Mormonism
From Wikireligion
Mormonism, also known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is a Christian religion. Members of the Church believe that it is the original Christian Church started by Jesus Christ and restored by Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1830.
The center of the Mormon Church is in Salt Lake City, Utah, but there are more than 12 million Mormons living all over the world. The leader of the church is called the president, and Mormons call him a prophet. They believe that God guides the prophet, just like He guided Joseph Smith. Mormons believe that it is important for families to spend a lot of time together, and that after they die, they can live together forever. Mormons do not drink alcohol, coffee, or some kinds of tea, or smoke tobacco. They meet once a week on Sunday for church, where they have the sacrament and listen to short talks or sermons. They also have Sunday School to learn more. Mormons also have buildings called temples. Only Mormons that are living good lives can go in the temple. This is because the temple is the most holy building in their religion.
Core beliefs
- God is our Heavenly Father. He loves us and wants us to return to Him.
- Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is our Savior. He redeems us from death by providing the Resurrection. He saves us from sin as we repent.
- Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can return to live with God if we keep His commandments.
- The Holy Ghost helps us to recognize truth.
- The first principles and ordinances of the gospel are faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.
- The Church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth.
- The priesthood authority of God exists in His Church today, just as it did in the original Church.
- The Bible and the Book of Mormon are the word of God.
- God reveals His will to prophets today, just as He did anciently.
- Our life has a sacred purpose.
- Families can be together forever.
- Through serving others, we can experience joy and draw closer to God.
