what are the princples of mormonism? how was Mormonism influenced American society?

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Following are some brief tenets of Mormon faith and two sources are included for additional information:

Accountability (Agency) is the ability of each person to choose right or wrong and to act freely. Mormons believe this is a marvelous gift from God .
Baptism is very important in Mormonism.
Charity, according to scripture,. . . "is the pure love of Christ", "suffereth long, and is kind", "envieth not", "is not puffed up", "doth not behave itself unseemly"
Faith in Jesus Christ is regarded as one of "the first principles and ordinances of the gospel" of God.
Fasting, a voluntary abstinence from food, has been practiced for centuries as a way for the Lord’s people to humble themselves before Him and increase their ability to receive blessings .
Forgiveness is an essential part of having happiness in this life and salvation in the life to come.
Law of Chastity is a necessary set of commandments. Heavenly Father gave all men and women the sacred power to have children and has given these precise commandments about how to use it. If men and women obey the commandments about procreation they can be very happy .
Obedience is the first law of heaven, in the beliefs of the Mormon Church. To progress in this life, men and women must be obedient to the truths that come from the Lord .
Prayer is the way by which any person can communicate directly with their Heavenly Father. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons or Latter-day Saints) believe prayer is necessary for each person to build a close relationship with the Lord. This relationship is necessary to live righteous lives .
Repentance is the second principle of the Gospel in Mormon doctrine. Repentance is required for salvation: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23)... When one develops faith in Jesus Christ and begins to understand the purpose of mortal life, he or she will desire to repent.
Sabbath Day is Sunday in the Mormon Church. The Sabbath is a day of rest, following the initial example of the Lord during the Creation: “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he has made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it” (Genesis 2:2-3) .
Sacrament, in Mormon belief and doctrine, is a ceremony of eating bread and drinking water which are symbols, or reminders, of the body and blood of Christ, which He willingly gave up during His atoning sacrifice for all .
Sacrifice has been in existence since the beginning of time, as a way to obey the Lord’s commandments and show devotion to Him. The Lord commanded the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, to offer sacrifices of the firstborn sheep of their flocks .
Service is a necessary element in becoming more charitable and Christ-like. To show charity, which they view as the pure love of Christ, Mormons seek for opportunities to serve their fellow men .
Spiritual Gifts, received from the Lord, come as a result of being faithful and worthy (obedient to the commandments of God in all aspects of life)
Testimony is an individual's beliefs and faith. A testimony comes through study and prayer, and it is a gift from Heavenly Father to His children
Tithing, or tithe, means a tenth part. The paying of tithing to the Lord and His church has been a commandment for thousands of years. The first record of tithing is found in Genesis 14:20, when Abraham pays tithing to Melchizedek. In the biblical days of the Lord’s church, tithing was considered not only a commandment but also a law of the land
Word of Wisdom is a strict code of conduct Mormons follow, regarding the care and respect of their physical bodies. Mormons believe their bodies to be sacred gifts from God--gifts for which Jesus Christ has paid the ultimate price. Our bodies are made after the likeness of the Lord and should be treated as sacred. Members of the Mormon Church are taught from a young age to respect their bodies as temples wherein the Spirit of the Lord can reside .




http://www.sunstoneonline.com/magazine/issues/141/141-32-41.pdf


http://www.whymormonism.org/gospel_mormon_beliefs.html