While Mormons, Adventists, and Shakers all originated in the Restoration Movement which grew out of the Second Great Awakening, they are very different religions with very different beliefs. For one, the Shakers don't exist anymore. They believed in strict celibacy, which made it difficult to perpetuate the faith. Check out the "Related Links" and "Related Questions" below to see the differences between Mormons and Adventists.
While Mormons, Adventists, and Shakers all originated in the Restoration Movement which grew out of the Second Great Awakening, they are very different religions with very different beliefs. For one, the Shakers don't exist anymore. They believed in strict celibacy, which made it difficult to perpetuate the faith. Check out the "Related Links" and "Related Questions" below to see the differences between Mormons and Adventists.
No. Adventists and Mormons are two different Christian religions. They do share some common beliefs, such as salvation through Jesus Christ and the Bible as the Word of God. They also share a similar history, both starting during the Second Great Awakening. However, Mormons and Adventists have many differences as well, and are not anywhere near being the same. Check out the "Related Links" below to compare each of the two faiths.
Everything. If no family's went, Mormons wouldn't be the same today!
The same as anyone else.
Australian's Salt Shakers religious group does not support gay marriage. It has a campaign on its website opposing it.
No, Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses are not the same in terms of their beliefs and practices. They have different teachings, doctrines, and organizational structures.
There are more Mormons in North America than Muslims. In fact chances are if you're reading this there is 2 Mormons, and one Muslim also on this same subject in the U.S.
The square and compass represent essentially the same thing to Mormons as they do to Masons. The square reminds Mormons to square their actions by virtue. The compass reminds Mormons to circumscribe their desires and passions within the bounds that the Lord has set.
As you likely have noted, members of these two faiths hold strong to many of the same values. They both believe in prophecy, healthy living and the respect of the body as a temple, baptism by immersion, tithing, following the Commandments, community service, and many others. However these churches are different in several important ways. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons or Latter-day Saints for short) believe in the Book of Mormon as another testament of Jesus Christ. They also have great love for and belief in the Holy Bible and believe both books to be the word of God. Both faiths believe the Holy Bible to be a closed book (one that should not be added to or taken from). Adventists believe in the Holy Bible as their sole book of scripture but also believe the writings of Ellen White as prophecy. Latter-day Saints recognize that there are literally hundreds of translations of the Bible (some of which contradict each other) and therefore believe in the Holy Bible to be perfect in as much as it was translated correctly. Nonetheless Latter-day Saints and Adventists both try to follow closely the example of Christianity set forth in this wonderful Holy book. Mormons believe Joseph Smith was a prophet and Adventists believe Ellen G. White was a prophet. Mormons additionally believe in modern-day revelation through prophets who have been chosen by God since Joseph Smith was killed. The prophet leads the Church at the direction of Jesus Christ and stands as as special witness and representative of Christ to all on the Earth. Christ said that He came not to abolish the Law (commandments) or the prophets but to fulfill them. Both faiths recognize the Sabbath as a day that should be focused on the Savior as emphasized in the ten commandments and made clear in the Sermon on the Mount by Christ Himself. Each believe that it should be a day of rest from your usual labors and a day with an extra (since every day should so be) emphasis on worship. Latter-day Saints recognize Sunday as the Sabbath secondary to a latter-day revelation that stated the sabbath should be transferred to the "Day of the Lord" in observance of the atonement of the Savior. Adventists recognize Saturday (sundown on Friday to sundown on Saturday) as the Sabbath. Members of both faiths recognize a strict health code. Many Adventists are vegetarians and all abstain from cigarettes and alcohol. Latter-day Saints believe in abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, coffee and tea, other harmful or addictive substances, in addition to promote eating healthy grains, vegetables, fruits, and limited amounts of meat. Certainly each of these faiths is distinct, but they do share many similarities -- including their strong commitment to the Savior. If you are wondering which to join, many can share their opinions and beliefs. However, the decision is between you and God. I'd encourage you to spend time talking with him to see what He would have you do. Read about each church from reliable sources: www.adventist.org and www.mormon.org or www.lds.org. All have a lot of useful information. Don't seek out information about Adventists from Mormons or about Latter-day Saints from Adventists (you wouldn't likely ask an English professor about a mathematical problem, or a physician about how to build a gas pipeline). Its tough to not be biased based on firm belief but God will not steer you wrong.
No, Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons are not the same religion. They have different beliefs, practices, and origins. Jehovah's Witnesses focus on evangelism and believe in a strict interpretation of the Bible, while Mormons believe in additional scriptures and have unique teachings about God and the afterlife.
No, Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons are not the same religious group. They have different beliefs, practices, and origins. Jehovah's Witnesses focus on evangelism and believe in a strict interpretation of the Bible, while Mormons believe in additional scriptures and have unique teachings about God and the afterlife.
No, Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons are not the same. They are separate religious groups with different beliefs, practices, and origins. Jehovah's Witnesses focus on evangelism and believe in a strict interpretation of the Bible, while Mormons believe in additional scriptures and have unique teachings about God, Jesus, and the afterlife.