What do you KNOW about mormons?

Question

Just wanted to know a little bit more about them. Please don't be rude and make me report you. And Please try to keep it to facts.

Answer 1

I am sorry so many people are misinformed. No, mormons do NOT have multiple wives. In fact, if they do decide to practice that, they are excommunicated from the church. Heres some of their basic beliefs, taken straight from their official website.

*God is our Heavenly Father. He loves us and wants us to return to Him.
*Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is our Savior. He redeems us from death by providing the Resurrection. He saves us from sin as we repent.
*Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can return to live with God if we keep His commandments.
*The Holy Ghost helps us to recognize truth.
*The first principles and ordinances of the gospel are faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.
*The Church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth.
*The priesthood authority of God exists in His Church today, just as it did in the original Church.
*The Bible and the Book of Mormon are the word of God.
*God reveals His will to prophets today, just as He did anciently.
*Our life has a sacred purpose.
*Families can be together forever.
*Through serving others, we can experience joy and draw closer to God.

Here are 13 summarized points of basic beliefs they have.

We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon this the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.


Heres what they believe about families



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Families

A distinctive teaching of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that marriage between a man and a woman can last forever. Marriages performed in the Church’s temples do not end with death. Rather, marriage and family relationships are “sealed” by priesthood authority (Matthew 16:19) and can continue through eternity, if the couple is faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
In 1995, God’s living prophet and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles emphasized the importance of marriage and family in a declaration entitled “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.”

This is what they think of the bible

The Holy Bible


The Holy Bible testifies of Jesus Christ and has influenced and sustained millions of His followers. It is a collection of sacred writings containing God’s revelations and accounts of His dealings with His children in the Holy Land.

The historical accounts in the Bible cover many centuries, from the time of Adam through the death of the Apostles. Likewise, the books of the Bible were written by and about prophets who lived at various times in the history of the world.

As you probably know, the Bible is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament.

The Old Testament contains sacred texts written prior to the birth of Christ. Many prophets in the Old Testament foretell the coming of a Savior and Redeemer.

The New Testament tells of the life of that Savior and Redeemer, who is Jesus Christ. It also tells of the establishment of His original Church.


They believe in continuing revelation, by the prophet for the church members, and also by parents for their families.

Continuing revelation

God is a loving Father in Heaven who reveals His will to His children. He is not silent.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is led by revelation from God to a living prophet, who receives God’s word just as Abraham, Moses, Peter, and other ancient prophets and apostles did.
Parents can receive inspiration from God in raising their families.
Individuals can receive divine inspiration to help them meet personal challenges.



Theres a lot more they believe.If you want more info, email me, and visit their website.

Answer 2

My dad was a Mormon, his family is all strong Mormon, I know alot about them, we live in a strong Mormon community, although I am not one.

Mormons are strong family oriented people, they put alot of focus on family. They have very strong youth group programs. They believe the Book of Mormon, not so much the Bible. They believe you are saved by your works. Every Mormon family should be prepared at any time for the end of the World. They dont drink caffeine, but own stock in Coca-Cola, so thats okay to drink, they dropped polygamy due to pressure from the government, they are stong in religious convictions, 18 year old Mormon boys are required to go on a two year mission before marriage, and girls are even starting to go on them. They believe going door to door is essenatial in spreading the word, and it works. They are generaly good, kind hearted people, and are not a cult. What else do you want to know?

Answer 3

They believe in both the bible and the book of Mormon (which I'm sure you could find online). They are not like amish and menonites in that they use the same modern technology as the rest of us. School aged children would usually attend seminary for an hour a day (not sure if that's an hour before AND after school or just one or the other), my Mormon friend goes for an hour at 5AM before school starts. Not sure what else you want to know.

Answer 4

I know they were founded by Joseph Smith - a noted storyteller
I know they were run out of Missouri, and then Illinois
I know Joseph Smith not only wrote the BOM but also addes prophesy of himself into the bible (the JST of the KJV)
I know Joseph Smith was killed escaping from a jailhouse (OK granted - he was about to be lynched)
I know Brigham Young took over and Emma Smith left the LDS church because Joseph Smith had wanted Jr to take over
I know Brigham Young and the Mormons WALKED to the Salt Lake Valley
I know that they were polygamists
I know that Mr Young called for the killing of the Francher (?) Party at Mountain Meadows
I know that Mormons stopped polygamy to become a state (grew up in UT and learned this in UT history)
I know they won't leave me alone.

More???

Answer 5

Okay, I'll tell you what I know about mormons, first is that you probobly don't know much at all. I know that I am one. I know that we're not crazy. I know that we're Christian. I know that we don't EVER have more than one wife at a time. I know that we support our country fully. I know that we do have t.v. I know that we are good people. I know that we do have electricity. I know that we believe in the bible as far as it is translated correctly. We believe that some parts of the bible have been lost in translation. We believe in the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ, when he comes to America and preaches there. And I know that I have a testimony of the Church of Jesus Chrish of Latter Day Saints. (We're only nicknamed Mormons because of the Book of Mormon) I also know that the boys go on missions when they're nighteen, not eighteen, and it isn't required, they choose too. Girls can also go on missions but they go when they're 21. They believe strongly in family values.

Answer 6

The largest grouping of them is in Utah, especially Salt Lake City. They no longer practice poligimy as many think, but a few off shoot sects still do. They came west follwing their leader/ prophet Brigham Young. They are required to serve as a missionary at some point in their lives, most do this after college and end up over seas to do this for a 2 yr period.

Answer 7

Mormons do NOT have more than one wife. They believe in God. They believe that Jesus was the son of God, and died on the cross for our sins. They believe in the bible. They also believe in the Book of Mormon. They believe you shouldn't smoke or drink alcohol because it's bad for your body. They believe in loving one another, no matter what the religion. They do not force the young men to go on missions but it is strongly recommended. Girls can also go, but they dont go until they are 21, whereas the boys go at 19. Mu husband is not Mormon, and he has never felt pressured by the church to join. They answer his questions when he has them and do so very poiltely. They do not force women to stay home with their children. I work part time because we need the income, as do many Mormon women.

Answer 8

All I know is this... when I was a child, my father wanted to join the Mormon church. My mother fought him on it, although she agreed to go to a church meeting where they stressed serving your husband and family as pretty darn close to a maid, and told women to fight to the death rather than submit to rape, as it was worse than death. We did not go back. I'm very glad of it.
Now all I know is that there are a lot of them in Colorado and Utah, where my professor in college went on a job interview, and the Mormon interviewer saw her ring and said "why are you trying to get a job, shouldn't you stay home and have children?" That's illegal, rude, and sexist. Oh, and they send cute young men out on bikes in our neighborhood to recruit new members.

Answer 9

What do you want to know? They believe Native Americans are descendants from a tribe from Isreal, they believe Jesus came to America to teach them, they believe Joseph Smith found a new testament to the Bible in New York, and they beleive the Garden of Eden is in Jackson County, Missouri.

Answer 10

I think I can help you. I'm a mormon. Very proud of it too. Let me first start by pointing out a few things that others think about mormons that aren't true.

1. We don't practice polygamy anymore!! No a man can't have more then one wife. That was done away with a long time ago. A few points some may not want to acknowledge: God has commanded many groups of people to take multiple wives, take David and Solomon for example. Also, the docterine was changed when the law stated that it was illegal to take more then one wife. Also FLDS aren't LDS, they broke away from the church to practice what they thought of as fundamental points of the gospel, polygamy being one of those.

2. We believe in the same Christ that is in the bible. We don't think Joseph Smith is God, or Christ. He was a prophet, that's it, just like Moses, Joseph, David, Solomon and all the others in the Bible.

3. The Book of Mormon is another Testiment of Christ, not a new bible, not added to the bible. It is another record of him. If you don't understand it, then maybe you should read it to see for yourself.

K.. now that those points have been covered, here is what we believe in a nutshell.

1. We believe in God the Eternal Father, in His son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost.

2. We believe that men will be punished for his own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.

3. We believe that through the attonment of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.

4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, The laying of the hands of the gift of the Holy Ghost.

5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.

6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangalists, and so forth.

7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.

8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the kingdom of God.

10. We believe in the literal gathering of Isreal and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the new Jeruselum) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its peradisical glory.

11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring and sustaining the law.

13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul- We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hopt to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovel, or of good report, we seek after these things.

That's it in a nutshell. If you would like more info, you can go to the churches website. I've listed the link below. This is your best source of information, as it comes right from the horses mouth.

Answer 11

The Morman church is called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Here are some basic beliefs:

Basic beliefs

You may have questions about what members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe. Some of the basic beliefs of the Church are:
God is our Heavenly Father. He loves us and wants us to return to Him.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is our Savior. He redeems us from death by providing the Resurrection. He saves us from sin as we repent.
Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can return to live with God if we keep His commandments.
The Holy Ghost helps us to recognize truth.
The first principles and ordinances of the gospel are faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.
The Church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth.
The priesthood authority of God exists in His Church today, just as it did in the original Church.
The Bible and the Book of Mormon are the word of God.
God reveals His will to prophets today, just as He did anciently.
Our life has a sacred purpose.
Families can be together forever.
Through serving others, we can experience joy and draw closer to God.

The Mormons also have the Book of Mormon:

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon is another witness that Jesus Christ really lived, that He was and is God’s Son. It contains the writings of ancient prophets. One of these, Lehi, lived in Jerusalem around 600 B.C. God commanded Lehi to lead a small group of people to the American continent. There they became a great civilization.
God continued to call prophets among these people. The Book of Mormon is a collection of the writings of their prophets and record keepers. It is named after Mormon, one of the last of these ancient prophets.

These prophets knew about Heavenly Father’s plan for His children and the mission of Jesus Christ. They recorded that Christ appeared, after His Resurrection, to the people in America, taught them His gospel, and formed His Church among them. The book contains the teachings of Jesus Christ, testifying of His Atonement and His love. It supports and verifies the Bible.

The Book of Mormon concludes with a great promise that those who read it and sincerely pray about it can know by the Holy Ghost that it is true (Moroni 10:4).


Here's a good site to check out for more information:

http://www.mormon.org/welcome/0,6929,403-1,00.html