AboutGene Black Expertise I can answer questions related to LDS beliefs and history as well as doctrinal questions pertaining to the standard works (Bible, Book of Mormon, etc.) I believe strongly in personal revelation and hope that all answers I provide will be carefully considered, and prayed about before being accepted.
Experience I've been a member of the LDS Church all of my life, have served a mission for the Church, have been sealed to my wife in the Washington, DC temple, and enjoy reading books on LDS history and the teachings of the prophets.
Organizations The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Education/Credentials A love for people and a strong desire to seek after the word of God. I try hard to follow the command "Seek not to declare my word, but first seek to obtain my word, and then shall your tongue be loosed; then, if you desire, you shall have my Spirit and my word, yea, the power of God unto the convincing of men."
Question Can a Mormon go into a Shriner's building for a meeting while a bar in the building is serving alcohol? The meeting room is not in the same room as the bar but is in the same building.
Thank you.
Answer Well, technically a Mormon can do whatever they want - we believe in free agency :)
I believe your question though is whether or not it conflicts in any way with our religion. Off the cuff, I'd say I don't see a problem with it, but we're also advised to "avoid the appearance of evil". Like a good many things in our religion, this comes down to the judgment of the individual. The individual will need to make a judgment call as to whether this is going to perhaps associate them in some way with something they shouldn't be or risk putting them in some sort of position they shouldn't be in. When in doubt, either error on the side of safety, or pray so that you can get revelation on how to proceed.
