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Mormonism
Questions about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, commonly known as Mormonism.
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Who are famous Mormon sports players?
Basketball - Danny Ainge, Shawn Bradley, Thurl Bailey (converted) Mark Madsen, Tom Chambers
Football- Steve Young, John Beck, Ty Detmer, Bart Oates, Reno Mahe, Luke Staley, Andy Reid
Baseball- Dale Murphy
Olympics- Rulon Gardner
Golf- Johnny Miller
There are tons of Mormon Athletes, go to www.famousmormons.net to find out more.
Peyton Meyer does not appear to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church).
Whether or not the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) is right or wrong is a matter of opinion, so you will have to decide for yourself. Most Mormons believe that the Church is correct because they have felt the Holy Spirit confirm to their hearts that the doctrines they are being taught are true. All Mormons are required to develop this personal testimony before being baptized into Church membership. They ask that you do the same - learn of their doctrines and ask God if it is true. Mormons want everyone to discover for themselves if they are right or wrong.
If you want to learn the basic doctrines and beliefs of Mormons and form your own opinion, visit the "Related Links" below.
No. Andy North, the golfer, is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church).
Where are most mormans located?
All over the world. Many are in Utah and Tonga
Of the States, Utah has the most, seconded by California. Then Idaho, Arizona, Washington, Oregon (the last four in no particular order) have the most
Which route that the Mormons use?
The Mormons went from Palmyra, NY to Kirtland, OH to Navoo, IL to Salt Lake City, UT
Does the reconized ladder day saints practice polygamy?
Are you referring to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Restoration Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the largest of the above, but changed its name to "Community of Christ" in 2001, and therefore is no longer referred to as "RLDS". They do not practice polygamy and often deny that Joseph Smith taught or practiced the doctrine.
The Restoration Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a smaller group that broke off from the Community of Christ in 1991. They do not practice polygamy either.
The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is another small group which broke off of the Community of Christ. Their origins are in the year 2000. They do not practice polygamy.
Don't get the above confused with the Restoration Church of Jesus Christ, which broke off from the main body, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are known for their open practice of homosexuality, and at least a handful of members are in openly homosexual polygamous relationships.
It is the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), not the RLDS that is known for its practice of polygamy.
Do Mormons believe in the Virgin Mary?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") believe that Mary was the mother of Jesus Christ. They do not worship her or pray to her, but consider her a virtuous woman of humble obedience and faith, and a "precious and chosen vessel" (Book of Mormon, Alma 7:10).
The Encyclopedia of Mormonism says, "Doctrinally, Latter Day Saints do not view Mary as the intercessor with her son in behalf of those who pray, and they do not pray to her. They affirm the Virgin Birth but reject the traditions of the Immaculate Conception, of Mary's perpetual virginity, and of her "assumption". Mary, like all mortals, returns to God the Father only through the atonement of her son, Jesus Christ."
To see further information from the Church regarding it's teachings about Mary the mother of Jesus, see the "Related Links" below.
What are president s monsons kids names?
Thomas S. Monson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has three children: Thomas Lee Monson, Ann Frances Monson Dibb, and Clark Spencer Monson.
"Mormon" is a nickname for a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The nickname was given to Church members by their enemies, intended to mock them for their belief in the Book of Mormon. It was taken offensively in the late 1800's and early 1900's, but is now accepted by the majority of Church members. "Mormons" consider themselves as Christians, but not as Protestant or Catholic. The believe that Jesus Christ is their personal Savior, but also have many doctrines which can be contrasted with traditional Christian Churches. These include:
Belief that God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit are three separate beings united in purpose.
Use of the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants as the Word of God, in addition to the Bible.
Belief in modern Prophets and Apostles who continue to receive revelation from God.
Belief that through 'baptisms for the dead', a Church member may be baptized by proxy for a dead ancestor. The ancestor will then have the opportunity to accept or reject that baptism before judgment.
Belief that families can be 'sealed' together for eternity in temples.
Adherance to a health and moral code, including no alcohol, tobacco, tea, coffee, pornography, pre-marital sex, or homosexual activity. Church members also strive to dress modestly.
You can learn more about the Church or locate a local congregation and visit worship services, at the "Related Link" below.
What is the proof that David Archuleta is a Mormon?
Yes, David Archuleta is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is often referred to as the "Mormon" church. You can find out more about his religious beliefs by visiting www.mormon.org.
Yes. David Archuleta is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church). You can see a video of him performing at a Mormon worship service at the "Related Links" below.
Are Mormons and Catholics the same?
catholics are better than the Mormon cult. the catholic church was established by Jesus christ and his apostles. starting with the saint peter as a leader in the catholic church. the Mormon on the other hand established itself by a con man named Joseph smith who was a gold digger,mason, and a liar. Joseph smith founder of mormonism created the book of Mormon which he called another testament of christ. the book of Mormon is said to be more true than the bible lol. you should know that the book of Mormon is false and none of the events,peoples, or places in the book can be proven because Joseph smith created the whole thing is just a work of fiction.the catholic church on the other hand don't use false literature like the Mormons but the true bible .catholics don't believe in separate gods like Mormons but only one . we don't baptize the dead because is just wrong but Mormons do.they have a current prophet which is absurd and just ridiculous.
AnswerThis is a rather emotive question which needs a twofold answer.Regardng Catholics and Mormons as people, then there are some very pleasant and good Mormons, as well as some very pleasant and good Catholics. However, there are also some very evil and sinister Mormons (e.g. some are racist bigots) just as there are some evil Catholics (e.g. the small number of paedophile priests cited in recent times). So, as people, there is probably little difference. Both groups are children of God and are to be loved, just as God loves us.
However, as to belief, then they are diametrically opposed to one another. The Catholic Church, though having added many unBiblical doctrines over the years, still remains an orthodox denomination within the worldwide Christian Church as begun by Jesus Christ and his disciples (NOT merely Peter as stated above - but Paul, Philip in Africa, Thomas in India, James in Jerusalem and so on). The early Christian Church accepted the trinitarian teachings and divinity of Jesus Christ, as set down by our Lord himself. Over the years, the Christian Church has split into various denominations with different flavours (eg Pentecostals emphasise the gifts of the Spirit, Baptists emphasise baptism by immersion, Catholics emphasise sacramental worship in the mass etc) but each and every Christian Church agrees on the basic tenets of faith as laid down in the ancient Creeds.
The Mormon Church, however, was begun by a charismatic self-confessed charlatan, and its beliefs are so far removed from the Christian Church as to render it no more than a sect that uses the name Jesus Christ in its title but whose beliefs bear little resemblance to those taught by Christ himself. Therefore, rather than being called a Christian denomination, it is considered by most as little more than a sect - some would even call it a cult, albeit a large cult, but a cult, and possibly a sinister cult nevertheless, because it warps the true message of Christianity leading people astray from the true teachings of Christ.
What channel do you go to watch general conference?
It depends which General Conference you are talking about. Many denominations have a 'General Conference', however, most are not broadcast on television. Some denominations offer video, audio, or transcripts of their General Conference proceedings online.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) does broadcast it's General Conference on television, radio, and internet. To watch it live on TV at home, check your local listings to see which station is BYU-TV. In Utah, you can also see it live on KSL-5, the local NBC affiliate. You can watch it live or see archives online at the "Related Links" below.
How do children first learn what it means to be a disciple of Christ and a member of the church?
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The most common way is to indoctrinate them. They are taught as fact, biblical and even non-biblical stories that sometimes even their parents do not really believe to be true. By the time the children are old enough to reason, the necessary ideas are so inculcated that they remain with them for the rest of his or her life.
What are the Mormons also known as today?
Actually, "Mormon" is the nickname. The real name of the church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and has been since 1838. Prior to that it was known as The Church of Christ (the new name was chosen to avoid confusion with other churches of the same name).
Members of the Church prefer to be called "Latter-day Saints" or "LDS". "Mormon" is a nickname originally given to them by their enemies, mocking their belief in the Book of Mormon. The church has since accepted the name, but encourages use of the official name of the church as a way to demonstrate that their faith is in Jesus Christ, not Mormon.
Is polygamy legal in the state of Texas?
No, polygamy is illegal in every state of the United States of America, including Texas.
Some fundamentalist Mormons and Muslims, as well as fringe cults, practice polygamy in the United States, but cannot be convicted of a crime because they are not legally married to more than one wife. Some participate in a religious wedding ceremony without a legal marriage license, and others simply live with multiple women.
Are Mormons concerned with their temple rituals being Masonic?
No. Most members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) who have participated in temple ceremonies know and understand the difference between their ceremonies and those of the Masons. Only one Mormon temple ceremony bears similarity to one Masonic ritual - they follow a similar pattern and that is all. The overall lesson and covenants made are completely different, as are most of the symbols. Many Mormons are Masons and can attest that the ceremonies are not the same.
Other Mormons are not concerned simply because they don't care.
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The temple rituals are ancient, and follow a pattern set forth in the Old Testament. That the Masons can read the Old Testament means only that the pattern is made sufficiently clear to those who know scripture.
There is also evidence that forms of ancient temple worship were passed on from father to son, and through priestly guilds, since ancient times, and that that the predecessors to Masons may have been privy to that knowledge. N.b. that many of the mysteries of Godliness are kept close by believers to prevent them being trampled by unbelievers. (Luke 2:19, Deut. 29:29, Ps. 25:14, Prov. 3:32, Job 29:4, Judg. 13:18, Dan. 2:19, Dan. 2:28, Amos 3:7, Matt. 13:11, Matt. 13:35, Rom. 16:25-27, 1 Cor. 14:2, and lots more)
Any similarity between Masonic ritual, Mormon ritual, and Old Testament ritual comes, in Mormon belief, from the same source: God.
Who became president of the LDS church after John Taylor?
The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) after Brigham Young was John Taylor.
Why did Missourians try to deny Mormons the vote?
Missourians tried to deny the Mormons the right to vote because the Missourians worried that the Mormons would all vote the same and sway the politics or elect their own candidates and take over the local government.
What is the Population of Mormon church in Washington?
As of January 1, 2010, there were 263,004 baptized members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) in the state of Washington. This means that approximately 4% of the residents of Washington are Mormons.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) begain in 1830 with 6 members. It now has over 14 million members spread throughout the world... so the Mormons grew and expanded.
Why do mormons believe some people have black skin?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe in the Curse of Ham (also called the Curse of Canaan) found in the Old Testament in Genesis 9:20-27. This story tells of Noah's son Ham, who saw his father naked which caused his son, Canaan, to be cursed with black skin.
While Mormons believe this is the cause of the black skin of most African blacks, they do not believe that it makes these people inferior in anyway. People of all ethnicities and cultures are welcomed into the Church, and there are many black church members (and leaders), particularly in Africa.
Yes. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) a Bishop is the leader of a congregation (called a "ward"). Bishops are lay leaders (they are not paid nor do they have any training or certification) and are asked by regional leaders to serve usually for five to seven years.
The Bishop is assisted by two counselors and may also have a secretary and financial clerk. He oversees the spiritual and temporal affairs of the congregation and is available as a counselor to congregation members. The Bishop rarely preaches, but assigns sermons and other teaching responsibilities to congregation members, who rotate the preaching and teaching responsibilities.
Why did the Mormons move farther west in their search for a new phone?
The Mormons moved west in search of a new home, not a new phone. Phones weren't even invented yet (this was in the 1840's). The Mormons had been persecuted and kicked out of Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois, so they went further west into what was then Mexico in search of a place where they could live in peace.
