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Mormonism
Questions about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, commonly known as Mormonism.
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What is the significance of the Mormon Trail?
The Mormon trail was important in several ways. First of all, the faith of those who had to endure the hardships was strengthened to the point where their trust in God and the truthfulness of their religion was solidified and they were able to become great leaders of the church.
The Mormon trail became important to other frontiersman as they traveled to California during the gold rush. Many small Mormon communities along the route became an important place for travelers to rest and prepare for their journey.
How did the Mormons grow crops?
The Mormon pioneers were known as very hard working and industrious people. They were very well organized and had great faith that God was on their side and therefore they could succeed. From their struggles, they learned to work together to survive. Immediately after they arrived, they plotted out a city and began digging irrigation lines from mountain streams to the valleys below. Crops were planted before homes were built. People were organized into companies to settle various areas which would produce different items based on the climate - those sent to southern Utah grew cotton and raised silkworms; Northern Utah was ideal for dairy farming; Central Utah had areas for mining and timber. They worked together to build homes, often many families would share a small cabin until more could be built. Because timber was hard to find and nails were extremely rare, they made do with what they had, making adobe homes and lashing wood frames together with hides. Rather than become dependent on expensive shipments from the East, they made their own materials (including yarn and fabric!) and sold the excess to those traveling further west to California and Oregon. It took a lot of faith and hard work, but the Mormon pioneers turned what was practically a barren wasteland into a thriving and prosperous place.
How many African American Mormons are there?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) does not specify race on it's membership records, and therefore it would be nearly impossible to tell.
You may want to try to contact the Genesis Group (a church-sponsored group for black Church members based in Salt Lake City) or the people at blackLDS.org, they might have a pretty accurate idea. Please note, however, that these groups are intended for all black members of the Church, not just African Americans. Links are provided below under "Related Links".
The mormons were often met with hostility because they believed that?
Many people were offended by beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; a prominent example is polygamy (a man could marry more then one woman), yet many other Christian churches were particularly upset by the Church's belief in modern revelation, as manifested through the belief in a living prophet and, by extension, latter-day scriptures such as the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price.
In certain regions, the Church was met with hostility because many Church members, in accordance with Church doctrine, believed that slavery was wrong. Hence, those in slave states feared the influx of Church members would threaten the establishment of slavery as a legal, politically-established institution. Those in Missouri specifically were hostile also because the Church believed that Independence, Missouri would one day become the center of Zion, the New Jerusalem.
Why was the Mormon war fought?
There have been three conflicts called the "Mormon War":
-The Missouri Mormon War of 1838 was a dispute between the Mormons and the non-Mormon citizens of northwest Missouri. The Mormon population was growing rapidly and local residents were concerned that this would sway the politics. Some residents suggested that the Mormons should not be allowed to vote, and a fight ensued between the Mormons and the non-Mormons about voting rights, which escalated to include Mormon's rights in other areas. The non-Mormons robbed and burned Mormon homes, killed several men, raped several women, arrested the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith for treason (because some of his people attacked the state militia), and succeeded in getting the Missouri governor to issue an order forcing the Mormons to leave the state.
-The Illinois Mormon war of 1844-46 was a war between Mormons and the non-Mormon citizens of western Illinois. Similar to the Missouri Mormon war, local residents were concerned that Mormons were becoming a major political force. The prophet and Nauvoo city Mayor Joseph Smith was arrested for 'inciting a riot' for ordering the destruction of a slanderous paper, and was murdered while awaiting trial. The murderers were never punished, causing many Mormons to contend with their non-Mormon neighbors. The non-Mormons petitioned the government for an extermination order similar to the one in Missouri, and the Illinois government asked the Mormons to leave before spring 1846.
-The Utah Mormon War of 1857-58 wasn't really a war at all. Preparations were made, but it was solved through negotiation with no fighting taking place. The Mormons had been living peacefully in Utah for 10 years at this time, and the US President heard a false rumor that the Mormons were planning on overtaking the US government. He sent US troops to stop the "rebellion". The Mormons thought that the US military was coming to establish a sort of police state and infringe on their freedom of religion. The Mormons left their homes and moved south out of the path of the military, leaving some men behind prepared to burn the homes and the military supply wagons, which would force the military to turn around or die in the harsh Utah winter. However, when the military arrived and realized the Mormons were not planning any uprising, they reached an agreement with Mormon leaders. The army agreed to leave the Mormons alone unless they were violating federal law, and the Mormons agreed to leave the army alone.
Why did the Mormons cross the great plains?
Mormons crossed the great planes because they were being persecuted by mobs. Governor Boggs even signed an extermination order for the Mormons.
As with most religious flights, the Mormans wanted a place where they could exercise their religion freely.
doors slamming on your face. African Americans upset with you. accusations of poygamy in your church. led astray from Christianity and formed own church. Jesus visited America.
Mormons faced opposition in that they found their own religion, through scripture. they found plates, that were eventually destroyed.
Which wife a brigham young is Steve youngs great grandma?
Steve Young, former NFL Quarterback, descends from Brigham Young's seventh wife, Emily Dow Partridge. He also descends from Brigham Young's older brother Joseph Young and his first wife, Jane Bicknell.
Where did the Mormons move in 1847?
The majority of Mormons moved to Utah in 1847 after being kicked out of Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois.
Which rivers did the Mormon Trail follow?
Platte & Sweetwater Rivers
The Mormon pioneers began their travel west to Salt Lake City in the spring of each year. Water was a main concern for the pioneers because they needed water to drink and for their animals. During the winter they would cross Iowa to a location near Omaha, Neb. and stay for the winter.
In the spring they would travel along the north side of the Platte River into Wyoming and stop at Laramie for supplies. They would then follow the Platte River until it came to an end, cross the mountain range, and then follow the Sweetwater River in Wyoming to South Pass. Then they would turn southward to Fort Bridger, Wyoming and into the Salt Lake Valley.
Who were the first settlers of the Mormon Trail?
Joseph Smith along with his family and a few of the other prophets who took charge after his death.
Incorrect answer above.
Improved answer - Brigham Young and church members - pioneers - traveled the Mormon Trail. In addition, the trail was used by trappers, explorers, and other people traveling to the west coast regions.
Who was the first Mormon governor in the US?
George W. Romney was the first Latter-day Saint governor outside of Utah. George W. Romney was elected Governor in the State of Michigan in 1962 and assumed office on January 1st, 1963. George W. Romney is the father of former Massachusetts Governor and former Presidential candidate W. Mitt Romney.
Who led the Mormon migration west?
The Mormon church was not even around in 1812
That makes no sence Joesph Smith was 7 in 1812. he was 14 wen he founded the Mormon church.
_The answer is NONE. The LDS Church was established in 1830
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) believe that God lead them to Utah. Individual groups traveling by wagon or handcart between 1847 and 1870 were lead by experienced trail guides.
Corrections to statements above:
Joseph Smith did NOT 'found the Mormon church'. God restored the gospel to the earth through Joseph Smith.
Joseph Smith received a vision from God when he was 14 years old. The Church was established 10 years later, when Joseph Smith was 24 years old.
What contribution did the Mormons make to the westward movement?
Tryed to survied the dry desert and restart their lives. They had to leave because of religious persecution, and moved to the west to form a new state called "Deseret." They had their own language, money, and alphabet but it just never happened for them. they lived in current day Utah
What percentage of people practice the Mormon religion?
If you are referring to how many people are baptized members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ("Mormon Church"), in 2008, church records reported 13.5 million members worldwide. This is found at http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/statistical-information If you are wanting to know what percentage of baptized members actively practice their religion, I would estimate 60-70%. Those numbers arent reported by the church and most polls out there are either out of date or only for specific areas in the United States, not worldwide.
Why did people choose to follow the Mormon trail?
The Mormon pioneers traveled on the Mormon Trail to reach Utah, where they found the freedom to practice their religion in relative peace. Others used the Mormon trail as a route to various places in the west, many would continue on to California, Nevada, or Oregon.
The short answer is that the Mormons kept moving in an attempt to find somewhere they could live in peace. Despite various reasons raised by non-Mormons for their moves, the Saints declared that the PRIMARY reason for the need to uproot and move were mounting persecutions of various kinds, including literal slaughter and burnings of homes and properties, although other circumstances regarding each move were slightly different.
- The Mormons moved first from from Palmyra, New York to Kirtland, Ohio.
- The Mormons abandoned Kirtland AFTER ONLY A SHORT TIME. MOST OF THE MORMONS HAD MOVED TO MISSOURI (SEE BELOW) WHILE KIRTLAND WAS STILL AN ACTIVE SETTLEMENT. A LOCAL RECESSION WAS THE REASON FOR LEAVING THE AREA. THE CHURCH HAD FORMED A LOCAL BANK, OF WHICH Joseph Smith WAS AN OFFICER, AND IT WAS ONE OF SEVERAL WHICH WAS BROUGHT DOWN BY THE CHANGE IN THE ECONOMY.
- WHILE STILL LIVING IN Kirtland, they established a second center in Independence, Missouri. THERE WERE POLITICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE MAINLY NEW ENGLANDER MORMONS AND THE MAINLY SOUTHERN MISSOURIANS WHICH LED TO MOB VIOLENCE. AT ONE POINT A COUNTY WAS CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR MORMONS IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE POLITICAL FALLOUT FROM A THE ALL-MORMON VOTE. MOB VIOLENCE BEGAN AGAIN IN THE NEW COUNTY. THE GOVERNOR, ACTING ON FALSE REPORTS OF A MORMON REVOLT, ISSUED AN ORDER TO EXPEL ALL MORMONS FROM THE STATE OR EXTERMINATE THEM. THIS WAS THE DEAD OF WINTER AND THEY CROSSED EAST INTO ILLINOIS.
- From Missouri the Mormons established a new center in Nauvoo, Illinois. WHEN MOB VIOLENCE, SIMILAR TO THAT IN MISSOURI, BEGAN AGAIN SEVERAL SCOUTING PARTIES WERE SENT WEST TO CONSIDER A NEW LOCATION. MAINLY THIS WAS CAUSED BY EXCOMMUNICATED MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH AND OPPOSITION TO THE NEW TEMPLE ORDINANCES AND PLURAL MARRIAGE. JOSEPH SMITH WAS MARTYRED DURING THIS PERIOD. AFTER THE death OF Joseph Smith MOB VIOLENCE BECAME MORE EXTREME AND THE CHURCH LEADERS FOLLOWED UP ON THE PRIOR EFFORT TO MOVE WEST WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF THE SCOUTING REPORT.
- ALTHOUGH NOT ACTUALLY ENACTED, AT ONE POINT THE CHURCH CONSIDERED ANOTHER MOVE SOUTH INTO MEXICO. THIS WAS JUST AFTER THE CHURCH HAD BEGUN TO SUCCESSFULLY FARM THE DESERT BASIN. HOWEVER THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AGAIN ACTING ON BAD INFORMATION, SENT AN ARMY TO PUT DOWN THE MORMON REVOLT. WHILE THE CHURCH WAS READY TO LEAVE THEIR NEW DESERT AND MOVE AGAIN, COMMON SENSE PREVAILED AND THE ARMY FOUND THE "REVOLT" DID NOT ACTUALLY EXIST.
How did Mormons affect the American culture?
The Mormons or Latter Day Saints, have had as much effect as any young religion has. However, they have sparked a little more controversy due to their new doctrine; The Book of Mormon, The Doctrine & Covenants and The Pearl of Great Price. Many confuse The Book of Mormon as the only Mormon scripture, however it is used in addition to the bible. Now, how they have affected American culture.
- The Book of Mormon added 26 words to the English language.
- They are the fastest growing religion and the second richest behind Catholicism.
- They are the largest financial supporter of The Boy Scouts of America.
- They are the largest financial supporter of Genealogical Research.
- The Mormon religion was the first to suggest that Tobacco was harmful.
Mormon inventors and engineers:
- John Moses Browning: 128 firearm patents including the invention of the semi-automatic rifle.
- William Clayton: Invented the odometer.
- Philo T. Farnsworth: Invented the Television.
- Robert B. Ingebretsen: Invented technology that converted analog sound to digital soung, making the compact disc possible.
-James LeVoy Sorenson: 68th richest man in America and co-inventor of the heart monitor.
- Lester Wire: Invented the traffic light.
- Nathaniel Baldwin: Invented headphones.
- Harvey Fletcher: inented the hearing aid.
- Marvin Harris: invented the transistor radio
- Alvino Ray: invented the electric guitar.
- Brigham Young: Invented the department store.
What path did the Mormons take from New York to salkt lake city?
The Mormons went from Palmyra, NY to Kirtland, OH to Navoo, IL to Salt Lake City, UT
When did the Mormons start their journey across the west?
July 19, 1847. The advance party reached the summit of Big Mountain.
July 21, 1847. The advance party scouted the valley and returned.
July 22, 1847. Wagons moved down Immigration Canyon.
July 24, 1847. Brigham Young entered the valley.
Why was Deseret able to flourish?
The proposed state of Deseret was able to flourish because they were organized, industrious, and had the resources and population to maintain the vast area. The proposed state was later broken up and made into many states, each of which still flourishes in the present-day United States.
What does the word morman mean?
I believe you mean 'Mormon', not 'morman', because you posted the question on the 'Mormonism' question site. Maybe not, it is also possible that you are asking about the word 'morman', because you wouldn't misspell the word because the word 'Mormonism' is the title of this site.
Anyway to answer your question: 'What does the word morman mean?'
From: Wikipedia
Morman (died 818) was a Breton chieftain who was declared King (rex) after the death of the Bretons' Frankish overlord Charlemagne in 814. He is the first personage known by name to be described as a Breton "king" and he probably ruled a warband with members drawn from throughout Brittany. He had a stronghold defended by ditches, hedges, and marshes.
Morman had been a faithful follower of Charlemagne, having sworn oaths to him and performed the giving of hands, probably becoming his vassus, although the Bretons rose up in rebellion in 811. Morman's rebellion against Frankish lordship in 814 threatened the integrity of the empire recently inherited by Louis the Pious. While the Bretons may have contended that the elevation of Morman on the death of the incumbent Charlemagne was legitimate, the Frankish writers Astronomus and Ermold the Black viewed it as a usurpation. Louis sent Abbot Witchar to negotiate with Morman. According to Ermold, the abbot asked, "Do you not remember your sworn fealty, or your right hand to the Franks / often given, and to Charles the service you showed?" But after failing to bring Morman around to accepting Frankish rule, Louis prepared an army to invade Brittany.
In the spring of 818, the army, composed of forces from all the Carolingian regna (literally "kingdoms", but actually subkingdoms), assembled at Vannes, the westernmost point of sure Frankish control, and marched to Priziac in the far west of the county of the Vannetais on the bank of the Ellé. The Franks launched a series of attacks on various Breton fortresses and, after Morman was killed in battle, resistance collapsed. According to the Chronicle of Moissac, Louis returned with a "triumph of victory", although the Bretons revolted again in 822 under Wihomarc.
In case you were asking about Mormon and not Morman,
Mormon is a common nickname for a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were given this nickname because of their belief in the Book of Mormon, which they use as scripture along with the Bible. Mormons believe that the Book of Mormon is a record of an ancient American civilization which was transcribed by an ancient prophet named Mormon. Since Mormon is a name it doesn't really have any meaning, but some Mormons have suggested that it should mean "more good."
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Yes. Mormons believe that your body is a sacred Creation from God and should be respected. Latter-day Saints believe that modest dress reflects commitment to a Christlike life and shows respect for self, for fellow beings, and for God. In their homes and in the Church, they are taught that modest dress has a positive effect on both self-esteem and behavior.
According to LDS theology, the body is more than a biological entity; it is a temple that houses an eternal spirit (cf. 1 Cor. 3:16-17). Physical intimacy is reserved for marriage (see Chastity). Modest dress serves as a physical and spiritual guard against immoral behavior and its inherent physical, emotional, and spiritual harm. Because modesty in dress cannot be reduced to a matter of particular styles, individuals are encouraged to use discretion to determine appropriate dress in varying situations.
Emphasizing the importance of modest dress, President Spencer W. Kimball stated, "I am positive that personal grooming and cleanliness, as well as the clothes we wear, can be tremendous factors in the standards we set and follow on the pathway to immortality and eternal life"
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Yes. As a Mormon teenage girl, We are told not to wear short shorts or mini skirts, etc; shirts that show the stomach, a large amount of the back, or which are low cut or don't cover the shoulders. We are also advised not to wear anything that is overly tight.
The general guidelines for various Church standards, including dress code, are outlined in the Church's "For the Strength of Youth" pamphlet.
Are evangelists different from Mormons?
The two terms have very similar meanings; both terms refer to people who devote their time and efforts to the attempt to convince other people to adopt their particular religion. A missionary has a specific mission, usually in another country; he goes to convert the heathens of Namibia, for example. An evangelist may be staying at home and trying to convert the neighbors.
Is mormonism considered a sect?
The definition of a religious sect is: 'a subdivision of a larger religious group.'
Which Christian church came first? The Roman Catholic Church was the first Christian Church and today it is the largest with 1.1 billion members. Therefore every Christian denomination by definition is a subdivision or SECT of the Roman Catholic Church.
Now we come to the question. "Is Mormonism considered a sect?" It may be considered a sect by uneducated people, but Mormonism by definition it is not a SECT. The LDS Church (Mormonism) does not claim its roots as a break away or subdivision of the Roman Catholic Church or any other church. The LDS Church (Mormonism) has its roots as a independent Christian Church. Therefore Mormonism is NOT a Sect.
