THE CURRENT TEACHING OF THE MORMON CHURCH:
Genealogical research is required as part of salvation for the dead.
Before vicarious ordinances of salvation exaltation may be performed for those who have died without a knowledge of the gospel, but who presumable would have received it had the opportunity come to them, they must be accurately and properly identified. Hence, genealogical research is required."
(Mormon Doctrine, Bruce R. McConkie, Pg. 308)
(Mormon Doctrine, Bruce R. McConkie, Pg. 308)
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT GENEALOGIES:
1. NEITHER GIVE HEED TO FABLES AND ENDLESS GENEALOGIES.
| Endless genealogies, | 1Ti 1:4 |
| Avoid foolish questions, and genealogies | Tts 3:9 |