Mormonism

no. he was raised jewish.

I don't think so.

according to the Church's 2008 records, there are 163,764 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) in Columbia. that information is from http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/contact-us/colombia. to find the percentage, you will have to find the total population of Columbia and do some math.

Well, all of them have died by now, of course. The latest living being Joseph Smith III, who died in 1914. Here is a list of her children (including those that she adopted) and the dates of their birth and death.

Alvin Smith: June 15, 1828 died on day of birth

Thaddeus Smith: April 30, 1831 died on day of birth, twin

Louisa Smith: April 30, 1831 died on day of birth, twin

Joseph Murdock Smith: April 30, 1831 - March 29, 1832, twin, adopted

Julia Murdock Smith: April 30, 1831 - September 12, 1880, twin, adopted

Joseph Smith III: November 6, 1832 - December 10, 1914

Fredrick Granger Williams Smith: June 29, 1836 - April 13, 1862

Alexander Hale Smith: June 2, 1838 - 1909

Don Carlos Smith: 1840, died at 14 months

Stillborn Male: 1842

David Hyrum Smith: November 17, 1844 - 1904, born after death of Joseph Smith, Jr.

Elizabeth Agnes Kendall: June 1843 - June 1919, not officially adopted, but orphaned and raised by Emma from the age of 8. Later marries Alexander Hale Smith.

Yes. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross for the sins of the world, and that if we accept this sacrifice and have faith in Jesus we can receive salvation.

The manu'a island is on the Samoan islands. The Samoan islands is found in America.

It also consists of three main islands Ta'u, Ofu and Olosega.

It has also a volcano doublet which I am now trying to work out what they are called!

Mormons hoped to find a place where they could practice their religion freely without persecution. Between 1831 and 1847, they moved from New York to Ohio to Missouri to Illinois and finally to Utah in search of religious freedom.

No, not usually. Culturally, most Mormons reject traditional Christian symbols such as the cross and the fish. While individual Mormons may use them if they wish, most Mormons feel that it is inappropriate to use a tangible symbol to represent deity, fearing that people may begin to worship the symbol as an idol rather than the holy being the symbol represents. The Church itself does not use any symbols to represent deity and does not have any official symbols, although the shape of the Angel Moroni statue is often used when a symbol is needed.

As of June 2012, there are 244 stakes and 45 districts of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) in Brazil.

Check out the "Related Link" below for an updated list of stakes and districts in Brazil, organized by state.

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Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that marriage is sacred. They believe that marriage should be only between one man and one woman. Marriages performed in the Church's temples are believed to last throughout all eternity, not just "until death do us part".

You can learn more about what Mormons believe about marriage at the "Related Link" below.

It is problematic to say that any religion is "man-made," since this implies a judgment. Believers in that faith will always assert that their religion was created with the inspiration of a Deity or Divine figure (whether God, Jesus, Krishna, Buddha, etc) or a divinely inspired human who served as a prophet (Muhammad, Mahavira, Guru Nanak, Joseph Smith, etc). But from a skeptic's or an atheist's point of view, all religions-- Mormonism included-- are man-made, since there is no way to prove the existence of a deity, nor to prove the claims contained in the stories that are found in various scriptures.

That said, the answer to your question depends on which group of people you ask. From a Mormon believer's point of view, the religion was divinely inspired, not man-made, and the proof lies in the scriptures that were revealed to its founders. And from a skeptic's point of view, Mormonism was invented and its beliefs were then promoted by its leaders.

Of course! Flowers are always appreciated at Mormon funerals and memorials. It is also becoming increasingly popular to donate money to a charity that the deceased would have supported and send a card saying that in lieu of flowers you donated money to that charity in their honor.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) do not isolate themselves from society. They live in regular homes and neighborhoods, have regualar jobs, and attend regular (usually public) schools. They shop at regular stores, use modern technology and transportation, and blend in with most others in their nation or community. Mormons do not live in closed societies because they believe that it is their duty to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone they come in contact with - they can't do that if they don't come in contact with people! Their church services are always open to the public and they are always excited to share their beliefs with others.

Maybe you are thinking of the Amish? They live in closed societies and shun most modern conveniences.

Check out the "Related Links" to learn more.

Yes! The Book of Mormon references the resurrection of Jesus Christ long before the event actually took place.

In 2 Nephi chapter 9 (estimated to be written in 559 BC) we learn that it has been the plan of God from the beginning that there should be a resurrection brought about by the atonement of a Savior, who is Jesus Christ.

In Jacob chapter 4 (estimated to be written in 544 BC), the atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ is also mentioned.

In the book of Mosiah, chapter 15 (estimated to be written in 148 BC) the doctrine of resurrection is discussed. Here, we learn that Jesus Christ will break the bonds of death, that He will be resurrected, and that through Him all others will be resurrected. Jesus' resurrection is also discussed in chapter 18.

In Alma chapter 40 (estimated to be written in 74 BC), the doctrine of resurrection and the event of Christ's resurrection is discussed in further detail.

Helaman chapter 14 (estimated to be written in 6 BC) teaches that "the resurrection of Christ redeemeth mankind." and foretells what those on the American continent will experience at the time of Christ's death and resurrection.

The 3 Nephi tells of the events that occurred in the Americas at the time of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, but does not repeat the Bible story of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It describes a period of three days darkness taking place during the time Christ was in the tomb, and tells the story of the resurrected Christ visiting the Book of Mormon peoples several months after His resurrection.

The later books of Mormon and Moroni, written a few hundred years after the life of Christ, remind us that we should have hope in the power of the resurrection of Christ.

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It is improper to call Christianity or Mormonism a 'mythology'. Generally, the beliefs of religions that are currently in practice are called 'theology' or 'doctrine' rather than myth to avoid offending the adherents of these faiths.

Mormonism is a type of Christianity (just like peaches are a type of fruit) So Mormons have the same core principles in common with all Christians. Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of all mankind. They believe in the Biblical account of His life, strive to follow His teachings, and accept Him as their personal Savior. These things are what makes someone a Christian - a follower of Jesus Christ. Mormons also believe the Bible is the sacred word of God, perform baptisms, participate in Communion/Lord's Supper, celebrate Christmas and Easter, and worship on Sunday, just like most every other Christian.

A very good question, one that is often misunderstood by those who are not members of the LDS faith.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that God calls prophets to lead His people today just as He did in ancient times. Prophets are essential to having the proper priesthood authority and keys upon the earth in order for the church of Jesus Christ to function correctly.

The prophet's role is to be the mortal head of the Church (Jesus Christ being the true head). He recieves revelation from God in behalf of the church or the world as a whole, and then delivers this revelation to the people. This revelation is counsel, warning, or reminders that God wishes His people to hear. The prophet's role is NOT to direct individuals or small groups except in the case of appointments to leadership positions or mission locations within the church. Mormons do not see the prophet as a 'go between' or 'mediator' between God and man. The Church's official topics and background site says this about the prophet: "Belief in prophets and apostles at the head of the Church does not mean that members blindly follow their leaders. While the prophet of God receives revelation and inspiration to guide the Church as a whole, revelation flows at every level, including to the leaders of congregations and to individual families and members. In fact, individual members are expected to seek that kind of divine guidance to help them in their own lives, in their responsibilities in the Church and even in temporal pursuits, including their occupations. Members are also expected to prayerfully seek their own "testimony" or conviction of the principles their leaders teach them."

No. The Inca civilization did not exist until about 1200 A.D., which is 800 years after the Book of Mormon ends.

There were three groups of the Gadianton Robbers in the Book of Mormon, the first from about 50-20 B.C., the second from about 12-21 A.D., and the third from about 245-300 A.D. So, the Incas missed the Gadianton Robbers by at least 900 years.

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Jesus taught that ALL people must be baptized to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Among the various scriptures which teach this principle is the one where Jesus spoke to a rich man: "Unless a man be born of water and of the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God".

But, of course, not all people have even heard about Jesus Christ, let alone had a chance to be baptized. Further, many were baptized in infancy without proper immersion, when they did not even know what was going on, and therfore, never really made the decision for baptism, nor made the decision for conversion. Thus, Mormons believe that in God's eyes, the baptism is ineffective.

If a person must be baptized by immersion, like Jesus, to enter Heaven, and that person dies and has never been baptized--or if the baptism were flawed for some technical reason--someone who is still alive can fill in for the deceased person. The deceased person (wherever they are in the world of spirits) can then decide whether to accept that baptism as their own and become Christian, or not to accept it on their behalf-- it istheir choice their choice in the world beyond...think of it as someone registering you to vote because you couldn't do so yourself for whatever reason--you will still decide whether or not to vote but you need to be registered to do so. Better to register everyone just in case. A lot of intricate genealogical work needs to be done, among other things, to figure out who needs baptism, and to actually identify these people and their connections down through the ages. This practice chould also be named 'vicarious baptism', as it is done on behalf of another who could not do it for themselves. If the dead person did not want it done, it does not matter as they make their decision in the world beyond - of departed spirits.

The practice of doing something for someone else who cannot do it for themself was taught and practiced by Jesus Christ. Christ Himself atoned (paid the punishment or price) for our sins, because we could not atone for our own sins. This is an example of vicarious work or proxy work being done for someone else. Jesus 'stood in' for us. We get the choice as to whether to accept His Atonement or otherwise.

The apostle Paul identifiedthis practice of baptizing for the dead in his letter to the Corinthians, wherein he states:

"Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all. Why are they then baptized for the dead?" - 1 Cor. 15:29

Again, Christ clearly taught that we must be born of the water and of the spirit to return to live with God. We read throughout the Bible that those who wished to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior, repent of their sins, and wanted to become a member of Christ's church were baptized by immersion under water by an authorized representative of Christ's church. The question many have asked through the ages is what will happen to those who are not baptized if Christ requires all to be baptized before they can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. There are many people who have lived on the earth before Christ was born and since his birth who may have never heard of Jesus Christ, so how could a fair and loving God deny them entrance into His kingdom for not conforming to His will when they did not know His will concerning this matter? Since baptism must be performed by someone with a physical body, this means it is an earthly ordinance, but someone else can do this work on earth in behalf of someone who is already dead. Just like Christ paid the price for our sins because we cannot actually pay the eternal price ourselves. (Christ offered himself as a proxy in our behalf). Christ has told members of His church that they can stand in as a proxy and be baptized for someone who has died. The individual who is dead, whose spirit is in a place called Spirit Prison is then given the opportunity to accept or reject this proxy baptism. Some may ask if this is a Biblical teaching. The answer is yes in the sense that most Christians would agree that Christ paid by proxy for all of our sins if we accept Him as our Savior -- use of proxy ordinances in Christ's church was initiated by the Master Himself. There are several places in the Bible that support this practice as well. The Apostle Paul was trying to convince the Saints in Corinth that because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we will all be resurrected as a part of Christ's grace extended to all mankind. He then challenged the Saint's who did not believe in the resurrection by asking them, if men are not resurrected after they die, then why are you doing baptisms for those who are already dead? Paul's question to the Corinthians is found in 1 Corinthians chapter 15 verse 29. The Apostle Peter also spoke of how after Christ's death, the Savior went to the spirits of those who had died to establish a program for the teaching of His gospel to those in Spirit Prison (Those who have not accepted Christ's gospel and have not been baptized are waiting in a place called "Spirit Prison."). Peter explained that Christ set this program up so that those who had not been taught the gospel on earth could be taught the gospel and then decide to accept or reject it. This opportunity was extended to these people so that they could be judged fairly according to those who had been given the opportunity to hear the gospel while on earth. Those who accept the gospel in the Spirit Prison must wait to advance further until someone on earth is baptized in their behalf. The scriptures in Peter that are referenced above are 1 Peter 3:18-20 and 1 Peter 4:6. LDS members do genealogy work to find the names of those who have died without being baptized a member of Christ's church by someone who has the authority given to them by Christ to perform this ordinance. The baptisms for those who are dead are done in LDS temples. == == == == Mormoms believe that baptism is one of the keys to get into heaven. If you aren't baptized, then you'll wait in a place called Spirit Prison. Prison not being the sense that we use on earth, it's just the name of the place, sort of like limbo. A member of the church needs to do their geneology so that they have names of ancestors who had passed away but were never baptized. Of course we also believe that if that person in heaven did not wish to be baptized, they could nullify the baptism. For more information you might consult a Mormon missionary or member, or see the Related Link for "Baptism for the Dead in Mormonism" to the left for more.

These baptisms for the dead are only carried out in holy places called, "Temples", and are only done by one who has been given the authority from God to do so.

Michael Flynn ? "Lamb of God"

The largest temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The "Mormon" church) is the Salt Lake Temple, which is 253,000 square feet. The next largest temples are:

Los Angeles: 190,614 square feet

Washington DC: 160,000 square feet

Jordan River: 148,236 square feet

Provo: 128,325 square feet

The smallest temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are:

Taipei Taiwan: 9,945 square feet

Lima Peru: 9,600 square feet

Colonia Juarez Mexico: 6,800 square feet

You can see the square footage of all temples currently operated by the Church at the "Related Links" below.

Corning is 83 miles from Palmyra New York, where the prophet Joseph Smith received the golden plates which were translated into what is known as the Book of Mormon. As the Church grew, there was sure to be interest that spread around the area.

There is a branch of the church in Painted Post serving members that live in the Corning area. The address is 80 Chatfield Place East, and they meet at 9:30 in the morning. Anyone is welcome to attend.

There is a street nearby named Mormon Hollow Road, so there is some influence there.

I don't know of any historical significance of Corning in Church history.

The temple garment that is worn by most faithful adult members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) can only be purchased through the Church - either online at store.lds.org or through a distribution center store (the church operates these stores in most major cities). In order to purchase the garments or even browse the selection, one must present their Temple Recommend card. The website and distribution center stores are open to the public and offer many products which anyone can purchase, but temple garments are in a seperate section that can only be accessed by those with recommend card.

The garments are sold at cost and are comparable in price to most commercially available underwear, but in the event that a Church member cannot afford them he or she may speak with their Bishop who can help them obtain the garments for free or at a discount.

Historically, the temple garments were available to anyone and were sold by public department stores and commercial mail-order catalogues, but this ended several decades ago.