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Do Mormons believe you can baptize the living in place of the dead?
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Yes. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) believe that all men must be offered a chance to accept the gospel of Jesus Christ and be saved. For this reason they participate in baptisms in behalf of those who died without having the chance to accept the gospel.
Church members believe that those for whom the baptism is performed will have the opportunity to accept or reject that baptism in the afterlife.
Baptisms for the dead must be performed by members of the church over age 12 who have been given a recommend from their bishop. Baptisms are performed in the church's temples in a special baptismal font reserved only for this ordinance.
You can learn more about baptisms for the dead and see photographs of temple baptismal fonts at the "Related Links" below.
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Where Mormons belong?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) belong wherever they want! There are over 14 million Mormons living all over the world. There is no specific place where Mormons should live, they live wherever they choose. There is no such thing as a 'Mormon city' or a 'Mormon neighborhood'. Mormons live in regular neighborhoods just like everyone else. Check out the "Related Links" below to learn more about Mormons, what they are like and what they believe.
Where was the Mormons family from?
There are millions of Mormon families living all over the world. They aren't all related, nor are their families all from the same place. You can see how diverse Mormons are at Mormon.org/people
Where did the Mormons finally relocated to?
The Mormons traveled for 17 years in search of a place where they could practice their religion in relative peace. They found this place in the Great Basin of the Rocky Mountains - what is now Salt Lake City. While Church headquarters remains in Salt Lake City today, there are over 15 million Mormons living all over the world.
When did the Mormons move to kirkland?
I believe you are asking about Kirtland, Ohio. There was never a large Mormon settlement in any town called "Kirkland". The main body of Mormons began to move to Kirtland in 1831 after a large conversion took place there.
Why did the Mormons move to the west to settle with Utah?
The Mormons were searching for a place where they could practice their religion in peace and found that place in Utah.
How did Mormons view missiourians?
Early Mormons had differing opinions about the Missourians. At first they were hopeful and felt that Missouri was the place that they should settle. Then many Missourians began to be hostile toward the Mormons, which caused most Mormons to feel that the Missourians were unaccepting and intolerant. As time went on, the Missourians became violent and forced the Mormons to flee the state by an Extermination Order, which made Mormons further dislike Missourians. The Mormon Extermination Order was withdrawn in the 1970's and today there are over 60,000 Mormons living in Missouri.
Do Mormons make sex?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) believe that sex is a sacred act meant to take place only between a married husband and wife. Married Mormons are encouraged to have children. Yes, Mormons have sex, but only when they're married.
Did the Mormons have an impact on the area they settled on?
They actually did the Mormons impacted the place they settled by starting a religious church.
When did the Mormons religon take place?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) was officially formed on April 6, 1830. Now, in 2011, there are about 14 million Mormons scattered around the world, and the church continues to expand. Mormons believe that they are practicing the same religion as is found in the Bible and therefore their religion began with Adam and Eve. You can learn more about Mormons at the 'Related Link' below.
What do Mormons believe about the Jews and israel?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that Israel is the ancestral home of the Jewish people. Mormons believe that the creation of the political state of Israel and the returning of Jews to that nation, as well as the political and religious unrest that takes place there, are in fulfillment of Biblical prophesy and a sign of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ drawing nearer.
What 3 places did brigham young lead the Mormons to?
Brigham Young only lead the Mormons to one place, Utah.
Who baptizes in the Mormon church?
Yes. In order to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church), you must be baptized. Baptism can take place anywhere, but must be done by immersion and performed by the proper authority (one ordained as a priest in the Church). Mormons do not baptize anyone under 8 years of age, as they believe young children are innocent in the sight of God. Check out the "Related Links" below to learn more about what Mormons believe about baptism.
