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Mormonism
Questions about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, commonly known as Mormonism.
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When did the pioneers come to utah?
Advance scouts for the first Mormon wagon train entered the Salt Lake Valley July 23, 1847. That means they were probably in what is now Utah proper for a week or two before that. Brigham Young, the Mormon leader, first looked out on the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847, and July 24 is celebrated in Utah as "Pioneer Day."
Most of Islamic countries recognises this sort of marriage (men having up to four wives) note (women cant have second husband at the same time its prohibited in Islam )in one condition if the second marriage conducts in consent of the first wife and there are legitimate reason to do so for example she is very ill and cant get pregnant or bear child or cant look after her self or her family or she is too weak because of an illness and she is agree that her husband should marry other women if she declines Islamic law prohibits second or polygamy. as Christian comet adultery as a result of adultery or having multiple partner people are in danger of contracting infectious and contiguous sexual transmuted diseases so I prefer polygamy than having 100s of illegitimate partner and regret for the rest of my life because of dieing from diseases such as HIV, syphilis etc. depends on what your beliefs are. if you think taht it is okay to have more than one spouse, then i don't see why not. i wouldn't becusae well you should find that ONE special someone and well as i said, it depends on what you believe and think
It is illegal in most countries, so it would not be OK. {| ! **Yes ! ! ! | ; Genesis 4 : 19 : And Lamech took unto him two wives. ; Genesis 16 : 1-4 : Now Sarai Abram's wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai. And Sarai ... gave her to her husband Abram to be his wife. And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived. ; Genesis 31 : 17 : Then Jacob rose up, and set ... his wives upon camels. ; Genesis 32 : 22 : He [Jacob] ... took his two wives, and his two womenservants. (which weren't concubines) ; Ex.21 : 10 : If he take him another wife.... ; Dt.21 : 15 : If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated.... ; Judges 8 : 30 : And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten: for he had many wives. ; 1 Sam.1 : 1-2 : Elkanah ... had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah. ; 1 Kg.11 : 2-3 : Solomon ... had seven hundred wives ... and three hundred concubines. (however God did not approve) ; 1 Chr.4 : 5 : And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. ; 2 Chr.11 : 21 : Rehoboam ... took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines. ; 2 Chr.13 : 21 : But Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives.... ; 2 Chr.24 : 3 : Jehoiada took for him two wives.... ; 1 Tim.3 : 2 : A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife.... ; Titus 1 : 6-7 : If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a bishop must be blameless. :
! ** ! No | ; Gen.2 : 24 : Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. ; Dt.17 : 17 : Neither shall he multiply wives to himself. ; Mt.19 : 4-5 : Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. ; Mt.19 : 9 : Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. ; Mk.10 : 11 : Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. ; 1 Cor.7 : 2 : Let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. ; Eph.5 : 33 : Let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
God is against polygamy totally and completely, any man in the Bible that had more than one wife, well God let them know that He wasn't happy...they sinned by doing that. |}
What businesses do Mormons own?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) owns a holding company called "Deseret Management Corporation". This corporation oversees all of the Church's for-profit interests which are:
Deseret NewsMedia (radio, television, print and online-media in the Salt Lake City area, mostly KSL broadcasting and the Deseret News)
Deseret Book (religious book and gift store)
Temple Square Hospitality (reception centers and restaurants in Salt Lake City)
and a handful of apartments and office spaces in downtown Salt Lake City
The Church also owns three universities (in Utah, Idaho, and Hawaii) and a private high school in Tonga.
The Church's charitable (not-for-profit) businesses are:
Deseret Industries (a thrift store)
Bishop's Storehouse (provides free groceries for the poor and supplies for local disasters and emergencies)
various food production facilities such as ranches, crops, and orchards to supply the Bishop's Storehouse, LDS Charities, and LDS Humanitarian Services.
Various other well-known businesses are owned by members of the Church (or have Mormon CEO's). The businesses themselves are not associated with the Church in any way, but individual members own or operate them. These include:
Marriot Hotels
Black and Decker
SkyWest Airlines
Fisher-Price
LaQuinta Hotels
1-800 Contacts
Franklin Covey
Huntsman Chemical
Oakley
Knight Transportation
NuSkin International
JetBlue
Novell
Who was the founder of the Mormon religion?
The Mormon Church, or Church of the Latter Day Saints, was founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. Raised a Christian in Vermont and New York, Joseph Smith was the founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon church. According to Smith's own account, he had a vision from God when he was fourteen years old. A few years later he was visited by an angel, Moroni, who told him of the Book of Mormon and how to revive the gospel of http://www.answers.com/topic/jesus-christ. At the age of 21, Moroni directed Smith to a hillside in rural New York, where he uncovered metal plates ("Gold Plates") and two "seer stones," divination tools sometimes referred to as the Urim and Thummim (terms used infrequently in the Old Testament and whose precise meaning is clouded in mystery). Smith said the Urim and Thummim were from a prophet, Mormon, and revealed the record of ancient Israelites who had escaped to the Americas around 600 B.C. Smith, using the stones, translated the word of Mormon to form the new canon of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which was founded in 1830. With his followers, Smith settled in Ohio, Missouri and Illinois in search of the New Zion. A prophet to his followers and a fraud to his detractors, Smith was killed along with his brother by a mob in Carthage, Illinois in 1844. After his death, the Church was led by http://www.answers.com/topic/brigham-young. The name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is often shortened to simply LDS... The church's official website notes that while Mormon is an unofficial term for members of the faith, "members prefer to be referred to as Latter-day Saints."
What was the name given to the area where that Mormons settled?
Everywhere! In 1900, most Mormons lived in Utah, southern Idaho, and northern Arizona, with a few congregations in Canada, Mexico, and other US States as well as most European countries and many of the Pacific Islands. In 1999, there were millions of Mormons living all over the world, with most Mormons living outside of the United States. Church growth especially expanded in Africa, Asia, and South America during the 1900's.
How did the Mormon migration differ from other migrations?
The Mormon migration occured after Governor Boggs issued an extermination order to kill all Mormons in Missouri. They moved to Nauvoo and established a society and lived there for a good amount of time, and then when the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith was murdered, they moved out across the plains to Salt Lake City. It was the most organized mass migration of people in the history of the US.
When was Latter-day Saints' church established?
After the murder of the prophet, Joseph Smith, some felt that the presidency of the church should go from father to son and that Joseph Smith's son should lead the church. The senior apostle, Brigham Young, led the LDS church away from the persecution, but the reorganized church stayed in the Eastern states. Eventually the reorganized church ran out of the bloodline who wanted to lead the church.
What is another name for the Mormons?
The official name is: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Some nicknames are: The LDS Church, The Mormons, The Mormon Church, The Church, The True Church
There are several small splinter groups that share some common beliefs with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but they are not affiliated with the Church in any way. People who are not familiar with the LDS Church can be confused by the use of the term "Mormon" because there are some denominations that use the name "Mormon" because of their common belief in the Book of Mormon, but they are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These sects include: The Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (most commonly known for practicing polygamy), The Church of Christ (Temple Lot), The Church of Jesus Christ, The Rigdonites
Can a Catholic marry a Mormon?
No. Only if the person that is Mormon became Catholic before he/she got engaged. Mormonism is considered paganism by the Catholic Church and its baptisms are declared dubious and invalid since Mormonism does not recognize the Divine Trinity of God as three equal persons in one Godhead. Hence the necessary baptismal intention is absent even though the matter and form of the Mormon practice are correct. Since Catholics cannot validly marry anyone who is not at least validly baptized, Catholics may not enter into the marriage contract with a Mormon.
What are the rules for Mormon missionaries?
Excommunication in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) is quite rare, although it was more common in the earliest days of the Church. The process and rules regarding excommunication are rather specific. The process works like this:
When a Church member commits a serious sin, it is their responsibility to visit with their local congregation leader (a Bishop) to receive counsel and support in repenting of the wrong. The Bishop will discuss the act of repentance with the individual and suggest a course of action. The vast majority of issues discussed with a Bishop require no formal disciplinary action. For more serious sins, the Bishop may choose to quietly place the individual on probation, meaning that they should not partake of the Sacrament (communion) or attend special Temple worship services (different than regular Sunday services) for a period of time until the issue is resolved. For the most serious sins, a "Church Court" is convened, comprised of local Church leaders. The Church Court will meet together and with the individual to decide whether no action, disfellowshipment, or excommunication should occur. Disfellowshipment is a step slightly higher than probation and lasts longer. It means that the individual, while still a member of the Church, may not hold a position in the Church, lead congregations or classes in prayer, or give sermons during worship services. If the individual is male, their rights to perform the ordinances of the Priesthood are put on hold.
Excommunication is the most serious form of Church discipline and must be decided by a Church Court. Excommunication is only possible in cases of murder, adultery, plural marriage (polygamy), incest, having apostatized and become openly antagonistic against the Church, abortion, having a transsexual operation, attempted murder, rape, forcible sexual abuse, intentionally inflicting serious physical injuries on others, fornication, homosexual relationships, child abuse (sexual or physical), spouse abuse, deliberate abandonment of family responsibilities, robbery, burglary, embezzlement, theft, sale of illegal drugs, fraud, or perjury. Those who hold leadership positions in the Church are held to a higher standard than recent converts or younger members. Teens and young adults are very rarely excommunicated for these behaviors, they are usually put on probation.
Excommunication, just like disfellowshipment and probation, is meant to be temporary. While excommunicated members are no longer members of the Church, they are encouraged to continue attending worship services and meet with the Bishop regularly to track their progress. Excommunicated members may be re-baptized and regain full fellowship in the Church if they choose to do so. The process would be the same as if they were a convert to the Church.
You can learn more about the rules and reasons of excommunication within the Church from the "Related Links" below.
Yes. Mitt Romney has been a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) his entire life. He served two years as a volunteer missionary in France in his early 20's, and also served as a volunteer leader of congregations in Massachusetts for several years in the 1980's and 1990's.
Is the Mormon religion talked about in the Bible?
This is a very good question. From a former Mormon practitioner, let me shed a little light on this subject.
Mormonism, specifically the introduction was from a boy that was confused by the offerings of so many other forms of religion. He alleged that he wandered away from the "Christian Field Day" activities being conducted in his home town at the time; he ended up in a meadow where a certain amount of solitude was afforded him. He states the he dropped to his knees and offered a prayer for the ability to see the "truth" in the entire claim's of the religions groups stating they were the "only true church". He says that he was visited by three "Angels" that instructed him to create a "true" religion because all of those claiming this, were all corrupt in their interpretations of the "Truth".
All of this is offered as a way to show that because most of the religions of the day, were utilizing the bible adding their own assertions and interpretations thus, the translations were counter productive to ward the collective good. (The true interpretations of the bible.) The Mormons use the bible, the book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price, and the Doctrine and Covenants, as a means to deliver the ideals and interpretations handed down from Joseph Smith. They do believe in the deity of Jesus, but lean more toward the idea that a church should live by old standards as well as conform to modern times thus offering more credence toward the idea of a "Living Prophet". This in its self, would lend to the idea of the Mormon Church to be "God Makers" when in fact, they do appreciate the beliefs and values of other religions, but feel that the bible isn't the final authority of God.
So many people believe that the Mormons do not follow the bible as they claim they do. The truth is that they do follow the bible, but as a vehicle to substantiate the ideas of the other books that are used, and to an average understanding, it would seem that the church stops there, once the proverbial "hook" is set. Then they teach the other writings to the exclusion of the bible. It must be said that the Mormons contend that the Book of Mormon isn't a bible, but a continuation of the bible. Many interpret the Book of Mormon to be more of a "history book" and contain vital information left out of the bible. In many instances, it would be imprudent and even arrogant to assume that the geographical area that the bible covers was the only place on the face of the earth that contained inhabitants. It is the consensus of all religions pressed in the "word" to be spread, that the fire started in the East, and migrated over when the world became more civilized and modernized, but the Mormons maintain that the lessons from the Book of Mormon coincided with the East, and happened concurrent with those goings on in the East.
There is one more argument that needs light shed upon it to help further understand a big contradiction between the Mormons and other religions, pertaining to the bible. In the Book of Revelations, there contains a statement that could be perceived as the final revelation that the bible has ended. "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life [most texts say 'tree of life'], and out of the holy city, and [from] the things which are written in this book." Revelation 22:18-19
This is one of the many foundations that modern religions validate the idea that the Mormons are wrong. That the Book of Mormon is blasphemous and isn't the word of God. The Mormons, in defense also maintain, factually, that this phrase is used at the end of several books contained in the bible. What is always left out of the arguments is that the book of Revelations was actually written shortly after the death of Jesus, and that several books in the bible were written after Revelations, and entered in the KV bible before. This kills the idea that the bible is laid out in a chronological order. Hence, the last passage isn't pertinent to the meaning that there was nothing else to be added. This in many beliefs would nullify the fact or idea that the bible, in itself, was false.
In summary, there are many consistencies that are present with in the Mormon beliefs, and the biblical accounts, but there are equally a substantial amount of contradictions between them too. So, the answer to your question is yes, in some accounts, the Mormon religion is contradictory to the bible.
Opinion The Mormon religion does in no way contradict the bible.
I am a Mormon, so I definitely know that Mormonism does not contradict the bible. We use it ALL THE TIME, too! on youtube, or something, please see Jeffery R. Holland's talk on this subject. He has very powerful words that basically completely summarize the issue.
Opinion
As a Mormon I did not see any difference, inconsistency or contradiction in the texts, but as I researched and eventually became an 'ex-Mormon' I discovered some things that I believe are big differences. As well as a difference in what the Bible teaches and the doctrines of mormonism.
It is generally true that a Mormon will consider themselves christian, while most churches do not recognize mormonism as christian. SO I only am giving the point of view of a christian who does not recognize them as christian, which I believe is only fair with the other opinion posted above.
Since arguing beliefs will get us nowhere, to be fair, I will just show some simple examples of what most with my opinion agree to. Within the Bible it says that there is one God for all eternity (there are over 44 verses that make this claim, here are a couple, Deuteronomy 4:35, Exodus 8:10, 1 Chronicles 17:20). Mormon doctrines teach that we can become gods and that God was once a man and has flesh and bone but those who disagree point to many Biblical verses that say the contrary, John 4:24, and Luke 24:39 are a couple examples. While polygamy is taught as something that can happen eternally in doctrines and covenants, the Bible teaches that two make one flesh and that a man should not have more than his one wife. Although most all Mormons are monogamous they can still by doctrinal teachings be sealed to more than one person. Mormonism teaches that Jehova is Jesus, and Elohim as God the father, but in the Bible Jesus is occasionally referred to as Elohim, while God is often called Lord or Jehova. Mormonism teaches that Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Father, are separate beings, but within the Bible we are taught that no one should worship anyone but God, and that they are all worshiped (see verses Colossians 1:15, Colossians 2:9, and Hebrews 1:3, for a few examples). Mormons believe in high priesthood and that you should be deemed "worthy" in order to enter the temple and make it to what they call the celestial kingdom, which is being with God, and hence salvation. But christians who do not view themselves as Mormon believe that works reap reward and that serving God is good, and that it happens naturally when you are born-again in spirit, but that salvation is purely earned through faith in Jesus and his sacrifice and purification (see verses Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5-7, Romans 4:1-5, also reading Romans and John really help-- but if you are concerned that your works are useless check out James, because that is not entirely true... but within the verse Isaiah 64:6 it says that our works are like filthy rags *which was a kind translation of rags used for when a woman was on her menstrual cycle* for making us righteous or to reach God's glory... this means that it is a gift of God that we may be saved there is no earning... basically, and again the disclaimer of this is how most people of this opinion view it).
There are many other subjects that I could tackle, but these are just very basic differences in beliefs of those who only believe in the Bible as true text and those who believe that there is more. Considering the opinion above told of a place to find more information, if you are looking to learn more, my suggestion is UTLM . org... (Utah lighthouse ministry), I would also personally suggest to check out the channel testskriftene on youtube, and the show heart of the matter, or the book Born-again Mormon... they show the differences, that I see.
Do Mormons believe in Jesus Christ?
We believe in God the Eternal Father and in his son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.----- Jesus Christ is the Holy son of God, as we all are children. He was chosen to be the Savior of the world. No... he voluteered. He was the only person on the Earth that was perfect and will ever be perfect. Through the atonment, we can all come back to him. He suffered for all mankind so we all repent and return to him. He died for us and was resurrected on the Third day. He was taken up into heaven and he still speaks to us today in Personal Revelation. He is there. He loves you. And he is always there watching you, praying you will make the right choices. Learn more about him at WWW.MORMON.ORG ***K***
Where did the Mormons meet Jim bridger?
From Utah's government website "Utah History To Go":
"In June 1847 Jim Bridger had his first encounter with the Mormon pioneers near the mouth of the Little Sandy River. At this gathering, Bridger and Brigham Young discussed the merits of settling in the Salt Lake Valley. Also during this meeting Bridger drew his map on the ground for Young depicting the region with great accuracy and conveyed to the Mormon leader his misgivings regarding the agricultural productivity of the Salt Lake area."
To answer this question you must understand the Bible. The King James Version of the Bible was completed in 1611 and became the standard Bible for Christianity for about 300 years. In the late 1800's theological scholars began a process of changing the Bible and since then many Bible versions have been created. Not only did these scholars change the Bible, but they made over 100,000 changes to Biblical verses from the King James Version. One of these changes deals with the levels of heaven.
In the King James Version it reads: "There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory." (Bible KJV 1 Cor. 15:40-41.)
In the NLT (New Living Translation) the same verses read: "There are bodies in the heavens and bodies on the earth. The glory of the heavenly body bodies is different from the glory of the earthly bodies. The sun has one kind of glory, while the moon and stars each have another kind. And even the stars differ from each other in their glory." (Bible NLT 1 Cor. 15:40-41)
In the Jewish world of Jesus's time the Jews believed in many heavenly levels of glory. From Clarke's Commentary there are seven degrees of splendour and glory. (Adam Clarke's Commentary (1810)) It reads:
"Verse 42. So also is the resurrection of the dead.
That is, the bodies of the dead, though all immortal, shall possess different degrees of splendour and glory, according to the state of holiness in which their respective souls were found. The rabbins have some crude notions concerning different degrees of glory, which the righteous shall possess in the kingdom of heaven. They make out sevendegrees:-
"The first of which is possessed by tsaddi kim, the just, who observe the covenant of the holy, blessed God, and subjugate all evil affections."
"The second is possessed by those who are yesharim, the upright; whose delight it is to walk in the ways of God and please him."
"The third is for temimim, the perfect: those who, with integrity, walk in the ways of God, and do not curiously pry into his dispensations."
"The fourth is for kedoshim, the holy ones; those who are the excellent of the earth, in whom is all God's delight." Psalms 16:3.
"The fifth is for baaley teshubah, the chief of the penitents; who have broken through the brazen doors, and returned to the Lord."
"The sixth is for tinukoth shel beith raban, the scholars and tender ones; who have not transgressed."
"The seventh is for chasidim, the godly: and this is the innermost of all the departments." These seven degrees require a comment by themselves."
Now the answer to your question.
They will end up in one of the many heavens of glory.
Why did Mormons move out of New York?
In the first year of it's organization, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called the "Mormons") moved it's headquarters from Palmyra, New York to Kirtland, Ohio. This is because missionaries sent to Kirtland had converted so many that there were more members in Kirtland than in Palmyra.
The main body of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) moved from New York to Ohio in 1831, where Church headquarters was located until 1838. Many groups moved from Ohio to Missouri between 1832 and 1838, when an extermination order forced them from Missouri as well. In 1838 to 1845, most Mormons and Church headquarters was located in Illinois. After their prophet was killed in 1844, the local government asked the Mormons to leave in order to avoid further violence. They left in 1845, stayed several months to prepare and gather supplies in Nebraska, and moved on to Utah in 1847.
Each move the Mormons made was in search of a place where they could practice their religion in peace. Each place they went they were hated, persecuted, even robbed and sometimes killed in an effort to get them to leave.
Russell M. Nelson is 92 years old (birthdate: September 9, 1924).
When was Sylvester Smith - Latter Day Saints - born?
Sylvester Smith - Latter Day Saints - was born on 1806-03-28.
How did the Mormons prepare for the move west?
Many didn't. Disease was rife, and many died from the cold.
Those who survived, were the lucky ones.
There is no such thing as Mormon floating. "Mormons" are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They have no religious belief, doctrine, or practice related to floating in any way.
What is a former and a latter?
Former and latter are words used to express a time or preference in a sentence. For example, "I can go to the store at noon or midnight, but I prefer the former." In this sentence the word 'former' is associated with 'noon' and the word 'latter' is associated with the word 'midnight.'
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.
Do Mormons believe that Jesus was an alien?
No. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior and Redeemer of mankind. He was not an alien, but both God and Man.
You can learn more about what Mormons believe about Jesus at the "Related Links" below.
