Can anyone give me any information about the Mormon Church?

Answer 1

I obviously can't add much to what was stated above, but will emphasize that you should seek the truth from the horses mouth. I have studied hundreds of religions and always went to the source and from those who actually believe it, and I feel I got good info. Good luck.

Answer 2

As has been said:

mormon.org
LDS.org

If you want to recieve a free book of mormon, literature, or movies, or if you'd like to have mormon missionaries come to your home to answer any questions you may have check out:
http://www.lds.org/sharefriend/1,14111,3724-1,00.html

If you want to check out a mormon worship service, you are welcome at any of the regularly scheduled sunday meetings. Local meetinghouses can be found here:
http://www.lds.org/basicbeliefs/meetinghouse/1,6017,352-1,FF.html

There is a LOAD of incorrect information about mormons on the web. My favorite is the ones who say "mormons aren't christians" while the name of the church is the "Church of Jesus Christ" and the book of mormon's subtitle is "Another testament of Jesus Christ", all the while it's members pledge devotion to God and to Jesus Christ. It sounds like an outrageous claim, but many make it. So, like I said, be careful of where you get information when it comes to mormons.

Answer 3

www.mormon.org

This is the best place to learn about the Mormon church. If you had a specific question about Mormonism, you could ask that here too.

Answer 4

well, the perfect place to start is www.lds.org, and www.mormon.org. i am also a mormon, so feel free to ask me questions: [e-mail], because a lot of people will try and tell you alot of bizarre things about us, so we as mormons would like to set a lot of things straight. also, try talking to what we call "missionaries." they are specifically trained to teach people who honestly want information about our church. trust me, a lot of people will say that they won't leave you alone, but they understand if you just want to know some answers. hey, we are normal people, too!

Answer 5

The Mormon Church, properly the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was founded early in the 19th century by one Joseph Smith, who claimed to have found metal plates buried in upstate New York, containing a record of various ancient peoples recorded in an unknown tongue. With the aid of two devices called Urum and Thummim, whose exact nature and function is not entirely clear, Smith "translated" these into rather bad English, and set down the text in what is now called the Book of Mormon. Smith acquired a number of followers, but the group was not popular in its native New York, and moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, where Smith was eventually arrested and lynched for improper relations with most of the females in town. Under renewed pressure, the group moved west and settled at what is now Salt Lake City, Utah. Although its doctrines are of dubious theological merit, the Church has prospered, due to its emphasis on thrift, self-reliance, and large families. The Church sends youngsters on missionary activities throughout the world. Perhaps the best known Mormon is Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts.

Answer 6

When asking these types of questions, I've found it most helpful to go right to the source. www.lds.org is their official website. It includes a rundown of their basic beliefs. I understand some of it, but I'm Catholic. I know I wouldn't want a Mormon attempting to tell you all about Catholicism.

Answer 7

Yes, "anyone" can...that is what is scary. IF you want to know facts, please, visit mormon.org, LDS.org, or talk with some local LDS missionaries. There are many who spread false information, rumors, lies, hate and misconception and try to pass it off as "fact".
Honestly, we are just normal people trying to live the gospel. We believe we are sons and daughters of God, that we lived with Him before this life, that Christ is our elder Brother and that he suffered and died for each one of us that we might take advantage of the atonement.
Anything specific, ask me.

Answer 8

Mormons believe that before the heavenly war, God and a council convened regarding the members of the heavenly host that were coming to Earth. (Mormons believe we have these finite bodies to further our education and therefore advancement There are many things we could not understand unless we experienced weakness. The bodies are important to this process, and that is why the cast-out hosts continually try to possess our bodies, requiring exorcism.)

There were those among the host, including a child of God..which basically they all were...that wanted to force obedience, rather than allow free choice. Jesus sided with God in wanting the obedience to be of free will. True love cannot be forced, you know. It must come of free will or it is without value.

The host divided over this decision, as the Bible states, and one third of them were cast out, to forever remain in their spirit form with no chance for continuation in God's realm. Also in accordance with the Bible.

The Mormons believe in the Bible, as far as fallible man correctly translated it. Obviously other churches feel the same way, because there are many, many books like Strong's Concordance, to help with translations and meanings.

The Mormons believe in the 12 Tribes of Israel, noted in the Bible. Nephites, who came from Jerusalem to the Americas about 600 BC and split into Nephites and Lamanites, and another called Jaredites, who came MUCH earlier .. after God scattered the people for trying to build a tower to Heaven (remember the tower of Babel in the Bible). The Book of Mormon is a story of those tribes that migrated to the Americas. It was written by Mormon, an ancient historian, and was known as the Plates of Nephi. They outlined the history of the Americas, including the appearance of Jesus after His resurrection.

Mormon's work was translated from that tablet form by Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith was led to the tablets in a vision, after he had gone into solitude to pray. It is important to understand that it was a time when many spiritual movements and revivals were prevalent. Confused about which one to attend, Joseph Smith sought answer in prayer. His answer was 'NONE' and he was led to the tablets.

Mormons believe we all existed before this world was made and that we made bonds that we seek out here on earth. That is why genealogy is so important to them. They also believe that the innocents who died before hearing the word of God are being taught right now. Verses in Ezekiel and elsewhere lead them to believe that is what was meant by some of Jesus' conversations both before and after His crucifixion and resurrection.

I hope this furthers your understanding of the Mormons. Jesus himself, after rebuking His disciples for trouncing others that were casting out demons in Jesus' name, told them that whoever what not against Him was for Him.

As believers in the Bible, Mormons are on par with any other Christian denomination. The Book of Mormon is not meant to replace the Bible, but be a companion to it. It is a record of the Americas, and the Bible is a record of the Jewish land and surrounding territories.

Answer 9

lds.org DO NOT USE A WEBSITE NOT SPONSERED BY THE MORMON CHURCH; THEY ARE ANTI-MORMON SITES

Answer 10

Yeah - that's the problem. To get REAL info, check mormon.org or lds.org or email me ([e-mail])