Mormonism

As of January 2015 the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) reported 15,372,337 baptized members worldwide. The UN recently estimated the world population at 7 billion (7,000,000,000). 15372337 / 7000000000 = 0.00220 This means that approximately 0.2% (two in every thousand people) of the world population is a baptized Mormon.

People don't hate Mormons for a reason, I'm sure, because we are pretty nice. The only explanation is some strange force propelling them to hate us for no reason. (When I say a strange force I mean something, I don't know... such as, maybe, the devil trying to prevent the spread of the one true church, but that's just an example; I'm not implying anything.)

Of course, there are also some old books written by authors were were not meaning any harm, but they found the Evil Mormon a very appealing villain.

Also, I think it goes further. Why did the people of America hate the Japanese during WWII? Out of fear. Not many people outside the LDS (abbreviation for Later Day Saint) faith knows what the church is about. Many people hear rumors and negative comments from people who left the church out of some form of personal grudge or were excommunicated (kicked out of the church for some sort of extreme sin). Most of the rumors are very untrue. A few rumors I've heard; Mormons aren't allowed to drink caffeine or eat chocolate because of the caffeine like substance in it. Mormons have horns and tails. Mormons are polygamist.

All of said statements are false. Mormons can drink caffeine and eat chocolate, but they are advised to only do so in moderation to avoid addiction. Mormons certainly do not have horns or a tail seeing as you can be baptized into the church after listening to missionaries. Also, Mormons are not polygamists. There is a sect of the church (just like there are many different sects of Christianity as a whole) who practice polygamy, but this is the Fundameltalist Church of Latter Day Saints, and do not reflect the views of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In fact, in the Doctrine and Covenants there is a chapter titled Official Declaration 1 is a letter from the LDS prophet at the time declaring these charges false.

I hope this helps, I'd be glad to answer any other questions about the "Mormon" or LDS church anytime. E-mail me at braydenbarber@yahoo.com.

I think why most people hate mormons is because either: lack of knowledge or too much knowledge on them. There is such a thing as too much and too little. I have NEVER heard of 'the mormons are devils with horns and tails' but then again growing up in Utah is kinda hard to hear negative rumors about the Church. After all if you speak out openly against the Church in public EVERYONE in town will know it if it overheard. Because every mormon I have ever known is one, and they will do their best to tear down ANYONE that is not of their faith, or rather is homosexual. Or at least that I my experience. Which mainly is from my Uncle.

First off is that many mormons I have been around are either 'too nice' or arrogant. There is such a thing as being too nice and a LOT of people find it disturbing that LDS missionaries are willing to stain their suits to help you pulls weeds. -If they will do it, cause they have NEVER helped out my 64 year old great grandma take care of her garden.- As for too arrogant I have know Mormons that will smile 'through their teeth' at you and then talk behind your back, or basically think they are better then you. This is from personal experience. Which has hardly EVER been good.

I try to keep an open mind, but anyone with the internet can look up a lot of unsavory details that CHURCH tries to keep hidden. One thing that makes me mad is that through all their kindness, and everything that the CHURCH will NOT donate funds to small schools. My school had an ANONYMOUS donor which helped a great deal, but still it is underfunded. If the CHURCH wanted to help even with the separation of church and state it can DONATE money to the school since they do give out 10% EVERY paycheck/Sunday. What is .5% of that going towards schools? Or even ROADS? Things we travel on. I know that the church needs money, after all how could they afford to send MEN to China to preach?

That is another reason for the hate, any hardcore feminist will LOATHE many things about the Church. One of them is what I experienced when I went to church with my cousin. The Bishops there told ALL of us to get married and have children. He baiscally wanted 16year olds in the crowd to marry their highschool sweetheart once they became of age. While this works for somepeople their are TEENAGERS he is preaching too, he can't say: "Wait for the one that is your soulmate to marry," or "wait till you know it is the RIGHT time to marry" it was 'get married as soon as possible and start making little rabbits.' This Bishop mind you soon after spoke of his abused daughter whom he apparently did nothing to help other then pray.

That is another reason for the hate. Or MY hate, a lot of this is anger because I know mormons far too well. I won't conform to them because it is NOT my nature to do so. I am NOT a mormon. It does not make me feel happy/enlightened to hear the doctrine, I am a Taoist personally and though I should not hate I do. This is from PERSONAL experience of my trying to explain why the hate. Plus I've known a few people that have left the church and their FAMILIES kicked them out, and regard them as nothing. This is yet another reason why former Mormons spill out the hate. Because they feel BETRAYED by the church, they are supposed to feel welcomed no matter what. But when they leave maybe only for a few months their friends and family will not speak to them.

Again anyone with the internet can go search up 'mormon blood antoment' and see that apparently MANY people were KILLED for their 'sins' in the early days of the church. Many people were killed when Christianity began to spread, but I have NEVER heard of a Christian walking up to a priest and BEGGING them to kill them because they have sinned to much. So another reason.

As much as it pains the church to say this, they need to up front and open about their HISTORY, because no amount of covering up in the media is gonna save them from the internet. If the church was willing to just be 'so what this happened, people still believe and there are believe ready to join we will make them as happy as they can be with us' or something like that.

Hate is a strong and sometimes irrational thing. If the CHURCH would be less like...a CULT then people I think would hate less.

Lastly, tell people that 'polygamy' is not practiced by mainstream Mormons is basically like Christians saying "Hey it is not OUR fault it is going on." They need to crack down more on that instead of being hesitant to even talk about it.

There were a couple of reasons:

1) At the time Brigham Young was the President of the Church and the Territorial Governor at the same time. This made people back East very nervous, manly because the were worried that he would set up a little theocratic kingdom and mess up their plans for a US that stretched from coast to coast.

2) The South was prepping for the Civil War, and needed a distraction, so they claimed that the Mormons were in rebellion out west. President Buchanan then sent out an army to put down the rebellion and install a new governor. Long story short, there was no rebellion, a good chunk of the army was occupied out west during the first couple of months of the civil war, and the Utah Territory got a new governor anyway.

3) It was profitable. When Congress outlawed polygamy one of the punishments they used was seizure of property. The vast majority of Church land (chapels and etc) were seized immediately and the Church ended up heavily in debt from having to buy back the land and buildings that they had settled and built originally.

Askenazi Jews gave up polygamy in Europe, in the eleventh century. However, Arab Jews continued the practice right up until the twentieth century. The state of Israel banned polygamy, but made an exception for Jewish immigrants from Arab areas such as Yemen.

In the 1800's they were one of the major groups involved in the 2nd Great Awakening. They wanted to help the other Americans to become better people then they had been in the past which was also a major part of this religious reform.

Mormons were the ones that started the California gold rush when they started building Jhonson's mill.

All members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are asked to pay a tithe, but it is not a requirement for membership in the Church.

You can learn more about what Mormons believe about tithing at the "Related Links" below.

Well I don't know what the Church of Latter Day Youcs is, Google says there isn't one. But I can tell you how to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!

First, you should get in contact with a member of the church or with the missionaries. If you don't know any members and don't know where the church nearest you is, you can go to www.mormon.org, click "Ask a Question" and then "Have missionaries contact me". Next, you will be invited to have the missionaries in your home or at another location teach you about the church. You are welcome to ask them any questions, and they will continue to meet with you until you decide you are comfortable with being baptized. Once you are comfortable with making the commitment to be baptized a member of the church, and have kept the commitments that the missionaries have asked you to keep, the missionaries will arrange a baptism service for you. Visitors are welcome at our Sunday church services any time! You can find the local congregation's meeting time and learn what to expect at a Sunday worship service at www.mormon.org as well, click "worship with us".

They can be, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are not against having stock in Union Pacific. However, since Mormons don't report their stocks to the church, and don't report their religion to the companies they have stock in, it would be impossible to know if or how many stockholders for Union Pacific are Mormon.

The cast of Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir - 1995 includes: Brassworks Clay Christiansen as Organist John Longhurst as Organist Jerold Ottley as Conductor Donald Ripplinger as Conductor Mormon Tabernacle Choir

By a large margin, which group made up the majority of California's population in 1840?

Nowhere. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) has outlawed the practice of polygamy amongst it's members since 1890 - even in nations where polygamy is legal. Any Mormon man found to have two wives (no matter where he lives) is excommunicated from the church.

All states in the US have laws against bigamy. You can be charged with bigamy if you get a legal marriage license for more than one person at a time.

Polygamists generally avoid this by only legally marrying the first woman.

Yes. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) do fast as a religious practice. Mormons believe that prayerful fasting is a way to become more spiritually in-tune, and are encouraged to fast when they are in need of special blessings from God.

The Church published reference book "True to the Faith" says this about fasting:

"Fasting is one way of worshipping God and expressing gratitude for Him. You can fast as you ask God to bless the sick or afflicted. Fasting may help you and those you love receive personal revelation and become converted to the truth. Through fasting you can gain strength to resist temptation. You can fast as you strive to humble yourself before God and exercise faith in Jesus Christ. You may fast to receive guidance. Fasting may also accompany righteous sorrow or mourning." (pg. 67)

The Church holds a monthly fast day (usually the first Sunday of the month) in which church members skip two consecutive meals. The money that would have been spent on these meals is given to provide meals for the needy.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) does not own or operate any hotels.

Many individual Church members may own or operate hotels. While it would be impossible to know about each one, we do know of some large national chains that are either owned by Mormons or have Mormons in high level positions. For example, the CEO of LaQuinta is a Mormon, and the founders and owners of the Marriott chain are Mormon.

Yes, Dan Blocker married to Dolphia Parker Blocker in 1952

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To let you know there is a "Big" difference between Spiritualism and Jehovah Witness. First let's get the definition for the word Spiritualism or Spiritism: Belief that a spirit part of humans survives death of the physical body and can communicate with the living, usually through a person who serves as a medium. Some people believe that every material object and all natural phenomena have indwelling spirits. Sorcery is the use of power that is acknowledged to be from evil spirits. All forms of spiritism are strongly condemned in the bible. Please read in your bible these very verse to help you to get God view on Spiritism. Jehovah God has always encourage his people to avoid this harmful practices: let's read this together in your personal copy of the bible. Deuteronomy 18:9-12 read "When you have entered into the land that Jehovah your God is giving you, you must not learn to imitate the detestable practices of those nations. There should not be found in you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, anyone who employs divination, anyone who practicing magic, anyone who looks for omens, a sorcerer. Anyone blinding others with a spell, anyone who consult a spirit medium or a fortune-teller, or anyone who inquires of the dead. For whoever does these things is detestable to Jehovah, and on account of these detestable practices Jehovah your God is driving them away from before Jehovah has promise something very wonderful for people who want to serve him according to his will and purpose. What is God's purpose for mankind? God's purpose is for the earth is really wonderful. Jehovah wants the earth to filled with happy, healthy people. The bible says that " God planted a garden in Eden" and that he "made to grow...every tree desirable to one's sight and good for food." After God created the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, He put them in that lovely home and told them: " Be fruitful and become many and fill the earth and subdue it." (Genesis 1:28; 2:8,9.15) So it was God's purpose that humans have children, extend the boundaries of that garden home earth wide, and take care of the animals. Question: Do you think that Jehovah God's purpose for people to live in an earthly paradise will ever be realized? What will life on earth be like in the future? From a study of the bible look for those treasure and you will be glad, like many other whom had come to examine "What the bible really teach? in more than 230 land and 233 languages. jw.org

Moroni was originally a man found in the Book of Mormon. There are two mentioned there. One who is a military captain, and another who is the son of Mormon (the man who compiled the Book of Mormon). Angel Moroni is Moroni, son of Mormon. This Moroni is the last prophet of the Book of Mormon, who lived in about 421 a.d.

As the last rememaining prophet before all the world went apostate (the Christians in the Old World had already fallen away by this time), it was his duty to restore what was lost to these latter days. He did so by returning to the earth as an angel, teaching Joseph Smith and giving him the Book of Mormon. A statue of the Angel Moroni is found on the majority of the Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as he has become a symbol of the restoration of ancient truths.

Sure. So long as the temple garment is worn properly, anything may be worn over it. Most Church members don't want to wear regular underwear (aside from women's bras) over the temple garment because it just adds extra bulk.

They experienced lots of hardship but, were usually more fortunenate than others. Some at least were more lucky! They were blessed because they followed the lord and did what he asked even when is was really hard.

polygamy is illegal in the United states of america. Marrying a second wife while you are still married to the previous one is Bigamy which is clearly contrary to the law.Thus, if a man wants another wife he must have divorced the previous one.

What your daughter wears is obviously between you and her, however you asked with specific reference to your faith. For such questions, your local Bishop will be in the best position to assist you in your concern.

Yes! Anyone is welcome to attend a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormon") worship service or other congregation activity. In fact, most of the church buildings say "visitors welcome" on them.

If you do go, missionaries may approach you and ask if you would like to learn more about the church. If you aren't interested, don't hesitate to tell them that you are just visiting. Depending on the size and location of the congregation, others might introduce themselves as well. No matter what, anyone will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Usually, the main worship meeting, "Sacrament Meeting" is first. It is about 70 minutes. In this meeting, congregation members sing hymns, pray, and listen to sermons given by other members of the congregation. They also partake of the "sacrament", which is similar to the Lord's Supper or Communion. Following this meeting there are Sunday School classes, as well as study groups for toddlers, children, youth, men, and women. Anyone is welcome to attend these classes as well, just ask a member of the congregation to show you which room you should go to next.

You are welcome to come as you are to a Mormon church, as nobody will be turned away. Usually, the men will wear dress pants, dress shirts, and ties, and the women will wear skirts or dresses.

We have a sign on our churches that says "all visitors welcome."