Mormonism

The short answer is yes.

The longer answer is that boys become Priests when they are 16 usually, so they rarely marry until they become Elders (around age 18). Most adult males in the church are Elders.

On the other hand, tens of thousands of adult males join the LDS Church a year. These are all ordained to the office of priesthood shortly after baptism. While a large number are married, many are not, and those who are not can get married whenever they chose. I have in fact had friends who held the office of priest in the Mormon Church at the time they married because they had been members of the Church such a short time.

Now if you mean the leaders of our congregations, those are Bishops... and I've never seen one that wasn't married, actually.

There aren't any groups in the church that are forbidden to marry, such as nuns or monks... Mormons believe that marriage is something that God encourages.

I think more to the point in answer to the question asked, there are no Priests as such there is no paid clergy the Bishops or branch presidents are lay people who are appointed to the position and serve for a time and then are released and someone else is appointed. No set time, depends on lots of things. and they are usually married or likely to get married during the time they are Bishops if they were not to begin with.

The Mormon church is extremely family oriented.

It is advised that LDS teenagers wait until age 16 to date and preferred that they go on group dates at that time. While this is strongly encouraged by the LDS Church, everyone can make their own choices.

In the early years of the LDS church, members of the church were shunned by most communities, seen as Heretics who followed a leader to claimed to have seen God the faith was often thought to be a Cult, there was a pattern of the people establishing a community and then being chased out, largely when the leadership of the church were the ones who owned or were officers in most of the companies in the community. Nauvoo was a prime example of that exact thing. However one of the worst cases was in Missouri where the people were chased repeatedly from their homes, losing everything they owned, forced to endure harsh winter at farwest and the law that was passed literally making it legal to murder a Mormon simply because they were Mormon.

It is very small...there are only about 6 million members or so in the U.S. There are about 300 million people total in the U.S. That makes for a percentage of roughly 6/300 or 2 percent of the U.S. population.

President Thomas S. Monson said this about his own baptism at the April 2007 General Conference:

"I recall the time I approached baptism, when I was eight years of age. My mother talked with me about repentance and about the meaning of baptism; and then, on a Saturday in September of 1935, she took me on a streetcar to the Tabernacle baptistry which, until recently, was here in this [tabernacle]. At the time it was not as customary as it is now for fathers to baptize their children, since the ordinance was generally performed on a Saturday morning or afternoon, and many fathers were working at their daily professions or trades. I dressed in white and was baptized. I remember that day as though it were yesterday and the happiness I felt at having had this ordinance performed."

Mormon City is in California, near Stockton.

Unless of course you mean Salt Lake City, where the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) is located.

Latter Day Saints, as in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (a.k.a. the "Mormon" church) means saints of the last days. Members of the church believe that they are Latter Day Saints - followers of Christ (saints) in the last (latter) days.

Women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (common called the 'Mormon Church') play a very important roll. As former leader, President Gordon B. Hinckley, said, "You women make up half the membership of the church, and are mothers to the other half! We largely owe our existence to you."

Although the church could be considered patriarchal, women are not treated as subservient to men but as equals. Since the family is considered the most sacred unit in the church, women are honored and revered in their role as mothers. Women are allowed to hold some leadership positions in the church, as well as teach Sunday School classes, speak in Sunday worship services, and perform other important roles. Some people have the misconception that Mormon women are forced to dress "Amish" or "like pioneers" in drab, old fashioned clothing, but that is not true. Mormon women do tend to dress more modestly and conservative than mainstream America, but still wear modern, fashionable clothing, including pants.

No. Michael Weatherly is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).

Yes. From Wikipedia: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the LDS Church or the Mormon Church, is the largest and most well-known denomination originating from the Latter Day Saint movement (a group of churches and adherents who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ restored through Joseph Smith, Jr.). The church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and has established churches and temples worldwide, reporting 13 million members on its rolls. There is much more as well explaining the beginnings of the church. www.lds.org is the official website, and www.mormon.org is a website with basic beliefs.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) believe that the devil (also called Satan or Lucifer) is a very real being.

He is the enemy of righteousness and strives to lead us away from God.

Mormons believe that men have power over Satan. Satan cannot force a mortal man or woman to do anything, he can only deceive them and tempt them to turn from God.

Mormons believe that Lucifer was once an angel in heaven, but disobeyed God and then was cast out of heaven and became the devil. When he was cast out, some of the host of heaven chose to go with him and have become his minions.

Mormons also believe that although Satan does not have a physical body, he looks like a man. He doesn't have red skin, horns, and a tail, nor does he look like a monster or a serpent.

Check out the "Related Links" to learn more about what Mormons believe about the devil.

It does not always face east, but often does. This is because Moroni is supposed to be heralding the return of Jesus Christ, who is to come from the east. See Revelation 7:2 and Doctrine and Covenants 77:9.

No. The only for-profit ventures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) are:

Deseret Book, a religious book and gift store

Temple Square Hospitality, a collection of cafe's and reception centers in Salt Lake City

Deseret Management, which rents out apartments and office space in Salt Lake City

Bonneville International, a newsmedia outlet

Beneficial Life Insurance (which is no longer accepting new policy holders)

According to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), in 2014, the membership is 15,372,337. The number listed is world-wide participation. LDS.org is the primary source for information about the LDS Church, which is also known as the "Mormon" Church, and formally as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Church growth has slowed over the last few years due to distortions about the Church on the internet. One key distortion is that the Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr. had more than one wife.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called the "Mormons") migrated west and settled in what is now Utah (along with parts of Idaho, Arizona, Wyoming, and Nevada) and which then was part of Mexico. They arrived in 1847 and are still the dominant religious group in the area today.

Since the company is headquartered in Utah, it stands to reason that many of the people associated with it are Mormon - but that is quite different from saying the company is associate "with THE Mormons". The LDS (Mormon) church has NO association with the company even if some of its members do. Its in the same category as asking if the Studebaker Company was associated with the Catholic church (it employed mostly Catholic immigrants to the USA).

As of September 2014, there are 143 temples operating, 15 under construction, and 12 announced.

For the latest information, please see the official website:

http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/temples/

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) moved from New York to Ohio to Missouri to Illlinois and finally to what is now Utah. The headquarters of the Church has remained in Salt Lake City since 1847, however the membership abroad has increased dramatically. Today, only about 10% of the world's 14.5 million Mormons live in Utah.

His view generally was a theocratic one, meaning that all political/ legal/ moral decisions should be made by God (or in his absence, some appointee on Earth). Brigham Young did not support the American political parties of the day, and after arrival in Utah the Mormons created their own political party with his support. He generally disliked the US Government, but honored America's rich heritage. For his time, he was quite progressive when it came to women's rights, and encouraged women to gain a college education and enter the workplace. By today's standards, he was quite racist, but his opinions were common with many white men of his time. He also strongly believed in freedom of belief - he preached that we should not meddle in the affairs of others, and that others should not interfere with his. He might be compared to today's Libertarians, although more theocratic than most.

Eight (8) temples do not have an angel Moroni. They are the St. George Utah, Logan Utah, Manti Utah, Laie Hawaii, Cardston Alberta, Mesa Arizona, Hamilton New Zealand, and Oakland California Temples.

No 'Proctor & Gamble' doesn't belong to Mormon.

Proctor & Gamble is a publically traded Company on the NY Stock Exchange.

This means that 'Proctor & Gamble' is owed by 100,000's share holders.

It was founded in 1837 and today it's headquarters is in Cincinatti, Ohio.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormons") go to temples to perform sacred, holy ordinances, such as endowment ceremonies, eternal marriages, and baptisms by proxy for the dead. The Church considers its temples to be holy places, a "House of the Lord." Due to that sacred nature, only those who have been given an ecclesiastical endorsement of worthiness may enter. These are church members who live up to certain standards and who have been given permission to participate in Temple services by their local leaders.

When a new temple is constructed, the Church will allow the public to tour the building in an "open house." Visitors can see the rooms in the temple, learn what they are for, and understand the purpose of temples for Latter-day Saints. Once the temple is dedicated, or consecrated, it is closed to the public, and only worthy Church members may enter.

Anyone may visit the temple grounds. Most temples have beautiful gardens for everyone to enjoy. Some have a visitor center, where the public may go to learn more about the temple. If you are visiting the temple because a friend or relative is being married, you may be invited to sit in a waiting room or lobby inside the temple until the ceremony is over.

Please note that a Mormon temple is different from a Mormon meetinghouse. A meetinghouse is where regular Sunday worship takes place. Mormon meetinghouses and worship services are always open to the public. Temples are open only for special services on weekdays, and are closed to the public.

Check out the "Related Links" to learn more and to see a collection of photos of the inside of various Mormon Temples around the world.

No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) does not own Goodwill Industries. Goodwill was originally founded by a Methodist Minister but is no longer affilliated with the Methodist Church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints does own and operate a charity and second-hand store similar to Goodwill, called Deseret Industries.

The practice of polygamy, at least in the Christian world, is first mentioned in the case of Abraham in the Old Testament. This is found in Genesis 16:1-11 and Genesis 25:1. The Bible also mentions several other noteable men having multiple wives, most noteably Jacob (Genesis 30), King David (2 Samuel 2:2; 2 Samuel 5:13; 2 Samuel 12:7-9), and King Solomon (1 Kings 11:3-4). Other Biblical figures who had multiple wives are Abijah (2 Chronicles 13:21) and Jehoiada (2 Chronicles 24:3).

Polygamy is also found in other cultures and religions. For example, the Muslim book of scripture, the Qur'an, mentions polygamy in Surah 4 verse 3, saying "... marry such women as seem good to you, two and three and four; but if you fear that you will not do justice (between them), then (marry) only one..."

Restrictions sounds a little harsh :) We believe we have things that we should refrain from doing because God asks us to.

Our "code of conduct" I guess you could say is called the Word of Wisdom. It was a revelation from God given in 1833, and it talks about how to keep our bodies healthy so that we can feel the Holy Spirit and keep him with us at all times.

We don't drink tea, coffee, or anything with alcohol -- really anything that contains an addictive substance like caffeine.. for some Mormons this includes energy drinks and chocolate.

We don't smoke or chew tobacco.

The Word of Wisdom however is not just a list of "don'ts." It also has verses that discuss exercise and eating fruits and vegetables and getting enough sleep.

These are things we try not to do, but are not part of the Word of Wisdom...

We don't have premarital sex.

We try not to swear.

We believe that if we do these things we will gain spiritual and physical blessings.

Doctrine and Covenants 89:18-20

"18. And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, shall receive health in their navel and marrow to their bones; 19. And shall find wisdom and great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures; 20. And shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint."

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