A strange but well-known cult that exists in our society is the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints, also referred to as Mormons. They picture themselves to be a new form of the church of apostles just like in the 1st century. The history of Mormons begins with its upbringings, which was created by a man named Joseph Smith. Smith had visions when he was younger from God and angels in the time of autumn equinox, about the location of these golden tablets. He searched and found the tablets, with other items such as a brass plate, two silver bows, and a breastplate. After four years, he was allowed to remove these items, and tried to translate them behind a curtain. Eventually these items he brought back were lost, but he did manage to "translate" some of it into a hundred and sixteen-page book known as the Book Of Lehi. Later on, apostles appeared to smith and his partner Cowdery, showing them how to baptize each other by submerging themselves into water and pronounced them the two elders of the "new church." In 1830, smith founded the Latter Day Saints church and he and his followers constantly had to move from state to state due to persecution. Smith tired to run for presidency but his campaign failed and he and his brother Hyrum, were jailed and later executed by a mob. In 1846, the Mormons (now led by Smith's son Joseph Smith 3rd) finally arrived in Utah and established Salt Lake City, but could not make Utah a state due to the government's view of the Mormons practicing polygamy. Finally, manifesto was issued to suspend the practice and Utah became a state, which today is where the Later Day Saints reside. The groups accepted blacks in the seventies, but still exclude all races of women into priesthood. These days, they have joined with non-Mormon groups to actively fight drug abuse, abortion access, equal rights for women, and equal rights for gays and lesbians.
Mormons have many different beliefs then other, real religions.
Mormon Religion, What it is and why it's a cult? ... The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is more commonly known as the Mormon Church, after the Book of Mormon. The Mormon Religion is said to be a Christian religion. ... The Mormons believe that worship should be simple. ... The Mormons never use the term salvation, rather they use exaltation. ...
The Mormons came about in 1830; they were one of many sects created in the beginning of the nineteenth century. ... This Book of Mormons was the group's sacred text and supposedly the third testament to the Bible. ... The Mormons then decided that it was time to set out and find a new community in Illinois. ... Brigham Young became the next leader of the Mormons and decided to move his people to Salt Lake City, Utah. In Utah, the Mormons flourished even more with a Mormon kingdom, plural marriages, and an economically self-sufficient society. ...
Heavy criticism from both non-Mormon and Mormon parties mounted until 1978, when then Church president Spencer Kimball announced the repeal. ... Several historians have formed a "Missouri thesis," which traces the Mormons" belief in black racial inferiority to the period in history when the majority of members of the Mormon Church resided in the slave state of Missouri. ... While participating in missionary work for the Church, controversial attitudes were directed towards Abel from both Mormon and non-Mormon parties. ... Grant saw the Civil War as a blessing in disguise; they believed that...
The Mormons were founded by Joseph Smith in 1830, which is stated in both sources. ... In 1830, he published Book of the Mormons which led him to attracted more attention from the public. ... Did he fully accomplish his goals he had originally set for the Mormons before he was killed? ... Did the Mormons move again after settling in Utah? ... The Mormons have a great history and I hope to read more about them in the future....
Joseph Smith started the Mormon Church on April 6, 1830 in Fayette, New York. ... Moroni was the son of Mormon. ... In Nauvoo the Mormons built well established-planned cities. ... Ever since the move by the Mormons to Utah, their numbers had grown tremendously. ... One of the Mormons goals was to establish their own Government. ...
Mormons, and Jews. ... Mormons, after all are Christians, and Jews, well, they"re Jews. ... Two of these communities that have greatly stood out to me are the Mormons and the Jews. ... The Mormons believe that this inheritance was given to them. ... The Mormons refer to the Old and New Testaments, The Book of Mormon, The Doctrine and Covenants, and The Pearl of Great Price. ...
The worshippers that belong to this church are referred to as Mormons. ... The Mormons have a Word of Wisdom that most go by. ... The Mormons seem to have very moral standards and good values. ... The Mormons do have a baptism ceremony and so do many other religions, but the Mormons do it for a separate reason than I am accustomed to. The Mormons do it to show they are joining the church. ...
The worshippers that belong to this church are referred to as Mormons. ... The Mormons have a Word of Wisdom that most go by. ... The Mormons seem to have very moral standards and good values. ... The Mormons do have a baptism ceremony and so do many other religions, but the Mormons do it for a separate reason than I am accustomed to. The Mormons do it to show they are joining the church. ...
Both Mormon-based and non-Mormon newspapers published reports regarding the massacre. ... The media will be divided into 2 camps; Mormon and non-Mormon. ... For the cause here, the public will again be divided into Mormon and non-Mormon sides. ... A prominent Mormon named John D. ... The letter intimates Mormon involvement into the massacre. ...
