According to LDS theology, did God create the world ex nihilo?

Asked May 08 '12 at 12:40

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According to the Mormon doctrines, who created the universe?

I was listening to a story on NPR about Mormon business ethics, when the claim was made that according to the LDS church, God did not create the world out of nothing, but rather out of chaos. Is this understanding correct?

Along with this, I understand there is a claim that men and women can become like God as well. How do these two relate? Is it understood that Mormons can actually speak their own universes into existence?

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The short answer: yes, in a sense, it is correct. Another very similar question here would be: http://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/2885/what-is-the-mormon-doctrine-regarding-becoming-a-god – Matt May 08 '12 at 13:04
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Agreed, this is a duplicate. I VTC my own question :) I think this should remain as a signpost, however – Affable Geek May 08 '12 at 13:42
Two community VTCs in addition to the OP's own VTC...may as well toss in my super-VTC. :P – El'endia Starman May 08 '12 at 14:15
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@El'endiaStarman *sudo-VTC :P – Thomas Shields May 08 '12 at 21:34

According to LDS theology, did God create the world ex nihilo?

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