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The "Mormonism" movement and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were caused by the confusion felt by a young teenage boy.In 1820, 14 year old Joseph Smith lived in what has been called the 'burned over district' in upstate New York. The area was experiencing a religious revival, and preachers from every denomination had come in hopes of winning converts. Different members of Joseph's family had joined different churches - some Presbyterian, some Methodist, some Unitarian - and Joseph wanted to join a church too. Joseph was very concerned about joining the true church, and was confused when each denomination claimed to be the one true Christian church. Joseph took to studying the Bible, where he read in James 1:5 "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God." Joseph determined to do this, and set out to a grove of trees near his home with the intention of asking God which church he should join.
As Joseph said his prayer, he "saw a pillar of light exactly over my head... which descended gradually until it fell upon me." In this light he "saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air." These Personages introduced themselves as God the Father and Jesus Christ. They then "answered that I must join none of them" and explained that no church contained the whole truth. (quotes from Joseph Smith-History)
Over the next decade, Joseph received several visits from angels and Biblical figures, who restored to him the doctrines and authority of the New Testament Christian Church. One angel, Moroni, showed him the place where an ancient American record was buried. The record described people who left Jerusalem during the time of Jeremiah and traveled to the American continent in order to avoid the foretold destruction and captivity, and to whom Jesus Christ appeared to following His crucifixion. Joseph translated this record from the ancient language by the power of God and it was published in English in March 1830 as the Book of Mormon.
In April 1830, a 24 year old Joseph Smith officially organized the Church of Christ - later renamed the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is the official beginning of the Mormonism movement.
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Encyclopedia of Mormonism was created in 1992.
When was The Rise of Mormonism created?
The Rise of Mormonism was created in 2005.
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Judaism, Hinduism, Mormonism...
What religion is the name Brigham from?
Its is from Mormonism. The name of the person was Brigham Young. He is one of the founders of Mormonism.
When was One Hundred Years of Mormonism created?
One Hundred Years of Mormonism was created in 1913.
Does the Southern Baptist Convention seek to destroy Mormonism?
The Southern Baptist Convention would never say that they are seeking to destroy Mormonism, but it is true that they do not agree to the tenets of Mormonism. Some members of the Southern Baptist Convention are more friendly toward Mormonism than others.
What is the reference to miles in Mormonism?
There is no reference to miles in the scripture, theology, or doctrine of Mormonism. Mormons use miles to measure distance if that is the standard unit of measure in their country, but that is about all that miles have to do with Mormonism.
What skin conditions occur with Mormonism?
Mormonism is a religion, not a disease. Most religions do not cause skin conditions.
Is the most fraudulent of all the religions Mormonism?
Mormonism is just like any other Christian religion, each religion being with their individual differences, so if Mormonism is fraudulent, then all of Christianity is fraudulent.
Where is the category for Mormonism in the Religion and Spirituality section?
The category for Mormonism (in the Religion and Spirituality section) is available at this link:http://wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/3240
