The Mormon Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints

Around fifteen years old, he claims to have had a visitation from God giving him instructions not to join an existing church as they are all corrupt. Through, “an encounter with angel Moroni, Joseph Smith was told of Gold Plates needing to be translated into what became the Book of Mormon” (Brasich). The followers of Mormon belief were a minority in the American society. Much of the public, who followed Christianity, were against Mormon followers because of the values they believed. One value of which was the practice of polygamy, later becoming illegal in the eyes of the United States government. The fundamental beliefs of Mormons contrast ideas of currently established religions, creating a growing crowd against the group. Discrimination against the group came in all forms from a political cartoon depicting Mormons as monsters, to forcing followers to move from state to state essentially isolating them from society. They were forced to move from Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, to later migrate to Utah, settling and establishing the Church of Latter-day Saints permanently. The most controversial act occurred when, “Joseph Smith and his brother were arrested, dragged from jail, and assassinated as a way to keep down a Mormon uprising that was bound to arise” (Brasich). Joseph Smith was a topic of great controversy within

The writings, known as the Book of Mormon, describe how some Israelites traveled to the Americas to become the indigenous tribes (Gutjahr 7). The books and Joseph’s teachings laid out a faith that seemed radically different than any other. But Mormonism shares roots with other religions; it began as a form of Trinitarian Christianity. Like Christianity, it builds on Judaism; Mormonism also connects with the Jewish history as the Book of Mormon describes the families of a lost tribe of Israel. Like Protestantism, Mormonism can be considered a reformed version of Christianity. Mormonism, in fact, has much in common with Islam—both have Abrahamic roots and a modern prophet and sacred text. Mormon ideas may seem radical in some areas, but are Christian in many fundamental aspects. Mormons believe in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, although they see them as separate beings. They accept the Old and New Testament as the work of God, and believe in many Christian ideas such as sin, divine revelation, and God’s eventual return. The main difference, then, is simply that Mormonism is newer than other religions, and thus assumed to be invalid. As Noah Feldman summarizes, “Antiquity

Mormonism is a multilayered religious organization with many faces. The words “multilayered” and “organization” are carefully chosen as they represent the bulk of what we will discuss as we seek to unveil the true essence of the Mormon world as they see it. We will summarize this organization and in so doing we will discover that it was built on human fallacy and deception from its inception. We will then follow with a critical look the claims, doctrines, and documents that frame their beliefs.

In the two-part series, The Mormons, this four hour documentary by Frontline and the American Experience examines the development and growth of the Mormon faith. The documentary explores both the history and the present reality of the Mormon faith, allowing the viewer inside the compelling and often misunderstood religion. The first part of this documentary explores the birth of Mormonism and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under the charismatic leadership of Joseph Smith, while the second segment studies the contemporary Mormon Church (including the discussion of Mormon missionaries, homosexuality, and the role of women). Although I was aware of some of the history of Mormonism (my mom was raised in the LDS

Marriage is at the very centre of the most of the communities practicing Mormonism, such as Bountiful located in British Columbia (Campbell, 6). Based on Mormonism, faith helps them to be closer to God and the role of the marriage is essential is achieving this celestial existence after death (Daynes, 5). Usually, polygamy is considered the prerequisite for Mormonism, however, it is important to note that only after the “New and Everlasting Covenant” plural marriages became common (Ryan 218). According to this new view, the celestial existence

When one thinks about marriages or weddings in the United States, Americans may often reminiscence on two individuals tying the knot. However, in the western United States, and in parts of Canada, more and more people are practicing polygamy, which is the act of an individual marrying another person(s), after one already has a spouse. Although the practice is illegal, individuals within the Fundamental Latter-Day Saints Church partake in the activity, as it is a divine part and calling of their religion. The FLDS is a break-off sect off the mainstream Mormon, or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church. The Mormon Church originally practiced polygamy, up until The Manifesto, which was issued in 1890, by Wilford Woodruff,

Although The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church) considers itself unequivocally as a Christian church, there are number major differences between traditional or mainstream Christians and the Mormon Church. This research paper primarily focuses on identifying major areas of differences between the mainstream branches of Christianity (Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant - as a group) and the Mormon Church.

Mormons are well known for the missionaries that come door to door to proselyte non-believers, this is done in efforts to share the love of God and the mercy for His people. They want to unify the community in God because they are commanded to by their scripture and they believe this with better sustain society spiritually. I have known many Mormons in my life and while I never converted to Mormonism I do believe that their strong conviction to the family principals would definitely benefit society. We as a secular community have stayed from our traditions not only in faith & religion but with our funeral traditions that are dying out with cremation, “green burial”, and water resonation become increasingly more popular. Mormons place their traditions very high in the Mormon life.

One of the most significant principles of this religion is plural marriage, which Mormon fundamentalists refer to as the Divine Principle. The founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith Jr., claims to have received direction from God to live a polygamist lifestyle. According to Smith, a man had to have a minimum of three wives to be able to reach the highest level of heaven. Members of the LDS Church practiced polygamy in relatively small numbers of approximately 30 percent between 1852 and 1890. The practice of plural marriage has been a controversial topic within the Western society of the

In 1852, polygamy was made legal. Polygamy is when a male marries multiple women and they all live in one house. The male must be able to support all their children and his wives. Joseph Smith had many of wifes. The youngest wife Joseph Smith had married was a 14-year-old girl named Helen Mar Kimball. The Mormons moved west because they wanted to escape religious discrimination. After the murder of their leader, Joseph Smith, they knew that they had to get out of their old settlement in Illinois. After their old leader, Joseph Smith died,

The Mormon Church, formally called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, was founded on the belief that the church established by Jesus Christ did not survive and was saved in modern times through a prophet Joseph Smith.

The Latter-day Saint faith, or Mormonism, is a fairly new religion. In fact, it only dates back to the early 1800s, making it a “new religious movement”. Mormonism was founded by a man named Joseph Smith. This religion teaches that beginning in 1820, Smith began to receive visions and prophecies from god himself. These revelations continued to come Smith. In fact, an angel by the name of Moroni, came to him and told him of ancient golden stones that contained God’s written word. Smith later found these stones and translated them into what is now the Book of Mormon. As Smith recruited followers and began preaching about his accounts, the Mormon faith was born.

The religion commonly known as the “Mormonism” or The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints (LDS) is a religion divined from Christianity. Mormonism has been traced back to 1830 C.E in New York, where Joseph Smith formally organized The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. During this time period of the 1800’s, also known as the time of the “Second Great Awakening” a religious boom was on the rise. There was much speculation and uncertainty centered on religious beliefs. Joseph Smith claimed that during this time he was called upon by God to restore the church that had been established on earth by Christ. Joseph responded to God’s message by reclaiming the church of Christ, through the creation

Through their teachings from the bible they believe and are taught that homosexual passions and acts are shameful and unnatural, that deny entrance to the Kingdom of God. With this being the basis of their believe, same-sex marriage cannot be the foundation of a Christian marriage approved by God’s Church. They believe the Church main purpose is the saving of people, not to bless the means of their damnation. “No marriage can be sanctioned by the Church if the very basis of the marriage involves acts that put the couple outside of eternal salvation. No matter what our society may legislate, the law of God is clear—that a marriage is not a godly marriage if it is a same sex union.” (What does the Bible say about same sex marriage?) But Jehovah Witnesses believe that Jesus loves EVERYONE including homosexuals, lesbians, transvestites, and transgender. Jesus is the Great Healer and offers freedom from the bondage of sin and unnatural sexual feelings only when you seek Him for His cleansing forgiveness. The Mormon Church has made public attempts to combat same-sex marriage. They created a policy were Children living in a same-sex household may not be blessed as babies or baptized until turn 18. The new policy states that the child once 18, the child may denounce the practices of same-sex marriage and cohabitation and request to join the church. The church has opposed same-sex marriages for ages and respects the law and acknowledges the right of others to think and act differently. But it does not accept same-sex marriage within its members. Their views on same-sex marriage are on par with their views on polygamy. Over 1000 members of the Mormon Church have protested over the passing of this new

The Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints are a sect of the LDS church and one that I would consider deviant. A sect is used as a “contradistinction to the type 'denomi –nation ' which itself is distinguished from the type 'church” (Hampshire and Beckford, pg. 232) In regard to the FLDS sect of Latter Day Saints, the “profit” or head of the sect creates an environment that attempts to utilize familiar ideology as a foundation, yet perverts or distorts portions of the original ideology to fit its purpose. The sect then creates its own hierarchy of power and rules and utilizes the new “norms” as the fundamental values of their society. Sociologists believe that once the individuals of the sect are conforming and forsaking the teachings of their past, then the sect leader has created a new denomination and thus a society where the new norms are ideal.