Mormonism

This varies greatly, and depends a lot on where the family lives. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) puts no set rule on how many children a family should have, it only follows the Bible's direction that says "Children are an heritage of the Lord". People may choose when to have children based on their desire, ability, medical condition, and financial status.

I have known Mormon families with no children, some with only one or two, and some with 13 to 15! An average Mormon family living the suburbs of Salt Lake City has between four and eight kids, while an average Mormon family living in Europe has one to three - it's just based on the culture where they live.

Yes and no. Warren Jeffs is is a member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint (FLDS) which does regard the Book of Mormon to be the Word of God, so he is a Mormon. However, he is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) which is (by far) the largest church which regards the Book of Mormon to be the Word of God, so he is unlike any Mormon you are likely to meet.

According to 2008 church records, there are 13,508,509 baptized members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) worldwide. That information is found here: http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/statistical-information

The Mormons' belief did not end. The "Mormon" church, which is a nickname for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is still a worldwide growing church. You can learn more about the Mormon religion by visiting www.mormon.org.

Chapters in the current LDS version of the Book of Mormon are:

1 Nephi: 22 chapters

2 Nephi: 33 chapters

Jacob: 7 chapters

Enos: 1 chapter

Jarom:1 chapter

Omni: 1 chapter

Words of Mormon: 1 chapter

Mosiah: 29 chapters

Alma: 63 chapters

Helaman: 16 chapters

3 Nephi: 30 chapters

4 Nephi: 1 chapter

Mormon: 9 chapters

Ether: 15 chapters

Moroni: 10 chapters

For a total of 239 chapters in the Book of Mormon.

Other editions from other groups, such as the Community of Christ, have different chapter breaks.

There are 52,000 or so full-time LDS missionaries at any given time, so there's a good chance there is a person of that name has served an LDS mission.

The Haun's Mill Massacre occurred on October 30, 1838, beginning at approximately 4 p.m.

The reason why the Haun's Mill Massacre occurred is the same reason that the Missouri Mormon War broke out. Essentially the Mormons were quickly becoming the majority, dominating the local economy and politics. Also, many of the Mormons had become quite vocal about the fact that they intended to inherit the entire area from the settlers and create their Zion. This was an annoyance to most Missourians of the time, and they took matters into their own hands to get the Mormons to leave.

There are members and congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") in every state of the United States. The headquarters of the Church is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

If you'd like to see a map of Church membership in the U.S. click the "Related Link" below.

Mormons celebrate Christmas in a traditional Christain way, indistinguishable from any/all other Christians. There is no required or prohibited traditions; it is up to the individual to decide how to celebrate Christ's birth. The Mormon Church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) holds annual Christmas celebrations on a national, international and local basis.

The five largest temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) by square footage are:

Salt Lake Temple: 385,000 square feet

Los Angeles California: 190,614 square feet

Washington D.C.: 160,000 square feet

Jordan River Utah: 148,236 square feet

Provo Utah: 128,325 square feet

The tallest temple is Washington D.C., it is 288 feet tall. The Salt Lake Temple comes close at 210 feet tall.

You can see all the temples of the Church organized in order of size by square feet at the "Related Link" below.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) was officially organized on April 6, 1830.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) has a fantastic website which outlines the basic beliefs and doctrines of their Church. You can visit this site by going to the "Related Links" below.

Here are a few of the most fundamental beliefs of the "Mormons":

*God is the father and creator of your spirit. He loves you and has a plan for your life.

*God sent his son, Jesus Christ, to the earth to atone for your sins so that you could return to live with God.

*The Church that Jesus Christ organized in the New Testament apostatized over the centuries, the doctrines were changed and the authority to preach was lost, but all was restored in 1830 to Joseph Smith, Jr.

*God has prophets and apostles now, just as he did in Biblical times.

*God's word is contained in the scriptures, which include the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price.

*God loves all people and has prepared a way for each of them to return to him, those who do not accept Jesus Christ's atonement in this life will have an opportunity to do so before they are judged.

*The family unit is fundamental to God's plan.

*Our bodies are sacred gifts from God and should be treated with respect by living a healthy lifestyle, being chaste, and dressing modestly.

There are many differences between the Mormon and Methodist religions: Here are some key differences:

1. Methodist is a protestant religion and by nature is a revision of Catholic doctrine. The Mormons (or more correctly The Church of Jesus Christ od Latter Day Saints) is a restorationist religion which claims to restore the Christian church through new revelation.

2. Methodist is a bible church and is based on interpretations of the bible. The LDS church is based on modern day revelation through living apostles.

3. Protestant religions believe that man may be saved by faith in Christ and that Christ atoned for our sins. LDS believe that man may be saved by faith in Christ and repentence of sins (a turning away from sin to following Christ) and that Christ atoned for our sins.

4. Protestant religions tend to be led by paid ministers who are educated in a theological institution. LDS is led by an unpaid lay ministry. All members are called to temporary positions within the church.

5. Many protestants believe that God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are 1 personage. LDS believe that they are separate individuals who are one in purpose and that humans are all spirit children of the Father.

6. Protestants believe that we were created by God at the beginning of the world. LDS believe we lived as spirit children of God before we were born and that earth life is to prepare us to be like God.

Some additional Mormon practices include temple worship, making and keeping covenants, marriage for eternity, the gospel being taught in the spirit world to those who did not hear it, the need for priesthood authority from God to minister. and additional scripture besides the bible.

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

no one really knows yet, but were sure to find out

Upon his birth, Joseph Smith was named Joseph Smith. Throughout his life he was called Joseph Smith, Jr. because his father's name is also Joseph Smith. His son was named Joseph Smith, III. His enemies often referred to him as Joe Smith. This was intended to be very disrespectful, and it was often offensive.

No. Brigham Young University, although owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. In fact, many of the students, especially the athletes, are not members of the Church. They simply wanted to go to a good school where they could be surrounded by students of high morals. All students at the university, regardless of their faith, must follow a strict code of conduct and take a religion class in order to qualify for graduation.

No. The LDS Church (commonly called the "Mormon} Church) believes, as per its 12th Article of Faith, in honouring and sustaining the Law. The Church outlawed the practise of polygamy amongst its adherents more than 120 years ago, in 1890. Any person found practising it today is excommunicated from the Church.

There are various break-away churches that do practice polygamy, and have been on the US news quite a bit in the recent past. They are not part of the LDS Church. Many people make the mistake of categorizing these various practices and churches as one religion. However, such beliefs and churches are, in fact, entirely their own distinct religions.

However, the LDS Church does believe that marriages solemnized in its temples can be for 'time' on earth and for all eternity, rather than just ending at the death of either spouse (as in the typical "til death do you part" ceremony), in a process referred to as "sealing." A man sealed to a wife who has died may be sealed to another wife, which, if Mormon understanding is correct, can result in him having more than one wife in the next life.

Some of those who disagreed with the Church ending the practice left the Church to form their own groups. These groups are NOT affiliated with the Church in any way and are NOT considered "Mormons". The polygamist groups and the Church do not want to be affiliated with each other, and operate entirely as their own distinct entities.

Some of the major polygamist groups include the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the FLDS), the True and Living Church (TLC), the Latter Day Church of Christ (the Kingston Clan), the Blakemore Group, the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB), The Centennial Park Group, the Davis Co-operative Society, and The Church of the Lamb of God (the LeBaron Group). There are also many independent polygamist families that do not associate with any of these organized polygamist groups.

So, it is no wonder that the whole issue can become quite confusing.

For more information on the Church's doctrines about polygamy or about the Church itself, see the "Related Links" below.

No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) banned the practice of polygamy or plural marriage over 120 years ago in 1890. Anyone found participating in that practice is excommunicated from the Church.

Those whom you hear of practicing polygamy (such as those featured on the news or on TV series such as 'Big Love' and 'Sister Wives') are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but belong to offshoot groups which have broken off from the Church long ago.

Check out the video under "Related Links" below to hear a statement from the past president of the Mormon Church regarding polygamists.

The reason polygamy is illegal in some countries because it is seen as immoral and unfair against women, the laws regarding polygamy tend to relate to the historical traditions of the area or country. Most Christian religions forbid bigamy and polygamy, others have seen to harm in it for hundreds of years. The role of religion in opposing polygamy is important but should not be overstated. The ancient Greeks outlawed polygamy long before the spread of Christianity. While not actually illegal in the early Roman Empire, it was strongly discouraged. Modern secular societies with no heritage of Christianity, such as China, also outlaw polygamy. Even some Islamic countries have moved to limit the rights of Muslim men to practise polygamy. So, while religion plays a part, the prohibition of polygamy is clearly more broadly based than religious beliefs. A further, credible reason for the widespread prohibition is the public good. Polygamy inevitably results in lowering the status of women, since women in plural marriages have a lower status than their shared husband, while female polygamy (polyandry) is seldom permitted and even more seldom practised. Also, the rich and powerful can corner the supply of eligible young women, leaving a proportion of other men unable to legally have intimate relations with a woman. This creates the circumstances for infidelity, rape and general crime born out of frustration and resentment.

Yes. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) is one of the five fastest growing religions in the United States and has been for several years. In 2009, Church membership increased by about 250,000 members worldwide.

Brigham Young is generally attributed as the leader of the Mormon exodus from the midwest to what is now Utah. He didn't personally lead every company but he is largely responsible for choosing where they ended, appointing trail leaders, and organizing assistance for those in need.

I'll assume you are referring to the church itself and not the individual members, as most Mormons are not rich. One reason the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) has quite a bit of money is because it saves money by having a lay ministry. This means that none of the religious leaders are paid - everyone in a congregation is given a responsibility and they volunteer their time to teach, preach, and even clean. Money donated to the church through tithes and offerings goes to paying for building construction (the church has a policy of never going into debt to build a new building) and maintenance as well as charitable and humanitarian efforts.

The Church believes that by living debt free and donating a sizeable portion of your time and money to charitable efforts, you will be blessed with all that you need temporally. They teach this principle by example to their members.

* Technically no. Mormons are Henotheists in that they recognise the existence of more than one God but worship only One. Incidentally this also seems to have been the ancient Jewish POV as well. * No. They believe in the one true God.

Many things , but one major requirement is for youth to work in the mission field evangelizing.

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Many things, in fact, each adult member of a congregation is given a 'calling' or duty within the congregation. These responsibilities rotate every couple of years. 'Callings' can be anything! They range from cleaning the meetinghouse, teaching Sunday School, being a youth group leader, giving sermons, leading music, leading study groups, administering the sacrament/communion, planning congregation activities or leading the congregation as a bishop.

All members of the Church are called to be disciples of Christ and share the gospel both by serving the needy and by evangelizing. It is not a requirement to serve as a missionary, but quite common for college-age Mormons to do so.

You can learn more about 'callings' within the church at the "Related Links" below.

Early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) practiced polygamy because they believed that God had revealed to Joseph Smith that the Biblical practice of polygamy was to be restored. They ended the practice in 1890 after a later prophet, Wilford Woodruff, said he had received a revelation from God to end the practice.

You can read the official answer to this question from the Church, as well as answers from Mormon church members at the "Related Links" below. You can also read the revelations restoring and ending the practice of polygamy in the Church.