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Mormonism
Questions about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, commonly known as Mormonism.
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Do Mormons tend to be Capitalist?
There are over 14 million members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) worldwide, each having their own political and economic ideas. Since Mormons believe in 'free agency', or the right of each person to make their own choices, many tend to shun socialistic ideas and favor capitalistic ones. However, there are many Mormons who support socialistic or 'big government' ideas.
Why do the Mormons consider the Nicene Creed to be 'corrupt doctrine'?
The Nicene Creed was written between 325 and 381 A.D. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called Mormons) is a restoration of the first century Christian Church, before the creed was written. They believe that after the first century, with the death of the apostles, the church went into apostasy and it's leaders no longer had the authority to lead the church given to them by God, so the Creeds (Nicene and otherwise) are not the Word of God but the precepts of men, and therefore not correct doctrine. Former Church President, Gordon B. Hinckley, said the following at a church conference in October, 2007: "Following the Savior's death, the Church He had established drifted into apostasy. Fulfilled were the words of Isaiah, who said, "The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant" (Isaiah 24:5). "Realizing the importance of knowing the true nature of God, men had struggled to find a way to define Him. Learned clerics argued with one another. When Constantine became a Christian in the fourth century, he called together a great convocation of learned men with the hope that they could reach a conclusion of understanding concerning the true nature of Deity. All they reached was a compromise of various points of view. The result was the Nicene Creed of a.d. 325. This and subsequent creeds have become the declaration of doctrine concerning the nature of Deity for most of Christianity ever since. "I have read them all a number of times. I cannot understand them. I think others cannot understand them. I am sure that the Lord also knew that many would not understand them. And so in 1820, in that incomparable vision, the Father and the Son appeared to the boy Joseph. They spoke to him with words that were audible, and he spoke to Them. They could see. They could speak. They could hear. They were personal. They were of substance. They were not imaginary beings. They were beings tabernacled in flesh. And out of that experience has come our unique and true understanding of the nature of Deity." Also, a member of the Church's Quorum of Twelve Apostles, Elder Jeffery R. Holland said at the same conference, "In the year a.d. 325 the Roman emperor Constantine convened the Council of Nicaea to address-among other things-the growing issue of God's alleged "trinity in unity." What emerged from the heated contentions of churchmen, philosophers, and ecclesiastical dignitaries came to be known (after another 125 years and three more major councils)as the Nicene Creed, with later reformulations such as the Athanasian Creed. These various evolutions and iterations of creeds-and others to come over the centuries-declared the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost to be abstract, absolute, transcendent, immanent, consubstantial, coeternal, and unknowable, without body, parts, or passions and dwelling outside space and time. In such creeds all three members are separate persons, but they are a single being, the oft-noted "mystery of the trinity." They are three distinct persons, yet not three Gods but one. All three persons are incomprehensible, yet it is one God who is incomprehensible. "We agree with our critics on at least that point-that such a formulation for divinity is truly incomprehensible. With such a confusing definition of God being imposed upon the church, little wonder that a fourth-century monk cried out, "Woe is me! They have taken my God away from me, … and I know not whom to adore or to address." How are we to trust, love, worship, to say nothing of strive to be like, One who is incomprehensible and unknowable? What of Jesus's prayer to His Father in Heaven that "this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent"? "It is not our purpose to demean any person's belief nor the doctrine of any religion. We extend to all the same respect for their doctrine that we are asking for ours. (That, too, is an article of our faith.) But if one says we are not Christians because we do not hold a fourth- or fifth-century view of the Godhead, then what of those first Christian Saints, many of whom were eyewitnesses of the living Christ, who did not hold such a view either? We declare it is self-evident from the scriptures that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are separate persons, three divine beings, noting such unequivocal illustrations as the Savior's great Intercessory Prayer just mentioned, His baptism at the hands of John, the experience on the Mount of Transfiguration, and the martyrdom of Stephen-to name just four"
Where did dan blocker have house in langley?
Dan owned a house next to mine in Langley, B.C. I never got to meet him but I saw him a few times on his property. We were separated by the Salmon River, which isn't very wide, but enough to give privacy. This was many years ago now & I can't even remember the street I lived on! His house was on the corner of Glover Rd, & the street I can't recall. We lived very close to Ft. Langley.
What does the mormon church say about of men and mice?
There is no reference to"of men and mice" in Mormon scripture. This does not mean that both words have not been used in, say a talk or a lesson to associate the difference between the two. Perhaps in the fact that men are those who fulfill their responsibilities, whereas mice are timid or shy of responsibility and so shirk it.
Yes. Tyler Whitesides, author of 'Janitors' is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).
Mormonism discourages its followers from watching R-rated movies due to the potential for content that goes against their religious beliefs, such as graphic violence, nudity, or explicit language. These guidelines are intended to promote values of modesty, respect, and wholesome entertainment.
Did C S Lewis join the Mormon church?
No. C S Lewis was an atheist for much of his life, and then, through systematic study of scripture and being influenced by the Holy Spirit, accepted Jesus as Lord, and became a Christian and a very active member of the Church of England (part of the worldwide Anglican Church, which includes the US Episcopalian Church).
St Paul was a pharisee and persecutor of Christians who went on to become a Christian and from then became the author of some of the most authoritative and inspirational writings in his letters in the New Testament. In a similar way C S Lewis, although previously an author, became, after his conversion, one of the world's great Christian authors, not only writing the Narnia series for children (that have a profound Christian overtone and allegory) but also many Christian works for adults including his famous 'Mere Chriistianity' and 'Screwtape Letters'.
As a prominent Christian and Oxford don, C S Lewis spoke out for Christianity and Christian principles and regarded Mormons, and Jehovahs Witnesses, as heretics, and spoke out against them. During my wife's training for ministry she spend a year in a parish whose lay preacher was a friend of Lewis at Oxford, and he testified to Lewis's profound and informed Christian beliefs and his rejection of Mormonism, the JWs and other unorthodox sects.
The above answer suffers from the kind of smug Tribalism that C.S. Lewis absolutely loathed. Lewis never would have referred to any Christian denomination as "Heretics". C.S. Lewis wasn't the sort of man who spread hate and divisiveness. It's true that Lewis never joined any Church other than the COE, but it's also true that he was a Christian in the truest sense, in that he valued Christian Behavior over juvenile attacks on other Denominations, or even other Religions.
Who founded Brigham Young University in Idaho?
Brigham Young University Idaho was originally created in 1888 as Bannock Stake Acadamy. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a whole was the founder and sponsor of the school. The Church began many 'Stake Acadamies' around this time, as there were no public secondary schools available in the area.
In 1903 the school was re-named Ricks Acadamy after the stake president, Thomas Ricks. Once the school became accredited by the state of Idaho (meaning it's diplomas were recognized by the state) in 1917, the school became Ricks College. It was renamed BYU Idaho in 2001.
How did Brigham Young turn Utah into a new zion?
I don't know if this is the answer your looking for but here is my knowledge of this. Mormons were prosecuted and kicked out of were they were from and so they moved to Utah and built cities and they thought it was so beautiful and peaceful there they called it the new zion. That is my understanding of it.
Is the twilight author Mormon?
Yes.Stephanie Meyer is Mormon and she is sitting at the counter in the restaurant that Bella and her dad charlie go to to eat.She is o her laptop, but she doesn't want to be in the other movies.The waitress serves her coffee and she is the only person at the counter so you'll know that that is Stephanie Meyer the next time you watch twilight.
Im a Mormon, teehee
What is the address of brigham young university?
If you are mailing something to Brigham Young University, you can simply address it to "Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602". Because the campus is so large, it does't have an address. Individual buildings and apartments on campus do. (for example, the Admissions office is "CES Admissions, A-41 ASB, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602")
If you are driving to Brigham Young University, the main entrance to campus is at 150 east Bulldog Blvd (1230 North) in Provo.
Is Stephanie myer a Jehovah's witness?
Stephanie Meyer, the author of the Twilight series, is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church).
Was Stephanie Myers been excomunicated?
There is no public information or evidence to suggest that Stephanie Meyer, author of the Twilight series, has been excommunicated from any organization. It is important to note that excommunication is typically a religious sanction imposed by a church or religious group, and there is no known case of Stephanie Meyer being excommunicated.
Yes. Stephanie Meyer, author of the Twilight book series, is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church). She attends a congregation in Mesa, Arizona.
Does the Mormon church own readers digest?
No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) is not associated with Reader's Digest. Reader's Digest is published by the Reader's Digest Association, it is a publically traded company that is not affiliated with any religious organization, although the magazine does tend to have a conservative leaning.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does publish some magazines. The magazines currently published by the church are:
The Friend - geared toward children ages 2-12, contains stories and activities promoting moral values (honesty, service, etc), strong families, scripture stories, and basic church doctrines.
New Era - geared toward teens and young adults ages 12-20, contains stories and activities making moral and religious teachings relevant to teens. Unlike the more storybook nature of The Friend, New Era contains a lot of reader-submitted content and articles about applying religious concepts in everyday life.
The Ensign - for adults 18+, content includes user submitted experiences, articles about church history and doctrine, church news, and transcripts of sermons from church leaders.
Liahona - international. For less common languages in the church, content selections from the above three magazines are combined into one publication. Also contains a section of church news for the region in which the language is spoken.
What did the woman in the shoe not give her children?
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe,
she had so many children she didn't know what to do.
She gave them some broth without any bread,
Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed.
She didn't give them bread.
Is mark in the book of mormans?
No. The book of Mark (The Gospel according to Mark) is in the New Testament of the Bible. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints use both the Bible and the Book of Mormon as scripture, so they still believe in the Book of Mark.
How many times is Jesus Christ mention in the Doctrine and Covenants?
Seeing as how the vast majority of the Doctrine and Covenants is actually revelation from Jesus Christ, Himself, thousands.
Coldplay consists of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion. None of these men has ever been baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).
Frontman Chris Martin has said that he believes in God but does not belong to any particular religion.
You answered your own question - because that is what is in the Bible. The Bible does not allow for or suggest consecrating anything but oil when it comes to annointing and healing, and so a Biblically based religion would not consecrate anything else to be used in the place of or with the same function as consecrated oil. That oil can then be used to annoint and bless individuals - some religions placing the oil directly on the afflicted area, and others placing it upon the head.
How many Tony Awards has the book of Mormon won?
3 : Here are they;
Tony Award for Best Musical
Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
Tony Award for Best Original Score
Other awards:
New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical
Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical
Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
What did the Mormons and Mexicans have in common?
When the Mormon Pioneers first arrived in what is now Utah, it was part of Mexico. They moved there purposely because the American Government had treated them so poorly.
In 1875, missionary work began among the Mexican people. (Prior to that, very few Church materials were available in Spanish).
In the past few decades, membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) has exploded! In the 1970's, there were about 200,000 members in Mexico. Now, there are 1.2 million! This could very well reflect the fact that the Mexican government formally registered the Church in 1993.
No. David Gergen is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).
In an interview with Forward.com back in 2003, reprinted earlier this year on Interfaithfamily.com, David was speaking in regards to his daughter's recent conversion to Judaism prior to marrying her then boyfriend Mark Barnett. He was quoted as stating "we come from a Protestant tradition". He has never, as far as I've found, publicly stated a specific denomination.
What is most of the land in Mormon territory?
There is no such thing as "Mormon territory". Mormons live all around the world. There was a brief time in the mid 1800's when the Mormons sought to establish their own state, which would have been called Deseret. It covered all of modern day Utah and parts of Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming.
How do Mormon bishops get paid?
Bishops and other leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are never paid for their service. They are expected to work regular jobs outside of their Church service in order to support their families. For example, my Bishop works full-time in construction during the day, and spends most evenings and weekends doing his Church-related duties.
Leadership positions within the Mormon Church are lay volunteer positions, meaning that no formal training is required and that there is no payment for service.
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