Twelve Tribes

[zaporah]

So I was talking to a friend the other day and asked him what tribe he was in. I guess he took offense to that and stated that it was a sacred thing and couldn't tell anyone but his family and future spouse. Is this true?

Also I know we are all promised certain things if we are born of tribes, where can we find out more about it?

[mrmarklin]

never heard of such a thing, I'm from Ephraim.

[zaporah]

I'm from Manasseh :)

[Avrham]

I suggest you get your Patriarchal blessing if you haven't already go see the Bishop about seeing the Stake Patriarch , as too the sacredness of your friends tribal record thats his bussiness maybe should studied up on the 12tribes from my understanding where not born into them we are adopted:)

[Avrham]

Ignore the last post I am Mannessah myself however I did ask if I could be from Dan

[beefche]

A person's patriarchal blessing is personal and sacred to them. We are cautioned to share it, or even parts of it, with only trusted individuals. So, his reluctance to share with you is his business.

You can find out more about the tribe you are from by reading the scriptures, particularly the Old Testament.

[captmoroniRM]

The Patriarchal Blessing is something sacred that shouldn't be shared outside of family and maybe REALLY close friends. The actual tribe you are in, isn't. Its not a secret or anything. It can be shared.

[zaporah]

Thanks guys! Ya I agree with in depth things aren't shared, thats sacred, but the whole 'tribe your in thing', I didn't think was a particular secret thing.

[Just_A_Guy]

Most Mormons don't consider their tribe affiliation too sacred to share; but if he does, then I would suggest you respect that.

The obligation to bear one another's burdens entails, to some degree, an obligation to respect a fellow believer's sacred cows even if you yourself don't agree with them. See, e.g., Romans chapter 14.