Mormonism

Mexico never gave the Mormons a huge land mass. The land mass was aquired by the United States government as part of the Mexican-American war. It just so happened the Mormons lived there.

No, he is not.

I to not recognize either of these names and I have been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 55 years.

I am not an expert my any means. I just try to stay close to the Gospel Of Christ. If someone can actually link these names or items to the Church - I would love to learn.

Freedom4u

We don't have "the following", so we can't answer this question very well, but the reason the Mormon pioneers had to leave their previous homes in New York, Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois is because they were kicked out or forced to leave due to extreme persecution. The reason why they moved to Utah is because God lead them there, Joseph Smith had prophesied they would have to move to the Rocky Mountains, and they wanted to go to a land that nobody else wanted so that they wouldn't risk having large groups of people move in and repeat the persecution they had faced elsewhere.

There are three. Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah is the largest and most well-known. Brigham Young University-Idaho is in Rexburg, Idaho. It was called "Ricks College" until about 2004. Brigham Young University - Hawaii is in Laie, Hawaii. It used to be called "Church College of Hawaii".

The Mormons moved from New York to Ohio to Missouri to Illinois to Utah because they faced violent persecution and in some cases were kicked out of their homes or were asked to leave by the government. At the time that the Mormons arrived, Utah was only inhabited by a handful of (mostly friendly) Native American tribes and was outside the jurisdiction of the US Government, which meant that the Mormons could finally practice their religion in peace.

A lot of what you should bring depends on where you go for EFY. In general, it is good to bring snacks, a personal waterbottle, the "Preach My Gospel" handbook, maybe a pillow or blanket if they are not already provided, journal, scriptures, scripture markers and pens/pencils, hygiene supplies, clothes, and most importantly, a good attitude and open heart to feel the Spirit.

Yes, former San Fransisco 49rs player Steve Young is a practicing member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons"). Click the "Related Link" below to see a video of him discussing several common myths about the beliefs and practices of the Church.

Most members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) do choose to exchange rings for their weddings, but it is considered optional.

If they are getting married in the temple, exchanging rings is not a part of the actual sealing ceremony, but following the ceremony they can choose to exchange rings in the sealing room in the temple in front of their officiant and guests, or they can have a separate ring ceremony later at a different location, often as part of a reception or wedding dinner. Many Mormons whose family could not attend the temple ceremony choose to have a ring ceremony later so that they can include their loved ones in the celebration.

No, Sylvester Stallone is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).

A devoted Mormon is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) who actively practices their religion and participates in their congregation.

Yes, but not in the way that many Pentecostal and Protestant churches do.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe in the Bible, which says that speaking in tongues is one of the gifts or manifestations of the Spirit of God. (See 1 Corinthians 12:10) Also, one of their articles of faith states "We believe in the gift of tongues, prophesy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth."

Mormons believe that the gift of tongues comes when one needs to bear witness of Christ to someone who does not speak the same language. Stories of the gift of tongues are often told by Mormon missionaries who are sent to places where they are unfamiliar with the language, but somehow the people they are teaching still understand them - much like the story found in Acts 2.

Joseph Smith said, "The ultimate design of the gift of tongues is to speak to foreigners."

No. Giada De Laurentiis' husband Todd Thompson is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church).

No. Kellogg's food company began based on the practices of the Seventh Day Adventists, as the Kellogg brothers who founded the company were practicing Adventists. None of the company's top leadership today are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).

Joseph Smith, Jr. was the fifth of eleven children born to Joseph Smith, Sr. and Lucy Mack.

He was born December 23, 1805 in Sharon, Vermont.

He claimed to have been visited by God the Father and Jesus Christ in 1820, when he was 14. This was the first of many visitations, visions, and revelations.

He married Emma Hale in 1827, despite severe disapproval from her parents.

He and Emma had nine biological children and two adopted children, only five of whom lived to adulthood.

He founded the Church of Christ, later called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in 1830.

He was murdered while awaiting trail in Carthage, Illinois on June 27, 1844.

Depends on which Josh Davis you are referring to. The web designer, olympic swimmer, writer, football player, and the basketball player are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church), but I do know a Josh Davis who is a Mormon...

The Mormon pioneers moved to Utah for several reasons. First, the prophet Joseph Smith prophesied that they would find protection and peace in the Rocky Mountains. Second, Utah was a place where no white people lived, and where no white people wanted to live - so they could be free from persecution. The Native Americans there were relatively friendly and willing to work together with them, allowing the Mormons to live there successfully. Third, Utah at the time was a part of Mexico. The United States government had refused to protect the Mormons and some Mormon leaders had been accused of treason when they fought for their freedom to worship, so moving to a new country was a fresh start.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) reported 36,255 baptized members living in Alabama as of January 1, 2014.

Yes! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the official name of the Church. "Mormon" is actually a nickname given to members of this Church over 100 years ago. There are nearly 14 million members of the Church living all over the world! If you want to meet some 'Mormons' first hand, you can visit one of their Sunday worship services. You can locate the congregation nearest you (and find out when they meet) by following the "Related Links" below.

No. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) believe that each person should develop a personal relationship with God by studying scripture and speaking to God in prayer daily. Mormons believe that God will reveal His will and speak to individuals who earnestly seek Him.

Mormons believe that their Church is lead by God, who reveals His will for the entire Church to a Prophet, just as in Biblical times. The Prophet receives revelation regarding churchwide issues, while individuals receive revelation from God to guide their individual lives.

Check out the "Related Links" below to learn more about Mormons and what they believe about prophets.

No. Mary Hart is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" Church) does not own or operate any commercial potato business. The Church does grow potatoes on charity farms, which are used at the Church's 'Bishop Storehouses' (food pantries) and for humanitarian and disaster preparedness programs. Many individual Mormon families do own and operate farms which grow and sell potatoes.

I am a 13 year old boy and a member of the church. We are different colors and many different races.