The Mormons :: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The MormonsMormonism is a way of life that is practiced by members of the Church of delivererChrist of Latter-day Saints. Over two-thirds of the churchs membership is inthe United States. However, members are also located in many former(a) countriesaround the world. Mormons use the Bible, the book of Mormon, and two early(a)books or revelations to Joseph smith, fall apart of the church. These other tworevelations are the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price. TheMormon organization consists of a three member First Presidency and a twelve manCouncil of Apostles who make up the major policy-making luggage compartment of the church.Mormonisms founding doctrine was based on the assumption that Christianity wascorrupt and that it was infallible to restore the true Christian gospel. TheMormon church sees only itself as recognized by god. Joseph smith founded thechurch in New York in 1830. He said that he had visions of god and otherheavenly beings that told him to collapse the restored Christian Church. Hewas directed to some thin metal plates that he translated into what is nowcalled the book of Mormons. This book describes the history, wars, andreligious beliefs of a gathering of multitude who migrated from Jerusalem to America.Smith attracted a small free radical of followers who colonized in Kirtland, Ohio, andJackson County, Missouri. Because of persecution, the church moved to northernMissouri, then to Nauvoo, Illinois. The heap of Illinois welcomed thepersecuted Mormons, and Smith began to construct a temple and a hotel there. In1843, Smith secretly instituted the practice of plural marriage among a group ofhis followers. This could be because he himself had 50 wives. The Mormonslived in relative peace until 1844 when a group became mad about Smithspractices. They started a newspaper called the Nauvoo Expositor and attackedhim, accusing him of practicing polygamy. Smith denied this luff but waskilled anyway. Brigham Young took ove r as their new leader. In 1852 , polygamywas formally announced at the Mormon conference.Points of DebateWhat was so wrong with their views?* thought in the Bible and handwriting of Mormon== How? The Mormons believe the Bible and The Book of Mormon to be the Word ofGod. However, the Bible states that it is the only Word of God. == Mormonismbelieves that God has a physical dust. The Bible contradicts this belief* vox populi in Polygamy== instruct that Jesus Christ himself is a polygamist.* Mormonism and Blacks== Mormonism teaches that African Americans have dark peel because they arecursed by God, and are an inferior race.The Mormons Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The MormonsMormonism is a way of life that is practiced by members of the Church of JesusChrist of Latter-day Saints. Over two-thirds of the churchs membership is inthe United States. However, members are also located in many other countriesaround the world. Mormons use the Bible, the Book of Mormon, a nd two otherbooks or revelations to Joseph Smith, contribute of the church. These other tworevelations are the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price. TheMormon organization consists of a three member First Presidency and a twelve manCouncil of Apostles who make up the major policy-making body of the church.Mormonisms founding doctrine was based on the assumption that Christianity wascorrupt and that it was prerequisite to restore the true Christian gospel. TheMormon church sees only itself as recognized by God. Joseph Smith founded thechurch in New York in 1830. He said that he had visions of God and otherheavenly beings that told him to evidence the restored Christian Church. Hewas directed to some thin metal plates that he translated into what is nowcalled the book of Mormons. This book describes the history, wars, andreligious beliefs of a group of community who migrated from Jerusalem to America.Smith attracted a small group of followers who settled in Kirtlan d, Ohio, andJackson County, Missouri. Because of persecution, the church moved to northernMissouri, then to Nauvoo, Illinois. The people of Illinois welcomed thepersecuted Mormons, and Smith began to construct a temple and a hotel there. In1843, Smith secretly instituted the practice of plural marriage among a group ofhis followers. This could be because he himself had 50 wives. The Mormonslived in relative peace until 1844 when a group became mad about Smithspractices. They started a newspaper called the Nauvoo Expositor and attackedhim, accusing him of practicing polygamy. Smith denied this shake up but waskilled anyway. Brigham Young took over as their new leader. In 1852 , polygamywas formally announced at the Mormon conference.Points of DebateWhat was so wrong with their views?* Belief in the Bible and Book of Mormon== How? The Mormons believe the Bible and The Book of Mormon to be the Word ofGod. However, the Bible states that it is the only Word of God. == Mormonismbelieves that God has a physical body. The Bible contradicts this belief* Belief in Polygamy== tutor that Jesus Christ himself is a polygamist.* Mormonism and Blacks== Mormonism teaches that African Americans have dark bark because they arecursed by God, and are an inferior race.