What can you tell me about the Mormon religion?

Question

I know nothing about them and I have to write a two paged essay about them.

Answer 1

http://lds.about.com/od/mormonchurch/a/mormonchurch101.htm

Answer 2

I am going to give an abbreviated summary which I hope is of assistance. I grew up in Utah, and actually have living, breathing Mormons in my family, so should know. Just to answer the question before it arises, I do NOT consider myself a member of any organized religion. I find good in most any religion, but at the same time have yet to find one that doesn't have its drawbacks, as well. I don't particularly play well with the other kids in the sandbox, if you catch my drift, so choose to worship as I choose.
Anyway, the Latter Day Saint, or Mormon Church, is a RELIGION (not a cult by any definition of the word) that believes in the eternal strength and bonds of the family, and doing good towards their fellow man - just like many other religions on the face of this planet. There are many sites that can explain theri beliefs much better, but here are some of the nuts and bolts which hopefully will whet your appetite to learn more sometime in your future: It has a President whom members consider to be God's Prophet on Earth, and uses the Bible, The Pearl of Great Price, and The Book of Mormon as their words of guidance. "The Church", as it is called by members for the most part, is divided up territorially into Regions, which are broken down further into Stakes, then into Wards. Each has its own hierarchy, and everyone follows the "Prophet", to whom I previously alluded, and his "Council of Twelve". No need to go into further detail; it's all there to be discovered if you care to look.
Let's consider a major misconception FYI:
Mormons DO NOT believe in or practice plural marriage although there is a splinter group that does have that belief. This splinter group's members are NOT considered LDS, and it is much more of a cult than the "real" Mormons. Check out the news on a man by the name of Warren Jeffs if you want to have an idea of what a true cult is. His little cult is really on the rocks right now, and I detest the way it basically rapes young girls and enslaves innocent children and women.... Truly , don't get them mixed up with the real LDS religion, because they are ideologically light years apart from one another!
There is of course much more information than I could ever provide here, so if you are truly interested in an interesting but maligned religion simply check out the literature which others answering this question have already listed such as LDS.org to get a feel for the truth of these people.
They are for the most part very good, caring CHRISTIAN people who take their religion seriously. They, too, strive to make their world a better place, just like most of society, and are very much maligned for no other reason than sheer ignorance of those who don't care to do any research about them.
No, they are not perfect, but most of them try to get there, and is there anything wrong with that pursuit?. Certainly there are many of them that try to get others to join, but it is just because they want to share something which they feel can help others - even though at times they can seem boorish. However, there are many other boorish people out there, as well, aren't there? Even this answer is, I'm afraid! Therefore, I'm going to quit so you can take the time to look up the truth about the Mormons yourselves if you want! Shalom! :-)

Answer 3

the mormons head quarters are in Utah-look up the basic information on internet

these are some of their false doctrines-1 you dont need to be born again-Jesus saith except a person repent and be born again they can not see the kingdom of heaven." John 3

they believe Jesus was created and is the brother of satan-Jesus saith before abraham was I am-Isaiah predicted -a son would be given and he would be almighty God Isaiah 9:6

they believe in the after life they will have many wives-Jesus saith in heaven they are not married but are as the angels

well e mail me or somethin if you want more clues-thanks alot -good question now get busy and do great!

Answer 4

Kolob is the position God is living, and we stay right here on earth when we die interior the Spirit international, it particularly is al round us. Kolob is gently noted interior the scriptures, and is taken usually as an emblem or a acceptance for the actual homestead of God. Regardless, Kolob's value isn't a large component of Mormon Doctrine, because we bypass to Temples that are literal residences of the Lord.

Answer 5

Bible: Although the exact site is unknown, the garden of Eden was probably in the Mesopotamian region by the Euphrates River.—Genesis 2:11-14.
Doctrine and Covenants: Garden of Eden was in Jackson County, Missouri, U.S.A.—Doctrine and Covenants 57, as explained by President J. F. Smith.

Bible: The soul dies.—Ezekiel 18:4; Acts 3:23.
The Book of Mormon: “The soul could never die.”—Alma 42:9.

Bible: Jesus was born in Bethlehem.—Matthew 2:1-6.
The Book of Mormon: Jesus was to be born in Jerusalem.—Alma 7:10.

Bible: Jesus was begotten by holy spirit.—Matthew 1:20.
Journal of Discourses: Jesus was not begotten by holy spirit. He was begotten in the flesh by Adam’s having intercourse with Mary.—Journal of Discourses, Volume I, pages 50-1.

Bible: New Jerusalem to be in heaven.—Revelation 21:2.
The Book of Mormon: New Jerusalem, earthly, to be built by men in Missouri, U.S.A.—3 Nephi 21:23, 24; Doctrine and Covenants 84:3, 4.

Bible: Writers of the Bible were inspired to write God’s thoughts.—2 Peter 1:20, 21.

The Book of Mormon: Its prophets are said to have written according to their own knowledge.—1 Nephi 1:2, 3; Jacob 7:26.

Bible: Mosaic Law, including tithing, terminated by the death of Jesus. Contributions are to be voluntary, not under compulsion.—2 Corinthians 9:7; Galatians 3:10-13, 24, 25; Ephesians 2:15.
Doctrine and Covenants: “Verily it is . . . a day for the tithing of my people; for he that is tithed shall not be burned (at his [the Lord’s] coming).”—Doctrine and Covenants 64:23.

Answer 6

The basics of the Mormon religion are this: (this is highly condensed so I have enough space and I am sure I am mutilating the story)

In the 1800's (?) a confused 15 year old boy named Jospeh Smith prayed to God about which religion was the true religion. He was visited by an angel and shown that none of them were. He was led to tablets hidden in the mountains by an ancient American civilization and given the revalation from God to translate these tablets. This is the book of Mormon. It describes the history of the ancient american people that came from Isreal and a visit by a spirit Jesus after his ressurection to the ancient americas, "the other fold" as described in the bible. This led to the formation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Their Articles of Faith are:
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 aordinances 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.
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 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 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 7

the only thing i know of Mormon religion is they have their own bible and the author was Joseph Smith.They never acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God.According to the Mormons.John Smith had seen a vision.He said that God had spoken to him in vision.that's why he had written their book of mormons.It's not a bible.

Answer 8

Just write: it is a religious cult which I have no interest in learning about.

Answer 9

http://www.bible.ca/mormon.htm
they believe when you die you'll become god of your own planet
You can be married in heaven
you can be baptized for the dead
They used to believe that African people were once demons
Satan and Jesus are brothers
Joesph smith was visited by an angel-sound familiar?
It's a cult

Answer 10

I personally dont agree with this religion. It makes girls when they are young marry old men. Thats really sad. It doesnt respect peoples rights.