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| − | == Articles of Faith ==
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| − | In 1842 [[Joseph Smith]], founder of the LDS religion (or Mormonism), wrote what has come to be called the [[Wentworth letter]] and included in it a list of thirteen of the basic beliefs of Mormonism. These are known in the Mormon church as the [[Articles of Faith]] and can now be found in [[Mormon Scripture]]. These thirteen articles briefly outline the basic principles and beliefs of Mormonism. Below is a summary (for complete text see [[Articles of Faith]]):
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| − | 1. Mormonism believes the [[Godhead]] consists of three persons: God the Father, His literal son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost.
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| − | 2. Mormons believe that men and women are accountable for their own sins. While Mormons acknowledge [[the Fall]] of Adam and Eve, they do not believe in the idea of [[Original Sin]] (the notion that all mankind is cursed because of Adam and is born sinful).
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| − | 3. Mormonism states that all men and and women can be saved (restored to the presence of God) through the [[Atonement of Jesus Christ]] if they will obey the will of God and receive the necessary [[Ordinances]].
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| − | 4. The foundation of the Mormon Gospel rests on having [[Faith]] in Jesus Christ, repenting of one's sins, being [[Baptism|baptized]] by immersion to be washed clean from sin, and receiving the [[Gift of the Holy Ghost]] by having hands laid on one's head and being confirmed a member of Christ's church.
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| − | 5. Mormons believe that God grants men authority to act in his name. Such men, however must be called by Him, through prophecy or revelation, and must be [[Ordinances|ordained]] by having hands laid upon their heads by men who already have authority from God (see [[Priesthood]]) to administer in His name.
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| − | 6. In accordance with the organization of the New Testament church, the modern Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is led by "apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth." Some of these church offices go by other titles.
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| − | See also [[What do Mormons believe]]
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