what do Mormons believe exactly?

Question

I just wanted to know

Answer 1

That is SO broad of a question...believe about a cetain doctrine...or...just in general...or what?

We believe we are all spirit sons and daughters of God, that we chose to come to this earth to: gain a body, be tested and prove ourselves worthy to gain back the presence of our Heavenly Father, and to have mortal experiences we could not have had if we stayed a "spirit" without a body for eternity. We believe Christ is our elder brother, that he willingly came to earth to suffer and die for our sins and be resurrected to break to bonds of death for us all. We believe that repentace, baptism by immersion, faith and temple covenants are key ordinances that one must have done and remain faithful to to enter into the Celestial Kingdom where Christ and God dwell.
If you want to know more specific things, ask and I will try to answer to the best of my knowledge.

Answer 2

Quickly, I like the statement of a Mormon scientist named Henry Eyring.

"As a Latter-day Saint, like any other honest man, I am obliged to accept only the truth."

Answer 3

the 3 god pagan belief of a trinity

the idea Joseph Smith was like Paul of Bible and has modern revelation

that displacing the Natives was part of 'gods' plan

wearing special underwear helps mask universal stench of excrement

meaning all religious people and non religious people's poop stink, no one is special or sacred, all are sacred equally or none is sacred equally, no one is better or deserving discrimination based on choice

Answer 4

I'm a former LDS, but I choose not to talk about it. If you want information on it though visit the website at www.lds.org . But I can tell you now Christians are going to tell you every other religion but theirs is a cult and their religion is the best.

Answer 5

Even though other members may have excellent answers to our beliefs, I have found this to be about the best way to explain to anybody about our Church and beliefs. That is why I use it so much.

Latter-day Saints, unlike many other Christian traditions, do not accept the definitions of God as created by the Greek philosophers.
Our beliefs about the Godhead "are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone]." (The Holy Bible, Ephesians 2:20)
Using the apostolic and prophetic teachings as our base, Latter-day Saints believe in the Jesus who was the preexistent Word of the Father; that was the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; that was the God of Abraham , Isaac, and Jacob; that was the Only Begotten Son of God who was born to the virgin Mary in the town of Bethlehem; that was baptized by John; that healed the sick and raised the dead, that walked on water, multiplied loaves and fishes, and performed many other miracles; that set a perfect example for mankind to emulate and that all men and women are commanded to follow his teachings and example in all things.
We believe that Jesus suffered in the garden and on the cross, until he finally died as a willing sacrifice for mankind in order to bring about an infinite atonement through the shedding of his blood. After his death, we believe that he was physically resurrected and that he ascended into the heavens, from which he will come at the end of this world to establish his kingdom upon the earth and eventually to judge both the living and the dead. We believe Jesus is and was the Holy Messiah, the Savior and Redeemer of the world and all those who will follow him. Finally, we believe in the Jesus who is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations.

Now that we have established the identity of the Jesus Christ in whom Latter-day Saints believe, may I ask who is the Jesus in whom you believe?

A dictionary defines a Christian as "one who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus," and "one who lives according to the teachings of Jesus." Thus two characteristics identify Christians: First, they profess belief in the Savior, and second, they act in harmony with the Savior's teachings. Faithful members of the Church called Saints or Latter-day Saints, qualify clearly in both characteristics. In our belief and our action, we demonstrate that "Jesus Christ Himself (is) the chief corner stone" of our faith.

When asked this same question Joseph Smith listed these 13 Articles to show our main Beliefs.

1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
2 We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
3 We believe that through the Atonement 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 eimmersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for 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, evangelists, 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 Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) 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 paradisiacal glory.
11 We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God ccording 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 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.

Answer 6

Many doctrines that are apostasy.

Answer 7

They won't tell you...exactly!

Answer 8

it's called faith.