AboutDrew Williams Expertise Are Mormons "Christians?"
What is the truth about Mormons and drinking coffee, coke and alcohol?
Why don`t Mormons watch "R" rated movies?
Are there still Mormons who practice plural marriage?
Why are Mormons married in a "Temple" and why are only a few people allowed to attend?
What's the difference between a "Mormon" and a "Latter-day Saint?"
Experience I am the author of the book: "Complete Idiot's Guide to Mormonism" (Penguin), which has now been read by more than 10,000 people. I have spoken on topics pertaining to the history of Christianity and Mormonism around the world, and have taught Mormon doctrine for more than 20 years, and am a former Methodist (practicing Baptist), convert to the Mormon Church. Without sounding "preachy," I can help clarify points of concern regarding Mormons as Christians, and can help others understand principles of belief behind the Mormon Church--as well as speak somewhat concerning the context of the New Testament (and the Book of Isaiah).
Organizations LDS Church
Publications New Era, The Friend, Wall Street Journal, Computer World, Internet Week, others.
Question QUESTION: According to Mormon belief, is intimacy allowed
between an elderly man and woman ? if not are there any restrictions during courtship/dating? Both are past childbearing age. One is a Mormon member the other isn’t. Both have been married before.
ANSWER: Nope--whether you're 16 and full of pimples or 60 and full of pockmarks--"intimacy" is always a no-no.
Moral code and discretion aside, morality goes with us to the grave.
HOWEVER, this does not mean the couple cannot marry, have great sex, and die happy. But if he wants to remain in the Church--and eventually (possibly), work with her to convert to the Church, he will need to maintain his virtue during the courship. But after they're married, it's all fun-and-games, no matter what religion they are!
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QUESTION: Thank you for your response to "dating"
If we as an older couple are not “ready” to re-marry
Just yet, are we still to be modest and abide
by the same "no touching"standards as a younger couple?
if so, what is allowed?
Thanks
Answer Absolutely. Faith and obedience have no age limit. Moses himself--after leading obediently through the desert for 40+ years and AFTER receiving the commandments, was not allowed to accompany his people into the Promised Land for his disobedience on a single thing.
God is no respector of persons, and must turn away from all forms of transgression. Age has nothing to do with it.
Modesty and Obedience are, therefore, Divine principles--eternal principles. Again, age is not relevant.
What's allowed? Just think back of the proper respect a young man should show a young woman. No close physical contact (aside from the occasional hug and slow dance), Kissing is something that should be taken carefully, but in the context of "dating"
Holding hands, cool. Holding bodies, not cool.
Remember the notion that modesty and respect should touch the lives of everyone.
