Does the Mormon Church believe its followers can become “gods and goddesses” after death?
Their answer: A: We believe that the apostle Peter’s biblical reference to partaking of the divine nature and the apostle Paul’s reference to being ‘joint heirs with Christ’ reflect the intent that children of God should strive to emulate their Heavenly Father in every way. Throughout the eternities, Mormons believe, they will reverence and worship God the Father and Jesus Christ. The goal is not to equal them or to achieve parity with them but to imitate and someday acquire their perfect goodness, love and other divine attributes. Again, they skirt around the actual answer. The goal of this life, according to Mormon Doctrine, is to become glorified beings, like God and his many wives, and to have your own spirit family and creation. You can never be “equal” to God anymore than you can “equal” to your parents, but you will eventually become exactly like him, with your own Universe to rule. If you are a man, you will have many spirit wives who will give you and endless supply of spirit
