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| − | Mormonism is a religious movement originating in the early 1800s with the revelations and teachings of [[Joseph Smith]]. Mormonism should not be confused with the [[Mormon Church]]; the two are not the same. Mormonism is not a specific church, but encompasses a wide range of sects, almost all of which trace their roots to the original Church founded by | + | Mormonism is a religious movement originating in the early 1800s with the revelations and teachings of [[Joseph Smith]]. Mormonism should not be confused with the [[Mormon Church]]; the two are not the same. Mormonism is not a specific church, but encompasses a wide range of sects, almost all of which trace their roots to the original Church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 in Fayette, New York. |
| − | Mormonism also refers to the | + | Mormonism also refers to the doctrines taught by [[Joseph Smith]] and the succeeding prophets and leaders of the Mormon Church. Mormonism is different than many other religious movements, in that it does not have a systematic theology based upon a static understand of God or scripture. Instead, Mormonism believes in continuing revelation that is dynamic in nature and expansive in scope. |
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| − | + | Among the concepts generally accepted within Mormonism is the idea that human life is one of the stages in the eternal progression of intelligent beings who are God's spirit children. During their time on this earth—the time between birth and death—men and women can choose whether to accept or reject Christ's gospel, teachings, and covenants. | |
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| + | Mormonism includes many beliefs shared by many other Christian churches in different degrees. Mormons believe in a personal God who is concerned with his children; Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and He came on the earth to preach the gospel, establish His Church, and perform the infinite Atonement. Men and women need to repent, be baptized by the proper authority, and continue to keep the commandments to be saved. Mormonism teaches the value of marriage and stresses family as cental to God's plan for His children. | ||
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| + | Those adherants to Mormonism who are members of the [[Mormon Church]] (officially known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) prefer to be called ''Latter-Day Saints.'' Other generally acceptable terms are LDS, Saints, and Mormons. | ||
Revision as of 09:45, 19 December 2005
Mormonism is a religious movement originating in the early 1800s with the revelations and teachings of Joseph Smith. Mormonism should not be confused with the Mormon Church; the two are not the same. Mormonism is not a specific church, but encompasses a wide range of sects, almost all of which trace their roots to the original Church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 in Fayette, New York.
Mormonism also refers to the doctrines taught by Joseph Smith and the succeeding prophets and leaders of the Mormon Church. Mormonism is different than many other religious movements, in that it does not have a systematic theology based upon a static understand of God or scripture. Instead, Mormonism believes in continuing revelation that is dynamic in nature and expansive in scope.
Among the concepts generally accepted within Mormonism is the idea that human life is one of the stages in the eternal progression of intelligent beings who are God's spirit children. During their time on this earth—the time between birth and death—men and women can choose whether to accept or reject Christ's gospel, teachings, and covenants.
Mormonism includes many beliefs shared by many other Christian churches in different degrees. Mormons believe in a personal God who is concerned with his children; Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and He came on the earth to preach the gospel, establish His Church, and perform the infinite Atonement. Men and women need to repent, be baptized by the proper authority, and continue to keep the commandments to be saved. Mormonism teaches the value of marriage and stresses family as cental to God's plan for His children.
Those adherants to Mormonism who are members of the Mormon Church (officially known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) prefer to be called Latter-Day Saints. Other generally acceptable terms are LDS, Saints, and Mormons.
