What is a Mormon not allowed to do?

Answer 1

These are the top two questions and mistakes I've seen about the LDS religion:

1. They aren't allowed to use technology

2. They are allowed to have multiple wives/practice polygamy

In answer to the first, that's the Amish, not Mormons. And, no, LDS no longer practice polygamy. True, there is a Fundamental Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints that practices polygamy (and has been on the news quite a bit...), it is not to be part of the original church.

Things Mormons don't do are:

practice polygamy (after 1890)

have sex outside of a legal heterosexual monogamous marriage

do drugs or drink alcohol

dress provocatively

use lots of profane language

encourage murder, violence and hate crimes

Answer 2

Mormons CAN do anything, its choice, not law.

Mormons are asked not to smoke, drink, have sex outside of marriage, swear, watch rated R movies, participate in any degrading activity, pursue any activity that would harm the soul or body or lead to addiction, i.e drugs, gambling.

The "Word of Wisdom" is a general guideline for Mormons to keep their minds and bodies clean. A good reference can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Word_of_Wisdom

Answer 3

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") are strong believers in freedom and agency and generally wouldn't use the term 'not allowed to.' They can make their own decisions and defend the right of others to do the same. However, members of the Church do strive to obey Jesus Christ, and desire to follow his commandments (both Biblical and modern). This means that they:

Do not steal

Do no lie

Do not murder

Do not commit adultry

Keep the Sabbath day holy (no shopping, sporting events, entertainment, etc on Sunday)

Do not swear or take the name of God in vain

Do not drink alcohol, coffee, or tea

Do not use tobacco or illegal drugs

Do not have sex before marriage or outside of marriage

Dress modestly (no sleeveless shirts or dresses, short shorts, etc)

Do not participate in homosexual relationships (some members of the church are gay, but live a celebate lifestyle)

Avoid situations that are spiritually degrading

Advocate strong marriages and families

If you have more questions about the church please visit the link provided under "Related Links" below. Here you can read all about the basic beliefs of the church and contact local church representatives if you have futher questions.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") can do whatever they want. The Church teaches that agency, the ability to choose for oneself, is a sacred, God-given gift. A popular verse comes from the Book of Mormon, 2 Nephi 2:27, which says "Wherefore, men are free according to the flesh... they are free to choose liberty and eternal life through the great Mediator of all men, or to choose capitivity and death, according to the captivity and power of the devil."

That being said, practicing Church members generally follow some guidelines which they believe are given to the Church by God. They don't think of these things as a list of what they can and cannot do, but as suggestions and standards given to help them draw closer to God. All Church members are expected to:

Obey the Ten Commandments given to Moses

Obey the Word of Wisdom given to Joseph Smith

(The Word of Wisdom is a health code, which restricts use of drugs, tobbacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, and addictive substances)

Additional guidelines are given that many, but certainly not all, Church members choose to follow, including:

dressing modestly

not having tattoos or piercings

not dating before age 16

tithe (give 10% of your income to the Church)

not participating in entertainment with excessive violence, sex, or inappropriate language

avoiding debt

storing food and preparing for emergencies

If Church Members commit serious sins they may be excommunicated from the Church or put on a sort of probation for a time. Things warrenting excommunication are:

Incest

Rape

Child/Spouse abuse

Murder

Illegal Drug use

Abortion

Extramarital sex

Homosexual activity

Pornography use

Public apostasy and preaching against the Church

Participation in any sort of money scheme or money laundering activity

Excommunication and probation do not prohibit the person from participating in Sunday worship services, but they will not be allowed to hold positions in the Church or attend Temple worship services. Depending on the reason for excommunication, some may be allowed to be re-baptized in the future.

To read more of the guidelines given to Church members, visit the "Related Links" below.