' … 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.
Mormons, more properly referred to as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are counseled by Church leaders not to tattoo their bodies–as their body is considered a temple and a gift from God. (see 1 Corinthians 6:19–20).
Latter-day prophets strongly discourage the tattooing of the body. Those who disregard this counsel show a lack of respect for themselves and for God.
The answer is a resounding, "Yes!" Tattoos can prevent you from serving a mission for the Church. It may not, but it can. You will have to disclose any tattoos on your missionary application. You may be asked to describe where and when you got it and why.
A tattoo might send the message that you do not appreciate your body. This may attract a wrong crowd of people to you who do not respect themselves. So, to keep your body clean like a temple, you should keep away from getting tattoos.
Tattoos play an important role in many religions. Tattoos have been used for thousands of years as important tools in ritual and tradition. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have been hostile to the use of tattoos, but many religions, in particular Buddhism and Hinduism, make extensive use of them.
Latter-day prophets strongly discourage the piercing of the body except for medical purposes. If girls or women desire to have their ears pierced, they are encouraged to wear only one pair of modest earrings. Those who choose to disregard this counsel show a lack of respect for themselves and for God.
If women do choose to wear cosmetics, they should be "neutral and conservative in style and color." The same goes for nail polish. And of course, "bathe daily, use deodorant, and wash your hair frequently." Perfume, if worn, can't be "overpowering or distracting."
If any skin shows around your middle, your clothing is not appropriate. Shoulders: Put your hands on your shoulders. If you can feel bare skin, the clothing is not modest. Knees: Put your hands on your knees.
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.
' … 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.
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.
Today they're common everywhere from Maori communities in New Zealand to office parks in Ohio. But in the ancient Middle East, the writers of the Hebrew Bible forbade tattooing. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.”
This leads me to the simple conclusion that the LDS church just doesn't want you to look different than everyone else. Body altering procedures are acceptable if they enhance your appearance and help you conform to the beauty standard. It's okay to express yourself if it makes you just like everyone else.
Yes, we are allowed. There is no doctrine or tenet of our beliefs that prohibit the membership from having beards. (There is also no religious significance of the beard in the LDS Church.
Mormon marriages are different from most marriages because they are considered eternal. If a husband and wife are sealed together in the temple, they can be together on into the celestial kingdom. However, the church does have a process for annulment and sees divorce as an unfortunately necessary evil.
McConkie's popular book Mormon Doctrine stated that all those using condoms or other artificial contraception are "in rebellion against God and are guilty of gross wickedness." The BYU Honor Code in 1968 stated that "the Church does not approve of any form of birth control." In 1969 the first and only First Presidency ...
Church leaders have stated that outside of marriage "passionate kisses", defined as "more intense and last[ing] longer than a brief kiss", and "prolonged kisses that involve the tongue and excite the passions" are "off limits".
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. Since the female body is regarded as the tabernacle of the spirit and the residence of God's spirit children, a high priority is given to prenatal care.
Nevertheless, Mormon women are encouraged to buy swimsuits that uphold the church's general standard of modesty. While this does not mean their suits have to cover as much as the garments would, they generally are expected to cover midriffs and to wear bottoms with sufficient coverage.
The LDS church's website has an entire section devoted to grooming and dress, complete with makeup tutorials. "You are not required to wear makeup; however, wearing makeup can help you look your best," it reads.
The dress and grooming of both men and women should always be modest, neat, and clean, consistent with the dignity adherent to representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and any of its institutions of higher education. A clean and well-cared-for appearance should be maintained.
In 1957, church president David O. McKay institutionalized the cultural uneasiness regarding the cross, stating that wearing cross jewelry is not appropriate for Latter-day Saints, and that the use of the cross is a "Catholic form of worship".
In dress, grooming, and manners, we should always be neat and clean, never sloppy or inappropriately casual. We should not disfigure ourselves with tattoos or body piercings. Women who desire to have their ears pierced should wear only one pair of modest earrings.
A ring with the letters "CTR" on is often worn by members of the LDS Church as a reminder of the "Choose the Right" motto, and as a symbol of their religious affiliation. CTR rings were introduced at the same time as the CTR shield in 1970 by Primary general president LaVern W.