” Those single and dating should not participate in “passionate kissing” or lying on top of another person, with or without clothes.
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Can Mormons hug?

The policy of companionships staying together at all times serves to discourage these activities. While missionaries may interact with members of the opposite sex, they may never be alone with them or engage in any kind of intimate physical or emotional activity (e.g., kissing, hugging, holding hands, flirting).
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Can a Mormon marry a non Mormon?

Not anyone can actually marry in the temple, but only men and women who are faithful members of the Church. Marrying a non-member is allowed, however, the marriage ceremony cannot be done in the temple.
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Are Mormons allowed to dance?

Though not deemed an appropriate part of formal worship, dancing has ever after been an essential element of LDS culture. The melding of a cosmopolitan and constantly growing membership has fostered a rich tradition comprising diverse forms of folk and social dancing.
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Can Mormons listen to music?

Those who have listened to music understand well the impact it can have on the mind and spirit. Positive, uplifting music can bring feelings of happiness and peace. The hymns of the Church are a key part of worship and invite the Spirit of the Lord.
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Can a Mormon have a girlfriend?

The age of 16 simply means you can now begin dating when you feel ready, starting with group dates. “Do not date until you are at least 16 years old. Dating before then can lead to immorality, limit the number of other young people you meet, and deprive you of experiences that will help you choose an eternal partner.”
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Do Mormons have a dress code?

According to guidelines on dress and grooming on the church's official Web site, Mormons are discouraged from wearing immodest clothing, including “short shorts and skirts,” “tight clothing” and “shirts that do not cover the stomach.” They should “avoid extremes in clothing, appearance and hairstyle” and not “disfigure ...
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Can Mormons wear bras?

As a matter of practicality, an ordinary supportive bra may still be worn by a Mormon woman, but it is placed over the garment rather than under. Mormons do believe in being “in the world, but not of it,” and the garment helps in privately yet consistently setting faithful adult Mormons apart from the world.
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Do Mormons have to be clean shaved?

SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Utah's Brigham Young University, the Mormon Church's flagship education institution, has for the first time issued guidelines on when students may grow beards without violating its rule that men must be clean-shaven.
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Can a Mormon date a non Mormon?

Date only those non-members who have high standards, who respect your standards, and in whose company you can maintain the standards of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Do Mormons have to wear undergarments at all times?

Both the temple garment and the tallit katan are meant to be worn all day under regular clothing as a constant reminder of the covenants, promises, and obligations the wearer is under.
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Can you kiss LDS?

Aside from counseling against “passionate kissing” before marriage (For the Strength of Youth [2011], 36), Church leaders have not given specific guidelines about when kissing is “permitted” for youth.
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Are there any Mormon celebrities?

Here are eight celebrities with ties to the Mormon faith:
  • Amy Adams. A singer and American actress, Adams was born in Italy during her father's Army career. ...
  • Paul Walker. ...
  • Julianne Hough. ...
  • Katherine Heigl. ...
  • Aaron Eckhart. ...
  • Ryan Gosling. ...
  • Jewel. ...
  • Christina Aguilera.
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What NFL player is Mormon?

Corbin Kaufusi (BYU) is an offensive tackle with the San Francisco 49ers. Chase Hansen (Utah) plays linebacker for New Orleans Saints. Francis Bernard (Utah) is a Dallas Cowboys linebacker.
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Can Mormons donate sperm?

While sperm and egg donations from anyone other than the husband and wife are still discouraged, the decision is “ultimately left to the judgment and prayerful consideration of the potential donor.”
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Can a Mormon wear a cross?

We may wonder why we Latter-day Saints don't place a cross on our churches or wear a cross to show that we are Christians, thereby making it easier for others to identify in whom we believe. Is the cross important to our faith? The answer is an unequivocal yes!
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Can Mormons carry guns?

They are acceptable only when carried by law enforcement. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has prohibited nearly all parishioners from carrying lethal weapons on church property. Prior to the shift in policy, having a weapon on church grounds was considered "inappropriate."
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Can Mormons marry their sibling?

Marriage to a direct relative (a daughter, brother or sister, or niece) would be incest. However, marrying a wife's relative would not. The relation of first cousins represents the fourth degree of consanguinity and was allowed by Utah law, though forbidden by the traditional standard of Anglican canonical law.
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