Mormonism

It is the year that Utah was settled

Thomas S. Monson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) has three children, Thomas Lee Monson, Ann Frances Monson Dibb, and Clark Spencer Monson. He has eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The children of Thomas Lee Monson were not listed anywhere online.

Ann Frances Monson Dibb has four children, but their names could not be found.

Clark Spencer Monsons' children were also unlisted.

Beacuse of the high profile of the family, they have been careful to protect the identities of their children and grandchildren.

Joseph Smith, Jr. claimed to have been lead to buried ancient metal tablets by an angel. Joseph then translated these tablets and returned them to the angel. The translation of the tablets was published as The Book of Mormon. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) use the Book of Mormon as scripture along with the Bible.

The Book of Mormon tells the story of a group of people who left Jerusalem around the time of Jeremiah, having been warned of God of the coming Babylonian Captivity. God lead the group through the wilderness and across the ocean to the Americas. The Book of Mormon tells of their history, prophets, and religion between 600 BC and 400 AD, including a visit of Jesus Christ following His Ascension.

You can read the Book of Mormon online, download a mobile app, purchase a paper copy, or request to have a free copy delivered to you at the "Related Links" below.

Mothers' day is no a religious day. Priests have 5 liturgical colors. What they wear is determined by the solemnity, feast, memorial on that day and not by Mothers' day

I do not know that any of the main cast members are, but several of the extras and support cast were, as the High School Musical movies were filmed in Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah. I do personally know some background dancers and extras from the movies who are members of the church.

I assume you are asking what happens when a Mormon decides to leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon Church")?

Most who decide to 'leave' the church simply stop attending church services. Since they are still on the congregation records, the Bishop and others from the congregation may contact them from time to time to invite them back to church. While this may seem obnoxious, staying on the church records and having occassional contact with the congregation means that the congregation will most likely be willing to help them out in times of need. Some in this group will say they are not Mormon although they are technically still on the records. Others will more accurately say that they are non-practicing or non-active Mormons.

Others who are perhaps more serious about their leaving the Church must submit a letter of resignation to the Church to have their name removed from the membership records. The instructions to do this and example letters are available online from many sources, or they can contact the local Bishop for help. (If a letter is sent without speaking to the Bishop, he may still contact the individual to speak with them before he cancels their records) Of course the Bishop's job is to try to keep people in the fold, so they can expect to be questioned about their decision, but if they are firm and sure about their choice the Bishop must cancel their records. After their records are cancelled it is as though they were never a member of the church and must be re-baptized if they choose to return. This option seems to be more common among those converting to a different faith, rather than those who stop attending church to live a non-religious lifestyle.

Church leaders request that members do not pressure family or friends who have left the church into returning, but rather pray for them and guide them with love while respecting that they have a right to make their own choices. Of course this can be very difficult for a family that is strong in the church and faces one of their own leaving the faith, but ideally and usually those who leave the church are still welcomed and loved by their families.

No. The Seventh-day Adventist Church operates about 60 hospitals in the United States and hundreds outside the US. Many of these have the name 'Adventist' in their title.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) does not own or operate any hospitals. They used to own LDS Hospital and Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, but sold these institutions to Intermountain Healthcare in 1975.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Mormon Church are not connected in any way.

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Poor Symonds Ryder. Even today people still can't spell his name right. [Note: As originally written, the name was spelled "Symons".]

Symonds Ryder was born November 20, 1792 in Hartford, Windsor Co., Vermont. He migrated to Hiram, Ohio in around 1815 where others from Vermont had settled. Ryder seems to have developed a taste for religion in about 1828 and is baptized following a sermon by Thomas Campbell into the Baptist church in May 1828. Ryder said he agreed with all the points as taught by the Baptists, save for one, he believed in the conferring the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands.

Sometime before 1831, Symonds visited Kirtland, Ohio to hear a sermon from the Mormons and he didn't want to appear as though he was fighting against God, so he kept his mouth shut. He appeared to initially reject the claims of Mormonism until he read a newspaper article announcing the destruction of a town called Pekin in China, when he remembered a young Mormon girl had predicted the destruction of that city 6 weeks before.

Soon after Symonds was baptized a member of the LDS church, he received the commission for his call as an elder directly from the prophet Joseph Smith wherein his name was spelled Simonds Rider (He was ordained an elder on June 6, 1831). Symonds felt that if Joseph was truly inspired by God that the inspiration would include the correct spelling of his name. To this day the LDS Doctrine and Covenants retains the misspelling of his name (See D&C 52:37). Symonds eventually returned to his Baptist roots and remained active there until his death in August 1870.

As for the rest of the story...Symonds was really close friends with Ezra Booth and they often discussed their religious views. Symonds did not serve his mission in Missouri, but waited for his good friend Ezra to return from his mission before leaving the LDS church. When they met about the 1st of September, 1831, the first question which sprang from the lips of each was-"How is your faith?" and the first look into each other's faces, gave answer that the spell of enchantment was broken, and the delusion was ended. Symonds believed he had uncovered a conspiracy on the part of Joseph Smith to confiscate his property (along with the property of many others he knew through the United Order) once he had left on a mission to Missouri. This, combined with the misspelling of his name, is probably what led to his rejection of the Mormon faith.

The issue with Ryder was probably not just the misspelling of his name, but rather the authenticity of a prophetic call supposedly coming from an all-knowing and loving God who could allow the misspelling of his name. Of course, apologists are quick to note that prophetic calls come through fallible men and therefore some mistakes should be allowed or even expected. The bigger question that might need to be addressed is how followers can know when the prophet is speaking the words of God and when are they speaking as a fallible man?

Joseph Smith alleged that an attack by a mob on him and Sidney Rigdon wherein Joseph was scratched, tarred and feathered was led by Symonds Ryder, but this is called into question by remarks made by Sidney Rigdon wherein Symonds is praised as an "honest man".

For more information see: http://saintswithouthalos.com/b/ryder_s.phtml

No.

The question is very vague and cannot be answered.

Alice Cooper was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ Christ - Bickertonite, which is an offshoot group of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church). His grandfather was an Apostle for the group. The Bickertonites share an early history with the Mormon Church and have some similar doctrines, but the Bickertonites and Mormons have not be affiliated since 1844.

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They don't. That might be the opinion of a few Mormons, but not most Mormons. The Church itself has said nothing on the matter. Mormons are encouraged to form their own political opinions.

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Of course! Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) may marry whomever they would like. If they are marrying someone outside their faith, however, they cannot be married in the Temple. They may choose to be married in a Church meetinghouse free of charge, or in any other location - outdoors, events centers, even a Lutheran church! Their congregation leader may perform the marriage (also free of charge) or they may choose another civil or religious authority.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are encouraged to marry those with similar values and religious beliefs in order to avoid discontent in the marriage, but if the couple feels they can get along despite their religious differences, nobody should discourage them from getting married.

"Individual Worth" is one of the 8 values of the Young Women program of the Church. Individual Worth refers to a person's infinite personal worth to God. The value is meant to remind Young Women that God loves them and that they have great value and purpose.

Mormons are taught that each person is a beloved child of God and that each has infinite and eternal worth. They believe they should help others realize their great value and potential in the eyes of God.

He told them he would give them 1,000$ for a bushell of corn they grew in the salt lake valley

14-18 or 19 are the youth requirements. You can be called to be a Ma and Pa on the trek, and you just have to be a married LDS couple to do that.

Nothing found in biographical information to suggest that she is.

Women:

"As sisters in Zion, we'll all work together;

The blessings of God on our labors we'll seek.

We'll build up His kingdom with earnest endeavor;

We'll comfort the weary and strengthen the weak."

"We are daughters of our Heavenly Father

Who loves us, and we love Him, yes, we love Him."

<Women sing both verses together>

"As sisters in Zion.

As daughters of God."

Men:

"We have been born, as Nephi of old,

To goodly parents who loved the Lord.

We have been taught, and we understand,

That we must do as the Lord commands.

We are as the army of Helaman.

We have been taught in our youth.

And we will be the Lord's missionaries

To bring the world His truth."

<Men sing their part along with women singing their first part>

Together:

"We are as the army of Helaman.

We have been taught in our youth.

And we will be the Lord's missionaries

To bring the world His truth."

Women:

"As sisters in Zion."

Men:

"A marked generation."

Together:

"As children of God."

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As long as you are sleeping alone, it is just fine. Make sure you keep a big T-shirt near-by. Otherwise, in the event of an emergency, your neighbors might see more than you want 'em to!