Mormonism

No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) has a very strict policy of political neutrality. They refuse to support any party or candidate in any election, and Church leaders are banned from publically showing support for any candidate or party. Political issues are not to be discussed in Church meetings or worship services.

The Church does encourage its people to vote, and a letter is sent to all congregations from Church headquarters each year asking members to excercise their right to vote.

While the Church does not support parties or candidates, they will occassionally support laws that effect moral issues such as abortion, gay marriage, or capital punishment.

Recently, a Mormon running for the US Senate (a Haitian-American woman named Mia Love) had her profile removed from the Mormon.org website to comply with the Church's political neutrality policy. Also as a part of this policy, political candidates are not allowed to hold any leadership positions in the Church.

Check out the "Related Links" to learn more about the Mormon Church's political neutrality policy.

Yes, he is married. His wife is named Mary and he has four children.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) fast for one day each month (typically the first Sunday). The money that they would have spent on food is donated to the poor. A 'true fast' is considered to be abstaining from at least two consecutive meals, but those with health or nutritional problems are asked to do what they can without risking their health.

Mormons may also fast more often, if they choose to. It is common when a congregation member is seriously ill for a congregational fast to be held. Mormons also have personal fasts for various reasons.

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) doesn't really have any defining or unique doctrines about Thomas the Apostle. The Bible Dictionary published by the Church says this about Thomas:

"One of the twelve. The name means a twin, and so it is translated in John 11:16 by the Greek Didymus. He is mentioned in the lists of apostles (Matt. 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13); and also in John 11:16; 14:5; 20:24, 28; 21:2."

There is very little additional information about Thomas in any church resources. President Gordon B. Hinckley gave a sermon about Thomas in 1978, which is included under the "Related Links" below. Thomas is also featured in a church-produced film about Jesus Christ, which can be viewed online and is also found under "Related Links".

As Brandon Mull graduated from college in 2000, we can assume he served his mission in the mid 1990's. He has never publically released the official dates, although we do know he served in Chile.

no

Bradley Steven Perry has not made any official statements about his religious beliefs, but it is unlikely that he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).

There are more Mormons in North America than Muslims. In fact chances are if you're reading this there is 2 Mormons, and one Muslim also on this same subject in the U.S.

The daily life of which Mormons when? Mormons have been around for nearly 200 years. There are currently over 15 Million baptized Mormons around the world. Their culture and daily activities vary widely. Daily life for Mormons is pretty similar to that of any other religious person. They do the same things everyone else does, going to work, school, caring for their children, doing housework, etc but also try to find time to study scripture and pray a few times a day. The only Mormons that might have a less typical daily routine are missionaries and the top leaders of the Church (Prophet and Apostles).

As a pretty typical stay-at-home Mormon mom, my daily life usually consists of spending a half hour or so praying and studying scripture (New Testament this year) when I first wake up. I then spend the next 13-14 hours doing housework and caring for my young children. My husband works 8-9 hours a day in an office. We have a habit of praying before our meals. Before bed we try to read a few verses from the Book of Mormon and pray together as a family. I also usually go to the church 1-2 evenings a week for various activities.
A missionary lives on a much more strict schedule. A typical missionary will wake up at 6, spend an hour getting ready, exercising, and eating, spend an hour in personal prayer and scripture study, then an hour studying with a companion. They then spend 12-13 hours proselyting or doing service with 30 minute breaks for lunch and dinner, then an hour getting ready and praying before bed at 10 p.m.

A "Mission Trip" is something often referred to in Christian churches or ministries. A Mission Trip is a short trip, usually a couple weeks to a couple months, in which a group of people go on a trip with the purpose of participating in humanitarian service or preaching the gospel. These trips are usually open to anyone interested in participating and are offered through a variety of programs. The rules and requirements for a mission trip vary depending on who is in charge of the trip.

An LDS Mission is something that only worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may go on. Males and Females ages 19 to 25 apply to Church headquarters to be called on a mission. An LDS missionary does not ge to choose where or when they will be going. If chosen, an LDS missionary will be sent to where Church leaders feel they are needed most. Females will serve for 18 months and males for 24 months. The main focus of these missions is preaching, although missionaries are required to spend at least several hours a week in community or humanitarian service. An LDS mission is much more rigid than a general "missions trip". There are very strict rules that must be followed, including putting your entire focus, 24/7 on preaching the gospel. Contacting family and friends, entertainment (music, movies, television), and other activities are not allowed. Retired senior couples may also apply for LDS missions, although they usually serve in administrative positions rather than as preachers.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) does not have membership statistics for any area smaller than a state available to the general public. The number of baptized Mormons in the state of Texas as of January 1, 2012 was 305,510.

If you need local membership statistics, you will need to contact a local Mormon leader, who has access to that information.

A Mormon is a person who belongs to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints; who believes in Christ, the bible, the Holy Ghost, and the Book of Mormon.

The word 'Mormon' is an adopted name often made by non-church members due to the church believing in the second book, 'The book of Mormon' and a character in that book known as Mormon.

For more detailed information please visit web sites;

Answer2: In autumn 1823 17 year old Joseph Smith told his family that an angel named Moroni had shown him a set of golden plates. Four years later he claimed he was given the plates and the exclusive divine power to translate them. Smith who could not read but write well dictated the translation of plates to several scribes. The Mormons believe that their religion is the restorstiom of the true church with its priesthood and ordinances. It's official name The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In the Mormon Church no division exists between clergy and laity. Rather, beginning at the age of 12 every male member may become involved with the church achieving oriesthood by the age of 16. A council of 12 apostles in Salt Lake City has worldwide jurisdiction. Om a congregational level, elders, bishops and stake district presidents oversee the well organized affairs of the church

Fort Collins, Colorado

Meridian, Idaho

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

There is a virtual tour and floor plan of an average LDS Church (Mormon) meeting house here:

http://www.bontri.com/ldschapel/bontri_ldschapel.html

However, this is only the newer style of building. If you want to see the inside of a specific meeting house near you, you can go on a Sunday during the worship service (usually from 9 a.m. to noon) and walk around, or contact the missionaries or church members in your area for a tour.

This is a matter of personal opinion. The revelation known as the Word of Wisdom, published as Section 89 in the Doctrine and Covenants, says nothing about tea. It states that "strong drinks" and "hot drinks" are not to be consumed, and gives some specific directions about alcohol - but nothing is said of tea, coffee, sodas, etc.

Hyrum Smith defined 'hot drinks' as tea and coffee in 1842, but didn't go into detail about what types of tea, decaffeinated teas or coffees or iced teas or coffees. It is possible that this is simply because these drinks were not available at the time.

It is generally assumed among church members that green and black teas are not to be consumed, whether cold or hot, but that herbal teas, hot chocolate, and other 'hot drinks' (such as postum, ovaltine, etc) are acceptable. One reason for not counting herbal teas in the Word of Wisdom is that they do not contain the tea plant (camellia sinensis). Church leaders advise individual members that details such as this are between you and the Lord, and that prayer about the matter will bring an answer that applies to you personally.

Before, during or after the war? Like all other denominations, the answer varies depending on timeline of the war...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as an institution has had a lot to say about war and conflict in general and about Vietnam specifically...in regards to the gospel and the people of Vietnam and the LDS men and women who have served as messengers of the gospel or in the Vietnam conflict. Go here for many articles written by members of the church regarding Vietnam (type in "Vietnam" in the search field : http://www.lds.org

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) never controlled elections and does not hold elections of their own, so congress never could take away their control of elections.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) don't find their faith to be strict or restricting. The Church does have some beliefs and guidelines that might seem strict by the world's standards, but the guidelines are to be interpreted by the individual. The guidelines set by the Church are not viewed as rules but as ideals or goals to strive for.

In order to be accepted for baptism as a convert to the Church, you must be avoiding drugs, tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and tea. You must also be living a chaste life (avoiding sexual relationships outside of marriage) and obeying the Ten Commandments.

In order to be considered a Mormon 'in good standing' (meaning you are worthy of holding leadership positions and participating in sacred ordinances) you must at minimum:

*be avoiding alcohol, tobacco, drugs, coffee, and tea

*be living a chaste life (no sex outside of marriage)

*attend worship services weekly

*follow the teachings of scripture and prophets

*fulfill all family responsibilities

*pay a tithe (10%)

*dress modestly

*obey the civil law

Many Mormons are not 'in good standing.' There are some who occassionally drink alcohol or coffee. There are many who do not dress modestly or who attend services only occassionally. Studies have shown that at least 20% don't tithe. These are still welcomed with open arms in the Church. Mormons believe that everyone should be able to interpret the guidelines for themselves and to make their own choices, so some are very strict and others are quite liberal.

The Church understands that people make mistakes and face serious issues. They host addiction recovery programs and offer personal and family counseling services to assist those hoping to follow the suggested guidelines of the Church.

The Church does discipline those who commit serious sins. Serious sins are things such as adultery, abuse, rape, murder, apostasy, or being legally convicted of a felony. Depending on the member's position in the church, they may be put on probation (disfellowshipped) or excommunicated.

Check out the "Related Links" to learn more about Mormonism and the guidelines Mormons are expected to follow.

Since the topic of your question falls under "Bible", the first clear mention of polygamy in the Bible is; Genesis 4:19 And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.

The LDS Religion (officially called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and commonly called the "Mormon" church) is a Restorationist Christian denomination. Most of their core beliefs are similar to Christianity, especially newer Christian groups that grew out of the Second Great Awakening.

You can learn more about what they believe at the "Related Links" below.

Yes

Zane Grey was not Mormon.

To contact the Quroum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church), send a letter to:

Quorum of Twelve Apostles

C/O The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

50 East North Temple Street

Salt Lake City, UT 84150

United States

Please note that the Apostles are very busy traveling and conducting the affairs of the church, and they get a lot of mail. While your letter will be read, you will most likely not recieve a personal response. If the letter is a question regarding church doctrine or policy, it will be forwarded to your local congregation leaders, as answering matters of doctrine and policy is the duty of local leadership.

Yes, most definitely! (did you know a Mormon invented the TV?) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the 'Mormon' church) is actually very much into technology and media, and most members are as well. The Church itself operates a cable tv station, BYU-TV (also found online and on digital devices like Roku and AppleTV), as well as the NBC and PBS affiliates in Utah. (KSL-5 and KBYU-11). They also have a digital television station (for internet and digital TV devices) called the Mormon Channel. BYU-tvcreates unique content that is clean but not religious themed. Popular shows are a drama called Granite Flats, a sketch comedy called Studio C, a history program called American Ride, and a human interest reality called Story Trek. Mormon Channelprograms are religious, focusing on various aspects of the faith. Mormons have also created their own niche in cinema, creating films that are uplifting with a uniquely Mormon flavor. Movies such as Saints and Soldiers, Singles Ward, 17 Miracles, and God's Army have been very successful. Recent releases in Mormon cinema include Cokeville Miracle, The Saratov Approach, and Freetown.
Of course Mormons don't only watch Mormon-made television and movies, they also watch the same shows you do! I'm a Mormon, and my favorite TV shows include Modern Family, Brooklyn 99, Project Runway, Seinfeld, and Downton Abbey.
The exception is Mormon missionaries. Mormon missionaries are expected to spend all of their time focusing on preaching the gospel and are not allowed to watch tv or movies unless it is a church-produced program.