scriptures to support the idea of us being on another planet and being like gods to them

[lizzy12]

any sources you can cite for me ?

Much love,

Lizzy

[Wingnut]

I've never heard the idea that people on other planets thing that we are gods.

[lizzy12]

no like..after we die we become like a god to another planet..just something i heard and don't quite get.

[beefche]

I suggest that we all focus on what is taught at church and by the General Authorities. Gods on other planets is not doctrine, but rather some speculation by either members or non-members.

[lizzy12]

Okay, Thanks for clearing that up. Thats what i was trying to figure out..was it doctrine from revelation or speculation.

[HiJolly]

These statements originate from Joseph Smith Jr.

HiJolly

[beefche]

That may be true, HiJolly, but these concepts are not taught at church (at least none of the wards/General Conference that I've attended).

[firehotemily]

never heard of this.

Maybe your thinking of the thing where we can become like God

[Just_A_Guy]

D&C 76 and 132 are about all the authoritative information we have in this regard.

[JThimm88]

There is a paragraph in regards to this subject, though not heavily, and some might say that it doesn't even relate, but I thought this might help...

It's from Ch. 1, Intimacy and the Purposes of Earthly Families, in the Parent's Guide: "Our Heavenly Father’s work and glory are “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life” of his children (see Moses 1:39). When explaining the glorious potential of each of his children, he said that if they do all things he requires of them, “they shall pass by the angels, and the gods, which are set there, to their exaltation and glory in all things, as hath been sealed upon their heads, which glory shall be a fulness and a continuation of the seeds forever and ever” (D&C 132:19). In other words, if we are true and faithful in all things, we will be able to become like God our Father and live forever in the family unit, working as he does to bless and exalt our children."

When I went to D&C 132:19, I'd rather read D&C 19-21 (bold emphasis by me) which reads:

"19 And again, verily I say unto you, if a man marry a wife by my word, which is my law, and by the new and everlasting covenant, and it is sealed unto them by the Holy Spirit of promise, by him who is anointed, unto whom I have appointed this power and the keys of this priesthood; and it shall be said unto them—Ye shall come forth in the first resurrection; and if it be after the first resurrection, in the next resurrection; and shall inherit thrones, kingdoms, principalities, and powers, dominions, all heights and depths—then shall it be written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, that he shall commit no murder whereby to shed innocent blood, and if ye abide in my covenant, and commit no murder whereby to shed innocent blood, it shall be done unto them in all things whatsoever my servant hath put upon them, in time, and through all eternity; and shall be of full force when they are out of the world; and they shall pass by the angels, and the gods, which are set there, to their exaltation and glory in all things, as hath been sealed upon their heads, which glory shall be a fulness and a continuation of the seeds forever and ever.

20 Then shall they be gods, because they have no end; therefore shall they be from everlasting to everlasting, because they continue; then shall they be above all, because all things are subject unto them. Then shall they be gods, because they have all power, and the angels are subject unto them.

21 Verily, verily, I say unto you, except ye abide my law ye cannot attain to this glory."

And whether this is speculation or not, I've heard that by becoming like God, that we have the ability to create like him (hence the idea of planets, as you initially questioned -- as we will have that power to create just like he did). Whether or not that is true, I have no idea... guess I'll just have to wait and find out!

Hope this helps!

Edited May 24, 2010 by JThimm88

[lizzy12]

thanks!!!

[Hemidakota]

Lizzy, it will only become clearer when you are more 'spiritual mature' enough to see it for yourself or be instructed by the Holy Spirit.

However, it is already stated by Beefche, learned the basic principles and doctrines of the church first before asking that is not known [called mysterious – see the last portion of D&C 76] in the church. What will be given will not be made known to church for this periodic of time. The church as a whole, still reside at a specific level of knowledge.

[Traveler]

This is one of the doctrines dreamed up by the anti's to cause confusion. It is not a doctrine taught by any LDS authority.

The Traveler

[Hemidakota]

Is it truly a dream up sensation caused by non-members? Then, where do you believe GOD resides? Is there only one GOD in the entire universe? The answer is in the D&C and was already pointed out. The problem is not that there is but whether we are mature enough to understand it.

[Traveler]

Is it truly a dream up sensation caused by non-members? Then, where do you believe GOD resides? Is there only one GOD in the entire universe? The answer is in the D&C and was already pointed out. The problem is not that there is but whether we are mature enough to understand it.

The problem is that having your own little world is not a requirement of being a G-d. Prior to creation - the Word (The Word being Jesus) was with G-d and was G-d. Clearly the status of G-d was reached without the need of having some world to rule.

The Traveler

[Moksha]

This is one of the doctrines dreamed up by the anti's to cause confusion. It is not a doctrine taught by any LDS authority.

The Traveler

Not only that, but there can be a difference between doctrine taught and doctrine imagined - as Snow has pointed out many times. In this case, it does not need to be attributed to anything "anti", it is just misinformation floating about.

[Hemidakota]

The problem is that having your own little world is not a requirement of being a G-d. Prior to creation - the Word (The Word being Jesus) was with G-d and was G-d. Clearly the status of G-d was reached without the need of having some world to rule.

The Traveler

If that is the case, then Enoch, Moses, Abraham, even Joseph Smith, would not have been shown this...even I have come to know this for myself.