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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) tend to be very open about their beliefs. Mormons are excited to share their religion with anyone who is interested. Mormons understand that their beliefs can be different and difficult to understand, and know that their beliefs are often misrepresented and misunderstood by outsiders, so they seek to clarify and correct any misconceptions.If you'd like to see what Mormons say about their beliefs, you can check out their official website, which contains explanations of Mormon beliefs written by typical members: http://www.mormon.org
or you can talk to Mormons online (http://mormon.org/chat) or in person (http://mormon.org/missionaries) or visit a Mormon worship service (http://mormon.org/worship)
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What is radical Mormonism?
Radical Mormons are people who are Mormons or share similar beliefs with Mormons, but don't fit in with the mainstream Mormon culture. They are either more liberal or more conservative than most Mormons.
What was the 2 main beliefs of the Mormons?
The beliefs of the early Mormons were essentially the same as the beliefs of Mormons today. The way these beliefs are practiced and what beliefs are emphasized have changed over time to be more relevant with the lives of modern believers, but the doctrines remain the same. The basic beliefs of Mormons can be found at discover.mormon.org.
What challenges did the Mormons have?
Since Mormonism began in 1830, the main challenge Mormons have faced is criticism for their beliefs. At times this has caused violence, and some have even been killed for their beliefs, but for the most part it is just a general unacceptance.
Why do Mormons like their religion?
Mormons like their religion because they have strong faith in the beliefs and standards their religion practices. For more information see Mormon.org
Why were Mormons sometimes targets for persecution?
Mormons (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) are sometimes targets for persecution because people do not understand them or do not like their beliefs and practices.
What beliefs are imposed upon Mormons?
No beliefs are "imposed" upon Mormons (or more accurately, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Every person has their free will to accept or reject. If your question is really, What do Latter-day Saints believe? You may find the answer to this question at www.mormon.org
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)
Why didn't Mitt Romney enter the military to protect the US' freedom?
Mormons don't join the military as its against their beliefs.
What are Mormons beliefs about magnets?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that magnets stick to many metal surfaces and are exceptionally useful in displaying various objects on refrigerators. To learn more about Mormons and their beliefs, visit the "Related Link" below.
Why were the Mormons in conflict with the Utes?
I think it would be fair to say that anyone who had tribulations with the Utes had problems with them. The Mormons were just another group venturing into the U.S.
In 1847 why did Mormons emigrate to the area betwen the rocky mountains and the great salt lake?
In a country that has one of it's rights as 'Freedom of Religion'. In 1847 the Mormons were not provided that right. The federal government under President Polk refused to protect the Mormons and Mobs & terrorist's burned their homes and forced them to flee for their lives from the state of Illinois. Just because the Mormons had some different religious beliefs than their Christian neighbors.
What a momon i need a simple definition like for a sixth grader?
"Mormon" is a nickname for someone who is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church began in New York in 1830 and has over 14.5 million members today. Between 1830 and 1845, the Mormons were persecuted and kicked out of New York, Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. They then traveled to Utah where they found the freedom to practice their religion in peace. Today, the headquarters of the Mormon church are in Utah, and about 10% of all Mormons live in Utah. Mormons are 'Restorationist Christians'. They share basic beliefs with other Christians, such as the Bible and Jesus, but they also have many unique beliefs. Some of the unique beliefs of Mormons are modern prophets, additional scripture, salvation for the dead, and being with your family in heaven. If you want to learn more about Mormons you should visit the website link under "Related Links" below.
