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Mormonism
Questions about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, commonly known as Mormonism.
3,455 Questions
What does Ashley mean in Mormons?
Ashley is a name. It doesn't have any significance to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).
How many days did it take for the Brooklyn ship to bring the Mormons from england to New York?
The ship Brooklyn did not take Mormon pioneers from England to New York, it took them from New York to San Fransisco. It took five months and twenty seven days to make the journey, which left from Brooklyn Harbor on February 4, 1846, went around the southern tip of South America, then to Hawaii, and docked at San Fransisco on July 29, 1846.
What should you call a Mormon?
Most members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are fine with being called "Mormon", however some are offended by the term and prefer to be called "LDS" or "Latter-day Saint" because the full name of their church is "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints". Other than that, call them by their names!
Why is there so many splinter group's off of the LDS church?
There are many splinter groups in LDS church because it is a saint movement. This is the in Latter day churches.
What happens when a catholic gets married with a Mormon?
It really depends on the couple, their families, how devout they are to their faiths, etc. Both Catholics and Mormons are encouraged to marry within the faith, but that doesn't always happen. I have known a few Catholics and Mormons to marry, and they get along quite well. -Generally, they will not be able to have their wedding performed by a priest in a Catholic church. In the case of one couple I know, the Mormon spouse was willing to be baptized a Catholic so his wife could be married at her childhood parish.
-They will not be able to be "sealed" in a Mormon temple. Mormons believe that marriages that are "sealed" over in altar in a dedicated temple will continue beyond the grave. However, both husband and wife must be faithful practicing Mormons in order for this to occur. Devout Mormons take this very seriously and will travel great distances for the privilege.
-They can be married in a Mormon church or have a Mormon Bishop officiate in another venue. A church building is different than a temple, and couples of any faith may have their wedding ceremony performed in a Mormon church or performed by a Mormon bishop in another venue of their choice.
-They may face backlash from extended family. Devout religious family members may not like that you married outside of your family's traditional faith.
-you may face disagreements over lifestyle, where to worship on Sunday, or which faith your children should be raised in. Many couples navigate this quite well, working out arrangements to worship separately, alternate churches, or attend congregations that meet at different times. Some have their children baptized into one or both churches and others allow their children to make a faith decision later in life.
When was Perfected Church of Jesus Christ of Immaculate Latter-day Saints created?
Perfected Church of Jesus Christ of Immaculate Latter-day Saints was created in 1955.
Can close friends email LDS missionaries?
Yes they can, so long as the friend remembers that the Missionary has a special assignment and all correspondence should be kept to a minimum in content. Remarks as to how they are keeping, and interesting facts regarding their friends and family which will not cause any unnecessary worry to the missionary should be kept in mind.
Try and keep all worldly events out of your letters, but write about good wholesome things.
Can mormon missionaries go to the gym?
Mormon missionaries are supposed to exercise each morning. Generally, missionaries exercise in or near their home, occasionally they may use a church hall if their living space is too small. Going to a gym usually requires travel time and money, resources which are limited for missionaries. Going to a gym may also involve sexual temptations which a missionary who is trying to be fully focused on God would want to avoid. I have known missionaries who did exercise at a gym though, it really just depends on the individual situation and the approval of the mission president.
Why do women believe their husband chooses if they can go to Heaven in Mormonism?
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and have never heard any doctrine, read any scripture, or seen any Church material that claims that a husband can choose whether or not his wife will go to "heaven". Also keep in mind, the "Mormon" view of heaven is very different than the traditional Christian view of heaven.
I guess some women might believe that, but that is not a belief of the church as a whole. We believe that any person will make it to heaven based on his or her own personal choices, and the atonement of Christ. None of it is based on whether or not some other human thinks we made it or not. If the husband isn't doing the right things, and the wife is, he can't keep her from heaven.
Why is the Beehive important to the Mormons You can see them everywhere in Utah?
Beehive represents a community of workers, working together with a common goal, like the honeybees. Also (from a different person)... In the Church there are three groups of young women, aged 12-18. The Beehive group is girls 12-14; the Mia Maid group is girls 14-16; and the Laurel group is those 16-18. In other words, Beehives in the church represent a group of young girls/women aged 12-14.
How many sects or different denominations does Mormonism have?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has no denominations or sects that it claims as part of it. There are several groups that have LEFT the LDS church, but they are not considered Mormons by the LDS church, even though some of them call themselves Mormons. The two best known are the RLDS (Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), now called the Community of Christ, and the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), which is in the news a lot presently. The FLDS is the group that is polygamous.
How many words does the pearl of great price have in it?
12942 in the Book of Moses
5673 in the Book of Abraham
1591 in the addendum to Mathew
7499 in the Joseph Smith History
402 in the Articles of Faith
Of course, that's only the English-language edition. I'm not ambitious enough to count the words in other language editions.
See related links, below, if you'd like to read it for yourself.
When did the Territory of Utah or Deseret allow women the right to vote?
The first time that women were allowed to voted was in 1870 when Utah was a Territory. Utah Territory was the 2nd territory to allow women to vote.
The federal government revoked the Territory of Utah's suffrage in 1887.
It was restored the second time in 1895.
Utah became a state in 1896 and allowed women to vote.
The 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote nation wide was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920. Up to that time only the western states and a few others fully allowed women to vote. They were: (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma, Michigan & New York.) States that did not allow women to vote at all were: (Pennslyvania, Maryland, Virginia, W. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina & Alabama.)
CTR- Choose the Right Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that one's symbol of their belief is inherent in the lives they lead and the examples that they set. As holy writ states: "Show me thy faith without thy works and I will show thee my faith by my works ... for faith without works is dead."
Did a Mormon invent the television?
Yes. Philo Farnsworth, considered the "Father of Television" was a Mormon. Although he was not the first to transmit moving pictures, his was the first entirely electrical system to do so, which is the type of television we use today.
No, the Gosselins are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons"). When the sextuplets were born, they were attending at Calvary Bible Fellowship Church in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. Later, on the TLC show "Jon and Kate plus 8", they said they had begun attending at Glad Tidings Assemblies of God Christian Church in West Lawn, Pennsylvania.
How do Mormons celebrate the birth of a baby?
Different members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) may celebrate the birth of a baby differently based on their family and cultural traditions.
Religiously, Mormons have 'baby blessings' for new babies, generally held when the baby is a few months old. These are celebrated similar to christenings, infant baptisms, or naming ceremonies among other religous traditions.
Baby blessings are held during the regular Sunday worship service at the parent's congregation. Near the beginning of the service, the father (if an ordained Elder) or another ordained male of the family's choosing will bring the baby to the front of the room. Congregation leaders and other ordained friends and family are ususally invited to participate. They will form a circle holding the baby, and the father will give the blessing. Generally the blessing includes giving the child a name and blessing them to have good health, a happy life, etc. Traditionally the baby will wear white although this isn't a requirement. Either before or after the service, the family will often host a lunch or breakfast. It is common for the parents to invite extended family, friends, and neighbors to the blessing of their baby. Guests are not expected to bring gifts but may do so if they choose.
Check out the "Related Links" below to learn more about Mormon baby blessings.
Are there conditions on joining a Mormon church?
While anyone can attend the worship services of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church), there are certain conditions in order to qualify for baptism. These qualifications include:
*believing that God is your Father and that Jesus Christ is His Son and your Savior,
*believing that Joseph Smith did restore the true Church of Jesus Christ to the earth,
*believing that the current president of the Church is a prophet of God,
*feeling that you have sufficiently repented of your past sins,
*not partcipiating in any sexual relationship outside of a legal monogamous marriage,
*not living with a room-mate of the opposite gender,
*following the Word of Wisdom (not using alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco, illegal drugs),
*willingness to follow the commandments of God and the teachings and doctrines of the Church,
*attended several worship services of the Church and demonstrate an intention to continue attendance,
*understanding of the basic doctrines of the Church as taught by the missionaries,
*willing and ready to covenant with God that you will take upon yourself the name of Jesus Christ and follow His commandments throughout your life.
*you must be at least 8 years old. If under 18 you must also have your parent's permission.
Once you meet these requirements you will be interviewed by a missionary or congregation leader to determine if you are ready for baptism, and a date for baptism will be set. If you have any questions or concerns about meeting the requirements, speak with a missionary or congregation leader. It is their job to answer your questions and to help you overcome any issues that you have in meeting these requirements.
You can check out the "Related Links" below to get in contact with local Mormon leaders or to learn more about the beliefs of Mormons.
Yes of course! Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are welcome to fish, and many enjoy it as a hobby. The Church has no official doctrines or guidelines about fishing. Mormons are asked not to kill animals senselessly, so Mormons who hunt and fish are encouraged to eat what they catch.
What is the difference between Mormon Bible and the Christian Bible?
The King James Version is the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
The Book of Mormon is an additional book that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints includes as scripture, calling it "Another Testament of Jesus Christ". They believe that it was written by prophets in another part of the world that also believed in Jesus Christ.
Do Mormons believe in the King James version of the Bible?
Yes. The King James Version of the Bible is the official Bible of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) in English-speaking nations. Members are welcome to use a KJV Bible published by any source, but many choose to use an edition published by the Church. The text is the same as all other KJV Bibles, but it includes cross references to the Book of Mormon, which Mormons use as an additional book of scripture.
You can order a copy of the King James Version of the Bible published by the Mormon Church at the "Related Links" below.
Do Mormons have any idols or symbols?
Mormons strongly reject any form of idol. This is one reason that they do not use the symbol of the cross - they do not want to place a symbol or idol in the place of God. (Paintings of Jesus Christ replace the cross as decoration in Mormon worship spaces) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) also does not have any official symbols or logos other than the name of the church written in Times font.
Despite not having a symbol to represent their faith, Mormonism is highly symbolic, and Mormon worship ritual is rich in symbolism. For example, the bread and water used in the sacrament (communion) is symbolic of the flesh and blood of Christ, who was the "Bread of Life" and the "Living Water". The immersion baptisms practiced by Mormons are symbolic of the death of the old person and the birth of a new person, of the cleansing and purity of the person being baptized, and of the person being covered by the Living Water - Christ. Mormons have a culture of symbolism and teaching in parables, believing that it is the best way for the Holy Spirit to guide the learner in interpreting the intended teaching at his or her own level.
