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What is a Morman?

2007-03-20 16:24:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Mormon is a term often used as a nickname for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The church itself is often called the "Mormon Church,"[1][2] and its doctrine is often referred to as Mormonism. Scholars have grouped this church and others that have broken away from it together and labeled them the "Latter Day Saint movement". These other churches are sometimes confused with the Mormon Church, but are not in any way associated with it. According to church history, the term is derived from the Book of Mormon, which Mormons believe is a companion to the Bible and another witness of Jesus Christ. According to Joseph Smith, Jr., it was compiled by an ancient prophet called Mormon, hence the name of the book.[3] Mormons describe themselves as Christians

When Joseph Smith was asked by a newspaper reporter about the basic beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he summarized the teachings and doctrines in 13 points, known today as the The Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Articles of Faith are:

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 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.

2007-03-20 16:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by Furibundus 6 · 0 0

A follower of Joseph Smith-A sect within Christianity

2007-03-21 00:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 0 0

Do you mean Mormon? It is a sect of Christianity that follows the teachings of Joseph Smith as a prophet.

2007-03-21 01:02:53 · answer #3 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0 0

A type of Christian.

2007-03-20 23:32:06 · answer #4 · answered by CelloGirl 2 · 0 1

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