What do mormons believe?

Answer 1

"Mormonism is a term used to describe religious, ideological, and cultural aspects of the various denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. The term Mormonism is often used to describe the belief systems of those who believe in the Book of Mormon, a sacred text which Mormons believe was translated by Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1829 from golden plates, described as the "sacred" writings of a group of the inhabitants of parts of America from approximately 600 BC to 420 AD. In 1830 Smith published the Book of Mormon and "restored" the Church of Christ, and the faithful were known amongst themselves as Latter Day Saints.

Outside the church, church members have come to be called Mormons because of their belief in the Book of Mormon as scripture, alongside the Bible. As the result of a revelation in 1838, the name to the Church was officially stated as "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints".[1] After the death of Joseph Smith, a succession crisis ensued and the church membership was divided among various sects. The largest group accepted Brigham Young as the new prophet-president of the church and followed him West to the Salt Lake Valley in the current state of Utah. However, there was a sizable faction that did not accept Brigham Young's claim to leadership and remained in the Midwest. The Community of Christ is the largest church that emerged from the Latter Day Saints who did not follow Brigham Young and it also claims to be the original church founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. Nevertheless, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints remains by far the largest and most prominent group called 'Mormon'.

After The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints abandoned the practice of plural marriage, more sects emerged in support of the practice usually in the form of polygamy, or more specifically, polygyny. Mormonism is generally used to describe the main body of the Utah sect exclusively, mainly due to its prominence amongst Latter Day Saint denominations, but the practice of plural marriage is still heavily associated with Mormonism despite the church's efforts to distance itself and the term from polygamy. Other sects embrace or accept the term Mormonism, including the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, other Mormon fundamentalist organizations, Reform Mormonism, and cultural Mormons.

Most adherents of Mormonism may be called Latter Day Saints (or the hyphenated Latter-day Saints in reference to the largest denomination).[1] Other generally acceptable terms include LDS, Saints, and Mormons. A minority of adherents object to the terms Mormon and Mormonism, since these are terms coined by outsiders to label members of the Church."

Answer 2

I dont' know many facts about Mormons. I've always been curious to learn about Mormonism a bit better. I spoke with a Mormon man once who told me that a cross necklace is viewed as a negative thing since it represents the killing/death of Jesus Christ. He told me that Mormons are Christians and there really isn't much difference. Another Mormon friend told me Mormons believe that when we die if we follow God's teachings that we will have our own universe with the people we love in it with us. Is any of this true? Someone else told me that Mormons believe that Satan isn't bad and is God's son too. Also that he is revered as Jesus is. Also I've heard they're usually not allowed any stimulants such as caffeine, or depressant like alcohol, drugs, etc. Someone else mentioned something to me about an angel named Maroni (spelling?) and a white rabbit. Is any of this true or does it make sense?

Answer 3

Mormons are just as messed up as any other religion. They believe they will become Gods when they die, but only if they follow certain rules of the church, of course.

Answer 4

They beleive in the Father, Son , and Holy Ghost just as christians. But they beleive there are modren day prophets, you know like god still talks to certain men. They have this prophet from i think the 1800's who wrote more books to the bible they use. It is the same as the holy bible but it has more added on to it. Stuff like Jesus being in the Americas ( the indians "white" god") This is all I really know about it.Sorry if I didnt help any

Answer 5

Check out, Everything about Mormans:

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/98/story_9838_1.html

Answer 6

They do not believe In Jesus Christ.
They use His name but do not believe.
They also believe that you yourself will become a god someday. And they believe in grabbing as many woman as you can to promote your progeny.
ie. more gods on more future worlds.
They also believe that we are decended from the angel michael.
A mish mash of pagan ideas.

Answer 7

That blacks received the mark of Cain, but they forgave them in 1978. Just in time for some conversion trips to Africa.

Hypocrites and assholes.

Answer 8

Ask them..

Answer 9

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Answer 10

that they are superior to everyone else...