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Yes. In order to become an official member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church), you must be baptized. Anyone is welcome to participate in Mormon worship services, but to be an official member of the congregation or to serve in the church, you must be baptized. Here are some Mormon beliefs about baptism:
*Mormons believe that baptism must be performed by one with the proper authority, and therefore do not accept baptisms in other Christian churches as valid. Any Mormon male who has been ordained a priest (most Mormon males age 16 and older) may perform a baptism with the permission of the local Bishop.
*Mormons believe that only those who are old enough to be accountable for their actions should be baptized. They will not baptize children under 8 years old, and baptizing those with mental handicaps is up to the discretion of the individual.
*Mormons believe that baptism must be done by immersion and in the name of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. A baptism can be performed anywhere.
*Mormons believe that baptism is essential for salvation. (see Mark 16:16, Luke 7:30, John 3:5, Acts 2:38, Acts 10:48, 1 Peter 3:21) Because of this, they also perform baptisms in behalf of their ancestors who died without the opportunity. It is believed that the ancestor has the opportunity to accept or reject this baptism in the afterlife. These baptisms for the dead are done in Mormon Temples.
*In order to qualify for baptism in the Mormon church, you must have attended several worship services and be living an acceptable lifestyle. (Avoiding drugs, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, pornography, and sex outside of marriage, obeying the Ten Commandments, etc.) You must have repented of any past sins and also meet with a local church leader and bear witness of your faith in Jesus Christ to them.
Check out the "Related Links" below to see photos of Mormon baptisms or to learn more about what Mormons believe about baptism.
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Do Mormons believe in conflict?
No. They believe in peace.
How do Mormons believe jesus was concieved?
You will have to ask the Mormons in their category on this site.
What do Mormons believe about eternity?
Mormons believe that they will die and go to one of the three heavens:Celestial (being where God is), Telestial, and Terrestial.
What does baptism in Mormon religion mean?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that baptism symbolizes being reborn in Christ. When a Mormon is baptized, they are baptized by immersion, meaning that they are put totally under the water. When the person is laid into the water it symbolizes burying the old life, and when they rise up out of the water it symbolizes the birth a new life. When a Mormon is baptized they believe that they take upon themselves the name of Jesus Christ, they are now qualified to be covered by His atoning blood to receive salvation. Baptism washes away any past sins and makes you an official member of the Church. Nobody is baptized before age 8, because Mormons believe that children under age 8 are innocent. You can learn more about what Mormons believe about baptism at the "Related Links" below.
Is it true that if you grow up outside the Mormon religion you'll never make it to heaven as the Mormons teach?
There are no facts on what happens after death, if heaven exists there or not. If you believe in it you believe in it. The Mormons can be right or they can be wrong. Clearly other religions would not agree with them.As for what Mormons teach regarding this, the answer is NO. Mormons believe that as God loves all mankind, He wants to allow as many as possible to return to him and live with him in heaven. They believe that a huge majority of people will go to heaven, and only a very small part will be damned. They also believe that people may accept the gospel of Jesus Christ after death, before they are judged. In fact, the whole reason Mormons build temples is so that they can be baptized for those who have died. They believe that if they are baptized for someone who is dead, that person will have the opportunity to accept the baptism and and be saved. There are some links about this topic under "Related Links" below.
Do babtist believe in god?
Baptism are a subcategory of Christianity. The difference is how they interpret the process of baptism. The answer is yes, they believe in God.
Do Mormons believe they will be gods and Does Brooke White believe she will be one of the God-wives?
I don't know who Brooke White is but Mormons believe they can become gods, IF they do certain ceremonies in the temple and keep the vows they make there. Not all Mormons believe they will become gods, because not all Mormons go to the temple and do the ceremonies they believe are required. They do not believe they will become gods but they do believe they will be able to become more like Jesus and god.
Does the Mormon faith believe in baptism after death?
Yes. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) teaches that because God loves all His children, they will all be given the opportunity to accept salvation through Jesus Christ before being judged. If someone did not accept baptism while they were living, they can accept a baptism performed in their behalf after their death. Mormons perform these baptisms in their temples. When a Mormon performs a baptism in behalf of a deceased person, they believe that person will then be able to accept or reject that baptism. Check out the "Related Links" below to learn more about Mormon baptisms for the dead.
Why is the LDS church so fascinated by genealogy?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are interested in Family History and Genealogy because they believe it is their responsibility to introduce all people to salvation through Jesus Christ. Mormons believe that by seeking out their ancestors, they can perform vicarious baptisms on their behalf. When a Mormon performs a baptism in behalf of one of their ancestors, it is believed that the ancestor will have an opportunity to accept or reject the baptism and the gospel of Jesus Christ before judgement. It is in this way that Mormons can offer the opportunity of salvation to those who have already died. You can learn more about Mormons and their beliefs about genealogy at the "Related Links" below.
What are the bad things that they say about Mormons?
Many things that people say against Mormons simply come from someone who is uninformed or has a different opinion. This does not mean that it is bad, but it is often offensive. Those who are uninformed or misinformed often say: -Mormons are polygamist (this practice was banned by the church over 120 years ago in 1890) -Mormons dont believe in the Bible (Mormons consider the King James Version of the Bible as sacred scripture and are encouraged to study it daily) -Mormons don't believe in Jesus (Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is their Savior, just like all Christians) -Mormons are cultish (Mormons live and dress and act just like most anyone else in society. They do not live on compunds, etc.) -Mormons worship Joseph Smith (Mormons believe Joseph Smith was a prophet, just like Moses or Abraham, not a god to be worshipped) -Mormons kidnap, brainwash, coerce, etc (Mormons wish everyone to make their own decisions, and define their standards by Scripture) Those who have different opinions and say things that are offensive to Mormons often say: -Mormons are not Christian (Mormons are not traditional Protestant Christians, but they do still believe in the Bible and salvation through Jesus Christ.) -Mormons are lying (Mormons honestly believe they are telling the truth) -Mormonism is a pyramid scheme (Mormons believe in paying a Tithe and in missions work to gain converts, but believe this is Biblically based and do not seek converts for monetary gain) -Mormons are unbiblical (Mormons believe that they are following the Bible very strictly, but the Bible can be interpreted differently by different people) -Mormonism is false (this is obviously just an opinion, but one that is often offensive to those who honestly believe)
Do Mormons get their own planet if they have 9 or more kids?
Mormons do not believe that quantity of kids has anything to do with salvation. Mormons have more than the average amount of kids because they believe in family. Mormons believe salvation consists of receving all that God has. The idea of Mormons receiving their own planet is a bit of saracsm that is pushed by those who do not like the church.
Do all Catholics still believe in baptism?
One has to believe in baptism to even become any type of Christian! Anyone that says that there shouldb e no baptism would be a heretic.
