The Mormons :: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The MormonsMormonism is a way of life that is enforced by parts of the Church of rescuerChrist of latter-day Saints. Over two-thirds of the church services membership is inthe United States. However, members are also located in many other(a) countriesaround the world. Mormons use the Bible, the account book of Mormon, and two other arrests or revelations to Joseph Smith, founder of the church. These other tworevelations are the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price. TheMormon organization consists of a three member First governance and a twelve manCouncil of Apostles who make up the major policy-making body of the church.Mormonisms founding doctrine was based on the self-reliance that Christianity wascorrupt and that it was necessary to restore the true Christian gospel. TheMormon church sees tho itself as recognized by perfection. Joseph Smith founded thechurch in upstart York in 1830. He said that he had visions of God and otherheavenly beings that told him to establish the restored Christian Church. Hewas directed to some thin metal plates that he translated into what is nowcalled the book of Mormons. This book describes the history, wars, andreligious beliefs of a group of people who migrated from Jerusalem to America.Smith attracted a small group of followers who settled in Kirtland, Ohio, andJackson County, Missouri. Because of persecution, the church moved to northernMissouri, then to Nauvoo, Illinois. The people of Illinois welcomed thepersecuted Mormons, and Smith began to construct a temple and a hotel there. In1843, Smith secretly instituted the practice of plural man and wife among a group ofhis followers. This could be because he himself had 50 wives. The Mormonslived in relative peace until 1844 when a group became mad about Smithspractices. They started a newspaper called the Nauvoo Expositor and attackedhim, accusive him of practicing polygamy. Smith denied this charge but waskilled anyway. Brigham Young took over a s their new leader. In 1852 , polygamywas officially announced at the Mormon conference.Points of make doWhat was so ill-treat with their views?* Belief in the Bible and Book of Mormon== How? The Mormons believe the Bible and The Book of Mormon to be the Word ofGod. However, the Bible states that it is the only Word of God. == Mormonismbelieves that God has a physical body. The Bible contradicts this belief* Belief in Polygamy== Teach that Jesus Christ himself is a polygamist.* Mormonism and Blacks== Mormonism teaches that African Americans have gruesome skin because they arecursed by God, and are an inferior race.The Mormons Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The MormonsMormonism is a way of life that is practiced by members of the Church of JesusChrist of Latter-day Saints. Over two-thirds of the churchs membership is inthe United States. However, members are also located in many other countriesaround the world. Mormons use the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and two oth erbooks or revelations to Joseph Smith, founder of the church. These other tworevelations are the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price. TheMormon organization consists of a three member First Presidency and a twelve manCouncil of Apostles who make up the major policy-making body of the church.Mormonisms founding doctrine was based on the assumption that Christianity wascorrupt and that it was necessary to restore the true Christian gospel. TheMormon church sees only itself as recognized by God. Joseph Smith founded thechurch in New York in 1830. He said that he had visions of God and otherheavenly beings that told him to establish the restored Christian Church. Hewas directed to some thin metal plates that he translated into what is nowcalled the book of Mormons. This book describes the history, wars, andreligious beliefs of a group of people who migrated from Jerusalem to America.Smith attracted a small group of followers who settled in Kirtland, Ohio, andJackson Cou nty, Missouri. Because of persecution, the church moved to northernMissouri, then to Nauvoo, Illinois. The people of Illinois welcomed thepersecuted Mormons, and Smith began to construct a temple and a hotel there. In1843, Smith secretly instituted the practice of plural marriage among a group ofhis followers. This could be because he himself had 50 wives. The Mormonslived in relative peace until 1844 when a group became mad about Smithspractices. They started a newspaper called the Nauvoo Expositor and attackedhim, accusing him of practicing polygamy. Smith denied this charge but waskilled anyway. Brigham Young took over as their new leader. In 1852 , polygamywas officially announced at the Mormon conference.Points of DebateWhat was so wrong with their views?* Belief in the Bible and Book of Mormon== How? The Mormons believe the Bible and The Book of Mormon to be the Word ofGod. However, the Bible states that it is the only Word of God. == Mormonismbelieves that God has a physical body. The Bible contradicts this belief* Belief in Polygamy== Teach that Jesus Christ himself is a polygamist.* Mormonism and Blacks== Mormonism teaches that African Americans have dark skin because they arecursed by God, and are an inferior race.