https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Bettinaa&feedformat=atom MormonWiki - User contributions [en] 2024-03-19T06:00:58Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.29.1 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Chronological_List_of_Temples&diff=31276 Chronological List of Temples 2012-11-01T17:32:21Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Temples]]<br /> [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] currently has 134 temples in operation around the world and 17 announced or under construction. The following is a list of all [[Inside Mormon temples|LDS Temples]] either completed, under construction, or announced. The numbering for those under construction or announced is not fixed and is subject to change according to the order of dedication. See also [[Geographical List of Temples]].<br /> <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> <br /> {| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5<br /> |'''Temples of the Restoration'''<br /> |'''Dedication Date'''<br /> |'''Dedicated By'''<br /> |-<br /> |[[Kirtland Temple]]*<br /> |27 March [[1836]]<br /> |[[Joseph Smith]]<br /> |-<br /> |[[Nauvoo Temple]]**<br /> |1 May [[1846]]<br /> |[[Orson Hyde]]<br /> |}<br /> * * No longer owned by the Church<br /> * ** Destroyed by fire; rebuilt in 2002, see No. 113<br /> <br /> <br /> {| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5<br /> |<br /> |'''Temple'''<br /> |'''Dedication Date'''<br /> |'''Dedicated By'''<br /> |-<br /> |1<br /> |[[St. George Utah Temple]]<br /> |6 April [[1877]]<br /> |[[Daniel H. Wells]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |2<br /> |[[Logan Utah Temple]]<br /> |17 May [[1884]]<br /> |[[John Taylor]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |3<br /> |[[Manti Utah Temple]]<br /> |21 May [[1888]]<br /> |[[Lorenzo Snow]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |4<br /> |[[Salt Lake Temple]]<br /> |6 April [[1893]]<br /> |[[Wilford Woodruff]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |5<br /> |[[Laie Hawaii Temple]]<br /> |27 November [[1919]]<br /> |[[Heber J. Grant]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |6<br /> |[[Cardston Alberta Temple]]<br /> |26 August [[1923]]<br /> |[[Heber J. Grant]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |7<br /> |[[Mesa Arizona Temple]]<br /> |23 October [[1927]]<br /> |[[Heber J. Grant]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |8<br /> |[[Idaho Falls Idaho Temple]]<br /> |23 September [[1945]]<br /> |[[George Albert Smith (Prophet)|George Albert Smith]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |9<br /> |[[Bern Switzerland Temple]]<br /> |11 September [[1955]]<br /> |[[David O. McKay]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |10<br /> |[[Los Angeles California Temple]]<br /> |11 March [[1956]]<br /> |[[David O. McKay]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |11<br /> |[[Hamilton New Zealand Temple]]<br /> |20 April [[1958]]<br /> |[[David O. McKay]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |12<br /> |[[London England Temple]]<br /> |7 September [[1958]]<br /> |[[David O. McKay]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |13<br /> |[[Oakland California Temple]]<br /> |17 November [[1964]]<br /> |[[David O. McKay]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |14<br /> |[[Ogden Utah Temple]]<br /> |18 January [[1972]]<br /> |[[Joseph Fielding Smith]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |15<br /> |[[Provo Utah Temple]]<br /> |9 February [[1972]]<br /> |[[Harold B. Lee]] (reader)<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |16<br /> |[[Washington D.C. Temple]]<br /> |19 November [[1974]]<br /> |[[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |17<br /> |[[São Paulo Brazil Temple]]<br /> |30 October [[1978]]<br /> |[[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |18<br /> |[[Tokyo Japan Temple]]<br /> |27 October [[1980]]<br /> |[[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |19<br /> |[[Seattle Washington Temple]]<br /> |17 November [[1980]]<br /> |[[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |20<br /> |[[Jordan River Utah Temple]]<br /> |16 November [[1981]]<br /> |[[Marion G. Romney]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |21<br /> |[[Atlanta Georgia Temple]]<br /> |1 June [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |22<br /> |[[Apia Samoa Temple]]<br /> |5 August [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |23<br /> |[[Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple]]<br /> |9 August [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |24<br /> |[[Santiago Chile Temple]]<br /> |15 September [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |25<br /> |[[Papeete Tahiti Temple]]<br /> |27 October [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |26<br /> |[[Mexico City Mexico Temple|México City México Temple]]<br /> |2 December [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |27<br /> |[[Boise Idaho Temple]]<br /> |25 May [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |28<br /> |[[Sydney Australia Temple]]<br /> |20 September [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |29<br /> |[[Manila Philippines Temple]]<br /> |25 September [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |30<br /> |[[Dallas Texas Temple]]<br /> |19 October [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |31<br /> |[[Taipei Taiwan Temple]]<br /> |17 November [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |32<br /> |[[Guatemala City Guatemala Temple]]<br /> |14 December [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |33<br /> |[[Freiberg Germany Temple]]<br /> |29 June [[1985]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |34<br /> |[[Stockholm Sweden Temple]]<br /> |2 July [[1985]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |35<br /> |[[Chicago Illinois Temple]]<br /> |9 August [[1985]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |36<br /> |[[Johannesburg South Africa Temple]]<br /> |24 August [[1985]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |37<br /> |[[Seoul Korea Temple]]<br /> |14 December [[1985]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |38<br /> |[[Lima Peru Temple|Lima Perú Temple]]<br /> |10 January [[1986]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |39<br /> |[[Buenos Aires Argentina Temple]]<br /> |17 January [[1986]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |40<br /> |[[Denver Colorado Temple]]<br /> |24 October [[1986]]<br /> |[[Ezra Taft Benson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |41<br /> |[[Frankfurt Germany Temple]]<br /> |28 August [[1987]]<br /> |[[Ezra Taft Benson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |42<br /> |[[Portland Oregon Temple]]<br /> |19 August [[1989]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |43<br /> |[[Las Vegas Nevada Temple]]<br /> |16 December [[1989]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |44<br /> |[[Toronto Ontario Temple]]<br /> |25 August [[1990]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |45<br /> |[[San Diego California Temple]]<br /> |25 April [[1993]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |46<br /> |[[Orlando Florida Temple]]<br /> |9 October [[1994]]<br /> |[[Howard W. Hunter]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |47<br /> |[[Bountiful Utah Temple]]<br /> |8 January [[1995]]<br /> |[[Howard W. Hunter]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |48<br /> |[[Hong Kong China Temple]]<br /> |26 May [[1996]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |49<br /> |[[Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple]]<br /> |13 October [[1996]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |50<br /> |[[St. Louis Missouri Temple]]<br /> |1 June [[1997]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |51<br /> |[[Vernal Utah Temple]]<br /> |2 November [[1997]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |52<br /> |[[Preston England Temple]]<br /> |7 June [[1998]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |53<br /> |[[Monticello Utah Temple]]<br /> |26 July [[1998]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |54<br /> |[[Anchorage Alaska Temple]]<br /> |9 January [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |55<br /> |[[Colonia Juarez Chihuahua Mexico Temple|Colonia Juárez Chihuahua México Temple]]<br /> |6 March [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |56<br /> |[[Madrid Spain Temple]]<br /> |19 March [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |57<br /> |[[Bogota Colombia Temple|Bogotá Colombia Temple]]<br /> |24 April [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |58<br /> |[[Guayaquil Ecuador Temple]]<br /> |1 August [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |59<br /> |[[Spokane Washington Temple]]<br /> |21 August [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |60<br /> |[[Columbus Ohio Temple]]<br /> |4 September [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |61<br /> |[[Bismarck North Dakota Temple]]<br /> |19 September [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |62<br /> |[[Columbia South Carolina Temple]]<br /> |16 October [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |63<br /> |[[Detroit Michigan Temple]]<br /> |23 October [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |64<br /> |[[Halifax Nova Scotia Temple]]<br /> |14 November [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |65<br /> |[[Regina Saskatchewan Temple]]<br /> |14 November [[1999]]<br /> |[[Boyd K. Packer]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |66<br /> |[[Billings Montana Temple]]<br /> |20 November [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |67<br /> |[[Edmonton Alberta Temple]]<br /> |11 December [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |68<br /> |[[Raleigh North Carolina Temple]]<br /> |18 December [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |69<br /> |[[St. Paul Minnesota Temple]]<br /> |9 January [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |70<br /> |[[Kona Hawaii Temple]]<br /> |23 January [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |71<br /> |[[Ciudad Juarez Mexico Temple|Ciudad Juárez México Temple]]<br /> |26 February [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |72<br /> |[[Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple|Hermosillo Sonora México Temple]]<br /> |27 February [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |73<br /> |[[Albuquerque New Mexico Temple]]<br /> |5 March [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |74<br /> |[[Oaxaca Mexico Temple|Oaxaca México Temple]]<br /> |11 March [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |75<br /> |[[Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Temple|Tuxtla Gutiérrez México Temple]]<br /> |12 March [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |76<br /> |[[Louisville Kentucky Temple]]<br /> |19 March [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |77<br /> |[[Palmyra New York Temple]]<br /> |6 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |78<br /> |[[Fresno California Temple]]<br /> |9 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |79<br /> |[[Medford Oregon Temple]]<br /> |16 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |80<br /> |[[Memphis Tennessee Temple]]<br /> |23 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |81<br /> |[[Reno Nevada Temple]]<br /> |23 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |82<br /> |[[Cochabamba Bolivia Temple]]<br /> |30 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |83<br /> |[[Tampico Mexico Temple|Tampico México Temple]]<br /> |20 May [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |84<br /> |[[Nashville Tennessee Temple]]<br /> |21 May [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |85<br /> |[[Villahermosa Mexico Temple|Villahermosa México Temple]]<br /> |21 May [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |86<br /> |[[Montreal Quebec Temple|Montréal Québec Temple]]<br /> |4 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |87<br /> |[[San Jose Costa Rica Temple|San José Costa Rica Temple]]<br /> |4 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |88<br /> |[[Fukuoka Japan Temple]]<br /> |11 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |89<br /> |[[Adelaide Australia Temple]]<br /> |15 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |90<br /> |[[Melbourne Australia Temple]]<br /> |16 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |91<br /> |[[Suva Fiji Temple]]<br /> |18 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |92<br /> |[[Merida Mexico Temple|Mérida México Temple]]<br /> |8 July [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |93<br /> |[[Veracruz Mexico Temple|Veracruz México Temple]]<br /> |9 July [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |94<br /> |[[Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple]]<br /> |16 July [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |95<br /> |[[Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple]]<br /> |30 July [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |96<br /> |[[Caracas Venezuela Temple]]<br /> |20 August [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |97<br /> |[[Houston Texas Temple]]<br /> |26 August [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |98<br /> |[[Birmingham Alabama Temple]]<br /> |3 September [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |99<br /> |[[Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple]]<br /> |17 September [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |100<br /> |[[Boston Massachusetts Temple]]<br /> |1 October [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |101<br /> |[[Recife Brazil Temple]]<br /> |15 December [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |102<br /> |[[Porto Alegre Brazil Temple]]<br /> |17 December [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |103<br /> |[[Montevideo Uruguay Temple]]<br /> |18 March [[2001]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |104<br /> |[[Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple]]<br /> |22 April [[2001]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |105<br /> |[[Guadalajara Mexico Temple|Guadalajara México Temple]]<br /> |29 April [[2001]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |106<br /> |[[Perth Australia Temple]]<br /> |20 May [[2001]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |107<br /> |[[Columbia River Washington Temple]]<br /> |18 November [[2001]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |108<br /> |[[Snowflake Arizona Temple]]<br /> |3 March [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |109<br /> |[[Lubbock Texas Temple]]<br /> |21 April [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |110<br /> |[[Monterrey Mexico Temple|Monterrey México Temple]]<br /> |28 April [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |111<br /> |[[Campinas Brazil Temple]]<br /> |17 May [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |112<br /> |[[Asuncion Paraguay Temple|Asunción Paraguay Temple]]<br /> |19 May [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |113<br /> |[[Nauvoo Temple|Nauvoo Illinois Temple]]<br /> |27 June [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |114<br /> |[[The Hague Netherlands Temple]]<br /> |8 September [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |115<br /> |[[Brisbane Australia Temple]]<br /> |15 June [[2003]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |116<br /> |[[Redlands California Temple]]<br /> |14 September [[2003]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |117<br /> |[[Accra Ghana Temple]]<br /> |11 January [[2004]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |118<br /> |[[Copenhagen Denmark Temple]]<br /> |23 May [[2004]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |119<br /> |[[Manhattan New York Temple]]<br /> |13 June [[2004]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |120<br /> |[[San Antonio Texas Temple]]<br /> |22 May [[2005]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |121<br /> |[[Aba Nigeria Temple]]<br /> |7 August [[2005]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |122<br /> |[[Newport Beach California Temple]]<br /> |28 August [[2005]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |123<br /> |[[Sacramento California Temple]]<br /> |3 September [[2006]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |124<br /> |[[Helsinki Finland Temple]]<br /> |22 October [[2006]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |125<br /> |[[Rexburg Idaho Temple]]<br /> |10 February [[2008]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |126<br /> |[[Curitiba Brazil Temple]]<br /> |1 June [[2008]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |127<br /> |[[Panama City Panama Temple|Panamá City Panamá Temple]]<br /> |10 August [[2008]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |128<br /> |[[Twin Falls Idaho Temple]]<br /> |24 August [[2008]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |129<br /> |[[Draper Utah Temple]]<br /> |20 March [[2009]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |130<br /> |[[Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple]]<br /> |21–23 August [[2009]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |131<br /> |[[Vancouver British Columbia Temple]]<br /> |2 May [[2010]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |132<br /> |[[Gila Valley Arizona Temple]]<br /> |23 May [[2010]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |133<br /> |[[Cebu Philippines Temple]]<br /> |13 June [[2010]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |134<br /> |[[Kiev Ukraine Temple]]<br /> |29 August [[2010]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |135<br /> |[[San Salvador El Salvador Temple]]<br /> |21 August [[2011]]<br /> |[[Henry B. Eyring]] <br /> <br /> |-<br /> |136<br /> |[[Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple]]<br /> |11 December [[2011]]<br /> |[[Dieter F. Uchtdorf]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |137<br /> |[[Kansas City Missouri Temple]]<br /> |6 May [[2012]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |138<br /> |[[Manaus Brazil Temple]]<br /> |10 June [[2012]]<br /> |[[Dieter F. Uchtdorf]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |139<br /> |[[Brigham City Utah Temple]]<br /> |23 September [[2012]]<br /> |[[Boyd K. Packer]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |140<br /> |[[Calgary Alberta Temple]]<br /> |28 October [[2012]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]] <br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> {| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5<br /> |<br /> |'''Temples Under Construction'''<br /> |'''Groundbreaking Date'''<br /> |'''Presiding'''<br /> <br /> <br /> |-<br /> |141<br /> |[[Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple]]<br /> |9 June [[2007]]<br /> |[[Don R. Clarke]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |142<br /> |[[Rome Italy Mormon Temple]]<br /> |23 October [[2010]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |143<br /> |[[Cordoba Argentina Temple]]<br /> |30 October [[2010]]<br /> |[[Neil L. Andersen]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |144<br /> |[[Gilbert Arizona Temple]]<br /> |13 November [[2010]]<br /> |[[Claudio R. M. Costa]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |145<br /> |[[Phoenix Arizona Temple]]<br /> |4 June [[2011]] <br /> |[[Ronald A. Rasband]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |146<br /> |[[Ft. Lauderdale Florida Temple]]<br /> |18 June [[2011]]<br /> |[[Walter F. González]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |147<br /> |[[Trujillo Peru Mormon Temple]]<br /> |14 September [[2011]]<br /> |[[Elder Rafael E. Pino]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |148<br /> |[[Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple]]<br /> |17 September [[2011]]<br /> |[[Henry B. Eyring]]<br /> <br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> {| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5<br /> |<br /> |'''Temples Announced'''<br /> |'''Announcement Date'''<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> |-<br /> |149<br /> |[[Sapporo Japan Temple]]<br /> |3 October 2009<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |150<br /> |[[Concepcion Chile Temple]]<br /> |3 October 2009<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |151<br /> |[[Fortaleza Brazil Temple]]<br /> |3 October 2009<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |152<br /> |[[Payson Utah Temple]]<br /> |25 January 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |153<br /> |[[Hartford Connecticut Temple]]<br /> |2 October 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |154<br /> |[[Indianapolis Indiana Temple]]<br /> |2 October 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |155<br /> |[[Lisbon Portugal Temple]]<br /> |2 October 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |156<br /> |[[Urdaneta Philippines Temple]] <br /> |2 October 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |157<br /> |[[Tijuana México Temple]]<br /> |2 October 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |158<br /> |[[Fort Collins Colorado Temple]]<br /> |2 April 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |159<br /> |[[Meridian Idaho Temple]]<br /> |2 April 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |160<br /> |[[Winnipeg Manitoba Temple]]<br /> |2 April 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |161<br /> |[[Paris France Temple]]<br /> |15 July 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |162<br /> |[[Second Provo Utah Temple]]<br /> |1 October 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |163<br /> |[[Barranquilla Colombia Temple]]<br /> |1 October 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |164<br /> |[[Durban South Africa Temple]]<br /> |1 October 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |165<br /> |[[Kinshasa Democratic Republic of Congo Temple]]<br /> |1 October 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |166<br /> |[[Star Valley Wyoming Temple]]<br /> |1 October 2011<br /> <br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Sources==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/home/0,11273,1896-1,00.html Official LDS Temples site]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/chronological/ Unofficial LDS Temples site]<br /> * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_temples_of_The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints Wikipedia - List of LDS Temples]<br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[Ordinances]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External Temple Links==<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/customs/temple.shtml The Temple] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2671/ECLDSEn.html Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction]<br /> <br /> [[de:Chronologische Liste der Tempel]]<br /> [[es:Listado Cronológico de los Templos]]<br /> [[it:Lista dei Templi nel mondo]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Orange_County_Mormon_Choral_Organization&diff=31272 Orange County Mormon Choral Organization 2012-10-27T11:42:27Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[image: Orange_County_Mormon_Choral_Organization.jpg|350px|right|alt=Mormon Orange County Mormon Choral Organization|Orange County Mormon Choral Organization]]The '''Orange County Mormon Choral Organization''', also called OCMCO is located in Southern California, U.S.A., and sponsors six choral and instrumental performing ensembles for adults and children. Most of the participants are members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], but the ensembles are open to people of all faiths with shared values. The six musical divisions are<br /> <br /> *The Orange County Mormon Choir (Adults)<br /> *The Concert Choir (high school, 14-18)<br /> *The Youth Chorus (ages 10-14)<br /> *The Children's Chorus (ages 6-10)<br /> *The Sunbeam Chorus (ages 4-6)<br /> *The Orange County Mormon Symphony Orchestra<br /> <br /> The organization is an &quot;independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in order to teach and encourage excellence in quality and sacred music.&quot; Its primary purpose is to provide a unique and unsurpassed level of music education to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Orange County. The organization provides an invaluable learning environment whereby children, youth, and adults can associate with and share talents with those who maintain upstanding values. Members of OCMCO can acquire an unsurpassed music education through weekly rehearsals. The organization uses rehearsal sessions not only to teach and expose the singers to various sacred works and hymn arrangements, but also to teach the fundamentals of singing technique, conducting, and an appreciation of quality music. All choirs perform in state-of-the-art concert halls accompanied by an orchestra. Performing in such venues helps build music and musicians to a level of artistry that many latter-day prophets have foretold.<br /> <br /> Quarterly concerts offer the recurring opportunity to be edified and inspired by fine choral and orchestral music, including stirring, inspirational hymn arrangements. Members of all faiths are encouraged to attend.<br /> <br /> The directors of OCMCO are LDS brothers, Brett and Brandon Stewart. Brett Stewart has a bachelor's degree in Piano Performance from [[Brigham Young University]], a master's degree in Choral Conducting from California State University, Long Beach, and is anticipating a doctoral degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. He is a conductor, composer, pianist, and vocalist. Brandon Stewart holds a bachelor's degree in Piano Performance from Brigham Young University, and a master's degree in Piano Performance from The Juilliard School. Brandon is a pianist, vocalist, and conductor. [http://www.ocmco.org/ABOUTOCMCO/TheDirectors/tabid/72/Default.aspx]<br /> <br /> In 2010 the 200 member adult choir performed an original, 34-movement oratorio composed and written by Brett Stewart, called the ''Messiah in America''. The performances were held in Segerstrom Hall in Orange County. The 90-piece OCMCO orchestra participated with the choir with soloists Erin Morley (soprano), Francesca Forsyth (mezzo soprano), [[George Dyer]] (tenor), and John Huntington (bass).[http://www.ocmco.org/portals/0/home/OCMCO_Release_20100401.pdf] Both performances of the oratorio were sold out. [http://mormontimes.com/arts_entertainment/music/?id=14241&amp;hStack=1]<br /> <br /> In 2011 the choir and orchestra made a recording of the oratorio, with four soloists and 700 musicians joining the choir. The recording of the CD took over 50 hours. <br /> <br /> :&quot;There is no better time to release such a Christ-centered work as 'Messiah in America' than during the Christmas season,&quot; Susan Stephensen, executive director of the Mormon Choral Organizations of America, said in a statement. &quot;We are confident that the work will be appreciated by both classical and sacred music lovers, and by professionals in the world of choral and orchestral music.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Messiah in America&quot; is available on iTunes, [http://www.cdbaby.com CD Baby.com], and at a local retailers. For more information, visit [http://www.messiahinamerica.com Messiah in America.com]. [http://www.dailypilot.com/entertainment/tn-dpt-1216-zint-20111214,0,4110351.story]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mormon_Music.org&diff=31271 Mormon Music.org 2012-10-27T11:25:14Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:mormonmusicorg.jpg|400px|right|alt=Mormon Music Website]]<br /> [http://www.mormonmusic.org '''Mormon Music.org'''] launched early in the spring of 2009 to bring listeners the best in music by Mormon artists. While [http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/ lds.org/churchmusic] is the official site of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], with hymns and children's music used officially by the Church, MormonMusic.org goes everywhere in the Mormon music scene.<br /> <br /> ===Press Release===<br /> MORE GOOD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF MORMONMUSIC.ORG<br /> <br /> OREM, UT, MARCH 27, 2009– The More Good Foundation—non-profit creator of quality websites, social networks, and virtual communities facilitating peer-to-peer dialog between Mormons and friends of all faiths online– announced today its highly-anticipated launch of a new website scheduled for April 6, 2009: MormonMusic.org.<br /> <br /> MormonMusic.org will provide a rich and flexible platform for online music lovers to stream, download, and enjoy both prominent and new or up-and-coming LDS musical selections—from jazz piano and classical guitar to inspirational vocals and seasonal choral numbers. First featured artists include Abe Mills, [[Jon Schmidt]], [[Hilary Weeks]], [[Kenneth Cope]], [[Michael Dowdle]], [[Jessie Clark Funk]], [[Jenny Oaks Baker]], [[Sam Payne]], and scores more. In addition to these well-known Wasatch Front musicians, over 800 musical selections from newly discovered LDS singers and musicians worldwide, performing in their native language, are featured on the site.<br /> <br /> While a couple other LDS Music sites stream music to listeners, MormonMusic.org is unique in its design, functionality, and intent. Features of MormonMusic.org, developed by Heather Newell, include user-generated playlists—topically, or by genre or artist; top-rated LDS songs, customized user profiles (with favorite albums, videos, most recently played songs); favorites-ranking; selected free downloads of prominent and newly discovered LDS music talent; LDS music news; and variable, embeddable playlists. The site will also highlight each artist, sharing not only their music and upcoming venues, but their lives and beliefs through personal biographies, photo and video galleries, and link-backs to the artists’ own websites and blogs.<br /> <br /> This site signifies a significant milestone for the More Good Foundation in reaching out across media channels via MormonMusic.org. According to MGF President, Jonathan Johnson, “The vision is multi-dimensional. First, it is a way to extend the powerful, spirit-filled, expressive medium of music to those across the globe from Kiev to Quatar, some of whom may not have immediate or any access to affordable LDS CDs—providing them with some free downloadable selections of quality orchestral, instrumental, or vocal music streaming in their homes that might not otherwise be possible. Secondly, the site is intended to be a gathering place for friends of other faiths to have a glimpse into our lives and music. By getting to know our artists, listening to uplifting music and reading about their faith-infused lives, misperceptions about us as a people will likely be dispelled and doors opened to conversations about our beliefs.”<br /> <br /> The [http://www.moregoodfoundation.org More Good Foundation] is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and is funded by individual donors interested in providing accurate information and quality multi-media content about members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints online.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]]<br /> [[es:Mormon Music.org]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mormon_Music.org&diff=31270 Mormon Music.org 2012-10-27T11:21:42Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:mormonmusicorg.jpg|400px|right|alt=Mormon Music Website]]<br /> [http://www.mormonmusic.org '''Mormon Music.org'''] launched early in the spring of 2009 to bring listeners the best in music by Mormon artists. While [http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/ lds.org/churchmusic] is the official site of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], with hymns and children's music used officially by the Church, MormonMusic.org goes everywhere in the Mormon music scene.<br /> <br /> ===Press Release===<br /> MORE GOOD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF MORMONMUSIC.ORG<br /> <br /> OREM, UT, MARCH 27, 2009– The More Good Foundation—non-profit creator of quality websites, social networks, and virtual communities facilitating peer-to-peer dialog between Mormons and friends of all faiths online– announced today its highly-anticipated launch of a new website scheduled for April 6, 2009: MormonMusic.org.<br /> <br /> MormonMusic.org will provide a rich and flexible platform for online music lovers to stream, download, and enjoy both prominent and new or up-and-coming LDS musical selections—from jazz piano and classical guitar to inspirational vocals and seasonal choral numbers. First featured artists include Abe Mills, Jon Schmidt, [[Hilary Weeks]], Kenneth Cope, Michael Dowdle, Jessie Clark Funk, Jenny Oaks Baker, Sam Payne, and scores more. In addition to these well-known Wasatch Front musicians, over 800 musical selections from newly discovered LDS singers and musicians worldwide, performing in their native language, are featured on the site.<br /> <br /> While a couple other LDS Music sites stream music to listeners, MormonMusic.org is unique in its design, functionality, and intent. Features of MormonMusic.org, developed by Heather Newell, include user-generated playlists—topically, or by genre or artist; top-rated LDS songs, customized user profiles (with favorite albums, videos, most recently played songs); favorites-ranking; selected free downloads of prominent and newly discovered LDS music talent; LDS music news; and variable, embeddable playlists. The site will also highlight each artist, sharing not only their music and upcoming venues, but their lives and beliefs through personal biographies, photo and video galleries, and link-backs to the artists’ own websites and blogs.<br /> <br /> This site signifies a significant milestone for the More Good Foundation in reaching out across media channels via MormonMusic.org. According to MGF President, Jonathan Johnson, “The vision is multi-dimensional. First, it is a way to extend the powerful, spirit-filled, expressive medium of music to those across the globe from Kiev to Quatar, some of whom may not have immediate or any access to affordable LDS CDs—providing them with some free downloadable selections of quality orchestral, instrumental, or vocal music streaming in their homes that might not otherwise be possible. Secondly, the site is intended to be a gathering place for friends of other faiths to have a glimpse into our lives and music. By getting to know our artists, listening to uplifting music and reading about their faith-infused lives, misperceptions about us as a people will likely be dispelled and doors opened to conversations about our beliefs.”<br /> <br /> The [http://www.moregoodfoundation.org More Good Foundation] is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and is funded by individual donors interested in providing accurate information and quality multi-media content about members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints online.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]]<br /> [[es:Mormon Music.org]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Do_Mormons_Celebrate_Easter%3F&diff=31247 Do Mormons Celebrate Easter? 2012-10-26T12:01:05Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Mesa_Temple_Easter_Pageant.jpg|alt=Mormons Easter|left|frame|A scene from the Mesa Arizona Mormon Temple Easter Pageant]]<br /> For members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], sometimes called &quot;Mormons,&quot; because of the collection of scripture called [http://www.bookofmormononline.com the Book of Mormon], the atonement of our Savior [http://www.jesuschrist.lds.org Jesus Christ] is the most important and central event in the history of the earth.<br /> <br /> Mormon doctrine holds that Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem, was baptized by immersion by John the Baptist, ministered in the Holy Land to the Jews, established His Church, gave power and authority to His apostles to continue His work, suffered in [[Gethsemane]], was crucified, and rose again the third day &amp;mdash; the &quot;firstfruits of the resurrection.&quot; His resurrection guaranteed that all of us, both the righteous and the wicked, will be resurrected, to live on eternally with perfect bodies, no longer subject to injury, sickness, or death. Thus, by His resurrection, Christ has overcome physical death, and the grave has no power over us except to separate us for a time from loved ones who have passed on before us.<br /> <br /> Christ's atonement has also overcome what Mormons call the &quot;second death,&quot; defined as our separation from God. His atonement offers us salvation from our sins, and purification through His grace, that we might stand before the Father and on condition of our faith and repentance, and our willingness to follow Him, to live with Him forever. Mormons call this &quot;exaltation&quot; or &quot;eternal life.&quot;<br /> <br /> ==How Mormons Celebrate Easter==<br /> <br /> Mormons celebrate Easter mostly according to the traditions of the cultures in which they live. In every area of the world, however, Mormons hold a special [[Sacrament Meeting]] to honor the resurrection of Christ. Choirs prepare musical pieces and special hymns honoring the day and the event, and narratives are based on the biblical account. Mormons do not follow the traditions of Lent, Ash Wednesday, or Good Friday. Nor do they participate in passion rites, such as mock crucifixions. It should be noted that Mormon [[General Conference]] is always held the first weekend of April, Easter season, and this also makes the season very special, as Latter-day Saints worldwide are able to listen to messages presented by prophets and apostles and other [[General Authorities]] of the LDS Church, and to listen to beautiful seasonal music presented by the [[Mormon Tabernacle Choir]] and other choirs made up of members of the Church of Jesus Christ. Many [http://www.mormontemples.com Mormon temples] also sponsor special events. Especially notable is the [http://phoenix.about.com/od/events/a/templeeaster.htm Easter pageant] presented on the grounds of the [[Mesa Arizona Temple]]. This is the largest Easter pageant in the world.<br /> <br /> In 2012 the [[First Presidency]] of the Church of Jesus Christ issued the following Easter message:<br /> <br /> : This is the season of the year when the Christian world remembers the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Out of love for His Father and for us, the Savior allowed Himself to suffer beyond the capacity of mortal man. He said, &quot;Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit — and would that I might not drink the bitter cup and shrink — Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men&quot; (Doctrine and Covenants 19:18-19).<br /> <br /> : Our Savior broke the bands of death. Through His Resurrection there is assurance that life is everlasting. Our Lord and Savior is the living witness that such is so.<br /> <br /> : As special witnesses, we declare that God does live. Jesus Christ is His Son, the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is our Redeemer, our Mediator with the Father. Jesus Christ atoned for our sins. He became the firstfruits of the Resurrection. Because He died, all shall live again.<br /> <br /> :: The First Presidency,<br /> <br /> :: Thomas S. Monson<br /> :: Henry B. Eyring<br /> :: Dieter F. Uchtdorf<br /> <br /> <br /> ===The Mesa Arizona Mormon Temple Easter Pageant===<br /> <br /> [[Image:Mesa-Welcome.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Mormons Easter|right]]<br /> The Easter pageant staged at the Mesa Arizona Temple has been performed for seventy years. Recently, the pageant has been drawing about 15,000 people each evening to watch the performance. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765564548/Pageant-is-a-powerful-gift-of-faith.html] Attendance at the yearly pageant is free of charge and tickets are not required. Cast members are not all Mormon, and people of many faiths attend the pageants. The pageant depicts the story of Jesus Christ's birth, ministry, death and Resurrection through music, dance and drama. The pageant is performed in Spanish on some evenings. [http://www.lds.org/placestovisit/eng/pageants/mesa-easter-pageant]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;EpFhS0dAduc&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;oXrOG02NMB0&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Additional Resources==<br /> *[http://searchforhappiness.org Our Search for Happiness]<br /> *[http://christ.org Jesus Christ in Mormonism]<br /> *[http://mormonendowment.com Mormon Temple Ritual]<br /> *[http://www.mormonbible.org Mormons and the Bible]<br /> *[http://www.mormonfaq.com Difficult questions]<br /> [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]]<br /> [[es:¿Celebran la Pascua los mormones?]]<br /> [[ru:Отмечают ли мормоны Пасху]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=What_is_Religious_Freedom%3F&diff=31246 What is Religious Freedom? 2012-10-26T06:25:04Z <p>Bettinaa: /* Mormon Views on Religious Freedom */</p> <hr /> <div>==What Is Religious Freedom?==<br /> <br /> ===The First Inalienable Right===<br /> The very first amendment to the US Constitution reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances&quot; ([http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html#Am1 US Constitution]). Thus freedom of religion became the first freedom that paved the way for the other freedoms that Americans enjoy. But encompassed in the term freedom of religion is the freedom to think, to act upon one’s conscience, to express what one believes, without fear of persecution. <br /> [[Image:US_constitution.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=US Constitution|right]]<br /> <br /> ===No State-Sponsored Religion===<br /> Based on this first amendment, the Founding Fathers of the United States did not establish a state religion, paving the way for every citizen to seek out religious truth for themselves. For immigrants arriving from many nations, the ability to search their own conscience, listen to the opinions of others, and speak their own religious opinions was a freedom they had not known since Martin Luther famously nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittemberg, Germany.<br /> ===What It Means Today===<br /> The First Amendment has equal efficacy for those who do and do not profess a religion per se. It is understood that it would be against the Constitution for anyone to be forced to adhere to a set of religious beliefs, or to be forbidden to worship according to a set of religious beliefs. However, there is a moral component to the amendment that affects all Americans whether they profess a religion or not. It can be expressed as freedom of conscience: the right to think and believe and also to express and act upon what one deeply believes according to the dictates of one’s moral conscience.<br /> This freedom is one that is enjoyed in every free country. It is a mark of civilization and should not be abused. Implicit is the right not only to enjoy freedom of religion/conscience, but to allow others to enjoy it also. <br /> <br /> ===The Impact of Religious Freedom===<br /> When religious freedom is observed, society benefits. Recent studies have shown:<br /> <br /> • Religious freedom promotes stability in a pluralistic society, but when limited, it correlates to increased violence and conflict.<br /> <br /> • Wherever religious freedom is high, there is more economic prosperity, better health, lower income inequality and prolonged democracy.<br /> <br /> • Religious freedom directly correlates with the protection afforded other civil and human rights; if some agency can control the yearnings of faith and conviction, then that agency could, in James Madison’s words, “sweep away all our fundamental rights,” such as freedom of speech, press and assembly ([http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/why-religious-freedom LDS Newsroom Article on Religious Freedom]).<br /> <br /> ===Mormon Views on Religious Freedom===<br /> One might ask why religious freedom means so much to Mormons. Religious persecution, something the original Quaker pilgrims were fleeing when they came to America in the first place, has plagued mankind. Even in the United States, prejudice still rages against Muslims, Jews, even Catholics in some areas. Mormons too were subject to terrible persecution in the early days of the Church. [http://www.lds.org/liahona/1997/06/persecutions-in-missouri?lang=eng (See, for example, Persecutions in Missouri.)] Although that physical persecution has waned, the lessons learned keep the great blessing of freedom of religion foremost in the minds of ]]Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> Early in 2012, as a demonstration of the solidarity of the [[Mormon Church]] with many other religious leaders, Bishop [[H. David Burton]], [[Presiding Bishop]] of the Church, signed an open letter promoting religious freedom and marriage ([http://www.lds.org/church/news/church-joins-other-religious-leaders-in-signing-letter-on-marriage-and-religious-freedom?lang=eng&amp;query=religious+freedom Church News Article]). <br /> In February 2011, [[Dallin H. Oaks]], one of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of The [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], delivered an address on preserving religious freedom at the Chapman University School of Law ([http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/elder-oaks-religious-freedom-Chapman-University Text of Address]). Previously, Elder Oaks testified in support of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights on 13 May 1992.<br /> <br /> In 1997, Elder [[Russell M. Nelson]] of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was among 20 prominent religious leaders named by the U.S. secretary of state to advise the State Department on addressing human rights abuses against people of all religions.<br /> <br /> Elder [[Quentin L. Cook]] of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles recently remarked, “There has always been an ongoing battle between people of faith and those who would purge religion and God from public life. Many opinion leaders today reject a moral view of the world based on Judeo-Christian values. In their view there is no objective moral order. They believe no preference should be given to moral goals. Still, the majority of people aspire to be good and honorable” ([http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/let-there-be-light?lang=eng “Let There Be Light”]).<br /> <br /> The fourth in a series on religious freedom concludes with this statement, “Mormons cherish religious freedom by virtue of both their history and their faith. But while they have special reasons to cherish religious freedom, they do not make special claims on it; like Joseph Smith, Mormons want to see these freedoms preserved and protected for all. At a time when challenges to religious freedom are increasing, it is the responsibility of all people of faith and conscience to understand and to advance this fundamental human freedom for themselves and their neighbors. Mormons find they have ample reason to keep this charge” ([http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/religious-freedom-matters-mormons “Why Religious Freedom Matters to Mormons”]).<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;1aCSRbVLQsA&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> ===External Links===<br /> <br /> *[http://protectreligiousliberty.com/445/liberty-means-the-freedom-to-choose Religious Liberty is Decreasing in the U.S. and Globally]<br /> <br /> * [http://www.historyofmormonism.com Mormon History]<br /> <br /> * [http://protectreligiousliberty.com/ Religious Liberty]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]]<br /> <br /> [[ru:Религиозная свобода]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=What_is_Religious_Freedom%3F&diff=31245 What is Religious Freedom? 2012-10-26T06:23:45Z <p>Bettinaa: /* Mormon Views on Religious Freedom */</p> <hr /> <div>==What Is Religious Freedom?==<br /> <br /> ===The First Inalienable Right===<br /> The very first amendment to the US Constitution reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances&quot; ([http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html#Am1 US Constitution]). Thus freedom of religion became the first freedom that paved the way for the other freedoms that Americans enjoy. But encompassed in the term freedom of religion is the freedom to think, to act upon one’s conscience, to express what one believes, without fear of persecution. <br /> [[Image:US_constitution.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=US Constitution|right]]<br /> <br /> ===No State-Sponsored Religion===<br /> Based on this first amendment, the Founding Fathers of the United States did not establish a state religion, paving the way for every citizen to seek out religious truth for themselves. For immigrants arriving from many nations, the ability to search their own conscience, listen to the opinions of others, and speak their own religious opinions was a freedom they had not known since Martin Luther famously nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittemberg, Germany.<br /> ===What It Means Today===<br /> The First Amendment has equal efficacy for those who do and do not profess a religion per se. It is understood that it would be against the Constitution for anyone to be forced to adhere to a set of religious beliefs, or to be forbidden to worship according to a set of religious beliefs. However, there is a moral component to the amendment that affects all Americans whether they profess a religion or not. It can be expressed as freedom of conscience: the right to think and believe and also to express and act upon what one deeply believes according to the dictates of one’s moral conscience.<br /> This freedom is one that is enjoyed in every free country. It is a mark of civilization and should not be abused. Implicit is the right not only to enjoy freedom of religion/conscience, but to allow others to enjoy it also. <br /> <br /> ===The Impact of Religious Freedom===<br /> When religious freedom is observed, society benefits. Recent studies have shown:<br /> <br /> • Religious freedom promotes stability in a pluralistic society, but when limited, it correlates to increased violence and conflict.<br /> <br /> • Wherever religious freedom is high, there is more economic prosperity, better health, lower income inequality and prolonged democracy.<br /> <br /> • Religious freedom directly correlates with the protection afforded other civil and human rights; if some agency can control the yearnings of faith and conviction, then that agency could, in James Madison’s words, “sweep away all our fundamental rights,” such as freedom of speech, press and assembly ([http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/why-religious-freedom LDS Newsroom Article on Religious Freedom]).<br /> <br /> ===Mormon Views on Religious Freedom===<br /> One might ask why religious freedom means so much to Mormons. Religious persecution, something the original Quaker pilgrims were fleeing when they came to America in the first place, has plagued mankind. Even in the United States, prejudice still rages against Muslims, Jews, even Catholics in some areas. Mormons too were subject to terrible persecution in the early days of the Church. [http://www.lds.org/liahona/1997/06/persecutions-in-missouri?lang=eng (See, for example, Persecutions in Missouri.)] Although that physical persecution has waned, the lessons learned keep the great blessing of freedom of religion foremost in the minds of ]]Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> Early in 2012, as a demonstration of the solidarity of the [[Mormon Church]] with many other religious leaders, Bishop [[H. David Burton]], [[Presiding Bishop]] of the Church, signed an open letter promoting religious freedom and marriage ([http://www.lds.org/church/news/church-joins-other-religious-leaders-in-signing-letter-on-marriage-and-religious-freedom?lang=eng&amp;query=religious+freedom Church News Article]). <br /> In February 2011, ]]Dallin H. Oaks}}, one of the ]]Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of The ]]Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints}}, delivered an address on preserving religious freedom at the Chapman University School of Law ([http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/elder-oaks-religious-freedom-Chapman-University Text of Address]). Previously, Elder Oaks testified in support of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights on 13 May 1992.<br /> <br /> In 1997, Elder [[Russell M. Nelson]] of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was among 20 prominent religious leaders named by the U.S. secretary of state to advise the State Department on addressing human rights abuses against people of all religions.<br /> <br /> Elder [[Quentin L. Cook]] of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles recently remarked, “There has always been an ongoing battle between people of faith and those who would purge religion and God from public life. Many opinion leaders today reject a moral view of the world based on Judeo-Christian values. In their view there is no objective moral order. They believe no preference should be given to moral goals. Still, the majority of people aspire to be good and honorable” ([http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/let-there-be-light?lang=eng “Let There Be Light”]).<br /> <br /> The fourth in a series on religious freedom concludes with this statement, “Mormons cherish religious freedom by virtue of both their history and their faith. But while they have special reasons to cherish religious freedom, they do not make special claims on it; like Joseph Smith, Mormons want to see these freedoms preserved and protected for all. At a time when challenges to religious freedom are increasing, it is the responsibility of all people of faith and conscience to understand and to advance this fundamental human freedom for themselves and their neighbors. Mormons find they have ample reason to keep this charge” ([http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/religious-freedom-matters-mormons “Why Religious Freedom Matters to Mormons”]).<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;1aCSRbVLQsA&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> ===External Links===<br /> <br /> *[http://protectreligiousliberty.com/445/liberty-means-the-freedom-to-choose Religious Liberty is Decreasing in the U.S. and Globally]<br /> <br /> * [http://www.historyofmormonism.com Mormon History]<br /> <br /> * [http://protectreligiousliberty.com/ Religious Liberty]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]]<br /> <br /> [[ru:Религиозная свобода]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ken_Sansom:Mormon_Actor&diff=31243 Ken Sansom:Mormon Actor 2012-10-26T06:11:07Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Ken_Sansom.jpg|right|alt=Ken Sansom Mormon Actor]]<br /> '''Ken Sansom''' voiced the part of Rabbit in a series of Winnie The Pooh TV shows and movies for over 20 years. He also voiced Stan, the Woozle in the series. He was best known for his Rabbit role, but he was also a ubiquitous presence in many TV commercials and acted in movies. He was born on April 2, 1927, in [[Salt Lake City]], Utah.<br /> <br /> Sansom, a member of The [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], could mimic over 250 voice styles and change characters instantly. He began his career with &quot;Sansom and Then Some,&quot; which ran on KSL from 1957 to 1963. <br /> <br /> :On the whimsical, popular program he portrayed many different characters. Sansom once told the [[Deseret News]] he was one of the best-paid schizophrenics in the business because he used more than 20 voices on his radio show. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865564214/Utahs-voice-of-Winnie-the-Poohs-Rabbit-passes-away.html]<br /> <br /> Sansom left Utah and worked in Hollywood during the 70's and 80's, winning bit parts in movies, including &quot;The Sting,&quot; and starring in many commercials, including some for Del Monte, where he praised their canned vegetables in the character of a folksy, country grocer. <br /> <br /> Sansom was inducted into the Utah Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He passed away at the age of 85 in Hollady, Utah, on October 8, 2012.<br /> <br /> ===Filmography===<br /> <br /> *My Friends Tigger &amp; Pooh (2007–2009) as Rabbit<br /> *Who Saves The Village? (2005) as Ol Blue<br /> *Kingdom Hearts II (video game, 2005) as Rabbit<br /> *Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie (2005) as Rabbit<br /> *Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005) as Rabbit<br /> *The Tigger Movie (2000) as Rabbit<br /> *Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (1997) as Rabbit<br /> *Tale Spin (1 episode, 1990) as Ralph Throgmorton<br /> *The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (78 episodes, 1988–1991) as Rabbit, Stan Woozle, Piglet Look-Alike &amp; Store Clerk<br /> *The Wizard of Oz (TV series, 1990)<br /> *Scooby Doo and the Ghoul School (1988) as Ned<br /> *The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) as Inspector Jamal<br /> *Murder She Wrote (3 episodes, 1985–1986)<br /> *Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985) as Magreb/Tactical Robot<br /> *The Transformers (13 episodes, 1984–1985) as Hound<br /> *Nutcracker Fantasy (1979)<br /> *Days of our Lives (1 episode, 1976)<br /> *Charlie's Angels (1 episode, 1976)<br /> *Herbie Rides Again (1974)<br /> *The Sting (1973)<br /> *The Long Goodbye (1973)<br /> *Mayberry R.F.D. (3 episodes, 1970–1971)<br /> *The Brady Bunch (1 episode, 1971)<br /> <br /> He also did the voice of the Candlestick man in the two Stop-Motion Animated film Called &quot;The Light before Christmas&quot; 2007 and another called &quot;Spooky Bats and Scaredy Cats&quot; 2009. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Sansom]<br /> <br /> ==Additional Resources==<br /> *[http://famousmormon.org More Famous Mormons]<br /> *[http://www.mormon.org Basic Mormon Beliefs and Real Mormons]<br /> *[http://www.mormonbeliefs.org Everything about Mormon beliefs]<br /> [[Category:Famous Mormons]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=John_Zamudio&diff=31242 John Zamudio 2012-10-26T06:08:59Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>John Zamudio is a member of The [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. Many call members of this Church [[Mormons]], though that is actually a misnomer implying that Mormons worship someone other than [[Jesus Christ]]. John Zamudio was born in Lima, Peru, and grew up in the district of San Luis. He is the second of 5 children. When he was just two years old, John was in a bad accident at home, which resulted in both of his hands being severely burned and which left permanent scars. This event took a large role in shaping John’s life. Because he was teased so much by other children because of his hands, he took to playing by himself. Eventually, he found great solace in drawing, and he developed great skill. Through his beautiful drawings, he eventually did connect well with other children, and came to feel more accepted.<br /> <br /> At age 17, John was accepted at the National School of Fine Arts in Lima, Peru, where he learned a wide variety of artistic techniques and mediums. He went on to study oil painting at the Art Museum of Quinta Vergara in Vina del Mar, Chile, in 1991. However, he eventually became drawn to the world and a more lucrative career in Business Administration. He put off his dreams of becoming an artist to follow new opportunities, but this change in lifestyle, which he pursued for 15 years, did not agree with John. He missed the stillness and peace of mind he had once found in painting and felt a distinct void in his life.<br /> <br /> However, in 2002, John reached a turning point in his life. He lost everything, and was emotionally broken for four years. He suffered from depression and felt completely disillusioned. He felt he had nothing to show for so many years of hard work. One day, in the midst of his deep depression, he stumbled across a box of his old art supplies and was inspired to return to painting without fear of failure. He decided to fight for his dreams.<br /> <br /> John had been baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often mistakenly called the “Mormon Church“) at age 15, and had even served a [[mission]] for the LDS Church from ages 19–21. The first painting he created after his disillusionment was of Lehi’s Dream from the [[Book of Mormon]]. For him, this painting represented the stage of darkness and gloom in his life that he was able to leave behind through inspiration. John entered the painting into an international competition organized by the Museum of Art and History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2003, in which competition John’s painting won a prize, and he was recognized for his talent.<br /> <br /> John feels very grateful for the challenges in his life, which he feels have let him be more in tune with the Spirit and which influence his works today. Though John has an outgoing, cheerful personality, he is quiet and shy. He finds joy in leading a disciplined life, following the principles of good health set forth by the [[Word of Wisdom]], a health law of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoys the physical, mental, and spiritual health which comes as a result of following this advice and of keeping active. John feels that a great deal of his inspiration is a product of the harmony of his physical, mental, and spiritual health.<br /> <br /> Now an internationally recognized religious artist, John regularly exhibits his work at the Museum of Art and History in Salt Lake City, Utah. John remembers His Savior and the blessings God has given him, all of which he tries to reflect in his work. He will certainly live on through his beautiful works of art. John was recently interviewed by the TV chain BYU Television International as the first Hispanic artist talented and prominent in religious works.<br /> <br /> [[es: John Zamudio]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Famous Mormons]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=In_Defense_of_Traditional_Marriage&diff=31241 In Defense of Traditional Marriage 2012-10-26T06:02:10Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Aaron_and_Kristyn_at_Temple.jpg|250px|thumb|left|alt=Mormon marriage]]<br /> The battle for the defense of traditional marriage is ongoing as the opposition continues its efforts to make same-sex marriage a part of the acceptable norm in society. For some, the idea of traditional marriage, that is marriage between a man and a woman, being the only acceptable type of marriage is archaic. And so, as many continue to build a wall of defense around the sanctity of traditional marriage, there are many others who oppose it and are doing their best to tear that wall down.<br /> <br /> Members of The Church of [http://www.christ.org Jesus Christ] of Latter-day Saints (commonly referred to as [http://mormonbeliefs.org Mormons]) believe:<br /> <br /> :The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord [[Jesus Christ]]. [1]<br /> <br /> It is upon those precepts and teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ as found in the [http://www.lds.org/scriptures?lang=eng scriptures] that [http://whymormonism.org Mormons] base their faith and beliefs. Concerning marriage, scriptures teach in the [[Holy Bible]] as well as in modern day revelation as recorded in the [http://www.mormonwiki.com/Pearl_of_Great_Price Pearl of Great Price], that God Himself said, &quot;Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh&quot; (Genesis 2:24; see also [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/pgp/moses/3.24?lang=eng#23 Moses 3:24], [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/pgp/abr/5.18?lang=eng#17 Abraham 5:18].)<br /> <br /> Scriptures also compare marriage to Christ and the Church. In the New Testament, in Ephesians 5:22-33 are recorded these words:<br /> <br /> :Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: for we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.<br /> <br /> A careful examination of the aforementioned scripture references will reveal a common thread regarding the sanctity of marriage, and that is that God ordained that marriage is to be between a man and a woman - a husband and a wife, thus substantiating the beliefs of Latter-day Saints, as well as those who sustain and support traditional marriage.<br /> <br /> Recently, the Church of England made the headlines as they took a stand to defend traditional marriage in opposition to Prime Minister David Cameron's attempt to install same-sex marriage in Britain. This is significant because the Church of England still remains the established church in England and wields political and constitutional powers. It is the senior church in the global, over 80 million member Anglican Communion.<br /> <br /> The Church of England, unlike U.S. Episcopalians, appreciates the threat to [http://protectreligiousliberty.com religious liberty] under a regime of imposed same sex marriage. How would the established church disallow what the civil law requires? The church may have to disestablish, especially if it desires any continued leadership over global Anglicans.<br /> British media quoted church officials dismissing government plans as &quot;'half-baked,' ‘very shallow,' ‘superficial' and ‘completely irrational.'&quot; Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Archbishop of York John Sentamu only slightly more diplomatically lamented that government proposals &quot;have not been thought through and are not legally sound.&quot; The church's official response rejected the government's push with vigorous, point-by-point rebuttals. [2]<br /> <br /> Bishop of Leicester Tim Steve has responded to the matter by openly stating:<br /> <br /> :Marriage is not the property of the Church any more than it is the property of the Government. It is about a mutually faithful physical relationship between a man and a woman. If you do what the Government says they are going to do, you can no longer define marriage in that way. It becomes hollowed out, and about a relationship between two people, to be defined on a case-by-case basis. [2]<br /> <br /> He went on to state that imposed same-sex marriage would precipitate the &quot;gradual unraveling of the Church of England which is a very high cost for the stability of society.&quot; [2]<br /> <br /> In its official response, the Church of England criticized the government's idea of legalizing same-sex marriages by stating that by so doing it would &quot;alter the intrinsic nature of marriage as the union of a man and a woman, as enshrined in human institutions throughout history.&quot; [2] The response further declares that marriage benefits society by &quot;promoting mutuality and fidelity, but also by acknowledging an underlying biological complementarity which, for many, includes the possibility of procreation.&quot; [2] The church further noted its past support for benefits for same-sex couples, and warned that redefining marriage for &quot;ideological reasons&quot; would be &quot;divisive and deliver no obvious legal gains given the rights already conferred by civil partnerships.&quot; [2]<br /> <br /> <br /> This response is in direct line with what The Church of Jesus Christ believes and teaches, and the ideas and concepts that are outlined in document titled &quot;[[Proclamation to the World|The Family: A Proclamation to the World]]&quot;:<br /> <br /> :Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.<br /> <br /> :WE CALL UPON responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society. [1]<br /> <br /> Perhaps this statement made by the Church of England best summarizes this discussion:<br /> It is important to be clear that insistence on the traditional understanding of marriage is not a case of knee-jerk resistance to change but is based on a conviction that the consequences of change will not be beneficial for society as a whole. [2]<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;okRPvRpFReI&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> Resources:<br /> *[1] [https://www.lds.org/topics/family-proclamation The Family: A Proclamation to the World]<br /> *[2] [http://spectator.org/archives/2012/08/17/this-could-be-its-finest-hour Mark Tooley, American Spectator, &quot;This Could Be Its Finest Hour,&quot; 17 August 2012]<br /> <br /> ===Additional Resources:===<br /> *[http://mormonfamily.net Mormon Families]<br /> *[http://protectreligiousliberty.com Protect Religious Liberty]<br /> *[http://aboutmormons.org Mormons]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cherie_Call&diff=31240 Cherie Call 2012-10-26T05:55:22Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Cherie_Call.jpg|right|frame]]<br /> '''Cherie Call''' is a singer and songwriter, with seven full-length albums of original music. She was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona, but currently lives in Utah. As a teenager, she chose to write a song as part of a Personal Progress project. Personal Progress is a program for teenage girls who are members of The [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. Members of this faith are sometimes referred to as [[Mormons]]. Girls are encouraged to set and accomplish goals in a variety of life-experience categories. Initially she used poems and scriptures as the words, but eventually began to write her own lyrics. She began by writing for piano, but in college chose the guitar to accompany her music.<br /> <br /> Call graduated from [[Brigham Young University]] with a B.A. in Media Music in 1997. She and songwriting classmate Tyler Castleton then worked on her first album. She paid the recording costs herself, working a full-time job during the night shift as a reservations agent for Southwest Airlines and recording after work whenever she had enough money to pay for a session. Utilizing the flight benefits she received from her job, she traveled extensively, performing wherever she traveled. The completed album was successful enough to secure an investor for the second album.<br /> She eventually signed with Deseret Book’s Shadow Mountain label and was asked to open for popular LDS group Jericho Road. While touring with them, she began a romance with her future husband, Joe Anderson, who was the sound man for the tour. They had dated a few times in college, but felt too much pressure from others concerning the progress of the relationship.<br /> <br /> She has written soundtrack music for a number of independent films and music for LDS Especially for Youth albums. She continues to perform and record and is very popular with both youth and adult listeners.<br /> <br /> Today, she and her husband have three children, and Call considers herself a stay-at-home songwriter. The video below was inspired by one of her children, who was wearing butterfly wings but wanted to add a superhero cape. When she realized that was too complicated, she said, “You don’t need a cape if you’re already a butterfly.”<br /> <br /> Sources: Stay-at-Home-Songwriter Cherie Call produces Children and Albums, Mariah Proctor, Meridian Magazine.<br /> <br /> '''*[http://www.CherieCall.com Cherie's Official Website]'''<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;Y04h_FWfIMA&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> Cherie wrote a song for Jason Wright's book, ''Recovering Charles''. Click [http://www.recoveringcharles.com/thesong.html here] to download it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;sh8Me-9ytkk&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> '''More at [http://www.mormonmusic.org MormonMusic.org''']<br /> <br /> [[Category:Music and the Arts]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Doctrine_and_Covenants&diff=31239 Doctrine and Covenants 2012-10-26T05:43:53Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:doctrine_and_covenants.jpg|left|frame]]<br /> The Prophet [[Joseph Smith]] not only translated the [[Book of Mormon]], but he also compiled other revelations that he received from God. Most of these revelations are found in two other books of modern-day scripture: The [[Doctrine and Covenants]] and The [[Pearl of Great Price]].<br /> <br /> The [[Doctrine and Covenants]] is a standard work of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. Its main purpose is to instruct members and leaders about how the Mormon Church should be organized and directed in order to be in harmony with Christ's kingdom. It also contains many revelations about important doctrines. Most of the revelations were received by the Prophet Joseph Smith (133). The remaining sections (including 2 declarations) were received and written by other leaders of the Mormon Church. <br /> <br /> Most passages in the Doctrine and Covenants have a specific historical setting and they were received from the Lord in answer to specific prayers. Many sections were the result of a request by a specific member, but their words have universal application, and this makes Doctrine and Covenants’ revelations still relevant today. <br /> <br /> These revelations are recognized by members of the Mormon Church as &quot;the will of the Lord,…the mind of the Lord,…the word of the Lord,…the voice of the Lord, and the power of God unto salvation&quot; (Doctrine and Covenants 68:4). <br /> <br /> It is important to realize that not all the revelations received by Joseph Smith are contained in the Doctrine and Covenants, but some of them are included in the History of the Church. <br /> <br /> The decision about which revelations need to be included in the Doctrine and Covenants is made by the [[First Presidency]] and the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of the Mormon Church. <br /> <br /> To the members of the Mormon Church the Doctrine and Covenants is the voice of the Lord [[Jesus Christ]]. This powerful book of [[scriptures]] confirms the teaching of the Book of Mormon, reveals new principles, explains them in more detail, and gives more instruction about the government of His Church. It also warns individuals and nations about the destructions that lay ahead if they will not repent. Thus, there is information in the Doctrine and Covenants that supports the prophecies regarding the [[Last Days]] found in the Bible.<br /> <br /> ==History of the Doctrine and Covenants==<br /> <br /> Joseph Smith had received numerous [[Revelation|revelations]] on [[Gospel Principles|gospel principles]] and instruction from the Lord on how to run The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and although the revelations were often announced in conferences, and Joseph often gave copies to [[Mormon missionaries|missionaries]] and other Church leaders, most people didn't know what was contained in the revelations. <br /> <br /> The printing press that was set up in Missouri by [[William W. Phelps]] solved this problem. In November of [[1831]], numerous meetings and conferences were held to discuss the printing of these revelations. By this point Joseph Smith had recorded 60 revelations. It was decided that ten thousand copies of the revelations would be printed in the form of a book. This large number was later reduced to only three thousand printings of the book. The book was entitled the Book of Commandments (the name was later changed to the Doctrine and Covenants in 1835, when an expanded version of the book was printed in Kirtland, Ohio), and the revelation found in Doctrine and Covenants 1 was to be included as the preface to the book. <br /> <br /> An appendix was made for the book, and Joseph went through and corrected any errors that could be found in the written manuscripts of the revelations. John Whitmer and [[Oliver Cowdery]] were given the responsibility of taking the manuscripts to Missouri. They left on November 20, 1831, and finally arrived in [[Independence, Missouri|Independence]] on January 5, 1832. In June, W. W. Phelps began setting the type for the book. The first edition was printed in 1833 and contained only sixty-five chapters. After the first edition, other revelations were received, and some earlier materials were deleted until it reached the current format.<br /> <br /> Nearly a third of all the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants were received between August 1831 and April 1834. Joseph Smith stated that the revelations in the Book of Commandments were &quot;the foundation of the Church in these last days.&quot; <br /> <br /> The Explanatory Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants states, &quot;Most of the revelations in this compilation were received through Joseph Smith, Jun., the first prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Others were issued through some of his successors in the Presidency. (See headings to Sections 135, 136, and 138, and Official Declarations 1 and 2.)&quot;<br /> <br /> As one of the [[LDS Scriptures|standard works]] of the Church, the Doctrine and Covenants is unique in that it is not a translation of an ancient document. Rather, it is of modern origin and was given from God through his chosen prophets as part of the restoration of the gospel and the establishment of the kingdom of God on the earth in modern times.<br /> <br /> The revelations relate to such gospel doctrines as the nature of the [[Godhead]], the [[Creation|origin of man]], the reality of [[Satan]], the purpose of [[mortality]], the necessity for obedience, the need for [[repentance]], the workings of the [[Holy Spirit]], the [[ordinances]] necessary for [[salvation]], the functions and nature of the [[Priesthood Authority|Priesthood]], the destiny of the earth, the [[resurrection]] and [[Last Judgment|final judgment]] as well as what comes afterward, the eternal nature of the [[Celestial marriage|marriage relationship]], and the eternal nature of the [[family]]. The Doctrine and Covenants also reveals the administrative structure of the Church, detailing the duties of [[Roles of a Bishop|bishops]], the [[First Presidency]], the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]], and the [[Seventy]], as well as the establishment of other presiding offices and quorums.<br /> <br /> Lastly, the Doctrine and Covenants is a testimony that Jesus is the [[Jesus Christ|Christ]], and that He governs His Church and speaks to His chosen servants in modern times as He did in ancient times. <br /> <br /> ==Sections of the Doctrine and Covenants==<br /> The Doctrine and Covenants is divided into numbered ''sections,'' similar to chapters in a book. The following shows the sections in the Doctrine and Covenants, the date it was written, and the location where the section was written.<br /> <br /> {| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5<br /> |'''Section'''<br /> |'''Date'''<br /> |'''Location'''<br /> |-<br /> |1<br /> |November 1, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |2<br /> |September 21, [[1823]]<br /> |[[Manchester, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |3<br /> |July [[1828]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |4<br /> |February [[1829]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |5<br /> |March [[1829]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |6<br /> |April [[1829]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |7<br /> |April [[1829]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |8<br /> |April [[1829]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |9<br /> |April [[1829]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |10<br /> |Summer [[1828]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |11<br /> |May [[1829]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |12<br /> |May [[1829]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |13<br /> |May 15, [[1829]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |14<br /> |June [[1829]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |15<br /> |June [[1829]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |16<br /> |June [[1829]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |17<br /> |June [[1829]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |18<br /> |June [[1829]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |19<br /> |March [[1830]]<br /> |[[Manchester, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |20<br /> |April [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |21<br /> |April 6, [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |22<br /> |April [[1830]]<br /> |[[Manchester, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |23<br /> |April [[1830]]<br /> |[[Manchester, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |24<br /> |July [[1830]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |25<br /> |July [[1830]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |26<br /> |July [[1830]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |27<br /> |August [[1830]]<br /> |[[Harmony, Pennsylvania]]<br /> |-<br /> |28<br /> |September [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |29<br /> |September [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |30<br /> |September [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |31<br /> |September [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |32<br /> |October [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |33<br /> |October [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |34<br /> |November 4, [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |35<br /> |December [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |36<br /> |December [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |37<br /> |December [[1830]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |38<br /> |January 2, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |39<br /> |January 5, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |40<br /> |January [[1831]]<br /> |[[Fayette, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |41<br /> |February 4, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |42<br /> |February 9, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |43<br /> |February [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |44<br /> |February [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |45<br /> |March 7, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |46<br /> |March 8, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |47<br /> |March 8, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |48<br /> |March [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |49<br /> |March [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |50<br /> |May [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |51<br /> |May [[1831]]<br /> |[[Thompson, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |52<br /> |June 7, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |53<br /> |June [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |54<br /> |June [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |55<br /> |June [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |56<br /> |June [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |57<br /> |July 20, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Zion, Jackson County, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |58<br /> |August 1, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Zion, Jackson County, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |59<br /> |August 7, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Zion, Jackson County, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |60<br /> |August 8, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Zion, Jackson County, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |61<br /> |August 12, [[1831]]<br /> |Missouri River, Missouri<br /> |-<br /> |62<br /> |August 13, [[1831]]<br /> |Missouri River, Missouri<br /> |-<br /> |63<br /> |August [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |64<br /> |September 11, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |65<br /> |October [[1831]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |66<br /> |October 25, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Orange, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |67<br /> |November [[1831]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |68<br /> |November [[1831]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |69<br /> |November [[1831]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |70<br /> |November 12, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |71<br /> |December 1, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |72<br /> |December 4, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |73<br /> |January 10, [[1832]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |74<br /> |January [[1832]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |75<br /> |January 25, [[1832]]<br /> |[[Amherst, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |76<br /> |February 16, [[1832]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |77<br /> |March [[1832]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |78<br /> |March [[1832]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |79<br /> |March [[1832]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |80<br /> |March [[1832]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |81<br /> |March [[1832]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |82<br /> |April 26, [[1832]]<br /> |[[Jackson County, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |83<br /> |April 30, [[1832]]<br /> |[[Jackson County, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |84<br /> |September 22/23, [[1832]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |85<br /> |November 27, [[1832]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |86<br /> |December 6, [[1832]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |87<br /> |December 25, [[1832]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |88<br /> |December 27, [[1832]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |89<br /> |February 27, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |90<br /> |March 8, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |91<br /> |March 9, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |92<br /> |March 15, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |93<br /> |May 6, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |94<br /> |May 6, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |95<br /> |June 1, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |96<br /> |June 4, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |97<br /> |August 2, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |98<br /> |August 6, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |99<br /> |August [[1832]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |100<br /> |October 12, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Perrysburg, New York]]<br /> |-<br /> |101<br /> |December 16, [[1833]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |102<br /> |February 17, [[1834]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |103<br /> |February 24, [[1834]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |104<br /> |April 23, [[1834]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |105<br /> |June 22, [[1834]]<br /> |[[Fishing River, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |106<br /> |November 25, [[1834]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |107<br /> |March 28, [[1835]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |108<br /> |December 26, [[1835]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |109<br /> |March 27, [[1836]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |110<br /> |April 3, [[1836]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |111<br /> |August 6, [[1836]]<br /> |[[Salem, Massachusetts]]<br /> |-<br /> |112<br /> |July 23, [[1837]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |113<br /> |March [[1838]]<br /> |[[Far West, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |114<br /> |April 17, [[1838]]<br /> |[[Far West, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |115<br /> |April 26, [[1838]]<br /> |[[Far West, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |116<br /> |May 19, [[1838]]<br /> |[[Spring Hill, Daviess County, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |117<br /> |July 8, [[1838]]<br /> |[[Far West, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |118<br /> |July 8, [[1838]]<br /> |[[Far West, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |119<br /> |July 8, [[1838]]<br /> |[[Far West, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |120<br /> |July 8, [[1838]]<br /> |[[Far West, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |121<br /> |March 20, [[1839]]<br /> |[[Liberty Jail|Liberty Jail, Clay County, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |122<br /> |March [[1839]]<br /> |[[Liberty Jail|Liberty Jail, Clay County, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |123<br /> |March [[1839]]<br /> |[[Liberty Jail|Liberty Jail, Clay County, Missouri]]<br /> |-<br /> |124<br /> |January 19, [[1841]]<br /> |[[Nauvoo|Nauvoo, Illinois]]<br /> |-<br /> |125<br /> |March [[1841]]<br /> |[[Nauvoo|Nauvoo, Illinois]]<br /> |-<br /> |126<br /> |July 9, [[1841]]<br /> |[[Nauvoo|Nauvoo, Illinois]]<br /> |-<br /> |127<br /> |September 1, [[1842]]<br /> |[[Nauvoo|Nauvoo, Illinois]]<br /> |-<br /> |128<br /> |September 6, [[1842]]<br /> |[[Nauvoo|Nauvoo, Illinois]]<br /> |-<br /> |129<br /> |February 9, [[1843]]<br /> |[[Nauvoo|Nauvoo, Illinois]]<br /> |-<br /> |130<br /> |April 2, [[1843]]<br /> |[[Ramus, Illinois]]<br /> |-<br /> |131<br /> |May 16/17, [[1843]]<br /> |[[Ramus, Illinois]]<br /> |-<br /> |132<br /> |July 12, [[1843]]<br /> |[[Nauvoo|Nauvoo, Illinois]]<br /> |-<br /> |133<br /> |November 3, [[1831]]<br /> |[[Hiram, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |134<br /> |August 17, [[1835]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |135<br /> |June 27, [[1844]]<br /> |[[Nauvoo|Nauvoo, Illinois]]<br /> |-<br /> |136<br /> |January 14, [[1847]]<br /> |[[Winter Quarters]]<br /> |-<br /> |137<br /> |January 21, [[1836]]<br /> |[[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]]<br /> |-<br /> |138<br /> |October 3, [[1918]]<br /> |[[Salt Lake City, Utah]]<br /> |-<br /> |OD1<br /> |October 6, [[1890]]<br /> |[[Salt Lake City, Utah]]<br /> |-<br /> |OD2<br /> |June 8, [[1978]]<br /> |[[Salt Lake City, Utah]]<br /> |-<br /> |}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Scriptures and Scriptural Topics]][[Category:Doctrine and Covenants Topics]][[Category:LDS Literature]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Lehre und Bündnisse]]<br /> [[es: Doctrina y Convenios]]<br /> [[fr:Doctrine et Alliances]]<br /> [[Dottrina e alleanze]]<br /> [[ru:Учение и Заветы]]<br /> [[pt:Doutrina e Convenios]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Baptism&diff=31238 Baptism 2012-10-26T05:41:34Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Beliefs]]<br /> [[Image:Bautismo2.jpg|frame|Mormons practice baptism by immersion]]<br /> <br /> The fourth [[Articles of Faith|Article of Faith]] states that members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], or [[Mormons]], &quot;believe that the first [[Gospel Principles|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|Laying on of hands]] for the gift of the Holy Ghost.&quot; <br /> <br /> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints practices [[Baptism by Immersion|baptism by immersion]] in water. Baptism is typically performed in a special [[baptismal font]] and is symbolic of burial and rebirth as a disciple of [[Jesus Christ]]. (To reinforce the symbolism of rebirth, baptismal fonts are always below ground level.) Like many Christians, Mormons believe that a person who repents and is baptized has all prior sins remitted.<br /> <br /> [http://mormonchurch.org/mormon-beliefs/mormon-beliefs-mormon-baptism Baptism] is never performed before the eighth birthday. The age of eight was given in latter-day revelation as the age when children become [[Age of Accountability|accountable]] for their sins, meaning that they are able to discern between right and wrong and understand the concept of repentance. If a person is unable to discern between right and wrong (ie. those with severe mental impairment, etc.), they are deemed unaccountable for their sins and do not require baptism, regardless of their age. They are viewed as fully saved through the [[Atonement of Jesus Christ]], as are children who die before the age of accountability. The [[Book of Mormon]] and modern revelation specifically forbid the practice of infant baptism. (See [http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/68/27 Doctrine and Covenants 68:27] and [http://scriptures.lds.org/moro/8/4-23 Moroni 8:4-23].)<br /> <br /> Baptism is recognized only when performed by someone holding the proper authority, designated to the office of a Priest in the Aaronic [[Priesthood]] or a higher office.<br /> <br /> Mormons believe that baptism is a necessary prerequisite to entering the kingdom of God in the hereafter, similar to the belief in many Christian sects. This belief presents a problem, however, for the millions of people who have lived and died without the opportunity to even hear of Jesus Christ, much less have the chance to be baptized. For this reason, Mormons believe in the ordinance of [[Baptism for the Dead]]. This work is done only in temples, and is performed by someone acting in behalf (proxy) of someone who has died. Mormons believe that such an ordinance as the ''baptism for the dead'', is only of value if the deceased person, who is in spirit, freely chooses to accept the work done on his or her behalf. If the ordinance is accepted by the deceased, he or she will have the opportunity to enter the kingdom of God, the same as if he had the opportunity of being taught and baptized while on earth.<br /> <br /> *Learn more at [http://www.mormonbeliefs.org MormonBeliefs.org]<br /> <br /> [[de:Taufe]]<br /> [[es: Bautismo]]<br /> [[fr: Baptême]]<br /> [[it:Battesimo]]<br /> [[zh:洗禮]]<br /> [[tl:Binyag]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mormon_Beliefs:_The_Nature_of_Evil&diff=31237 Mormon Beliefs: The Nature of Evil 2012-10-26T05:39:19Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>==The Agency of Man==<br /> <br /> In Mormon belief &amp;mdash; that of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] &amp;mdash; [[Agency]] is the ability to choose between two things in opposition to each other. It is &quot;the ability and privilege God gives people to choose and to act for themselves&quot; (Guide to the Scriptures). For humankind it is the opportunity to choose between good and evil, between [http://www.jesuschrist.lds.org Christ] and anti-Christ, to choose life (following Christ) or [[death]] (spiritual separation from God). Agency is the guiding principle behind God's [http://ftlauderdalemormontemple.com/meaning-of-life Plan of Salvation] for His children.<br /> <br /> [[Image:Jesus_Christ.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Mormon Beliefs Jesus Christ|right]]<br /> :And now remember, remember, my brethren, that whosoever perisheth, perisheth unto himself; and whosoever doeth iniquity, doeth it unto himself; for behold, ye are free; ye are permitted to act for yourselves; for behold, God hath given unto you a knowledge and he hath made you free. He hath given unto you that ye might know good from evil, and he hath given unto you that ye might choose life or death; and ye can do good and be restored unto that which is good, or have that which is good restored unto you; or ye can do evil, and have that which is evil restored unto you (Helaman 14:30, 31).<br /> <br /> :That every man may act in doctrine and principle pertaining to futurity, according to the moral agency which I have given unto him, that every man may be accountable for his own sins in the day of judgment.(Doctrine and Covenants 101:78).<br /> <br /> :The Lord said unto Enoch: Behold these thy brethren; they are the workmanship of mine own hands, and I gave unto them their knowledge, in the day I created them; and in the Garden of Eden, gave I unto man his agency; And unto thy brethren have I said, and also given commandment, that they should love one another, and that they should choose me, their Father...(Moses 7:32-33).<br /> <br /> ==Opposition in All Things==<br /> <br /> In order to exercise agency, there must be contrasting elements to choose from. Thus, opposition is as central to God's plan for us as is agency. Mormon scripture talks about opposition as a necessary part of life:<br /> <br /> :For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things. If not so,...righteousness could not be brought to pass, neither wickedness, neither holiness nor misery, neither good nor bad. Wherefore, all things must needs be a compound in one; wherefore, if it should be one body it must needs remain as dead, having no life neither death, nor corruption nor incorruption, happiness nor misery, neither sense nor insensibility (2 Nephi 2:11).<br /> <br /> Thus, it appears that if men and women existed without opposition in all things, life would be so neutral that there would be no joy, because there would be no despair. There would also be no choice, and therefore, no progress, for we need resistance in order to grow. We mature in the exercise of agency and develop strength of faith in our adversities. Through adversity—trials, troubles, and distress—man can have many experiences that lead to spiritual growth and eternal progress by turning to the Lord (Guide to the Scriptures).<br /> <br /> Mormon doctrine holds that the principle of opposition in all things has been on this earth from the beginning, and is the reason the Lord gave Adam and Eve conflicting commandments. Adam and Eve, while they dwelled in the Garden of Eden, lived in a &quot;terrestrial&quot; state, or paradisaical state, wherein there was no death or disease, no conflict, no sin. They walked and talked with God in the garden, but they were &quot;innocent,&quot; in this case, meaning &quot;naive.&quot; Everything was static. They had not the ability to age, nor to have children while in the garden.<br /> <br /> :And now, behold, if Adam had not transgressed he would not have fallen, but he would have remained in the garden of Eden. And all things which were created must have remained in the same state in which they were after they were created; and they must have remained forever, and had no end. And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin. But behold, all things have been done in the wisdom of him who knoweth all things. '''Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.''' (See 2 Nephi 2:23-25.)<br /> <br /> Thus, we see in God's Plan of Salvation for mankind, that the fall of Adam was not an unmitigated tragedy and awful sin, but a transgression that was part of God's plan. The [[fall]] was necessary for the rest of us to be born upon the earth. It was planned from the beginning. The [[Atonement]] of [http://www.christ.org Jesus Christ] was ordained from the beginning and took away the effects of the fall, overcoming both physical and spiritual death.<br /> <br /> ==Satan is the Author of Evil==<br /> <br /> The [http://www.mormonbible.org Holy Bible] speaks of a war in heaven and the fall of Satan. Revealed scripture has more to say. <br /> <br /> The [[Plan of Salvation]] was presented to all of us in the [[Pre-Mortal Life]] before we came to earth. We used our God-given agency to uphold, sustain, and commit ourselves to that plan. Christ had already created worlds without number, and was [http://www.aboutgod.co God the Father's] first-born in the spirit. He stepped forward to perform the infinite atonement for us, in order for us to exercise our faith and agency and choose to repent, lay ahold of His sacrifice for us, and in so doing, qualify to continue to progress in realms of heaven eternally.<br /> <br /> However, another spirit, Lucifer, also stepped forward and offered to be our savior, proposing a way in which not one of us would be lost (either by force or complete lack of agency), and for this he wanted God's power and glory. Remember that God's plan, with Jesus as our Savior, would redeem us [[from]] our sins, not [[in]] our sins. Lucifer could not have offered himself as a sinless and infinite sacrifice to atone for our sins. That he should consider himself a worthy offering showed his inordinate pride and lack of concern for the mission of God, whose work and glory is to &quot;bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man&quot; (Moses 1:39).<br /> <br /> :And I, the Lord God, spake unto Moses, saying: That Satan, whom thou hast commanded in the name of mine Only Begotten, is the same which was from the beginning, and he came before me, saying—Behold, here am I, send me, I will be thy son, and I will redeem all mankind, that one soul shall not be lost, and surely I will do it; wherefore give me thine honor.<br /> <br /> :But, behold, my Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning, said unto me—Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever. Wherefore, because that Satan rebelled against me, and sought to destroy the agency of man, which I, the Lord God, had given him, and also, that I should give unto him mine own power; by the power of mine Only Begotten, I caused that he should be cast down; And he became Satan, yea, even the devil, the father of all lies, to deceive and to blind men, and to lead them captive at his will, even as many as would not hearken unto my voice (Moses 4:1-4).<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> :And it came to pass that Adam, being tempted of the devil—for, behold, the devil was before Adam, for he rebelled against me, saying, Give me thine honor, which is my power; and also a third part of the [[ghosts]] of heaven turned he away from me because of their agency;<br /> <br /> :And they were thrust down, and thus came the devil and his angels; And it must needs be that the devil should tempt the children of men, or they could not be agents unto themselves; for if they never should have bitter they could not know the sweet— Wherefore, it came to pass that the devil tempted Adam, and he partook of the forbidden fruit and transgressed the commandment, wherein he became subject to the will of the devil, because he yielded unto temptation.<br /> <br /> :Wherefore, I, the Lord God, caused that he should be cast out from the Garden of Eden, from my presence, because of his transgression, wherein he became spiritually dead, which is the first death, even that same death which is the last death, which is spiritual, which shall be pronounced upon the wicked when I shall say: Depart, ye cursed. But, behold, I say unto you that I, the Lord God, gave unto Adam and unto his seed, that they should not die as to the temporal death, until I, the Lord God, should send forth angels to declare unto them repentance and redemption, through faith on the name of mine Only Begotten Son.<br /> <br /> :And thus did I, the Lord God, appoint unto man the days of his probation—that by his natural death he might be raised in immortality unto eternal life, even as many as would believe (Doctrine and Covenants 29).<br /> <br /> In a vision of the kingdoms of heaven, [[Sidney Rigdon]] and [[Joseph Smith]] also saw the fall of Satan. [http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org Joseph Smith] recorded the following in [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/76?lang=eng Section 76] of the Doctrine and Covenants, a collection of revelations to Mormon prophets:<br /> <br /> :By the power of the Spirit our eyes were opened and our understandings were enlightened, so as to see and understand the things of God— Even those things which were from the beginning before the world was, which were ordained of the Father, through his Only Begotten Son, who was in the bosom of the Father, even from the beginning; Of whom we bear record; and the record which we bear is the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, who is the Son, whom we saw and with whom we conversed in the heavenly vision (vs 12-14).<br /> <br /> :For we saw him, even on the bright hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father— That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God. And this we saw also, and bear record, that an angel of God who was in authority in the presence of God, who rebelled against the Only Begotten Son whom the Father loved and who was in the bosom of the Father, was thrust down from the presence of God and the Son, And was called Perdition, for the heavens wept over him—he was Lucifer, a son of the morning. And we beheld, and lo, he is fallen! is fallen, even a son of the morning! And while we were yet in the Spirit, the Lord commanded us that we should write the vision; for we beheld Satan, that old serpent, even the devil, who rebelled against God, and sought to take the kingdom of our God and his Christ— Wherefore, he maketh war with the saints of God, and encompasseth them round about (vs 23-29).<br /> <br /> ==Could a Loving God Create Evil?==<br /> <br /> Evil exists because of the eternal principle of agency. Lucifer used his agency to rebel against God and Jesus Christ. One third of the hosts of heaven used their agency to follow him. All those who have ever been born onto this earth used their agency in the [http://www.lifebeforelife.org Pre-Mortal Realm] to follow Christ and accept God's plan of salvation. We have obtained mortal bodies as the next step in our progress to return to God as resurrected, immortal beings. Satan and his followers will never have mortal bodies, and therefore, will never have immortal bodies. Their progress ended when they were cast out of heaven. These wage war against us, but we have a choice. Satan only has influence when we allow him to. His influence has led men to commit unspeakable atrocities to satisfy their greed. Know that Satan is willing and able to commit every one of those atrocities, one at a time, or all at once &amp;mdash; he is that evil.<br /> <br /> And yet, he has the ability to tempt us because God allows it, that we might exercise our agency and choose life, by following the Savior. In Him there is protection, progress, forgiveness, mercy.<br /> <br /> ==The Forces of Good Will Win in the End==<br /> <br /> The Lord views earth life as a brief testing period. As it was revealed to Abraham:<br /> <br /> :And there stood one among them that was like unto God [Jesus Christ], and he said unto those who were with him: We will go down, for there is space there, and we will take of these materials, and we will make an earth whereon these may dwell; And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them (Abraham 3:24, 25)....<br /> <br /> The Lord knows the suffering of mankind. Though He atoned for our sins on the cross at Calvary, He suffered all our sorrows, loss, regret, and pain in Gethsemane. His atonement guarantees that all living things will be resurrected and live forever without being subject to pain, disease or death. His atonement and plan are structured to give us every chance to accept Him and lay hold of His suffering and sacrifice for us. Mormon scripture and revelation received by Mormon prophets, shows that those who never hear the gospel on earth will hear it in the [[Spirit World]] after death. The gospel will also be preached to the dead in the spirit world to those who rejected it on earth. Even if they reject it again, after suffering for their own sins until the end of the millennial reign of Christ on the earth, they will inherit a kingdom in heaven. In other words, all will be well. Satan and his angels will be thrust down to hell (sometimes called &quot;outer darkness,&quot; because it will receive none of God's light), as will those few who receive a perfect living witness that Jesus is the Christ and then deny Him. All others will be saved.<br /> <br /> :...for the Spirit is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. And the way is prepared from the fall of man, and salvation is free (2 Nephi 2:4).<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> *[http://www.searchforhappiness.org Our search for happiness]<br /> *[http://www.jesuschrist.lds.org Jesus Christ in Mormonism]<br /> *[http://www.mormon.org Basic Mormon Beliefs and Real Mormons]<br /> <br /> [[ru:Учения мормонов: Природа зла]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Beliefs]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mormon_Women%27s_Organization&diff=31236 Mormon Women's Organization 2012-10-26T05:35:42Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Mormon-aid-kits.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=Mormon Women Relief Society|left|Mormon Women work on a Humanitarian Aid Project]]<br /> The '''Relief Society, or the women’s organization''' of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], is one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the world.[http://mormon.org/faq/relief-society/] It was founded in 1847 under the leadership of [[Joseph Smith]], then prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a world-wide organization that has over 6 million members (Mormon women) in over 170 countries and territories. <br /> <br /> The motto of [[Relief Society]] is “Charity never faileth.” It is a Christ-centered organization of a Christ-centered church. [[Julie B. Beck]], 15th Relief Society general president said, “Through Relief Society we practice being disciples of Christ. We learn what he would have us learn, we do what he would have us do, and we become what He would have us become.”[http://lds.org/relief-society/daughters-in-my-kingdom?lang=eng] As a Christian women’s group, it focuses on both the individual woman and those in need of charity or acts of service. Mormon women are encouraged to study and learn in their own [[discipleship]], and simultaneously turn their focus outward to the needy, the sick, the lonely, or the widowed. <br /> <br /> The purposes of Relief Society are: Increase faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, seek out and help those in need.[http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/59093/Relief-Societys-purpose-is-the-same-as-the-Lords-purpose.html]<br /> <br /> ==Individual Support Structure for Mormon Women==<br /> <br /> One of the programs of Relief Society that allows the sisterhood of saints across nations to fulfill these purposes is [[Visiting Teaching|visiting teaching]]. Women in Relief Society are asked to visit a few Mormon women in their congregation, or ward, each month, to befriend them, share Christ-centered messages with them, and to give assistance where help is needed. <br /> <br /> [[Henry B. Eyring]], a counselor in the [[First Presidency]], testified that visiting teaching is part of the Lord’s plan to provide help for people all over the world: <br /> <br /> ::“The only system which could provide succor and comfort across a church so large in a world so varied would be through individual servants near the people in need. The Lord had seen that coming from the beginning of Relief Society. He set a pattern in place. Two Relief Society sisters accept their assignment to visit another as a call from the Lord. That was true from the start. The members of Relief Society have always been trusted by local priesthood shepherds. Every bishop and every branch president has a Relief Society president to depend upon. She has visiting teachers, who know the trials and the needs of every sister. She can, through them, know the hearts of individuals and families. She can meet and help the bishop in his call to nurture individuals and families.”[http://lds.org/relief-society/daughters-in-my-kingdom?lang=eng]<br /> <br /> [[Image:Visiting_Teaching.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=Mormon women's organization|right]]<br /> Visiting teaching empowers Mormon women to care for one another and for those in need. Women have the freedom to carry out their visiting teaching assignments in the way that they see fit, and in the way that best suits the women they have been asked to visit teach. Caring for all of the women in the Church, and by extension, their families, is a significant responsibility. This responsibility has been entrusted to the women of the Church since Relief Society was first organized. In 1947, [[Belle S. Spafford]], 9th general president of the Relief Society said, “Ours is a healing mission requiring the larger heart, the kindlier touch, the steadier will.” <br /> <br /> In carrying out visiting teaching responsibilities, women in the church are essentially performing as a collective group the responsibilities that would be carried out by individual pastors or congregational leaders in other faiths. Collectively, visiting teachers are encouraged and instructed to regularly visit each other in the hopes that they can discover needs, spiritual or temporal, within the group, meet those needs, and collaborate with other women and leadership within the congregation in caring for the women and their families. <br /> <br /> ==Mormon Women Provide Service and Leadership==<br /> <br /> Each congregation’s unit of the Relief Society is presided over by a president who also sits on the congregation’s governing body, the [[Ward Council]]. In the Ward Council, she reports on visiting teaching and other activities within the women’s group. It is expected that she lead the conversation on how to best meet the spiritual and often temporal needs of the women within her group and of their families, coordinate the combined efforts of other groups within the congregation in meeting those needs, and report back when those efforts have been completed.<br /> <br /> The Relief Society president is asked to give her volunteer service for a few years. The congregation’s leader, the [[bishop]], prays for guidance in making assignments throughout the congregation, or ward. As part of this process, he asks a woman in the ward to serve as the Relief Society president. She then works with the bishop to select two counselors and a secretary to form a presidency. There is no set term of service. Individuals serving in any capacity within the congregation can expect to serve for a period of months or years.<br /> <br /> The presidency works together to invite other members of the group to fulfill assignments and serve in offices or callings to support the presidency in carrying out the broader mission of the Relief Society on the local level. Mormon women can be called to specialize in supervising and assisting the sisters in their visiting teaching efforts, to provide doctrinal instruction during Sunday meetings, to coordinate and oversee charitable service in and out of the congregation, and to plan and carry out uplifting activities. <br /> <br /> The Relief Society exists to help women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to better themselves, and to better the lives of the women they are asked to visit, as well as their families. It is a unique and Christ-centered women’s organization. <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]]<br /> <br /> [[es:Organización de mujeres mormonas]]<br /> [[it:L'organizzazione delle donne mormoni]]<br /> [[pt:Organização das Mulheres Mórmons]]<br /> [[ru:Мормонская женская организация]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mormon_Beliefs:_Plan_of_Salvation&diff=31235 Mormon Beliefs: Plan of Salvation 2012-10-26T05:35:08Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[image: Jesus-Christ-Lamb-Mormon.jpg|250px|right|alt=Mormon Jesus Christ the Lamb| Mormon Jesus Christ the Lamb]]The '''[http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/basic/purpose_life.htm Plan of Salvation]''', also known as the plan of happiness, plan of mercy and plan of redemption, is a fundamental teaching in Mormon doctrine. The [http://mormonsandjews.com/about/more-about-the-plan-of-salvation plan of salvation] represents the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ as it is experienced and lived by mankind. It's purpose, according to the Lord is &quot;to bring to pass the [[immortality]] and [[eternal life]] of man&quot; (Moses 1:39). It includes the [[Creation]], the [[Fall]], and the [[Atonement of Jesus Christ|Atonement]], along with all God-given laws, ordinances, and doctrines. After this life is the Resurrection, and Judgment.<br /> <br /> Mormons believe that &quot;through the [[Atonement of Jesus Christ|Atonement]] of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the [[First Principles of the Gospel|Gospel]].&quot; (See Third [[Articles of Faith#Mormon|Article of Faith]].) Mankind may thus return to live with God as glorified, eternal beings. However, the conditions that Christ requires individuals to fulfill do not of themselves merit salvation, but are required for other reasons. It is only through His merits, mercy, and grace that salvation comes. <br /> <br /> The gift of [[immortality]] is freely given to all because of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and his subsequent [[Resurrection]] (See [http://scriptures.lds.org/1_cor/15/22 1 Corinthians 15:22]), although salvation from [[sin]], or spiritual [[death]], is conditional. Entrance to the highest Heavenly Kingdom, the &quot;Celestial Kingdom&quot; (See [http://scriptures.lds.org/1_cor/15/40 1 Corinthians 15:40]), is only granted to those who accept Jesus through [[baptism]] into the Church by its [[priesthood]] authority, follow Church doctrine, and live righteous lives. Faith alone, or faith without works, (i.e. dead faith), is not considered sufficient to attain exaltation. (See [http://scriptures.lds.org/james/2/26 James 2:26].)<br /> <br /> The gift of mercy and grace will ultimately be given to all who do not commit the unpardonable sin, denying the Holy Ghost. All those who do not do this will receive a degree of glory. &quot;For every knee shall bow, and every tongue will confess...that [Jesus] is God.&quot; (see ,[http://scriptures.lds.org/mosiah/27/31#31 Mosiah 27:31]) But not all will recieve exaltation, the highest degree of glory. <br /> <br /> [[Exaltation]] is the reward which Mormons believe is a gift given to the righteous who have endured faithfully, trusting in Jesus Christ and repenting of their sins. This includes those whose first opportunity to hear the gospel is in the afterlife (see [[Baptism for the Dead|baptism for the dead]]). Through the process of exaltation, a person can eventually become like Jesus Christ, or as it is expressed in scripture, a joint-heir with Him (See [http://scriptures.lds.org/rom/8/17 Romans 8:17].)<br /> <br /> '''For More Information''' visit [http://salvation.scottsworld.info/theplans.htm#TOP The Plan of Salvation explained with illustration and scriptures], [http://www.meetmormonmissionaries.org/plan_of_salvation.html The Plan of Salvation] on [http://www.meetmormonmissionaries.org/index.html MeetMormonMissionaries.org]<br /> <br /> ==The Steps of the Plan of Salvation==<br /> *[[Pre-Mortal Life|Pre-mortal Existence]]<br /> :Before a person is born into the mortal world (earth-life) he lived with Heavenly Father. All people are His children. They learned, formed relationships, and developed talents in the pre-mortal existence. However, they could only progress so far, so Heavenly Father presented them with a way to become more like Him. <br /> *Birth<br /> :Those who chose to follow Heavenly Father’s plan in the pre-mortal life have been or will be born. Birth is the way they gain physical bodies, and is an important step in the [http://mormonchurch.org/index.php?s=missionary plan of salvation]. <br /> *[[Mortality]]<br /> :This time on earth is like a test. Everyone needs to learn how to have faith in God and follow His commandments. People are also learning how to live in and lead families. <br /> *[[Creation]] and [[Fall]]<br /> :According to Mormonism these were necessary steps. The Fall is actually a positive event that provides the necessary mortal experience which is needed to become like God.<br /> *[[Death]]<br /> :Like birth, death is a doorway into a new life. Through death people again enter the Spirit world. <br /> *[[Spirit World]]<br /> :In the spirit world there will be two conditions of existence, spirit prison; for those who did not have the opportunity to learn the gospel of Christ or who rejected it, and spirit paradise, for the righteous. Those in spirit prison will have the opportunity to learn about and accept the gospel. <br /> <br /> :The term &quot;spirit prison&quot; does not have the same connotation as a &quot;prison&quot; on earth, but only means that a spirit in that condition cannot advance in light, knowledge and preparation for eternity until he receives the covenants of the gospel of Christ. Those who performed good works and did not commit major sins while living by the light and knowledge that they had, will rest from care and sorrow but will still need to progress, hence their condition can be described as a spirit prison, but it is a good place. The wicked, however, will suffer in spirit prison, though they will still have an opportunity to hear the plan of repentance, [[forgiveness]], and salvation through [http://mormonchurch.org/jesus-christ Jesus Christ].<br /> *[[Resurrection]]<br /> :This is the reuniting of the body and spirit. Every person who has ever lived will be resurrected. <br /> *Judgment<br /> :After resurrection, men are brought before the judgment bar of Christ. All will be judged for their actions during mortality. Each person will be put into one of four places based on his actions: the Celestial (highest) kingdom, Terrestrial kingdom, Telestial kingdom, Outer Darkness (equivalent of Hell, only a few will be sent here).<br /> <br /> ==[[Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms|Kingdoms of Glory]]==<br /> For Church members, the kingdoms of glory, as follows, are congruent with Christ's words in the New Testament: &quot;In my house there are many mansions...&quot;<br /> <br /> The ''[[Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms|Celestial Kingdom]]'' (whose glory is compared to the brightness of the sun in the sky, as its inhabitants have all truth and light) is where the righteous will live with God and with their families. Those who have had the ordinance of eternal marriage, which is performed in [[Inside Mormon temples| temples]], and baptism may be exalted if they are found worthy by God. Accountable individuals must be repent and be baptized to gain entrance to the Celestial Kingdom. Mormonism teaches that all children who die before the age of accountability (age eight for people of sound mind) automatically inherit a celestial glory.<br /> <br /> Those good people who are not valiant in following Jesus or who do not accept the Gospel do not qualify for exaltation and will be consigned to the ''[[Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms|Terrestrial Kingdom]]'' (whose glory is compared to the brightness of the moon in the sky). This kingdom is one of great glory, but without the presence of God the Father. An ultimate willingness to keep the &quot;law of carnal commandments&quot; (the [[Ten Commandments]]) is considered essential to enter this kingdom.<br /> <br /> Murderers, other criminals, and the like who do not accept the [[Atonement of Jesus Christ]] will eventually spend eternity with people of like intent in the ''[[Telestial Kingdom]]'', and their glory will be as that of the stars in the night sky. This is also considered a kingdom of glory and has been described as being better than our current earthly life. All those who do not qualify for a higher degree of glory will automatically enter this kingdom unless they deny the [[Holy Ghost]], a sin it is believed very few people are able to commit. However, those who inherit this kingdom will still have to suffer for a time because of their sins and they will have to pay the penalty for their disobedience in life.<br /> <br /> Those few people who do deny the Holy Ghost, after gaining a literal witness that Jesus is the Christ and a full knowledge of the Gospel, willfully deny and contend against the Holy Ghost, are believed to inherit no glory. Most members of the Church refer to this place as [[Outer Darkness]]; this is not to be confused with traditional Christianity's definition of the term. Individuals so banished are called [[Sons of Perdition]]. [[forgiveness]] is not possible for these souls, though they will be resurrected. Cain is an example of a son of perdition. He walked and talked with God, then used his agency to serve Satan.<br /> <br /> ==Enduring to the End==<br /> Latter-day Saints believe that life involves enduring to the end in righteousness and faith, and is not just a &quot;one-time&quot; religious experience. A life of [[discipleship]] is daily spiritual maintenance, charitable works, and personal development — social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development. It also involves overcoming personal trials, attending church and the temple, rearing families, and doing work for the [[Baptism for the Dead|dead]]. Ultimately, the goal is [[sanctification]], the process of having the same character that God has: perfect love, perfect mercy, and perfect truth.<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> *[http://www.mormon.org Basic Mormon Beliefs, official LDS website]<br /> *[http://jesuschrist.lds.org Mormon Beliefs about Jesus Christ]<br /> <br /> == [http://salvation.scottsworld.info/theplans.htm#TOP '''Plan of Salvation explained with illustration and scriptures'''] ==<br /> <br /> [[Category:Beliefs]][[Category: Plan of Salvation]][[Category:Marriage and Families]]<br /> <br /> *Parts of this article were adapted from Wikipedia.<br /> <br /> [[de:Plan der Erlösung]]<br /> [[es:Plan de Salvación]]<br /> [[fr:Plan de Salut]]<br /> [[ru:План спасения]]<br /> [[it:Piano di Salvezza]]<br /> [[fr:Les Croyances Mormones: Plan du Salut]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Commandments&diff=31234 Commandments 2012-10-26T05:34:23Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Commandments''' are the laws and requirements that [[God]] gives to mankind, either individually or collectively.<br /> <br /> ==Why Does God Give Us Commandments?==<br /> God gives commandments for our benefit. They are loving instructions for happiness and for physical and spiritual well-being. Many people feel that the commandments are burdensome and that they limit freedom and personal growth. But the Savior taught that true freedom comes only from following Him: &quot;If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free&quot; (John 8:31–32). &lt;ref&gt;Gospel Library:Gospel Topics:Obedience [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=bbd508f54922d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&amp;locale=0&amp;sourceId=e85a9daac5d98010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____]&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> <br /> ==The Importance of Obedience==<br /> [[Obedience and Faith|Obedience]] and [[sacrifice]] are basic requirements of the Lord's gospel plan, the very foundation of religion. It is disobedience that we are required to lay upon the altar. We sacrifice our attachment to our sins and to the world in order to follow Him.<br /> <br /> :The Prophet [[Joseph Smith]] taught that obedience to the commandments leads to blessings from God. He said: &quot;There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated—and when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated&quot; (Doctrine and Covenants 130:20–21). [[King Benjamin]] also taught this principle, as recorded in the [[Book of Mormon]]. &quot;I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God,&quot; he counseled. &quot;For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it&quot; (Mosiah 2:41). <br /> <br /> :Obedience to the commandments is an expression of our love for [[Heavenly Father]] and [[Jesus Christ]]. The Savior said, &quot;If ye love me, keep my commandments&quot; (John 14:15). He later declared: &quot;If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love&quot; (John 15:10). &lt;ref&gt;Gospel Topics:Obedience&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> <br /> When we love the Lord, obedience ceases to be a burden. Obedience becomes a delight. When we love the Lord, we seek less for things that benefit us and turn our hearts toward things that will bless and uplift others. &lt;ref&gt;Joseph B. Wirthlin, “The Great Commandment,” ''Liahona'', Nov 2007, 28–31.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Whenever God’s children act contrary to His law, divine consistency and order are interrupted with disobedience and destruction. The Lord’s system works. Adherence to His laws and commandments will always bring about His promised blessings. &lt;ref&gt;L. Tom Perry, “We Believe All That God Has Revealed,” ''Liahona'', Nov 2003, 85–88.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==The Ten Commandments==<br /> The [[Ten Commandments]] are eternal gospel principles that are necessary for our [[exaltation]]. The Lord revealed them to [[Moses]] in ancient times (see Exodus 20:1–17), and they are also referenced in whole or in part in other books of scripture (see Matthew 19:18–19; Romans 13:9; Mosiah 12:33–36; 13:13–24; Doctrine and Covenants 42:18–29; 59:5–13; 63:61–62). The Ten Commandments are a vital part of the gospel. Obedience to these commandments paves the way for obedience to other gospel principles. &lt;ref&gt;Gospel Library:Gospel Topics:Ten Commandments [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=bbd508f54922d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&amp;locale=0&amp;sourceId=54a0f73c28d98010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> In these, the [[Last Days]], the Lord dictated a summary of basic commandments to [[Joseph Smith]], later recorded as the 59th section of the Doctrine and Covenants. The Lord commanded:<br /> :“Wherefore, I give unto them a commandment, saying thus: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy might, mind, and strength; and in the name of Jesus Christ thou shalt serve him.<br /> :“Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Thou shalt not steal; neither commit adultery, nor kill, nor do anything like unto it. &lt;ref&gt;For a discussion of the seventh commandment, see Neal A. Maxwell, “The Seventh Commandment: A Shield,” ''Liahona'', Jan 2002, 90–93. [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f318118dd536c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&amp;locale=0&amp;sourceId=c4038d00422fe010VgnVCM100000176f620a____&amp;hideNav=1]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> :“Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things.<br /> :“Thou shalt offer a sacrifice unto the Lord thy God in righteousness, even that of a broken heart and a contrite spirit.<br /> :“And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day;<br /> :“For verily this is a day appointed unto you to rest from your labors, and to pay thy devotions unto the Most High;<br /> :“Nevertheless thy vows shall be offered up in righteousness on all days and at all times;<br /> :“But remember that on this, the Lord’s day, thou shalt offer thine oblations and thy sacraments unto the Most High, confessing thy sins unto thy brethren, and before the Lord.<br /> :“And on this day thou shalt do none other thing, only let thy food be prepared with singleness of heart that thy fasting may be perfect, or, in other words, that thy joy may be full.” (Doctrine and Covenants 59:5–13).<br /> <br /> ==The [[Law of Moses]]==<br /> The Law of Moses, or carnal commandments, were designed to keep a forgetful people ever mindful of God's will. The Law reaches into every aspect of life, even into the kitchen and the bedroom, so that every mundane act entered into by the believer is dedicated to the Lord. The Law details methods by which to live the &quot;Great Commandment&quot; to love the Lord and to love His children. Thus, the Mosaic Law is a law of obedience, sacrifice, [[discipleship]], and ethics.<br /> <br /> ==The &quot;Great Commandment&quot;==<br /> On one occasion the Pharisees tried to trap Jesus by asking Him a seemingly impossible question: “Master,” they asked, “which is the great commandment in the law?”<br /> :He replied: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.<br /> :“This is the first and great commandment. <br /> :“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. <br /> :“On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets” (Matthew 22:37–40). <br /> Since that day, this inspired pronouncement has been repeated through many generations. Now, for us, the measure of our love is the measure of the greatness of our souls. &lt;ref&gt;Joseph B. Wirthlin, “The Great Commandment,” ''Liahona'', Nov 2007, 28–31. [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f318118dd536c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&amp;locale=0&amp;sourceId=d5551b3e50cf5110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&amp;hideNav=1]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Love is the beginning, the middle, and the end of the pathway of discipleship. It comforts, counsels, cures, and consoles. It leads us through valleys of darkness and through the veil of death. In the end love leads us to the glory and grandeur of eternal life. <br /> <br /> ==The Higher Law==<br /> Some erroneously believe that Jesus Christ tossed aside the Mosaic Law, a law of vengeance, and replace it with a law of love. Latter-day Saints know that Jesus existed before the earth was, and that He was the creator of heaven and earth. He is known in the [[Old Testament]] as [[Jehovah]], signified as LORD to keep from uttering His holy name. It was He who gave the law to [[Moses]]. That law testified of the Savior to come. When He came, Jesus fulfilled the Law of Moses, as a type of Himself.<br /> <br /> The &quot;higher law&quot; is this:<br /> #A fulness of the [[priesthood]], the higher priesthood ([[Melchizedek Priesthood]]) as well as the ancillary priesthood ([[Aaronic Priesthood]]), with the authority to bind on earth and in heaven and the keys to [[Priesthood Blessings|healing ordinances]], [[Celestial marriage|eternal marriage]], and [[exaltation]].<br /> #More responsibility for the believer to have the Lord's commandments &quot;written on his heart.&quot; Thus, the believer is expected to exercise more volition in doing the Lord's will.<br /> #With more volition on the part of the individual believer comes the constant gift of the [[Holy Ghost]] and access to personal [[revelation]] in order that the person may serve and progress, while following God's will.<br /> #Spiritual rebirth&amp;mdash;a process of becoming a new person, desiring to do only good continually.<br /> <br /> ==Commandments Given through Latter-day Prophets==<br /> The Lord has always attempted to guide His children through direct revelation to His prophets. Sometimes men have disallowed this, not only by refusing to listen, but also by reviling and murdering the messengers of God. God has commandments for His children of every generation, and sometimes they are specific to the cultural environment and peculiar temptations of the day. A good example is found in Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants, the &quot;[[Word of Wisdom]],&quot; which comprises the health law of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. The Lord himself gives the reasons for the commandment in His introduction, &quot;Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation—&quot; (Doctrine and Covenants 89:4). The ensuing verses were given by way of counsel and later made commandments through modern prophets. At the time, the real dangers of smoking and alcohol consumption were unknown. The Lord commanded against their use, while conspiring men have continued to assert their safety and promote their consumption. <br /> <br /> ==Personal Commandments==<br /> Many are the commandments contained in the [[Bible]]. Observant Jews follow 613 of them. Mormons often feel they have double that amount. But as the believer learns to obey the promptings of the Holy Ghost, he finds that the Lord will reveal even more commandments meant for him personally. An example from the Book of Mormon is Nephi. He had just escaped with his family into the wilderness from Jerusalem, which was about to fall to the Babylonians, and where men were conspiring to murder his father, Lehi, a prophet. Through Lehi, the Lord commanded Nephi to return to Jerusalem to obtain a scriptural record from a wicked Elder. It was a dangerous quest, but Nephi followed through with it, declaring, &quot;I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them&quot; (1 Nephi 3:7).<br /> <br /> The Bible contains many instances of personal, singular and unique commandments to prophets. The command of God to [[Abraham]] to sacrifice Isaac is one. The command to Moses to testify to Pharaoh and reclaim the Lord's people is another. Through the [[Holy Spirit]] the Lord will give commandments to the obedient, whether they be prophets or simple followers of Christ. This confirms the Lord's point of view that commandments are gifts, and not restrictive requirements inflicted upon men.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Go to [[Commandments 2]].'''<br /> [[Category:Beliefs]][[Category:Scriptures and Scriptural Topics]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Gebote]]<br /> [[es:Mandamientos]]<br /> [[fr:Commandements]]<br /> [[it:Dieci Comandamenti]]<br /> [[ru:Заповеди]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mormon_Women&diff=31233 Mormon Women 2012-10-26T05:33:39Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>==Do Mormons believe in equality of the sexes?==<br /> [[Image:Angela_Johnson.jpg|left|250px|alt=Angela Johnson, Mormon Sculptor, Mormon Women]]<br /> Mormons believe in full equality between men and women, but they also believe that men and women have different roles because of gender.<br /> <br /> Latter-day Saint women celebrate their differences from men, believing that the union of a man and woman is divinely appointed. [[Sheri L. Dew]], a member and former leader of the [[Relief Society]] (the 6 million strong Church organization for women) stated, &quot;He made us enough alike to love each other, but enough different that we would need to unite our strengths and stewardships to create a whole. Neither man nor woman is perfect or complete without the other&quot; (&quot;It Is Not Good for Man or Woman to Be Alone,&quot; ''Ensign'', Nov. 2001, 12). <br /> <br /> Elder Neal A Maxwell, a prominent Church leader from 1974 up to his death in 2004, added this view concerning husbands and wives: <br /> :&quot;When we kneel to pray, we kneel together. When we kneel at the altar of the holy temple [to be married], we kneel together. When we approach the final gate where Jesus Himself is the gatekeeper, we will, if faithful, pass through that gate together&quot; (&quot;[http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll/Magazines/Ensign/1978.htm/ensign%20may%201978%20.htm/the%20women%20of%20god.htm The Women of God],&quot; ''Ensign'', May 1978, 10). <br /> <br /> While men and women are equal partners in marriage, the Mormon church recognizes that men and women are different, too: <br /> :&quot;We cannot eliminate, through any pattern of legislation or regulation, the differences between men and women. There are basic things that a man needs that a woman does not need. There are things that a man feels that a woman never does feel. There are basic things that a woman needs that a man never needs, and there are things that a woman feels that a man never feels nor should he.&quot; ([[Boyd K. Packer]], &quot;[http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll/Magazines/Ensign/1977.htm/ensign%20march%201977.htm/the%20equal%20rights%20amendment.htm The Equal Rights Amendment]&quot;, ''Ensign'', March 1977, page 6)<br /> <br /> Mormon women are not subservient to Mormon men:<br /> :“The place of woman in the Church is to walk beside the man, not in front of him nor behind him. In the Church there is full equality between man and woman. The gospel … was devised by the Lord for men and women alike. Every person on earth, man or woman, earned the right in the pre-existent life to come here; and must earn the right, by righteous actions, to live hereafter where ‘God and Christ dwell.’ ... The privileges and requirements of the gospel are fundamentally alike for men and women. The Lord loves His daughters as well as He loves His sons. ... This makes individuals of man and woman—individuals with the right of free agency, with the power of individual decision, with individual opportunity for everlasting joy, whose own actions throughout the eternities, with the loving aid of the Father, will determine individual achievement. There can be no question in the Church of man’s rights versus woman’s rights” (''Improvement Era'', Mar. 1942, p. 161).<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;ef-kS0ShYuQ&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:Aaron_and_Kristyn_at_Temple-small.jpg‎|right|200px|alt=The highest ordinance of the Mormon Temple is eternal marriage]]<br /> Mormon women are expected to exercise their divine right to achieve the highest temple ordinances:<br /> :“Never in history have women enjoyed the freedom of thought and action accorded the women of this Church. From the day of its restoration women have been accorded their full religious franchise, and in the temples of the restored Gospel a man may not partake of the highest ordinances without his wife by his side. In all life pursuits she is given her entire independence. This gives to woman a mighty responsibility which, if she honors and uses, will be increased in power upon her; but if she ignores it or treats it lightly or fails to magnify it, she may lose that which she now possesses and thereby forfeit her birthright. For this great privilege women of this Church should be eternally grateful and willing to use and cherish this precious and priceless relationship. Where much is given, much is expected” (Leah D. Widtsoe, Priesthood and Womanhood, as quoted in Priesthood and Church Government, comp. John A. Widtsoe, pp. 90–91).<br /> <br /> ==The Divine Role of Women==<br /> [[Image:Mormon_girls.jpg|left|300px|alt=Mormon Girls]]<br /> Elder Maxwell continues explaining women's roles in the Church and in the eyes of God by citing some of the notable women of the Bible: &quot;When we would measure loving loyalty in a human relationship, do we not speak of Ruth and Naomi even more than David and Jonathan? . . . A widow with her mite taught us how to tithe. An impoverished and starving widow with her hungry son taught us how to share, as she gave her meal and oil to Elijah. The divine maternal instincts of an Egyptian woman retrieved Moses from the bullrushes, thereby shaping history and demonstrating how a baby is a blessing—not a burden. . . . Does it not tell us much about the intrinsic intelligence of women to read of the crucifixion scene at Calvary, &quot;And many women were there beholding afar off&quot; (Matthew 27:55). Their presence was a prayer; their lingering was like a litany. And who came first to the empty tomb of the risen Christ? Two women. Who was the first mortal to see the resurrected Savior? Mary of Magdala. Special spiritual sensitivity keeps the women of God hoping long after many others have ceased&quot; (&quot;The Women of God,&quot; ''Ensign'', May 1978, 10).<br /> <br /> Mormon women are encouraged to develop their femininity, though they define the word differently than the world does. James E. Faust, a counselor in the [[First Presidency]], the leading council of the Church, in speaking to the women of the Church defined femininity as follows: &quot;Femininity is not just lipstick, stylish hairdos, and trendy clothes. It is the divine adornment of humanity. It finds expression in your qualities of your capacity to love, your spirituality, delicacy, radiance, sensitivity, creativity, charm, graciousness, gentleness, dignity, and quiet strength. It is manifest differently in each girl or woman , but each of [them] possesses it. Femininity is part of your inner beauty&quot; (&quot;Womanhood: The Highest Place of Honor,&quot; ''Ensign'', May 2000, 95).<br /> <br /> The women in the LDS Church are wives, daughters, sisters, aunts, and friends of faith and virtue. They, alongside the men of the Church, carry forward the Gospel and lead through divine inspiration. They provide comfort and support to their husbands and nurture their families in love and faith. Although for Mormon women home and family are the top priority, most pursue higher education and work outside the home when it is necessary, or before and after childrearing. Some work part-time, while many are professionals. Mormon women are found in science, academe, the arts, education, medicine, and indeed, all vocations. <br /> <br /> Spiritual connectedness to the Lord through the constant companionship of the [[Holy Ghost]] is at the center of [[discipleship]] for Mormon women. Mormon women are encouraged to counsel with the Lord in all of their decisions. Said Barbara Smith, former Relief Society General President, <br /> :&quot;Women who are bored, frustrated, lonely, and unhappy are terribly handicapped in also trying to be righteous. For some, the answer is changing their circumstances. For others, the answer is changing their character to meet those circumstances. I have faith that our Heavenly Father, desiring our happiness more truly than we can know this side of the veil, will help each woman find what she should do if she’ll pay the price to know.&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Mormon Women and Education==<br /> [[Image:Byu_tanner_building.jpg|left|250px|alt=The Tanner Building at [[Brigham Young University]]]]<br /> As beings with divine destiny, the Mormon church strongly encourages its women to educate themselves. Mormon women have been encouraged to improve themselves through education since the 1800s. Speaking in 1893 to the Women’s Auxiliary of the Parliament of Religions in Chicago, Emily S. Richards said of Mormon women: “The whole world of science, religion, philosophy, politics, history, art, and literature is open to [Mormon] women, and they may wander in these limitless fields of knowledge when and how and to what extent they choose.” <br /> <br /> [[Brigham Young]] said about educating women: &quot;I would not have them neglect to learn music and would encourage them to read history and the Scriptures, to take up a newspaper, geography, and other publications, and make themselves acquainted with the manners and customs of distant kingdoms and nations, with their laws, religion, geographical location on the face of the world, their climate, national productions, the extent of their commerce, and the nature of their political organization; in fine, let our boys and girls be thoroughly instructed in every useful branch of physical and mental education&quot; (Journal of Discourses, 9:189). <br /> <br /> Encouragement for Mormon women to educate themselves continues today: &quot;Every young woman ought to be encouraged to refine her skills and increase her abilities, to broaden her knowledge and strengthen her capacity&quot; (Gordon B. Hinckley).<br /> <br /> “Some are inclined toward formal university training, and some are inclined more toward the practical vocational training. We feel that our people should receive that kind of training which is most consistent with their interests and talents. Whether it be in the professions, the arts, or the vocations; whether it be university or vocational training, we applaud and encourage it” (Spencer W. Kimball &quot;[http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll/Magazines/Ensign/1977.htm/ensign%20november%201977.htm/the%20foundations%20of%20righteousness.htm Foundations of Righteousness]&quot;, ''Ensign'', November 1977, page 4).<br /> <br /> “There are impelling reasons for our sisters to plan toward employment. ... We want them to obtain all the education and vocational training possible before marriage. If they become widowed or divorced and need to work, we want them to have dignified and rewarding employment. If a sister does not marry, she has every right to engage in a profession that allows her to magnify her talents and gifts” (Howard W. Hunter, &quot;[http://library.lds.org/nxt/gateway.dll/Magazines/Ensign/1975.htm/ensign%20november%201975.htm/prepare%20for%20honorable%20employment.htm Prepare for Honorable Employment]&quot;,''Ensign'', November 1975, page 124).<br /> <br /> “Too great care cannot be taken in educating our young ladies. Great responsibilities will devolve upon them. To their hands will be mainly committed the formation of the moral and intellectual character of the young. Let the women of our country be made intelligent, and their children will certainly be the same. The proper education of a man decides his welfare; but the interests of a whole family are secured by the correct education of a woman” (George Q. Cannon, ''Gospel Truth'', sel. Jerreld L. Newquist [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1974], 2:138).<br /> <br /> ==Mormon Women and the Priesthood==<br /> Women play an integral role in the work of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While women are not ordained to the priesthood in the Church and do not therefore officiate in rites such as blessing the sacramental emblems or baptizing, they serve in senior leadership positions and as missionaries and teachers, and they routinely preach from the pulpit and lead congregational prayers in worship services.<br /> <br /> Mormons believe the priesthood provides men divine assistance that can help them perform their God-given duties as fathers and leaders in the Church. Women's God-given family responsibilities are equally as essential as male roles, but do not require priesthood authority to perform. Both men and women will someday be held accountable for their family obligations and stewardships.<br /> <br /> Mormon [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Apostle]] [[Dallin H. Oaks]] said this about the matter:<br /> :President [Joseph Fielding] Smith explained: &quot;While the sisters have not been given the Priesthood, … that does not mean that the Lord has not given unto them authority. Authority and Priesthood are two different things. A person may have authority given to him, or a sister to her, to do certain things in the Church that are binding and absolutely necessary for our salvation, such as the work that our sisters do in the House of the Lord&quot; (''Relief Society Magazine'', Jan. 1959, p. 4).<br /> <br /> :President Smith's teaching on authority explains what the Prophet Joseph Smith meant when he said that he organized the [[Relief Society]] &quot;under the priesthood after the pattern of the priesthood.&quot; The authority to be exercised by the officers and teachers of the Relief Society, as with the other auxiliary organizations, was the authority that would flow to them through their organizational connection with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and through their individual setting apart under the hands of the priesthood leaders by whom they were called (&quot;The Relief Society and the Church,&quot; ''Ensign'', May 1992, 34).<br /> <br /> ==Modern Prophets Speak About Women==<br /> [[Image:Mormon_Woman_HA_project_2.jpg|right|400px|alt=A Mormon [[Relief Society]] humanitarian aid project]]<br /> &quot;Woman is God's supreme creation. Only after the earth had been formed, after the day had been separated from the night, after the waters had been divided from the land, after vegetation and animal life had been created, and after man had been placed on the earth, was woman created; and only then was the work pronounced complete and good&quot; (&quot;Our Responsibility to Our Young Women,&quot; ''Ensign'', Sept. 1988, 8). This is how [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], former President of the LDS or Mormon Church, describes the Church's view of women and their divine role.<br /> <br /> Said [[Heber J. Grant]], a former President of the Mormon Church from 1918-1945, &quot;The true spirit of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives to woman the highest place of honor in human life. To maintain and to merit this high dignity she must possess those virtues which have always, and which will ever, demand the respect and love of mankind … [because] ‘a beautiful and chaste woman is the perfect workmanship of God&quot; (''Improvement Era'', May 1935, 276).<br /> <br /> Mormons believe that &quot;all human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual pre-mortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose&quot; (&quot;The Family: A [[Proclamation to the World]],&quot; ''Ensign'', Nov. 1995, 102). <br /> <br /> &quot;Of all the creations of the Almighty, there is none more beautiful, none more inspiring than a lovely daughter of God who walks in virtue with an understanding of why she should do so, who honors and respects her body as a thing sacred and divine, who cultivates her mind and constantly enlarges the horizon of her understanding, who nurtures her spirit with everlasting truth&quot; (Gordon B. Hinckley, &quot;Our Responsibility to Our Young Women,&quot; ''Ensign'', Sept. 1988, 8).<br /> <br /> President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] led the men of the Church by his example of treatment toward women. His beloved wife of 67 years, Marjorie Paye Hinckley, said to him: “You have always given me wings to fly, and I have loved you for it” (“The Women in Our Lives,” ''Ensign'', Nov. 2004, 82).<br /> <br /> Prophet [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] states, &quot;In this Church the man neither walks ahead of his wife nor behind his wife but at her side. They are co-equals in this life in a great enterprise.&quot; ([http://www.mormon.org/question/faq/category/answer/0,9777,1601-1-63-1,00.html Mormons.org Why don't Mormon women hold the priesthood?])<br /> <br /> ==Quotes from Mormon Women==<br /> :I recently heard a woman of another faith say she didn’t think much of Mormons because she believed an LDS friend of hers wasn’t allowed to participate at Church. What a tragic misperception! From the time we can string three words together, we’re serving. There is no group of women anywhere who teach more, lead more, or speak more—or are better at it. Right now, hundreds of thousands of us are teaching children, youth, and adults. Hundreds of thousands more are serving in presidencies. I’ve looked, and I can’t find any religion, government, or business where so many women have as much influence as in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But we are the only ones who can send that message. We are the ones who need to define Latter-day Saint womanhood, not anyone else. This means speaking up and reaching out (Sheri Dew, BYU Women's Conference, 2008).<br /> <br /> :There is evidence all around us that the world desperately needs women who stand for something good and noble and righteous-even if that stand may not be popular. The world needs women who in their daily acts and deeds exemplify a higher standard. Women may not be the soldiers who lead our country into battle against evil forces, but every day they are at the front of the battle that Satan wages for souls. The example of a righteous woman-a woman who has made covenants with God and keeps them-is of paramount importance. In all our roles in the family, in professions and the community, in our neighborhoods and in our Church callings, our actions resonate as loudly as a calling voice booms through a narrow canyon (Virginia U. Jensen, BYU Women's Conference, 2000).<br /> <br /> :As we come to better understand and appreciate Christ's enabling yoke, we begin to love the cost as well as the promise. Christ has designed a kindly yoke for each us, made to fit our individual abilities and circumstances. It does not chafe and gouge but fortifies and protects. When we cheerfully receive his yoke as a gift and submit to the balanced load he commissions us individually to carry, there comes into our lives a renewed reverence and awe for our Redeemer and Deliverer. In a most powerful manner, we learn that he indeed loves us and is teaching us in every possible manner to become like him (Camille Fronk, BYU Women's Conference, 1999).<br /> <br /> ==The Influence of Mormon Women==<br /> [[Image:LDS_Mom.jpg|left|100px|alt=A Mormon mom]]<br /> Through the [[Relief Society]], or women's auxiliary of the Church, a huge amount of humanitarian aid is performed on a consistent basis. Said Relief Society General President Julie B. Beck, “We have covenanted to follow the pattern of service defined by Jesus Christ. We try to do what He would do.” Within the [[Ward|wards]] and [[Stake|stakes]] of the Church, humanitarian aid projects are ongoing, but Mormon women also participate in projects outside those organized by the Church. Some have been spontaneously begun by individual women and grown in scope over the years. Thousands reach beyond the boundaries of their own homes, even their own communities, to provide relief to people in need.<br /> <br /> Mormon women refine and develop their talents. The producers of the opening and closing ceremonies of the [http://www.mormonolympians.org 2002 Winter Olympics] in Salt Lake City were astonished by the abundance of local talent. They had expected to import outside performers, but relied mostly on the polished performers available from families in Utah. Both ''American Idol'' and ''So You Think You Can Dance'' reality TV talent shows have established auditions in Salt Lake City, because of the native talent. Famous LDS performers include [[Marie Osmond]], [[Gladys Knight]], [[Brooke White]] and Carmen Rasmussen of American Idol, [http://www.fox.com/dance/top20_chelsieh.htm Chelsie Hightower] and [[Julianne Hough]] of ''Dancing with the Stars'', and [[SHeDAISY]].<br /> <br /> In the news lately is [[Stephenie Meyer]] whose ''Twilight'' series has impressed young adults (and their parents) everywhere. Artists such as the late [http://members.tripod.com/~russj2/mkt.htm Minerva Teichert] and prolific [http://www.foundationarts.com/m-159-Liz-Lemon-Swindle.aspx Liz Lemon Swindle] dazzle with their inspired creations. Mormon women are found in every walk of life, but also perform constant acts of charity in their own families and neighborhoods, school PTAs, and community organizations.<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;HCsMvk7PhQE&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;0o86Fj1aLlM&amp;NR=1&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;1jpzZKa8lVM&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;syC0w5PllDw&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;cb40tqEIYxs&amp;NR=1&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> * [[Relief Society]]<br /> * [[Mormon Women Online]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> *[http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&amp;locale=0&amp;sourceId=b40bfc3157a6b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&amp;hideNav=1 Mormon Women: A Convert's Perspective by Carolyn J. Rasmus]<br /> *[http://ldsmag.com/church/article/8701?ac=1 What does &quot;help-meet&quot; really mean?]<br /> *[http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&amp;locale=0&amp;sourceId=d5fafc3157a6b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&amp;hideNav=1 The Lord as a Role Model for Men and Women by Ida Smith]<br /> *[http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f318118dd536c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&amp;locale=0&amp;sourceId=6fc947f765adb010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&amp;hideNav=1 A Woman's Perspective on the Priesthood by Patricia T. Holland]<br /> *[http://ce.byu.edu/cw/womensconference/archive/transcripts.cfm Mormon Women's Conference transcripts]<br /> *[http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/mormon-women-reach-out-to-serve-in-their-communities-and-around-the-world Mormon Women Reach Out to Serve in their Communities and Around the World]<br /> *[http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/mormon-women-work-to-save-premature-babies Mormon Women Work to Save Premature Babies]<br /> *[http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/mormon-women-sew-clothes-for-children-in-malawi Mormon Women Sew Clothes for Children in Malawi]<br /> *[http://mormontimes.com/article/13687/The-challenges-of-LDS-women-around-the-world Cultural challenges of LDS women around the world]<br /> *[http://www.ldsliving.com/story/64517-lds-women-among-national-mother-nominees Mormon women receive mother-of-the-year awards]<br /> *[http://lds.org/ensign/2011/05/priesthood-power?lang=eng President Monson cautions husbands]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Priesthood]][[Category:Church Callings and Leadership]]<br /> [[es:Mujeres Mormonas]]<br /> [[ru:Мормонские женщины]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Neal_A._Maxwell&diff=31232 Neal A. Maxwell 2012-10-26T05:32:57Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Apostles]][[Category: Church Leaders: Past]]<br /> Elder Neal Ash Maxwell was a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] from July 1981 until his death in July 2004.<br /> <br /> In May 1945, on the island of Okinawa, eighteen-year-old Neal Maxwell hid in a foxhole. Japanese shells passed over him and his unit for several days until one exploded between his foxhole and the foxhole of his friend. Neal was sure he wasn't the only one [[Image:Neal_A_Maxwell.jpg|frame|left|alt=Mormon Apostle Neal A. Maxwell|Neal A. Maxwell, former Mormon Apostle]]praying for safety, but he promised that if God would spare his life, he would seek to serve God for the rest of his life. The shelling stopped, and Neal kept his promise. [1]<br /> <br /> ==Personal and Family Life==<br /> <br /> Neal Ash Maxwell was born July 6, 1926, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest of six children. He loved sports and animals and had a gift for writing. After his service during World War II, Neal served a [[mission]] for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons, in eastern Canada. After his mission, he married Colleen Hinckley on November 22, 1950, in the [[Salt Lake Temple]]. Completely devoted to his wife, Elder Maxwell constantly admitted that he had &quot;married up&quot; spiritually and honored Colleen as a &quot;more complete Christian&quot; than he. They have four children, twenty-four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. [2]<br /> <br /> Elder Maxwell loved his children and grandchildren, and they loved him. His son Cory tells of a time that his dad pulled him aside to ask how he could be a better father. Elder Maxwell wrote many personal letters tailored to the specific needs of his children and loved sharing his knowledge of the Gospel of [[Jesus Christ]] with them. Equally, he loved to hear his children share their knowledge with him. [3]<br /> <br /> ==Education and Career==<br /> <br /> Elder Maxwell earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in political science from the University of Utah. He served as a legislative assistant to Senator Wallace F. Bennett of Utah in Washington D.C., until he accepted a position in the public relations department of the University of Utah. Later, he became the assistant to the president, dean of students, and the executive vice-president of the university. He also taught political science and was named a favorite teacher of the students at the University of Utah. [4]<br /> <br /> Known for his eloquence, Elder Maxwell wrote thirty books and gave countless sermons. [5] He was a master of language and yet acknowledged that without the Spirit of God, his words would mean nothing. <br /> <br /> ==Church Service==<br /> <br /> Likening the world's answers to the world's problems to &quot;straightening deck chairs on the Titanic,&quot; Elder Maxwell felt the only true solutions come from the Gospel of Jesus Christ. [6] He served, among other callings, as a [[bishop]], as the Commissioner of [[Church Educational System|Church Education]], as an assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, as a president of the Quorum of the [[Seventy]], and finally as an Apostle of Jesus Christ and member of the Quorum of the Twelve. [7]<br /> <br /> Devoted to the Savior, Elder Maxwell loved serving as the Master served, living as He lived, and loving as He loved. He especially loved to serve those who were suffering. He said, &quot;How blessed I am to know special people in the midst of their suffering. It is I who draw strength from them.&quot; [8]<br /> <br /> Central to Elder Maxwell's teachings were the topics of [[discipleship]] and submission to the will of God. Understanding that we do not fathom God's ways, Elder Maxwell nevertheless urged everyone to trust in God and allow our will to be swallowed up in the will of the Father, just as Jesus had done. &quot;The submission of one's will,&quot; he said, &quot;is really the only uniquely personal thing we have to place on God's altar.&quot; [9] He also said, &quot;the only true veneration of Jesus is emulation of Him.&quot; [10]<br /> <br /> Elder Maxwell's teachings were not just words, they were expressions of how he lived. <br /> <br /> ==A Life Well Lived==<br /> <br /> On on July 21, 2004, the twenty-third anniversary of his call to be an apostle, Neal Maxwell lost an eight-year battle with leukemia. [http://www.lds.org/newsroom/showrelease/0,15503,4044-1-19712,00.html] Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would not soon forget Elder Neal A. Maxwell, whom they dearly loved. His humble service and mastery of the English language inspired everyone to become more like Jesus.<br /> <br /> At Elder Maxwell's funeral, [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], President of the Church, said of him, &quot;His genius was a product of diligence. He was a perfectionist, determined to extract from each phrase and sentence every drop of nourishment that could be produced. Each talk was a masterpiece, each book a work of art worthy of repeated reading. I think we shall not see one like him again.&quot; [11]<br /> <br /> ==Books by and about Elder Maxwell==<br /> *''A Disciple's Life: The Biography of Neal A. Maxwell'' by Bruce C. Hafen<br /> *''All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience''<br /> *''Enoch Letters''<br /> *''If Thou Endure it Well''<br /> *''Moving in His Majesty and Power''<br /> *''The Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book''<br /> *''Not My Will, But Thine''<br /> *''The Promise of Discipleship''<br /> *''The Inexhaustible Gospel: Speeches of Neal A. Maxwell''<br /> *''Whom the Lord Loveth: The Journey of Discipleship''<br /> <br /> ==Quotes from Elder Maxwell==<br /> * &quot;The submission of one’s will is really the only uniquely personal thing we have to place on God’s altar. The many other things we 'give,' brothers and sisters, are actually the things He has already given or loaned to us. However, when you and I finally submit ourselves, by letting our individual wills be swallowed up in God’s will, then we are really giving something to Him! It is the only possession which is truly ours to give!&quot;<br /> ::“Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father,” ''Ensign'', Nov. 1995<br /> <br /> * &quot;Both your ministry and mine will unfold in the grim but also glorious circumstances of the last days. Yes, there will be wrenching polarization on this planet, but also the remarkable reunion with our colleagues in Christ from the [[City of Enoch]]. Yes, nation after nation will become a house divided, but more and more unifying Houses of the Lord will grace this planet. Yes, Armageddon lies ahead. But so does [[Adam-ondi-Ahman]]!&quot;<br /> ::“O, Divine Redeemer,” ''Ensign'', Nov. 1981<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # Neal A. Maxwell, “Insights from My Life,” ''Ensign'', Aug. 2000<br /> # “Elder Neal Ash Maxwell: A Promise Fulfilled,” ''Ensign'', Sept. 2004<br /> # Henry B. Eyring, “Elder Neal A. Maxwell: Pursuing ‘A More Excellent Way,” ''Ensign'', Jan. 1987<br /> # Ibid.<br /> # “Elder Neal Ash Maxwell: A Promise Fulfilled,” ''Ensign'', Sept. 2004<br /> # Ibid.<br /> # “Elder Neal Ash Maxwell: A Promise Fulfilled,” ''Ensign'', Sept. 2004<br /> # Henry B. Eyring, “Elder Neal A. Maxwell: Pursuing ‘A More Excellent Way,” ''Ensign'', Jan. 1987<br /> # Neal A. Maxwell, “Insights from My Life,” ''Ensign'', Aug. 2000<br /> # “Elder Neal Ash Maxwell: A Promise Fulfilled,” ''Ensign'', Sept. 2004<br /> # Ibid.<br /> <br /> ==For More Information==<br /> *[http://www.gapages.com/maxwena1.htm Neal A. Maxwell] (good, though out of date, biography)<br /> *[[Joseph, the Seer]], a talk given by Elder Maxwell in general conference<br /> <br /> [[es:Neal A. Maxwell]]<br /> [[fr:Neal A. Maxwell]]<br /> [[ru:Нил А. Максвелл]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Quincy,_Illinois&diff=31231 Quincy, Illinois 2012-10-26T05:29:27Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Quincy-riverfront.jpg|right|350px|alt=Quincy Riverfront]]<br /> '''Quincy, Illinois''', known as the &quot;Gem City&quot;, is a city in Adams County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2000 census the city had 40,366 people and serves as the county seat of Adams County. The community is a river city along the Mississippi River and was built on top of the bluffs. Quincy serves as the economic and cultural hub of West-Central Illinois and makes up the larger anchor city of the Quincy-Hannibal Micropolitan Area. During the 1800s the city was a stop on the Underground Railroad and sheltered hundreds of fleeing Mormons during their exile from Missouri. Today, Quincy is a thriving mid-sized industrial city that prides itself on its German heritage as well as its artistic expressions; attributes that rival that of Chicago and Alton. &lt;ref&gt;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincy,_Illinois Wikipedia:Quincy, Illinois]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> :In 1839, persecution in [[Missouri]] forced the departure of nearly 10,000 Latter-day Saints into neighboring states and communities. Large groups began leaving in February of that year, headed for various locations in Illinois and Iowa.<br /> <br /> :Many came to western Illinois. With a population of about 1,500, Quincy was the region’s principal town at the time. In an extraordinary act of humanitarian service, Quincy’s 1,500 residents sheltered and assisted more than 5,000 Latter-day Saint refugees.<br /> <br /> :Notable among those helped was [[Emma Hale Smith]]. Her husband, Church founder [[Joseph Smith]], was imprisoned at the time in Liberty, Missouri. After walking across the frozen Mississippi River with her four children, Emma settled on the outskirts of Quincy.<br /> <br /> :Arriving refugees needed accommodations and jobs. Quincy citizenry provided both. Despite snowstorms, Quincy citizens repeatedly rescued Latter-day Saints stranded without adequate food or clothing on the Missouri side of the river. One observer at the time noted that the citizens &quot;donated liberally, the merchants vying with each other as to which could be the most liberal.&quot;<br /> <br /> :Local groups in Quincy interacted with Church leaders and representatives to carry out successful philanthropic activities. They provided jobs and donations of cash, clothing and provisions to needy Latter-day Saint refugees. They raised money locally and signed endorsements authorizing fundraisers in St. Louis and New York City.<br /> <br /> Wrote the Prophet, [[Joseph Smith]] in 1839:<br /> :Friday, February 15.—My family arrived at the Mississippi, opposite Quincy, [Illinois], after a journey of almost insupportable hardships. … <br /> <br /> :A group of citizens in Quincy held a meeting and decided that “the strangers recently arrived here from the state of Missouri, known by the name of the ‘Latter-day Saints,’ are entitled to our sympathy and kindest regard, and that we recommend to the citizens of Quincy to extend all the kindness in their power to bestow on the persons who are in affliction.” The Prophet and some of the other imprisoned brethren escaped on April 14, 1839, and headed for Illinois. <br /> <br /> :Monday, April 22.—We [the Prophet Joseph and fellow escaped prisoners] continued on our journey, both by night and by day; and after suffering much fatigue and hunger, I arrived in Quincy, Illinois, amidst the congratulations of my friends, and the embraces of my family. … <br /> <br /> :I have been preserved and delivered out of [my enemies’] hands, and can again enjoy the society of my friends and brethren, whom I love, and to whom I feel united in bonds that are stronger than death; and in a state where I believe the laws are respected, and whose citizens are humane and charitable. &lt;ref&gt;''History of the Church'', vol. 3, pages 191–193, 207, 229, 261–262, 268, 327, 328.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> :A Latter-day Saint historian has described Quincy’s aid to the beleaguered Latter-day Saints as &quot;a lasting example of benevolent people extending help to those in need..&quot;<br /> <br /> A concert by the [[Mormon Tabernacle Choir]] was presented on July 5, 2002 in honor of the people of Quincy. Then Prophet [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] said to those in attendance, &quot;We shall always be grateful for the kindness, the hospitality, the civility with which your people met our people who were exiles from the state of Missouri,&quot; President Hinckley said. &quot;I express my gratitude to those who are successors of those who were here long ago and say thank you with all of our hearts.&quot; Near the conclusion of the performance that featured sacred and popular songs as well as choral masterworks, choir announcer [[Lloyd Newell]] read a moving tribute to the generosity of early Quincy citizens. In part, it said, &quot;Quincy bears a legacy of mercy that ripples down the centuries, reminding us that the milk of human kindness is always more powerful than force or fury.&quot; &lt;ref&gt;[http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/quincy LDS Newsroom article about the Choir's performance in Quincy]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Image:Sandbags_in_Quincy.jpg|left|frame|right|alt=Mormon Volunteers in Quincy|LDS volunteers fill sandbags in Quincy &amp;#169; Intellectual Reserve]]<br /> During the summer of 2008, Quincy, along with vast areas of the United States' mid-west, suffered devastating floods. Latter-day Saint volunteers came in by the droves to help the people of Quincy. Missionaries from the Peoria, Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri, missions arrived in Quincy to help prevent potential damage from a key levee that broke between Quincy and Warsaw, Illinois. &lt;ref&gt;[http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/missionaries-fill-sandbags-as-mississippi-rises LDS Newsroom article, floods in Quincy]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Mormon History]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mormon_Tabernacle_Choir&diff=31230 Mormon Tabernacle Choir 2012-10-26T05:28:39Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>The Mormon Tabernacle Choir of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] is not only one of the oldest and largest choirs in the world, it is also one of the most famous, having performed in more than 28 different countries as well as across the United States. In fact, after they sang at his 1981 inauguration, President Ronald Reagan dubbed the Mormon Tabernacle Choir &quot;America's Choir.&quot; The 360-voice choir is made up of faithful [[Latter-day Saints]] between the ages of 25 and 60. Members of the Choir are not only exceptionally talented, they are also all volunteers, often still working in their various occupations and join the Choir out of a love of music and the Choir’s message. [http://broadcast.lds.org/churchmusic/MP3/1/1/words/41.mp3] [[Image:MoTab.jpg|frame|alt=Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square|Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square. © 2006 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.]]<br /> <br /> ==History of the Choir==<br /> The Mormon Church has considered music a vital part of worship from the very beginning. Early headquarters of the Church in Kirtland and in Nauvoo both had standing choirs. It was no suprise then that a choir was formed and ready for the first conference held in the Salt Lake Valley less than a month after the pioneers' arrival.<br /> <br /> The Mormon Tabernacle Choir (casually abbreviated as MoTab) is named after the Salt Lake Tabernacle where it has performed for over a hundred years. The Tabernacle itself was finished in 1867 and the Choir held its first concert there on July 4, 1873. The Tabernacle also houses a very impressive organ consisting of 11,623 pipes, making it one of the largest and most elaborate organs in the world. The organ has long been associated with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's &quot;signature sound,&quot; though the Choir does sing to orchestral accompaniment as well.<br /> <br /> The Choir started out fairly small and (considering its current quality) rather undisciplined. But in 1869, George Careless was appointed as the Choir's conductor and the Tabernacle Choir began to flourish. Under the direction of Careless, the first large choir was assembled by adding smaller choral groups to the main Salt Lake Choir. This larger choir, just over 300, sang at the October 1873 [[General Conference]]. It was at this point that the Choir caught the vision of matching the size of the spacious Tabernacle it called home.<br /> <br /> Later directors brought more solid vocal training and worked to raise the standards of the Choir. The Choir also began improving as an ensemble and increased its repertoire from around one hundred songs to nearly a thousand. In July of 1929, the Choir performed its first radio broadcast, known as [[Music and the Spoken Word]]. By 1950 the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performed numerous concerts each year and had released its first long-playing recording. During the 1950s, the Choir made its first tour of Europe and earned a Grammy for its recording of &quot;Battle Hymn of the Republic.&quot; Later directors of the Choir continued to hone and refine the Choir's sound.<br /> <br /> ==Choir Milestones==<br /> Since its establishment more than 150 years ago, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has performed and recorded extensively, not only in the United States but around the world. During that time, the Choir has received much praise and recognition. The following are some of its milestones as well as interesting facts:<br /> * On average, the Choir performs 75 times per year.<br /> * The Choir practices a minimum of 5 hours each week.<br /> * There are 27 husband-wife combinations who sing in the Choir.<br /> * The Choir has visited 28 countries outside the United States.<br /> * The Choir has performed at 13 World’s Fairs and Expositions.<br /> * The Choir has performed at the Kirtland Temple.<br /> * The Choir has performed twice at the RLDS Auditorium in Independence, Missouri.<br /> * The Choir has released more than 130 musical compilations and several films and videotapes.<br /> * The Tabernacle Choir has received many notable awards, and is a two-time recipient of the Freedom Foundation Award.<br /> * Two of the Choir's recordings have achieved &quot;platinum record&quot; status (in 1991 and 1992).<br /> * Five of the Choir's recordings have achieved &quot;gold record&quot; status (two in 1963, one in 1980, and two in 1985). The most popular has been a 1959 release of &quot;The Battle Hymn of the Republic&quot; recorded with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra.<br /> * The Choir received a Grammy Award for &quot;The Battle Hymn of the Republic&quot; in 1959.<br /> * The Choir won an Emmy Award in 1987 for &quot;Christmas Sampler,&quot; a musical special with Shirley Verrett.<br /> * The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has sung for every president of the United States beginning with President William Howard Taft. The choir has also performed at the inaugurations of United States Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson (1965), Richard M. Nixon (1969), Ronald Reagan (1981), George Bush (1989) and George W. Bush (2001).<br /> * The Choir performed over 20 times at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, including the Opening Ceremonies.<br /> * On June 10, 2010, with 100 straight years of recording, the Choir is now the longest recording artist in U.S. history. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700039382/Tab-Choir-celebrates-100-years.html]<br /> * In June 2010, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s new album, ''100: Celebrating a Century of Recording History'', reached No.1 on Billboard’s Classical Overall chart.<br /> *In August, 2010, Music and the Spoken Word was named to the Radio Broadcast Hall of Fame. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700053729/Mormon-Tabernacle-Choir-program-voted-into-National-Radio-Hall-of-Fame.html] [http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=576&amp;sid=11862498]<br /> <br /> ==Joining the Choir==<br /> The Choir is made up of some of the best singers in the Church, and the arduous audition process makes sure of that. Those who want to join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir must first sing in the Tabernacle Square Chorale (a sort of training choir which forms every six months). Applicants must also be between 25 and 55 years of age, live in the Salt Lake Valley area, be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in good standing, and be willing to commit to the rigorous practice and performance schedule. The audition process begins with the applicant submitting a recording of the applicant singing without accompaniment. The second part of the audition is a written musical skills test, and those who wish to be in the Choir must score at least eighty percent. Finally there is an in-person audition where the singer demonstrates his or her ability to read music, vocal range, and ability to blend with the Choir. This entire process takes roughly six months. Once in the Choir, members serve for a maximum of 20 years (or until age 60).<br /> <br /> == Choir Concerts and Broadcasts ==<br /> The Mormon Tabernacle Choir practices and performs on a weekly basis, frequently accompanied by either the Tabernacle or [[Conference Center]] organ or the Orchestra at Temple Square (a 110-member volunteer orchestra organized primarily to assist the Choir in their performances and recordings). Since 1929, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has broadcast the radio and television program [[Music and the Spoken Word]]. The program features the Choir, with the spoken word provided by [[Lloyd Newell]]. The program can be seen live from [[Temple Square]] every Sunday at 9:30 am.<br /> <br /> The Choir presents numerous performances throughout the year including concerts for Christmas (often featuring notable guests and guest artists) and Pioneer Day (commemorating the day the [[Mormon Pioneers]] entered the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847). The Choir also sings for most of the sessions of the Mormon Church's biannual [[General Conference|General Conferences]]. Additionally, the Choir has performed at celebrations honoring the 90th and 95th birthdays of the [[Mormon prophet|Church's former president]], [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> The Choir also tours frequently, both across the country and around the world, including performances in Russia, much of Europe and Eastern Europe, Brazil, Japan, Israel, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.<br /> <br /> During the 2002 Winter Olympics held Salt Lake City, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performed at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, in four concerts featuring guest artists such as Sting and John Williams, and in the Church's multimedia musical ''Light of the World''.<br /> <br /> The MoTab has become synonymous with Christmas. &quot;The Christmas concert presented by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is the No. 1-rated entertainment program on PBS during the holidays, with more than 4 million Americans tuning in to watch it each year,&quot; PBS president and CEO Paula Kerger said. &quot;This program showcases some of what PBS does best, to use the magic of television to showcase music, dance and the spoken word in order to inspire and entertain our audiences.&quot; [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700205382/Tradition-talent-and-technology-How-the-Mormon-Tabernacle-Choir-is-taking-over-Christmas.html?s_cid=e_share]<br /> <br /> The 2011 performance will go into post-production and then be aired on PBS TV the following year, December 2012. The Christmas special was filmed December 15-17, 2011 in downtown [[Salt Lake City]] at the LDS Conference Center, and featured American baritone Nathan Gunn and British actress Jane Seymour. Perhaps the only certainty about 2012's &quot;Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir&quot; is that its production value will find a way to surpass 2011's edition. The 2010 concert, which featured [[David Archuleta]] as soloist, aired six times during prime time during December 2011. <br /> <br /> :&quot;Instead of choosing the more secular songs like 'Frosty the Snowman' or 'Winter Wonderland,' &quot; what brings the true meaning of Christmas is singing those songs about the Savior and the circumstances surrounding [[Mormon Beliefs: The Birth of Christ|his birth]].&quot;<br /> <br /> ===Current Choir Leadership===<br /> <br /> *Ronald B. Jarrett: Choir President<br /> *Mack Wilberg: Director<br /> *Ryan Murphy: Associate Director<br /> *Igor Gruppman: Conductor, Orchestra at Temple Square<br /> *Lloyd D. Newell: Announcer for Music and the Spoken Word<br /> *John Longhurst: Organist<br /> *Clay Christiansen: Organist<br /> *Richard Elliott: Organist<br /> *Bonnie Goodliffe: Organist<br /> *Linda Margetts: Organist<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;z0O1DV5M1ww&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Recent Releases===<br /> Over the years, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has released over 130 musical compilations. In 2003, the Choir launched its own record label, Mormon Tabernacle Choir™. Under their new label, the Choir has already released a number of albums. For a more complete list visit the [http://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/products/discography?sort=date Discography] section of the Choir's Website. All albums are available through [http://deseretbook.com/store/browse?sub_category_id=111 Deseret Book]<br /> * ''Then Sings My Soul''<br /> * ''Love is Spoken Here''<br /> * ''Choose Something Like a Star''<br /> * ''Peace Like a River''<br /> * ''Sing, Choir of Angels!''<br /> * ''America's Choir: Favorite Songs, Hymns, &amp; Anthems''<br /> * ''Consider the Lilies''<br /> * ''Spirit of America''<br /> <br /> ===Recent Guests and Guest Artists===<br /> * David Archuleta<br /> * Angela Lansbury<br /> * Audra McDonald<br /> * Bryn Terfel<br /> * Charles Osgood<br /> * Frederica von Stade<br /> * Peter Graves<br /> * Walter Cronkite<br /> * John Williams<br /> * The Canadian Brass<br /> * The Singing Sergeants<br /> * The U.S. Air Force Band<br /> * Vocal Majority<br /> <br /> ===The King's Singers Perform with the Choir===<br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;6hRgeMS6Rnc&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> ===The Mormon Tabernacle Choir Sings &quot;Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing&quot;===<br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;uslytyVrWFw&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> '''For More Information Visit:'''<br /> * The Official [http://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org Mormon Tabernacle Choir] website<br /> * The Official [http://www.musicandthespokenword.com Music and the Spoken Word] website<br /> * Lightplanet's [http://lightplanet.com/mormons/music/mormon_tabernacle_choir.html Mormon Tabernacle Choir]<br /> * [http://ldsliving.com/story/63320-mormon-tabernacle-choir-announces-2011-summer-tour MoTab announces its 2011 summer tour.]<br /> *[http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/mormon-tabernacle-choir-new-president Mormon Tabernacle Choir Gets a New President]<br /> <br /> '''Sources:'''<br /> <br /> The Mormon Tabernacle Choir Website:<br /> :Frequently Asked Questions, Choir Facts, Recordings<br /> LDS Newsroom: Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square<br /> :Choir Facts, By the Numbers, Timeline<br /> [[Category:Music and the Arts]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Der Mormon Tabernakelchor]]<br /> [[es:Coro del Tabernáculo Mormón]]<br /> [[fr:Chœur du Tabernacle mormon]]<br /> [[it:Coro del Tabernacolo]]<br /> [[ru:Мормонский Табернакальный хор]]<br /> [[pt:Coro do Tabernáculo Mórmon]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Music_and_the_Spoken_Word&diff=31229 Music and the Spoken Word 2012-10-26T05:27:30Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[image: Salt Lake Tabernacle Mormon.jpg|550px|right|alt=Salt Lake Tabernacle Mormon|Salt Lake Tabernacle Mormon]]On July 15, 1929 the first broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word was played over the radio. The announcer began with the now famous words, “From the crossroads of the West, we welcome you to a program of inspirational music and spoken word.” That first broadcast started a tradition that has lasted 75 years and is going stronger than ever. <br /> <br /> Music and the Spoken Word is the longest running continuous network broadcast and is played on more than 2,000 radio and television stations. Even from it’s beginning, the program was a success. A radio network president in New York commented on the first broadcast, “Your wonderful Tabernacle program is making great impression in New York. Have heard from leading ministers. All impressed by program. Eagerly awaiting your next.” The program was off to a brilliant start.<br /> <br /> Starting in June of 1930, the voice of the program was Richard L. Evans, who also served as an [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Apostle]], and many were drawn to his soothing voice. For 41 years Richard L. Evans announced the songs and spoke the inspiring words of the broadcast. It was Evans who wrote the program's closing words which have remained unchanged:<br /> :Again we leave you from within the shadows of the everlasting hills. May peace be with you this day and always.<br /> Many people even claimed Evans as their spiritual leader. President [[Harold B. Lee]] said of him, “Richard L. Evans didn’t just belong to this Church; he belonged to the world, and they claimed him as such.” Following Richard Evans sudden death, Spencer Kinard became the voice of program. Following him in 1990, [[Lloyd Newell|Lloyd D. Newell]] became the broadcaster and continues in that role today. <br /> <br /> The program received national recognition for its 25th year of broadcasting. ''Life'' magazine commemorated the heritage of the program:<br /> :Those who know this program ... need no arguments for listening to it. Millions have heard them, and more millions we hope, will hear them in years to come. It is a national institution to be proud of.<br /> And millions have heard this program and enjoyed the familiarity and peace that it brings each Sunday. Music and the Spoken Word has received other awards and recognition. It has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and other media; it was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and recently in 2003 received an award from the International Radio and Television Society. <br /> <br /> The program is produced by the [[Mormon Tabernacle Choir]]. More than 50 crew members are needed to ensure that the quality of the production is maintained. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is made up of 360 people between the ages of 25 and 60. All of the members of the choir sing and offer their time without compensation. Most are still working in their various occupations and join the choir out of a love of music and the choir’s message.<br /> <br /> Music and the Spoken Word has traditionally been broadcast from the Salt Lake Tabernacle on [[Temple Square]], but due to renovations, it currently broadcasts from the [[Conference Center]], just north of the Tabernacle. Visitor's can attend Music and the Spoken Word live for free on Sundays at 9:30 am.<br /> <br /> '''For More Information Visit:'''<br /> * The Official [http://www.musicandthespokenword.com Music and the Spoken Word] website<br /> * The Official [http://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org Mormon Tabernacle Choir] website<br /> <br /> [[Category:Music and the Arts]]<br /> <br /> [[es:Música y Palabra Hablada]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Temple_endowment&diff=31228 Temple endowment 2012-10-26T05:24:15Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>An endowment is, like baptism, a gospel requirement for [[Salvation|salvation]] and [[Exaltation|exaltation]]—a sacred ordinance. Endowments take place in a dedicated House of the Lord, or temple. Temples were centers of religious worship anciently—places of covenant-making, sacrifice, and worship. Mormons build temples today, as the ancient ordinances of salvation have been restored to the earth under the direction of God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.<br /> <br /> The dictionary defines an ''endowment'' as a gift given by a higher power. So it is with an endowment in the temple of God. An endowment is a gift of knowledge—a series of instructions and covenants—that enable participants to leave the House of the Lord and walk from day to day with God's Spirit and an increase in spiritual strength and direction.<br /> :As the early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were looking for a safe place to gather, the Lord directed them to Ohio, where they were to erect a temple in which to receive this increased spiritual strength: &quot;Wherefore, for this cause I gave unto you the commandment that ye should go to the Ohio; and there I will give unto you my law; and there you shall be endowed with power from on high;&quot; (Doctrine and Covenants 38:32)<br /> :Later, the Saints hurried to complete the Nauvoo Temple for the same reason. They knew they would soon be driven out of Nauvoo. They knew the grand building they were sacrificing so much to complete would be desecrated or destroyed. They worked fervently on the temple, so they could be endowed with the spiritual power necessary to make the hard journey west.<br /> <br /> More specifically, the endowment helps Mormons understand who they are, where they came from, and where they are going. (See [[Plan of Salvation]]) It helps members understand what they should do to prepare to meet God, and how [[Jesus Christ]] offers salvation to each of us. Information in the endowment is presented in a highly symbolic manner.<br /> <br /> The [http://mormonchurch.com/27/what-is-a-mormon-temple-and-what-is-gained-from-attending Mormon temple] ceremony was introduced by the Prophet [[Joseph Smith]] in the 1840s. The [[Kirtland Temple]], which was actually never referred to as a temple, but rather as a House of Prayer, was a preparatory temple. The [[Nauvoo Temple]] was the first Mormon Temple to have the full [[Mormon Temple Ceremony|temple ceremonies]] (see ''[http://www.historyofmormonism.com/history_mormon_temples.html History of Mormon Temples]'').<br /> <br /> ==Symbolic Instruction== <br /> [[Image:Apia samoa temple.jpg|right|400px|alt=The Apia Samoa Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> The temple endowment conveys information in a highly symbolic manner. Just as the word ''table''<br /> has shades of meaning, so do the symbols used in the temple endowment. One reason that faithful Mormons are encouraged to<br /> return to the temple many times during their lives is so they can seek those different shades of meaning inherent in symbolic<br /> instruction. The meaning that someone derives from a symbol today may be different than the meaning previously derived,<br /> and it will definitely be different than what is derived in the future. The information given in the endowment is always the same; it is the set of the heart and the preparation of the temple visitor that bestows new meaning.<br /> <br /> One prominent Mormon scholar commented on the power of symbolic instruction in this manner:<br /> <br /> :We live in a world of symbols. We know nothing, except by symbols. We make a few marks on a sheet of paper, and we say that they form a word, which stands for love, or hate, or charity, or God or eternity. The marks may not be very beautiful to the eye. No one finds fault with the symbols on the pages of a book because they are not as mighty in their own beauty as the things which they represent. We do not quarrel with the symbol G-O-D because it is not very beautiful, yet represents the majesty of God. We are glad to have symbols, if only the meaning of the symbols is brought home to us. I speak to you tonight; you have not quarreled very much with my manner of delivery, or my choice of words; in following the meaning of the thoughts I have tried to bring home to you, you have forgotten words and manner. There are men who object to Santa Claus, because he does not exist! Such men need spectacles to see that Santa Claus is a symbol; a symbol of the love and joy of Christmas and the Christmas spirit. In the land of my birth there was no Santa Claus, but a little goat was shoved into the room, carrying with it a basket of Christmas toys and gifts. The goat of itself counted for nothing; but the Christmas spirit, which it symbolized, counted for a tremendous lot.<br /> <br /> :We live in a world of symbols. No man or woman can come out of the temple endowed as he should be, unless he has seen, beyond the symbol, the mighty realities for which the symbols stand. (John A. Widtsoe, &quot;Temple Worship,&quot; ''Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine,'' April 1921, p. 62)<br /> <br /> Symbols used in the temple endowment and the meanings of those symbols are sacred to Mormons.<br /> They view the meaning of the symbols as knowledge (an endowment) from God. For this reason, the only acceptable<br /> place for Mormons to discuss the symbols or their meaning is within the walls of a temple. This is why Mormons<br /> don't discuss details of what goes on in the temple—it is too sacred to be discussed, except in the most holy<br /> of places.<br /> <br /> ==Covenants with God==<br /> When presenting the endowment, Church members are required to make very specific covenants with God.<br /> A ''covenant'' is a two-way promise. In religious terms, a covenant is a sacred promise made between an individual and the Lord. For instance, when a person is [[Baptism by Immersion|baptized]], he makes a covenant with the Lord that he will strive to follow Jesus' example and [[Repentance|repent]] of any sins he may commit. When the person keeps his part of the covenant, the Lord promises to forgive those sins based on true, sincere repentance.<br /> <br /> The covenants presented in the endowment are, again, very sacred to Mormons.<br /> These covenants can only be described outside of the temple in general terms, as is done here by James E. Talmage:<br /> <br /> :The ordinances of the endowment embody certain obligations on the part of the individual, such as covenant and promise to observe the law of strict virtue and chastity, to be charitable, benevolent, tolerant and pure; to devote both talent and material means to the spread of truth and the uplifting of the race; to maintain devotion to the cause of truth; and to seek in every way to contribute to the great preparation that the earth may be made ready to receive her King,-the Lord Jesus Christ. With the taking of each covenant and the assuming of each obligation a promised blessing is pronounced, contingent upon the faithful observance of the conditions.<br /> <br /> :No jot, iota, or tittle of the temple rites is otherwise than uplifting and sanctifying. In every detail the endowment ceremony contributes to covenants of morality of life, consecration of person to high ideals, devotion to truth, patriotism to nation, and allegiance to God. (James E. Talmage, ''The House of the Lord,'' p. 84)<br /> <br /> ==A Gift from God==<br /> The temple endowment is viewed by Mormons as a gift from God. The endowment provides knowledge and the<br /> promise of blessings to come. Each of the blessings available through the endowment are available only through the<br /> salvation offered by our Lord and [[Savior]], Jesus Christ. While faithful Mormons view the temple endowment as necessary and very<br /> beneficial, they recognize that it is only Jesus Christ who brings salvation. Only through [[faith]] in Him alone can we be<br /> saved, by following the example He set for us.<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2671/ECLDSEn.html Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction]<br /> * [http://www.mormon-temple-ceremony.com/ Mormon temple ceremony]<br /> [[Category:Beliefs]][[Category:Temples]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Tempel-Begabung]]<br /> [[es:Investidura del Templo]]<br /> [[fr:Dotation du temple]]<br /> [[it:Dotazione mormone]]<br /> [[ru:Храмовый эндаумент]]<br /> [[ja:神殿のエンダウメント]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ann_Romney&diff=31227 Ann Romney 2012-10-25T02:35:42Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Ann Romney''' is the wife of Republican leader [http://www.mittromneymormon.net Mitt Romney]. She is a convert to [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> She was born Ann Lois Davies on April 16, 1949, to Edward R. Davies and Lois Davies. Her father was from Wales, a self-made businessman. Ann cited her humble roots in Wales during the 2012 presidential campaign. <br /> <br /> [[Image:Ann_Romney.jpg|alt=Ann Romney Mormon|left|frame]]<br /> She grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and dated [[Mitt Romney]] when she attended the private Kingswood School, a school for girls. Mitt attended Kingswood's sister school, a school for boys &amp;mdash; Cranbrook School. Mitt Romney went to Stanford for his first year of college and then left on an LDS mission to France for 30 months. While he was gone, Ann converted to Mormonism. (Her two brothers followed her into the LDS Church.)<br /> <br /> After graduating from high school (Mitt is 2 years older than she), she attended [[Brigham Young University]]. She also spent a semester at the University of Grenoble in France during her freshman year. Shortly after Mitt's return from his mission, the two married on March 21, 1969, at her Bloomfield Hills home, with a reception afterward at a local country club. This was a civil ceremony officiated by an LDS [[Elder]]. The following day the couple flew to Utah for a wedding ceremony inside the [http://www.saltlakemormontemple.com Salt Lake Temple].<br /> <br /> Mitt and Ann both attended [http://www.byu.edu BYU], renting a $75 per month basement apartment. Their first of five sons was born during this time, in 1970. After Mitt graduated, the couple moved to Boston so that he could attend Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School. Splitting her time between motherhood and education, Ann completed her undergraduate education through the Extension School at Harvard University with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree with a concentration in French language in 1975. <br /> <br /> Ann was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1998. Very ill at the time, she has enjoyed a long period of remission, crediting her enthusiastic participation in equestrianism (horseback riding and dressage), medical help, and natural products. She appreciates the benefits of both Eastern and Western medicine. She is a board member for the New England chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and has been given the MS Society's Annual Hope Award. Ann competed professionally in Equestrian Grand Prix. In 2008, she was also diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a non-invasive type of breast cancer. She underwent a lumpectomy in December of the same year and has since been cancer-free. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Romney]<br /> <br /> While Mitt Romney was the governor of Massachusetts, she served as the governor's liaison for federal faith-based initiatives. She is involved with a number of charities, including Operation Kids and Best Friends. She worked extensively with the Ten Point Coalition in Boston and with other groups that promoted better safety and opportunities for urban youths. She has also served as a board member for the United Way of America and helped found United Way Faith and Action.<br /> <br /> [[Image:Ann_Romney.png|alt=Ann Romney Mormon|right|frame]]<br /> The Romneys' (as of 2012) have two homes &amp;mdash; one in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, along Lake Winnipesaukee, and another on the oceanfront in La Jolla, San Diego, California. Both locations are near some of the Romneys' grandchildren, who by 2012 numbered sixteen, and the La Jolla location is near where she rides horses and is well-situated for her multiple sclerosis therapies and for recovering from her pre-cancer treatments. (Wikipedia)<br /> <br /> Ann Romney has been a positive influence on her husband's run for the Republican presidential nomination during 2011 - 2012. She finds favor among people of all persuasions, partly for her calm, personable nature, and partly because of the family values she represents and trials she's overcome.<br /> <br /> ===Additional Resources===<br /> *[http://www.mittromneymormon.net Mitt Romney Mormon Website]<br /> *[http://www.mormon.org Basic Mormon Beliefs and Real Mormons]<br /> *[http://www.searchforhappiness.org Our Search for Happiness]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Famous Mormons]]<br /> <br /> [[es:Ann Romney]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mitt_Romney&diff=31226 Mitt Romney 2012-10-25T02:34:58Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Mitt_Romney.jpg|frame|left|alt=Mormon Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney|Mitt Romney, former presidential candidate, is a member of the Mormon Church]]Mitt Romney has an impressive personal, educational, and professional background. <br /> <br /> ==Early Life==<br /> Born in 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, he attended an all-boys' school and then Stanford before serving as a [[Mormon missionaries|Mormon missionary]] for [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] in France. After his mission he attended [[Brigham Young University]] where he was valedictorian of his class in 1971. He then went on to receive his MBA from Harvard and was named a Baker Scholar. He also received his JD (law degree) from Harvard Law School. <br /> <br /> In 1969, while attending BYU, [http://mittromneymormon.net/ Mitt Romney] married his wife [[Ann Romney|Ann]], whom he met in high school. They are still happily married. They have raised five sons together and have ten grandchildren, with more on the way.<br /> <br /> ==Professional Career==<br /> After finishing school, Mitt Romney was &quot;a co-founder and managing partner of Bain Capital, a Boston Private Equity firm; the 1994 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate from Massachusetts… and from 1999 to 2002 the CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee in charge of planning the 2002 Winter Olympics, taking charge after the bribery scandal. He also sat on the board of office supply giant Staples.&quot;[1]<br /> <br /> ==Political Life==<br /> In November 2002, [http://mittromneymormon.net/ Mitt Romney] was elected governor of Massachusetts as a Republican. Mitt Romney ran on a reform platform, since the state budget was in serious crisis. &quot;Supporters of Romney hailed his business record, especially his success with the 2002 Olympics, as that of one who would be able to bring in a new era of efficiency into Massachusetts politics.&quot;[1] His opponents claimed that his lack of previous government experience made him unequal to the task but voters disagreed. <br /> <br /> [http://mittromneymormon.net/ Mitt Romney] worked to reduce spending through government consolidation and reform and did not increase taxes. Through his efforts and helped by a reviving economy he turned the $3 billion dollar deficit into a $700 million surplus by 2004. <br /> <br /> Opponents of Mitt Romney claim that he supports big business over the average man and has been more interested in traveling to promote his political career than in being governor of the state. <br /> <br /> Mitt Romney was a candidate for the 2008 Presidential Elections. After the February 5, 2008, &quot;Super Tuesday&quot; primaries, he had won 4 million votes to John McCain's 4.7 million. However, John McCain had garnered over half the votes needed to win the Republican nomination to Romney's one-sixth. Romney had promised to take the election all the way to the convention, refusing to bow out. However, he gave a stirring speech shortly after the primaries, declaring that for the good of the party, he was suspending his campaign. Conservatives had barely caught his vision and were just beginning to rally around him. His final address was given at an assembly of the Conservative Political Action Committee &quot;describing challenges to our national security, to the economy, and to the culture.&quot;[2] It was a fearless call for conservative cultural values to be upheld, and a warning that America stands on the brink of losing its greatness, if conservative values are abandoned. (For the text of Romney's final speech, click [http://youdecide08.foxnews.com/2008/02/07/romney-quits-gop-presidential-race-text-of-speech/ here].)<br /> <br /> Mitt Romney's greatest obstacle, as well as his greatest asset, is his membership in the [[Mormon Church]]. Because of the conservative beliefs of the [[Mormon Beliefs|Mormon Church]], he appeals to the conservative Christians of the nation. For the same reason many Christians would not vote for Mitt Romney because he is Mormon, and the [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865553615/The-Mormon-moment-um.html, Mormon religion] is considered by many to be outside [[Mormonism vs. Christianity|mainstream Christianity]]. <br /> <br /> Many evangelical leaders felt that they could support Mitt Romney, despite religious differences, as a presidential candidate depending on who was running and where each candidate stood. &quot;Romney's appeal to evangelicals might slacken if a competent evangelical or Catholic with social views similar to Romney's were in the race; on the other hand, Romney's stock with evangelicals might go up if he were pitted against candidates holding more liberal social views, regardless of their religion.&quot;[2] The entrance of Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister, into the presidential race galvanized evangelicals. Though he failed to garner as many delegates as Romney, he remained in the race when Romney dropped out. Huckabee won delegates in states with large populations of evangelical Christians.<br /> <br /> Commentaries on Romney's decision to abandon the 2008 race for the presidency commented that conservative support came too late to catapult him to the forefront of the race. His name recognition increased remarkably during the early months of the campaign, and conservative figures were just beginning to rally around him when he dropped out. Commentators have speculated that Romney has established himself well enough to create a base for a future run for the Presidency.<br /> <br /> Will the United States see it's first Mormon President in Mitt Romney? Only time will tell.<br /> <br /> ===Updates===<br /> An article in the Deseret News on May 27, 2011, discussed Mitt Romney's plans to formally announce his candidacy for the U.S. Presidency for 2012. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700139328/Mitt-Romney-to-officially-announce-presidential-candidacy-next-week-in-NH.html?s_cid=rss-30] The announcement was planned for June 2nd in New Hampshire, where Romney was already leading in the polls, where he owns a house, and where his performance as governor of Massachusetts was well-known. Romney planned to spend the following day campaigning in Iowa, where he began his candidacy in 2008 and where he then lost to Mike Huckabee, the evangelicals' favorite.<br /> <br /> By summer 2011, Romney was the frontrunner in the GOP pack of candidates.<br /> <br /> '''*[http://www.mittromneymormon.net Keep up with Mitt Romney's efforts as a presidential candidate.]'''<br /> <br /> '''*[[LDS Church Finances|Learn about Mitt Romney's donations to the Mormon Church]]'''<br /> <br /> &quot;No Apology: The Case for American Greatness&quot; debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times best-seller list.<br /> <br /> '''To read about Mitt Romney's book, ''No Apology,'' released in 2010, click [http://mormontimes.com/people_news/newsmakers/?id=13295 here].'''<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitt_Romney Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.]<br /> # Eastland, Terry. [http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/005/672kwvro.asp?pg=2 &quot;In 2008, Will It Be Mormon in America?&quot;] 06/06/2005, Volume 010, Issue 36 <br /> <br /> ==Other interesting articles about Mitt Romney:==<br /> <br /> *[http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=39659 AmericanChronicle.com]<br /> *Video:The Impact of Religion on Mitt Romney's campaign [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOssjDd3OEo&amp;NR=1]<br /> [[Category:Famous Mormons]]<br /> *Romney accepts &quot;Canterbury Medal for Religious Freedom&quot;[http://www.becketfund.org/index.php/article/782.html]<br /> *Address &quot;Freedom requires religion&quot; delivered at Metropolitan Club NYC May 8, 2008[http://www.becketfund.org/files/38654.pdf]<br /> *[http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/04/19/Poll-Romney-is-2012-GOP-front-runner/UPI-43321271718302/ Mitt Romney is early GOP frontrunner for 2012 presidential election]<br /> *[http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2010-06-10-column10_ST_N.htm June, 2010, Romney: We Need a Leader, Not a Politician]<br /> * [http://www.newsmax.com/DougWead/mitt-romney-jon-huntsman/2011/05/09/id/395634 Why evangelicals should vote for a Mormon for president - May, 2011]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> * [http://mormon.org Basic beliefs and practices of the Mormon Church]<br /> * [http://myclob.pbwiki.com/ Mitt Romney Encyclopedia]<br /> * [http://www.mittromney.com/ Mitt Romney Campaign website]<br /> * [http://mormontimes.com/people_news/newsmakers/?id=9770 Romney's political status as of 2009]<br /> *[http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/07/03/faith_still_sticky_issue_as_romney_mulls_run/ Will religion still be a sticking point in 2012?]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]][[Category:Famous Mormons]]<br /> [[Category:Massachusetts Latter-day Saints]]<br /> [[Category:Michigan Latter-day Saints]]<br /> [[Category:Brigham Young University alumni]]<br /> <br /> [[es:Mitt Romney]]<br /> [[ru:Митт Ромни]]<br /> [[pt:Mitt Romney]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Chronological_List_of_Temples&diff=31172 Chronological List of Temples 2012-09-24T02:33:15Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Temples]]<br /> [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] currently has 134 temples in operation around the world and 17 announced or under construction. The following is a list of all [[Inside Mormon temples|LDS Temples]] either completed, under construction, or announced. The numbering for those under construction or announced is not fixed and is subject to change according to the order of dedication. See also [[Geographical List of Temples]].<br /> <br /> __NOTOC__<br /> <br /> {| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5<br /> |'''Temples of the Restoration'''<br /> |'''Dedication Date'''<br /> |'''Dedicated By'''<br /> |-<br /> |[[Kirtland Temple]]*<br /> |27 March [[1836]]<br /> |[[Joseph Smith]]<br /> |-<br /> |[[Nauvoo Temple]]**<br /> |1 May [[1846]]<br /> |[[Orson Hyde]]<br /> |}<br /> * * No longer owned by the Church<br /> * ** Destroyed by fire; rebuilt in 2002, see No. 113<br /> <br /> <br /> {| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5<br /> |<br /> |'''Temple'''<br /> |'''Dedication Date'''<br /> |'''Dedicated By'''<br /> |-<br /> |1<br /> |[[St. George Utah Temple]]<br /> |6 April [[1877]]<br /> |[[Daniel H. Wells]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |2<br /> |[[Logan Utah Temple]]<br /> |17 May [[1884]]<br /> |[[John Taylor]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |3<br /> |[[Manti Utah Temple]]<br /> |21 May [[1888]]<br /> |[[Lorenzo Snow]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |4<br /> |[[Salt Lake Temple]]<br /> |6 April [[1893]]<br /> |[[Wilford Woodruff]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |5<br /> |[[Laie Hawaii Temple]]<br /> |27 November [[1919]]<br /> |[[Heber J. Grant]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |6<br /> |[[Cardston Alberta Temple]]<br /> |26 August [[1923]]<br /> |[[Heber J. Grant]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |7<br /> |[[Mesa Arizona Temple]]<br /> |23 October [[1927]]<br /> |[[Heber J. Grant]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |8<br /> |[[Idaho Falls Idaho Temple]]<br /> |23 September [[1945]]<br /> |[[George Albert Smith (Prophet)|George Albert Smith]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |9<br /> |[[Bern Switzerland Temple]]<br /> |11 September [[1955]]<br /> |[[David O. McKay]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |10<br /> |[[Los Angeles California Temple]]<br /> |11 March [[1956]]<br /> |[[David O. McKay]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |11<br /> |[[Hamilton New Zealand Temple]]<br /> |20 April [[1958]]<br /> |[[David O. McKay]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |12<br /> |[[London England Temple]]<br /> |7 September [[1958]]<br /> |[[David O. McKay]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |13<br /> |[[Oakland California Temple]]<br /> |17 November [[1964]]<br /> |[[David O. McKay]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |14<br /> |[[Ogden Utah Temple]]<br /> |18 January [[1972]]<br /> |[[Joseph Fielding Smith]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |15<br /> |[[Provo Utah Temple]]<br /> |9 February [[1972]]<br /> |[[Harold B. Lee]] (reader)<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |16<br /> |[[Washington D.C. Temple]]<br /> |19 November [[1974]]<br /> |[[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |17<br /> |[[São Paulo Brazil Temple]]<br /> |30 October [[1978]]<br /> |[[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |18<br /> |[[Tokyo Japan Temple]]<br /> |27 October [[1980]]<br /> |[[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |19<br /> |[[Seattle Washington Temple]]<br /> |17 November [[1980]]<br /> |[[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |20<br /> |[[Jordan River Utah Temple]]<br /> |16 November [[1981]]<br /> |[[Marion G. Romney]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |21<br /> |[[Atlanta Georgia Temple]]<br /> |1 June [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |22<br /> |[[Apia Samoa Temple]]<br /> |5 August [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |23<br /> |[[Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple]]<br /> |9 August [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |24<br /> |[[Santiago Chile Temple]]<br /> |15 September [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |25<br /> |[[Papeete Tahiti Temple]]<br /> |27 October [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |26<br /> |[[Mexico City Mexico Temple|México City México Temple]]<br /> |2 December [[1983]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |27<br /> |[[Boise Idaho Temple]]<br /> |25 May [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |28<br /> |[[Sydney Australia Temple]]<br /> |20 September [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |29<br /> |[[Manila Philippines Temple]]<br /> |25 September [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |30<br /> |[[Dallas Texas Temple]]<br /> |19 October [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |31<br /> |[[Taipei Taiwan Temple]]<br /> |17 November [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |32<br /> |[[Guatemala City Guatemala Temple]]<br /> |14 December [[1984]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |33<br /> |[[Freiberg Germany Temple]]<br /> |29 June [[1985]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |34<br /> |[[Stockholm Sweden Temple]]<br /> |2 July [[1985]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |35<br /> |[[Chicago Illinois Temple]]<br /> |9 August [[1985]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |36<br /> |[[Johannesburg South Africa Temple]]<br /> |24 August [[1985]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |37<br /> |[[Seoul Korea Temple]]<br /> |14 December [[1985]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |38<br /> |[[Lima Peru Temple|Lima Perú Temple]]<br /> |10 January [[1986]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |39<br /> |[[Buenos Aires Argentina Temple]]<br /> |17 January [[1986]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |40<br /> |[[Denver Colorado Temple]]<br /> |24 October [[1986]]<br /> |[[Ezra Taft Benson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |41<br /> |[[Frankfurt Germany Temple]]<br /> |28 August [[1987]]<br /> |[[Ezra Taft Benson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |42<br /> |[[Portland Oregon Temple]]<br /> |19 August [[1989]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |43<br /> |[[Las Vegas Nevada Temple]]<br /> |16 December [[1989]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |44<br /> |[[Toronto Ontario Temple]]<br /> |25 August [[1990]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |45<br /> |[[San Diego California Temple]]<br /> |25 April [[1993]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |46<br /> |[[Orlando Florida Temple]]<br /> |9 October [[1994]]<br /> |[[Howard W. Hunter]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |47<br /> |[[Bountiful Utah Temple]]<br /> |8 January [[1995]]<br /> |[[Howard W. Hunter]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |48<br /> |[[Hong Kong China Temple]]<br /> |26 May [[1996]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |49<br /> |[[Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple]]<br /> |13 October [[1996]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |50<br /> |[[St. Louis Missouri Temple]]<br /> |1 June [[1997]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |51<br /> |[[Vernal Utah Temple]]<br /> |2 November [[1997]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |52<br /> |[[Preston England Temple]]<br /> |7 June [[1998]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |53<br /> |[[Monticello Utah Temple]]<br /> |26 July [[1998]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |54<br /> |[[Anchorage Alaska Temple]]<br /> |9 January [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |55<br /> |[[Colonia Juarez Chihuahua Mexico Temple|Colonia Juárez Chihuahua México Temple]]<br /> |6 March [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |56<br /> |[[Madrid Spain Temple]]<br /> |19 March [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |57<br /> |[[Bogota Colombia Temple|Bogotá Colombia Temple]]<br /> |24 April [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |58<br /> |[[Guayaquil Ecuador Temple]]<br /> |1 August [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |59<br /> |[[Spokane Washington Temple]]<br /> |21 August [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |60<br /> |[[Columbus Ohio Temple]]<br /> |4 September [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |61<br /> |[[Bismarck North Dakota Temple]]<br /> |19 September [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |62<br /> |[[Columbia South Carolina Temple]]<br /> |16 October [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |63<br /> |[[Detroit Michigan Temple]]<br /> |23 October [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |64<br /> |[[Halifax Nova Scotia Temple]]<br /> |14 November [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |65<br /> |[[Regina Saskatchewan Temple]]<br /> |14 November [[1999]]<br /> |[[Boyd K. Packer]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |66<br /> |[[Billings Montana Temple]]<br /> |20 November [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |67<br /> |[[Edmonton Alberta Temple]]<br /> |11 December [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |68<br /> |[[Raleigh North Carolina Temple]]<br /> |18 December [[1999]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |69<br /> |[[St. Paul Minnesota Temple]]<br /> |9 January [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |70<br /> |[[Kona Hawaii Temple]]<br /> |23 January [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |71<br /> |[[Ciudad Juarez Mexico Temple|Ciudad Juárez México Temple]]<br /> |26 February [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |72<br /> |[[Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple|Hermosillo Sonora México Temple]]<br /> |27 February [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |73<br /> |[[Albuquerque New Mexico Temple]]<br /> |5 March [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |74<br /> |[[Oaxaca Mexico Temple|Oaxaca México Temple]]<br /> |11 March [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |75<br /> |[[Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Temple|Tuxtla Gutiérrez México Temple]]<br /> |12 March [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |76<br /> |[[Louisville Kentucky Temple]]<br /> |19 March [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |77<br /> |[[Palmyra New York Temple]]<br /> |6 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |78<br /> |[[Fresno California Temple]]<br /> |9 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |79<br /> |[[Medford Oregon Temple]]<br /> |16 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |80<br /> |[[Memphis Tennessee Temple]]<br /> |23 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |81<br /> |[[Reno Nevada Temple]]<br /> |23 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |82<br /> |[[Cochabamba Bolivia Temple]]<br /> |30 April [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |83<br /> |[[Tampico Mexico Temple|Tampico México Temple]]<br /> |20 May [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |84<br /> |[[Nashville Tennessee Temple]]<br /> |21 May [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |85<br /> |[[Villahermosa Mexico Temple|Villahermosa México Temple]]<br /> |21 May [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |86<br /> |[[Montreal Quebec Temple|Montréal Québec Temple]]<br /> |4 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |87<br /> |[[San Jose Costa Rica Temple|San José Costa Rica Temple]]<br /> |4 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |88<br /> |[[Fukuoka Japan Temple]]<br /> |11 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |89<br /> |[[Adelaide Australia Temple]]<br /> |15 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |90<br /> |[[Melbourne Australia Temple]]<br /> |16 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |91<br /> |[[Suva Fiji Temple]]<br /> |18 June [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |92<br /> |[[Merida Mexico Temple|Mérida México Temple]]<br /> |8 July [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |93<br /> |[[Veracruz Mexico Temple|Veracruz México Temple]]<br /> |9 July [[2000]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |94<br /> |[[Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple]]<br /> |16 July [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |95<br /> |[[Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple]]<br /> |30 July [[2000]]<br /> |[[James E. Faust]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |96<br /> |[[Caracas Venezuela Temple]]<br /> |20 August [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |97<br /> |[[Houston Texas Temple]]<br /> |26 August [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |98<br /> |[[Birmingham Alabama Temple]]<br /> |3 September [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |99<br /> |[[Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple]]<br /> |17 September [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |100<br /> |[[Boston Massachusetts Temple]]<br /> |1 October [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |101<br /> |[[Recife Brazil Temple]]<br /> |15 December [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |102<br /> |[[Porto Alegre Brazil Temple]]<br /> |17 December [[2000]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |103<br /> |[[Montevideo Uruguay Temple]]<br /> |18 March [[2001]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |104<br /> |[[Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple]]<br /> |22 April [[2001]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |105<br /> |[[Guadalajara Mexico Temple|Guadalajara México Temple]]<br /> |29 April [[2001]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |106<br /> |[[Perth Australia Temple]]<br /> |20 May [[2001]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |107<br /> |[[Columbia River Washington Temple]]<br /> |18 November [[2001]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |108<br /> |[[Snowflake Arizona Temple]]<br /> |3 March [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |109<br /> |[[Lubbock Texas Temple]]<br /> |21 April [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |110<br /> |[[Monterrey Mexico Temple|Monterrey México Temple]]<br /> |28 April [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |111<br /> |[[Campinas Brazil Temple]]<br /> |17 May [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |112<br /> |[[Asuncion Paraguay Temple|Asunción Paraguay Temple]]<br /> |19 May [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |113<br /> |[[Nauvoo Temple|Nauvoo Illinois Temple]]<br /> |27 June [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |114<br /> |[[The Hague Netherlands Temple]]<br /> |8 September [[2002]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |115<br /> |[[Brisbane Australia Temple]]<br /> |15 June [[2003]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |116<br /> |[[Redlands California Temple]]<br /> |14 September [[2003]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |117<br /> |[[Accra Ghana Temple]]<br /> |11 January [[2004]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |118<br /> |[[Copenhagen Denmark Temple]]<br /> |23 May [[2004]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |119<br /> |[[Manhattan New York Temple]]<br /> |13 June [[2004]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |120<br /> |[[San Antonio Texas Temple]]<br /> |22 May [[2005]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |121<br /> |[[Aba Nigeria Temple]]<br /> |7 August [[2005]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |122<br /> |[[Newport Beach California Temple]]<br /> |28 August [[2005]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |123<br /> |[[Sacramento California Temple]]<br /> |3 September [[2006]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |124<br /> |[[Helsinki Finland Temple]]<br /> |22 October [[2006]]<br /> |[[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |125<br /> |[[Rexburg Idaho Temple]]<br /> |10 February [[2008]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |126<br /> |[[Curitiba Brazil Temple]]<br /> |1 June [[2008]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |127<br /> |[[Panama City Panama Temple|Panamá City Panamá Temple]]<br /> |10 August [[2008]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |128<br /> |[[Twin Falls Idaho Temple]]<br /> |24 August [[2008]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |129<br /> |[[Draper Utah Temple]]<br /> |20 March [[2009]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |130<br /> |[[Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple]]<br /> |21–23 August [[2009]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |131<br /> |[[Vancouver British Columbia Temple]]<br /> |2 May [[2010]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |132<br /> |[[Gila Valley Arizona Temple]]<br /> |23 May [[2010]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |133<br /> |[[Cebu Philippines Temple]]<br /> |13 June [[2010]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |134<br /> |[[Kiev Ukraine Temple]]<br /> |29 August [[2010]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |135<br /> |[[San Salvador El Salvador Temple]]<br /> |21 August [[2011]]<br /> |[[Henry B. Eyring]] <br /> <br /> |-<br /> |136<br /> |[[Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple]]<br /> |11 December [[2011]]<br /> |[[Dieter F. Uchtdorf]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |137<br /> |[[Kansas City Missouri Temple]]<br /> |6 May [[2012]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |138<br /> |[[Manaus Brazil Temple]]<br /> |10 June [[2012]]<br /> |[[Dieter F. Uchtdorf]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |139<br /> |[[Brigham City Utah Temple]]<br /> |23 September [[2012]]<br /> |[[Boyd K. Packer]]<br /> <br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> {| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5<br /> |<br /> |'''Temples Under Construction'''<br /> |'''Groundbreaking Date'''<br /> |'''Presiding'''<br /> <br /> <br /> |-<br /> |140<br /> |[[Calgary Alberta Temple]]<br /> |15 May [[2010]]<br /> |[[Donald L. Hallstrom]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |141<br /> |[[Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple]]<br /> |9 June [[2007]]<br /> |[[Don R. Clarke]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |142<br /> |[[Rome Italy Mormon Temple]]<br /> |23 October [[2010]]<br /> |[[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |143<br /> |[[Cordoba Argentina Temple]]<br /> |30 October [[2010]]<br /> |[[Neil L. Andersen]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |144<br /> |[[Gilbert Arizona Temple]]<br /> |13 November [[2010]]<br /> |[[Claudio R. M. Costa]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |145<br /> |[[Phoenix Arizona Temple]]<br /> |4 June [[2011]] <br /> |[[Ronald A. Rasband]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |146<br /> |[[Ft. Lauderdale Florida Temple]]<br /> |18 June [[2011]]<br /> |[[Walter F. González]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |147<br /> |[[Trujillo Peru Mormon Temple]]<br /> |14 September [[2011]]<br /> |[[Elder Rafael E. Pino]]<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |148<br /> |[[Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple]]<br /> |17 September [[2011]]<br /> |[[Henry B. Eyring]]<br /> <br /> |}<br /> <br /> <br /> {| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5<br /> |<br /> |'''Temples Announced'''<br /> |'''Announcement Date'''<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> |-<br /> |149<br /> |[[Sapporo Japan Temple]]<br /> |3 October 2009<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |150<br /> |[[Concepcion Chile Temple]]<br /> |3 October 2009<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |151<br /> |[[Fortaleza Brazil Temple]]<br /> |3 October 2009<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |152<br /> |[[Payson Utah Temple]]<br /> |25 January 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |153<br /> |[[Hartford Connecticut Temple]]<br /> |2 October 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |154<br /> |[[Indianapolis Indiana Temple]]<br /> |2 October 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |155<br /> |[[Lisbon Portugal Temple]]<br /> |2 October 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |156<br /> |[[Urdaneta Philippines Temple]] <br /> |2 October 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |157<br /> |[[Tijuana México Temple]]<br /> |2 October 2010<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |158<br /> |[[Fort Collins Colorado Temple]]<br /> |2 April 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |159<br /> |[[Meridian Idaho Temple]]<br /> |2 April 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |160<br /> |[[Winnipeg Manitoba Temple]]<br /> |2 April 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |161<br /> |[[Paris France Temple]]<br /> |15 July 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |162<br /> |[[Second Provo Utah Temple]]<br /> |1 October 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |163<br /> |[[Barranquilla Colombia Temple]]<br /> |1 October 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |164<br /> |[[Durban South Africa Temple]]<br /> |1 October 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |165<br /> |[[Kinshasa Democratic Republic of Congo Temple]]<br /> |1 October 2011<br /> <br /> |-<br /> |166<br /> |[[Star Valley Wyoming Temple]]<br /> |1 October 2011<br /> <br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Sources==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/home/0,11273,1896-1,00.html Official LDS Temples site]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/chronological/ Unofficial LDS Temples site]<br /> * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_temples_of_The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints Wikipedia - List of LDS Temples]<br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[Ordinances]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External Temple Links==<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/customs/temple.shtml The Temple] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2671/ECLDSEn.html Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction]<br /> <br /> [[de:Chronologische Liste der Tempel]]<br /> [[es:Listado Cronológico de los Templos]]<br /> [[it:Lista dei Templi nel mondo]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=For_the_Strength_of_Youth&diff=30590 For the Strength of Youth 2012-01-30T00:38:59Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[For the Strength of Youth]] is a guide published by the [[First Presidency]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] for the young men and young women of the Church. It presents the standards of the Church and teaches youth how to apply them (Guidebook for Parents and Leaders of Youth [2001], 7).<br /> <br /> Standards of truth and righteousness have always been a part of Christ's gospel. The word ''standard'' derives from flags or banners on the field of battle. Each army raised its standard, so soldiers would know where to turn when in danger; it was a rallying point. Standards in battle needed to be raised where they could be seen by all. Similarly, the standards of the Church offer a rallying point for youth. Church leaders have often warned members about letting standards slip:<br /> <br /> * We do not set the standards, but we are commanded to teach them and maintain them&quot; ([[Boyd K. Packer]], &quot;The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected,&quot; ''Ensign'' and ''Liahona'', Nov. 2003, 26).<br /> <br /> * We are seeing the removal of traditional standards of morality and behavior in today’s world. The vernacular of today is “anything goes.” The world views time-honored standards as old-fashioned or out-of-date. We belong to a church where adhering to standards is expected. Things that have always been wrong in the past are still wrong today. The Church does not modify standards of morality by adapting to changing customs or to the mores of the societies in which we live (Earl C. Tingey, “For the Strength of Youth,” ''Ensign'', May 2004, 49).<br /> <br /> * If you conduct yourselves properly and develop your personalities along Church standards, your candle will be high on a hill and will burn brightly for all to see. Dare to think for yourself. Have the strength of character to act the way you know to be right (David B. Haight, “You Are Different,” ''Ensign'', Jan. 1974, 40).<br /> <br /> ''[http://www.lds.org/youthresources/pdf/ForStrengYouth36550.pdf For the Strength of Youth]'' contains seventeen different categories of guidelines:<br /> *[[Agency]] and Accountability<br /> *Gratitude<br /> *[[Education]]<br /> *[[Family]]<br /> *Friends<br /> *Dress and Appearance<br /> *Entertainment and the Media<br /> *Music and Dancing<br /> *Language<br /> *[[Dating]]<br /> *[[Mormon law of chastity|Sexual Purity]]<br /> *[[Repentance]]<br /> *Honesty<br /> *[[Sabbath]] Day Observance<br /> *[[Tithing|Tithes]] and Offerings<br /> *[[Word of Wisdom|Physical Health]]<br /> *Service to Others.<br /> <br /> The following is an excerpt from the section on Physical Health:<br /> :The Lord has commanded you to take good care of your body. To do this, observe the Word of Wisdom, found in [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/89 Doctrine and Covenants section 89]. Eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. When you do all these things, you remain free from harmful addictions and have control over your life. You gain the blessings of a healthy body, an alert mind, and the guidance of the Holy Ghost.<br /> :Never use tobacco products, such as cigarettes, snuff, chewing tobacco, cigars, and pipe tobacco. They are very addictive and will damage your body and shorten your life. Also, do not drink coffee or tea, for these are addictive and harmful.<br /> :Any form of alcohol is harmful to your body and spirit. Being under the influence of alcohol weakens your judgment and self-control and could lead you to break the law of chastity or other commandments. Drinking can lead to alcoholism, which destroys individuals and families.<br /> :Any drug, chemical, or dangerous practice that is used to produce a sensation or “high” can destroy your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. These include hard drugs, prescription or over-the-counter medications that are abused, and household chemicals.<br /> <br /> ''For the Strength of Youth'' is specifically geared toward the youth of the Church, but leaders of the Church also suggest it as a useful resource for new members of the Church, as well as for parents in instructing their children. It comes in both a pamphlet version and a condensed wallet size.<br /> [[Category:LDS Literature]][[Category: Youth and Children]]<br /> [[de:Für eine starke Jugend]]<br /> [[es:Fortaleza de la Juventud]]<br /> [[ru:Во имя нравственной силы молодежи]]<br /> [[pt:Para o Vigor da Juventude]]<br /> [[ko:청소년의 힘을 위하여]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Three_Witnesses&diff=30589 Three Witnesses 2012-01-30T00:11:42Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[image:The_Book_of_Mormon.jpg|175px|right|alt=The Book of Mormon|The Book of Mormon]]The [[Three Witnesses]] of the Book of Mormon were [[Oliver Cowdery]], [[David Whitmer]], and [[Martin Harris]]. The following is their testimony that can be found in the first pages of the [[Book of Mormon]].<br /> <br /> :Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come: That we, through the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of Nephi, and also of the Lamanites, their brethren, and also of the people of Jared, who came from the tower of which hath been spoken. And we also know that they have been translated by the gift and power of God, for his voice hath declared it unto us; wherefore we know of a surety that the work is true. And we also testify that we have seen the engravings which are upon the plates; and they have been shown unto us by the power of God, and not of man. And we declare with words of soberness, that an angel of God came down from heaven, and he brought and laid before our eyes, that we beheld and saw the plates, and the engravings thereon; and we know that it is by the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, that we beheld and bear record that these things are true. And it is marvelous in our eyes. Nevertheless, the voice of the Lord commanded us that we should bear record of it; wherefore, to be obedient unto the commandments of God, we bear testimony of these things. And we know that if we are faithful in Christ, we shall rid our garments of the blood of all men, and be found spotless before the judgment-seat of Christ, and shall dwell with him eternally in the heavens. And the honor be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, which is one God. Amen.<br /> <br /> OLIVER COWDERY<br /> <br /> DAVID WHITMER<br /> <br /> MARTIN HARRIS<br /> <br /> [[Category:Mormon History]][[Category:Book of Mormon Topics]]<br /> [[de:Die Drei Zeugen]]<br /> [[es:Testimonio de Tres Testigos]]<br /> [[fr:Trois Témoins]]<br /> [[ru:Три свидетеля]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Pre-Mortal_Life&diff=30284 Pre-Mortal Life 2012-01-06T03:00:19Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[image: Creation Mormon.jpg|400px|right|alt=Creation Mormon|Creation Mormon]]Like most Christians, Mormons believe in life after death, but members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] also believe in life before birth. This unique doctrine helps them understand who they are and the purpose of this life. <br /> <br /> Before this mortal life, everyone existed as spirit [http://lifebeforelife.org/361/before-life-gods-children children of God]. Mormonism teaches that during this period, which Latter-day Saints call the [http://www.fairlds.org/apol/morm201/m20104.html first estate] (see Jude 1:6), everyone knew and worshiped God the Father (see [[Godhead]]).<br /> <br /> Some Latter-day Saints believe that, prior to being born as spirits, individuals existed eternally as ''intelligences'' or self-aware, individual entities whom God gave spirit bodies. The word ''[http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/basic/premortal/Premortal_EOM.htm#int intelligences]'', as used here, however, comes from the [[Book of Abraham]], and refers to spirit children of God:<br /> <br /> :Now the Lord had shown unto me, Abraham, the ''intelligences'' that were organized before the world was; …for he stood among those that were spirits…<br /> <br /> Also revealed by the Lord to Joseph Smith is the doctrine of our eternal nature:<br /> <br /> :Man was also in the beginning with God. Intelligence, or the light of truth, was not created or made, neither indeed can be (see D&amp;C 93:29).<br /> <br /> The term ''Intelligence'', as used here, is singular. Some Latter-day Saints, therefore, refer to spirit beings as “organized intelligence.” On this topic, [[Bruce R. McConkie]], an [[apostle]], wrote:<br /> <br /> :Abraham used the name ''intelligences'' to apply to the spirit children of the Eternal Father. The intelligence or spirit element became intelligences after the spirits were born as individual entities (see ''Mormon Doctrine'', p. 387).<br /> <br /> The Doctrine and Covenants sheds further light on the creation of spirit beings:<br /> <br /> :All truth is independent in that sphere in which God has placed it, to act for itself, as all intelligence also; otherwise there is no existence. Behold, here is the agency of man… (see D&amp;C 93:30-31).<br /> <br /> In other words, God placed truth and intelligence, which is co-eternal with God, in a sphere in order for that truth and intelligence to become independent, to have agency, to act for itself, to become a spirit being. Otherwise, there would have been no existence: there would have been no individual identity or consciousness.<br /> <br /> At some point, Heavenly Father called a [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/basic/premortal/Premortal_EOM.htm#grand council in heaven], which all of his spirit children attended, and presented a [[Plan of Salvation|plan of salvation]]. There was a limit to man's progression in the pre-mortal world. The goal was to become like Father Himself, who is a glorious, resurrected being, with an incorruptible body of flesh and bone. In order to progress, God's children had to be tested, found worthy, and resurrected. Mortal life would provide each spirit being with a physical body. Through the physical body, mankind could be tested. The loss of memory of the pre-existence and the separation from God would force men to live by faith. The plan allows man to gain wisdom through experience, guaranteed by his free agency. The Plan of Salvation was devised by a loving God before the foundation of the world. It is the plan through which He can lead His children to the same exaltation He enjoys. Christ said of the creation of the earth: <br /> <br /> :We will go down, for there is space there, and we will take of these materials, and we will make an earth whereon these may dwell; And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them; And they who keep their first estate shall be added upon; and they who keep not their first estate shall not have glory in the same kingdom with those who keep their first estate; and they who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever (Abraham 3:24-26).<br /> <br /> Because man is guaranteed his free agency, the Lord presented the plan to His children, so they could have the choice to participate. Jesus Christ, also known as Jehovah, was the first-born of God in the Spirit. Through Him, all the worlds had been created. God and Jehovah knew that men would fall and sin. Therefore, they needed a savior and redeemer who could make an infinite atonement, satisfy the demands of justice, and enable men to return to the presence of God:<br /> :And now, behold, I will testify unto you of myself that these things are true. Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that Christ shall come among the children of men, to take upon him the transgressions of his people, and that he shall atone for the sins of the world; for the Lord God hath spoken it.<br /> :For it is expedient that an atonement should be made; for according to the great plan of the Eternal God there must be an atonement made, or else all mankind must unavoidably perish; yea, all are hardened; yea, all are fallen and are lost, and must perish except it be through the atonement which it is expedient should be made.<br /> :Now there is not any man that can sacrifice his own blood which will atone for the sins of another. Now, if a man murdereth, behold will our law, which is just, take the life of his brother? I say unto you, Nay.<br /> :But the law requireth the life of him who hath murdered; therefore there can be nothing which is short of an infinite atonement which will suffice for the sins of the world (Alma 34: 8-9, 11-12).<br /> <br /> As the plan was presented, Heavenly Father also told His children that they would be tempted, that life would be dangerous and painful, and that some may not make it to exaltation. Lucifer, one of the spirit children of God, said that he would become the redeemer. He promised to save all of God's children by force, and he demanded God's honor and glory for doing so. Lucifer's plan would have destroyed the agency of man and thwarted the entire plan of salvation: <br /> :And the Lord said: Whom shall I send? And one answered like unto the Son of Man: Here am I, send me. And another answered and said: Here am I, send me. And the Lord said: I will send the first.<br /> :And the second was angry, and kept not his first estate; and, at that day, many followed after him (Abraham 3: 27, 28).<br /> <br /> Lucifer declared war on God and Christ. One third of all the spirits sided with Lucifer. A war ensued, which Latter-day Saints refer to as the ''War in Heaven'', and Lucifer and his followers were cast out of heaven. After being cast out of heaven, Lucifer became the devil. Lucifer and his followers were denied bodies. From this, Latter-day Saints understand that all who have been born and all who will be born, chose to follow Heavenly Father’s plan, because they have been given bodies. <br /> <br /> Other events occurred in the pre-existence which have had important impact here on earth. [[Joseph Smith]] taught that all the prophets and apostles and many other leaders who have served mankind were [[Foreordination|fore-ordained]] to these positions before coming to this earth. This means that certain people, whom the Book of Abraham describes as &quot;noble and great&quot; were selected for special missions here on earth. Indeed, the whole House of Israel, according to Mormon doctrine, were a distinct group in the pre-existence distinguished by their receptivity to spiritual things. They were fore-ordained to come down as the House of Israel and heirs of the [[Abrahamic Covenant]] to bless the earth by proclaiming the gospel. <br /> <br /> While the [[Doctrine and Covenants]] and the [[Pearl of Great Price]] offer the most clear teachings on pre-mortal life, there are hints to it in other scriptures. Job 38: 7 refers to the sons of God rejoicing when the world was created. Jeremiah 1:5 mentions that Jeremiah was selected as a Prophet before he was born. John 9:1 refers to a man who was born blind. The disciples of Jesus ask whether he sinned and was punished by being born blind, implying that they believed in a pre-existence. Jude 1:6 refers to the first estate, which implies there must be a second estate. However, Latter-day Saints do not rely upon these scriptures alone for their teachings about the pre-mortal life, but also rely on modern day revelation from [[Mormon prophet|living prophets]].<br /> <br /> &lt;videoflash&gt;JR8qIrJcJh4&amp;rel=0&lt;/videoflash&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> *[http://www.ldsmag.com/articles/100224sould.html Pre-Mortal Existence is not just a Mormon idea.]<br /> *[http://www.fairlds.org/FAIR_Conferences/2007_When_Souls_Had_Wings.html What Western tradition teaches about pre-mortal existence.]<br /> *[http://en.fairmormon.org/Plan_of_salvation/Premortal_existence The doctrine of the premortal life has always been a Christian teaching]<br /> *[http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&amp;locale=0&amp;sourceId=ea4d3b4c3713a110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&amp;hideNav=1 &quot;The Gospel of Jesus Christ Teaches the Reality of Our Premortal Existence&quot;]<br /> [[Category: Plan of Salvation]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Vorirdisches Dasein]]<br /> [[es:Vida Premortal]]<br /> [[fr:Vie prémortelle]]<br /> [[ru:Предземная жизнь]]<br /> [[pt:Vida Pré-Mortal]]<br /> [[ja:前世]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Apostasy,_Reformation,_and_Restoration&diff=30280 Apostasy, Reformation, and Restoration 2012-01-03T19:44:26Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>The religious history of the earth has been recorded by prophets and historians, theologians, and biblical scholars, and yet, the complete history will not be known until the Savior returns and reveals all things to the righteous. However, through modern revelation, more is known than ever before. The religious history of the earth shows two things: 1) that God’s plan began before the earth was created, and that He has revealed this plan to all His chosen servants, beginning with Adam; and 2) that the religious history of the earth has been a cycle of revealed information leading to covenant-making among God’s followers, and then a falling away from the truth, with increasing blindness and wickedness. Each time there has been a falling away, which we call “general apostasy,” a new dispensation has begun, led by a prophet or seer, or apostles, meant to reclaim the meek.<br /> <br /> ==All the Prophets Taught of Jesus Christ==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Adam Eve Altar Mormon.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=Jesus Christ Mormonism|left]]<br /> The Pearl of Great Price reveals interesting information about Adam:<br /> <br /> :And it came to pass, when the Lord had spoken with Adam, our father, that Adam cried unto the Lord, and he was caught away by the Spirit of the Lord, and was carried down into the water, and was laid under the water, and was brought forth out of the water. And thus he was baptized, and the Spirit of God descended upon him, and thus he was born of the Spirit, and became quickened in the inner man. And he heard a voice out of heaven, saying: Thou art baptized with fire, and with the Holy Ghost. This is the record of the Father, and the Son, from henceforth and forever (Moses 6:64-66).<br /> <br /> Later, Adam was commanded to offer sacrifice from the firstlings of his flocks. An angel appeared to him and asked him why he offered sacrifice. Adam said he knew not, except he was commanded to. The angel said, <br /> <br /> :… This thing is a similitude of the sacrifice of the Only Begotten of the Father, which is full of grace and truth. Wherefore, thou shalt do all that thou doest in the name of the Son, and thou shalt repent and call upon God in the name of the Son forevermore. And in that day the Holy Ghost fell upon Adam, which beareth record of the Father and the Son, saying: I am the Only Begotten of the Father from the beginning, henceforth and forever, that as thou hast fallen thou mayest be redeemed, and all mankind, even as many as will. And in that day Adam blessed God and was filled, and began to prophesy concerning all the families of the earth, saying: Blessed be the name of God, for because of my transgression my eyes are opened, and in this life I shall have joy, and again in the flesh I shall see God (Moses 5:7-10).<br /> <br /> :And our father Adam spake unto the Lord, and said: Why is it that men must repent and be baptized in water? And the Lord said unto Adam: Behold I have forgiven thee thy transgression in the Garden of Eden. Hence came the saying abroad among the people, that the Son of God hath atoned for original guilt, wherein the sins of the parents cannot be answered upon the heads of the children, for they are whole from the foundation of the world…. Wherefore, teach it unto your children, that all men, everywhere, must repent, or they can in nowise inherit the kingdom of God, for no unclean thing can dwell there, or dwell in his presence; for, in the language of Adam, Man of Holiness is his name, and the name of His Only Begotten is the Son of Man, even Jesus Christ, a righteous Judge, who shall come in the meridian of time.<br /> <br /> :…even so ye must be born again into the kingdom of heaven, of water, and of the Spirit, and be cleansed by blood, even the blood of mine Only Begotten; that ye might be sanctified from all sin, and enjoy the words of eternal life in this world, and eternal life in the world to come, even immortal glory (Moses 6:53-54; 57, 59).<br /> <br /> In the [[Book of Mormon]] it says,<br /> <br /> :And now behold, Moses did not only testify of these things, but also all the holy prophets, from his days even to the days of Abraham. Yea, and behold Abraham saw of his coming, and was filled with gladness and did rejoice. Yea, and behold I say unto you, that Abraham not only knew of these things, but there were many before the days of Abraham who were called by the order of God; yea, even after the order of his Son; and this that it should be shown unto the people, a great many thousand years before his coming, that even redemption should come unto them (Helaman 8:16-18).<br /> <br /> Thus, we see that God has always revealed His plan of redemption to His prophets, who knew thousands of years before Christ, that Jesus would be the Savior of the world. They partook of His grace anciently, and made eternal covenants in His name. God’s house is a house of order. The pattern of dispensations has continued until the present and will continue until Christ returns.<br /> <br /> ==Christ Organizes His Church on the Earth==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Christ Ordaining The Apostles.jpg|alt=Christ apostles Mormonism|center|frame]]<br /> <br /> Early in His ministry, [[Jesus Christ]] called twelve apostles to lead His church on earth. He prayed all night to know God the Father’s will concerning the matter, and thus, the apostles were called by revelation (Luke 6:12). By the laying on of hands, Christ gave them power to perform miracles in His name. This power and authority is called by [[Latter-day Saints]], “priesthood.” The new testament says that the name of Christ’s [[priesthood]] is “Melchizedek,” and that worthy saints held this priesthood under the leadership of the apostles. (See Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 2:17-18; 3:1; 5:6, 10; 6:20; 7:11, 15, 17, 21; We know that this priesthood is eternal:<br /> <br /> :Which priesthood continueth in the church of God in all generations, and is without beginning of days or end of years. (See Doctrine and Covenants 84:6-17.)<br /> <br /> Only one person at a time holds all the keys of the high priesthood on earth, and his authority comes from [http://www.christ.org Jesus Christ]. This is manner by which all God’s servants are chosen, and the power by which they serve:<br /> <br /> :Again I say unto you, that it shall not be given to any one to go forth to preach my gospel, or to build up my church, except he be ordained by some one who has authority (Doctrine and Covenants 42:11)<br /> <br /> :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 ([[Articles of Faith]] 5).<br /> <br /> This authority may be conferred by a priesthood-holder on earth who has authority, or by a heavenly messenger who has this authority. The [[Doctrine and Covenants]] says this about John the Baptist, who was ordained to the lesser, or Aaronic priesthood:<br /> <br /> :For he was baptized while he was yet in his childhood, and was ordained by the [[Angels|angel]] of God at the time he was eight days old unto this power, to overthrow the kingdom of the Jews, and to make straight the way of the Lord before the face of His people, to prepare them for the coming of the Lord, in whose hand is given all power (Doctrine and Covenants 84:28).<br /> <br /> Through the ages, worthy men called of God to administer His kingdom on earth have done so by revelation from Him and through the authority they received from Him.<br /> <br /> After the death and resurrection of Christ, He spent forty days with His apostles (as a resurrected being), instructing them and preparing them to carry on the work. They would lead the church by receiving guidance through revelation, by the gift of the [[Holy Ghost]]. This is the true order of Christ’s Church. The Apostles continued to minister with power and authority resulting in the conversion of additional thousands. Through revelation Peter learned that the gospel should be taken to the Gentiles, expanding the work. The apostles spread the gospel message and established branches of the Church throughout much of the Roman Empire. As growth continued and branches multiplied, elders, bishops, deacons, priests, teachers, and evangelists (patriarchs) were called and given proper authority by the Apostles. [http://lds.org/manual/church-history-in-the-fulness-of-times-student-manual/chapter-one-prelude-to-the-restoration?lang=eng]<br /> <br /> While the Apostles and other missionaries were courageously working to establish the Lord’s kingdom on earth, the seeds of apostasy were already sprouting within the Church. Peter wrote that there were false teachers already among the people and that still others would come “who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction” (2 Peter 2:1). Peter also predicted that “many shall follow their pernicious ways” (v. 2). Paul similarly testified that out of the congregation of believers would “men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them” (Acts 20:30).<br /> <br /> ==The Great Apostasy==<br /> <br /> As the Apostles were killed, revelation to guide the Lord’s church ceased, along with authority to operate it. The years after the Apostles died provided ample evidence of the predicted demise of Christ’s church. Principles of the gospel were corrupted by being mixed with prevailing pagan philosophies. Loss of the Holy Spirit was evidenced by a gradual disappearance of spiritual gifts. Changes were made in church organization and government, and essential ordinances of the gospel were modified.<br /> <br /> Neander's History of the Christian Religion and Church reports that there was an abrupt change in the writings of the early Christian church after the apostles and those with authority passed away, and men no longer led the church by direct revelation or priesthood authority. <br /> <br /> :“…this sudden transition in the matter of excellence and trustworthiness between the writings of the Apostles and the writings of the Apostolic Fathers indicates not only a deterioration in the character of the teachers in the Church and what is taught, but more especially indicates the progress of the ‘mystery of iniquity’ which was at work subverting the Christian religion and destroying the Church of Christ” ([http://byustudies2.byu.edu/hc/hcpgs/hc.aspx B.H. Roberts, Introduction to The History of the Church]).<br /> <br /> Eusebius, quoting Hegesippus on the subject of false teachers and referring to the condition of the Church about the close of the first century, says:<br /> <br /> :The Church continued until then [close of the first century] as a pure and uncorrupt virgin, whilst if there were any at all that attempted to pervert the sound doctrine of the saving Gospel, they were yet skulking in dark retreats: but when the sacred choir of Apostles became extinct, and the generation of those that had been privileged to hear their inspired wisdom had passed away, then also the combinations of impious errors arose by the fraud and delusions of false teachers. These also, as there were none of the Apostles left, henceforth attempted without shame, to preach their false doctrine against the gospel of truth.<br /> <br /> [[Image:Council_of_Nicea.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=council of Nicea|right]]<br /> During this time, Christians at all levels of authority participated in plagiarism and fraud, so early Christian writings are muddled, as must have been oral tradition. The early church fathers censured each other, while some held true ideas and were censured. For example, Papias, a Bishop and Christian Father in the second century, was condemned by Eusebius for saying that he received from Apostolic men, meaning thereby men who were associated with the Apostles, the fact that there would be a corporeal reign of Christ on earth with the saints, after the resurrection, which would continue through a thousand years. Nearly all Christian faiths now believe that Papias was correct — Christ will rule during the millennium, ushered in by His Second Coming.<br /> <br /> :And so throughout there is censure and counter censure between the orthodox and the heretics, and it is difficult at times to determine which are the orthodox and which heretics, so frequently do they change places. Nor was there any improvement in the ages that succeeded these that have been briefly considered. The editor of Dr. Jortin's learned work on ecclesiastical history, William Trollope, on a passage of Jortin's on the early fathers, says of the fathers of the fourth century:<br /> <br /> ::After the council of Nice, a class of writers sprang up, greatly inferior to their predecessors, in whatever light their pretensions are viewed. Sadly deficient in learning, prejudiced in opinion, and inelegant in style, they cannot be admitted for a moment into competition with those who were contemporary with the Apostles and their immediate successors ([http://byustudies2.byu.edu/hc/hcpgs/hc.aspx B.H. Roberts, Introduction to The History of the Church]).<br /> <br /> The church that Christ and the apostles established was led by revelation and authority. People were called from their normal worldly professions to volunteer in the service of the Saints, and many were commended for their service in the New Testament epistles. Hundreds of years later orthodoxy had a professional clergy, and high offices were often bought (Medici Popes); the papal army was not averse to killing those who offended the Pope (the drive into Florence; later the crusades and inquisitions). Other corruptions of original doctrine and practice included the idea of original sin leading to infant baptism (Christ’s doctrine is that babes are born in innocence – see Moroni 8:8-16); the high esteem of celibacy for God’s servants; the withholding of scripture from the populace; praying to &quot;Saints,&quot; and the selling of indulgences — the forgiveness of sin for money. Lost also was the God of the Bible, our Heavenly Father, separate from the Son, at whose right hand the Savior stands and has been seen in vision.<br /> <br /> ==The Reformation==<br /> <br /> [[Image:Martin_Luther.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=reformation Martin Luther|left|Martin Luther]]<br /> The selling of indulgences was the final straw for Martin Luther. The Medici Popes had financed their way into religious leadership, but the Church was in financial trouble by this time. The selling of salvation, first for believers, and then for their dead, was a way to get funds, but doctrinally appalling to Luther, whose 95 Theses dealt mainly with the faulty doctrine behind the practice. There was a movement afoot in Europe, as courageous biblical scholars translated the Bible from Latin to vernacular languages. Along with getting the scriptures into the hands of the people was the idea that people could read them and understand through the Holy Spirit what the scriptures said and meant. This was dangerous to the Catholic Church, and persecution of “protestant” sects became commonplace.<br /> <br /> Many of the early settlers in America were protestants fleeing persecution in Europe. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was established by English Puritans (Congregationalists), Pennsylvania by British Quakers, and Virginia by English Anglicans. Freedom of religion became of central importance in the early United States. The United States was the first nation to have no official state-endorsed religion. The reformation, accompanied by the Enlightenment and God’s blessings created a foundational leadership suited to draft an inspired constitution.<br /> <br /> :&quot;…According to the laws and constitution of the people, which I have suffered to be established, and should be maintained for the rights and protection of all flesh, according to just and holy principles…. Therefore, it is not right that any man should be in bondage one to another. And for this purpose I have established the Constitution of this land, by the hands of wise men whom I have raised up unto this very purpose, and redeemed the land by the shedding of blood (Doctrine and Covenants 101:77, 79, 80).<br /> <br /> :“The framers of the [[Constitution of the United States|Constitution]] rejected any religious test for office, and the First Amendment specifically denied the federal government any power to enact any law respecting either an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise, thus protecting any religious organization, institution, or denomination from government interference. The decision was mainly influenced by European Rationalist and Protestant ideals, but was also a consequence of the pragmatic concerns of minority religious groups and small states that did not want to be under the power or influence of a national religion that did not represent them.” &lt;ref&gt;Wikipedia: Religion in the United States&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> <br /> Christian protestant religions multiplied, and many different sects were found in early America.<br /> <br /> :“During the 'Great Awakenings' interdenominational evangelicalism and Pentecostalism emerged, along with new Protestant denominations such as Adventism, and non-Protestant movements such as the Restoration Movement (which over time separated into the Churches of Christ, the Christian churches and churches of Christ, and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)), the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, commonly referred to as Jehovah's Witnesses.” &lt;ref&gt;Wikipedia: Religion in the United States&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==The Restoration==<br /> <br /> [[Image:First Vision Joseph Smith Mormon.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=Joseph Smith Mormon|right]]<br /> In 1820 in New England the Second Great Awakening was underway. Religious fervor was at its peak, and the various sects of Christianity held revivals and tent meetings, vying for converts. [http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org Joseph Smith] was then fourteen years old, the son of an impoverished farm family. They were devout Christians, but unaffiliated at the time. They attended tent meetings whenever their farm work would allow. Part of the family had converted to Presbyterianism, and other family members were drawn to Methodism. Joseph, however, grew more and more confused. Really, the only authority he could resort to was the Bible:<br /> <br /> :While I was laboring under the extreme difficulties caused by the contests of these parties of religionists, I was one day reading the Epistle of James, first chapter and fifth verse, which reads: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.<br /> <br /> :Never did any passage of scripture come with more power to the heart of man than this did at this time to mine. It seemed to enter with great force into every feeling of my heart. I reflected on it again and again, knowing that if any person needed wisdom from God, I did; for how to act I did not know, and unless I could get more wisdom than I then had, I would never know; for the teachers of religion of the different sects understood the same passages of scripture so differently as to destroy all confidence in settling the question by an appeal to the Bible.<br /> <br /> :At length I came to the conclusion that I must either remain in darkness and confusion, or else I must do as James directs, that is, ask of God. I at length came to the determination to “ask of God,” concluding that if he gave wisdom to them that lacked wisdom, and would give liberally, and not upbraid, I might venture (Joseph Smith History 1:11-13).<br /> <br /> Joseph resorted to a grove of trees found on his parents’ property and ventured to pray aloud to God. His only desire was to get an answer to his question — which church should he join. As soon as he began to pray, he was nearly destroyed by an unseen, but very real, dark force. Calling upon God, he was rescued: <br /> <br /> :…just at this moment of great alarm, I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me. It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him! (Joseph Smith History 1:16, 17.)<br /> <br /> When he overcame his fear, Joseph asked his question and he received an answer:<br /> <br /> :I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: “they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.”<br /> <br /> :He again forbade me to join with any of them; and many other things did he say unto me, which I cannot write at this time. When I came to myself again, I found myself lying on my back, looking up into heaven. When the light had departed, I had no strength (JSH 1:19, 20)….<br /> <br /> The creeds, commonly shared by both orthodox and protestant churches, centered upon defining the nature of God. Over hundreds of years the formulation came to be called the concept of “trinity” — three beings of one substance, usually with Christ coming to earth as God incarnate. The appearance of two glorious resurrected beings in vision to Joseph Smith put the lie to that doctrine and led to his severe persecution and eventual martyrdom at the age of thirty-nine. That the existing churches might have “a form of godliness, but …deny the power thereof” refers mostly to their lack of the power and authority to teach, administer, and perform ordinances in the name of Christ.<br /> <br /> Joseph continued to be taught by heavenly messengers, as God chose him to be the first prophet of the restoration of Christ’s primitive church in preparation for the [[Second Coming]] of Christ and ushering in of His millennial reign. Joseph was given the lesser, or Aaronic, priesthood by the resurrected John the Baptist, and ordained to the higher, or Melchizedek, priesthood by Peter, James, and John. Heavenly messengers revealed to Joseph Smith the location of a collection of scripture, which he (an unlearned young man) translated by the power of God. It was published as the [http://www.bookofmormononline.com Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ]. Other translations of lost scripture, and collections of modern revelations were added to the open canon of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. Joseph Smith has been succeeded by a series of prophets, seers, and revelators, leading the restored gospel of Jesus Christ — the kingdom of God on earth. The LDS Church is organized as Christ’s primitive church, with apostles, seventies, etc., and as existed in the primitive church, a lay clergy led by inspiration through the Holy Ghost. It is the only true and living church of Christ on the earth.<br /> <br /> ===Many Had Sought a Restoration of Christ’s Primitive Church===<br /> <br /> [[Image:Revival_Meeting.jpg|alt=restoration|left|frame|A revival meeting during the Second Awakening]]<br /> The restoration movement was a Christian movement that began on the American frontier during the Second Great Awakening of the early 19th century, but which had its roots in the very early days of the Reformation. Early reformation dissenters such as John Wycliff and John Huss called for a restoration of a primitive form of Christianity, but they were driven underground. The movement sought to restore the church and &quot;the unification of all Christians in a single body patterned after the church of the New Testament.&quot; They did not consider themselves Protestant. The Restoration Movement developed from several independent efforts to return to apostolic Christianity. &lt;ref&gt;Wikipedia:Restoration Movement&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> <br /> The groups promoted a return to the purposes of the 1st-century churches as described in the [http://www.mormonbible.org New Testament]. One of the basic goals of the English Puritans was to restore a pure, &quot;primitive&quot; church that would be a true apostolic community. None of these churches, however, could return to a true apostolic community without the restoration of Christ’s authority and power held by the primitive apostles.<br /> <br /> Early on, [http://www.meetmormonmissionaries.org missionaries] of [http://www.mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] set out to spread the word that Christ’s primitive church had been restored. Venturing westward, Mormon missionaries taught Indians in western Ohio and then people who were restorationists:<br /> <br /> :[[Sidney Rigdon]] was a prominent minister in the area who presided over a group of seekers (people seeking a return to New Testament Christianity). At one time Sidney merged his interests with those of another seeker, Alexander Campbell, and helped found the church called the Disciples of Christ, also known as the Campbellites. But Rigdon disagreed with Campbell on certain doctrinal practices and formed his own group, the Reformed Baptist Society. Because of his former close associations with Rigdon, Elder [[Parley P. Pratt]] convinced his companions to visit Sidney in Mentor, Ohio, where he testified to his former teacher that the Restoration had occurred, including the restoration of divine authority. [[Oliver Cowdery]], an eyewitness to the restoration of the priesthood, bore firsthand testimony of that event.<br /> <br /> :Although Sidney treated the missionaries cordially and with respect, his was no instantaneous conversion. He told the elders, “I will read your book, and see what claims it has upon my faith.” The elders then asked to present their message in Rigdon’s church. Consent was given, “the appointment was accordingly published, and a large and respectable congregation assembled.” At the end of the meeting, Rigdon, with commendable open-mindedness, told his listeners that the message they had just heard “was of an extraordinary character, and certainly demanded their most serious consideration.” He reminded the congregation of the Apostle Paul’s advice to “prove all things; hold fast that which is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). <br /> <br /> :Meanwhile, the elders were not idle. Less than five miles from Rigdon’s home in Mentor was the village of [[Kirtland]], where numerous members of Sidney’s congregation lived. The missionaries preached from house to house, likewise receiving respectful attention. Soon some residents were convinced that no one among them possessed the divine authority necessary to administer gospel ordinances and that they had not been authoritatively baptized themselves. After much study and prayer, many people, including Sidney Rigdon, requested baptism at the hands of the missionaries.<br /> <br /> :News of their teachings spread rapidly. [http://www.parleyppratt.org Parley P. Pratt] reported, “The people thronged us night and day, insomuch that we had no time for rest and retirement. Meetings were convened in different neighborhoods, and multitudes came together soliciting our attendance; while thousands flocked about us daily; some to be taught, some for curiosity, some to obey the gospel, and some to dispute or resist it.” Within three weeks of the missionaries’ arrival, 127 persons were baptized. &lt;ref&gt;Church History in the Fullness of Times, Chapter 7.&lt;/ref&gt; [http://lds.org/manual/church-history-in-the-fulness-of-times-student-manual/chapter-seven-the-infant-church-expands?lang=eng]<br /> <br /> ==Regarding Trinitarianism==<br /> <br /> To use the doctrine of the trinity as the qualifier for a religion to be considered Christian is patently unfair, especially since the formulation of trinitarian doctrine came not through revelation but through centuries of controversy, and cannot be certainly proven by resorting to the Bible.<br /> <br /> :“The exact theological definition of the doctrine of the Trinity,” notes J. R. Dummelow, “was the result of a long process of development, which was not complete until the fifth century, or maybe even later.” As Bill Forrest remarks, “To insist that a belief in the Trinity is requisite to being Christian, is to acknowledge that for centuries after the New Testament was completed thousands of Jesus’ followers were in fact not really ‘Christian.’” &lt;ref&gt; Cited by Bill Forrest, “Are Mormons Christians?” Mormon Miscellaneous Response Series (Salt Lake City: Mormon Miscellaneous, n.d.).&lt;/ref&gt; [http://lds.org/ensign/1988/03/comparing-lds-beliefs-with-first-century-christianity?lang=eng&amp;query=trinity#footnote1-03224_000_003]<br /> <br /> Mormons also cite Biblical script to support their position that God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost are actually three distinct beings, [http://www.searchforhappiness.org one in purpose], the “Godhead.” ( See in the Authorized King James Version: John 20:17; Acts 7:55-56; John 17:5,11,20-26; Matt 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22.) <br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> *[http://www.aboutmormons.org About Mormons]<br /> *[http://www.lifebeforelife The Meaning of Life]<br /> *[http://www.aboutgod.com About God]<br /> *[http://www.mormonendowment.com Mormon Temples]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Beliefs]]<br /> [[de:Glaubensabfall, Reformation und Wiederherstellung]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mormon_president&diff=30245 Mormon president 2011-12-31T19:46:36Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Thomas-s-monson-mormon.jpg|200px|left|alt= Thomas Monson Mormon Prophet | Thomas Monson Mormon Prophet]]The head of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ([[Mormonism| Mormon]]s) is the President of the Church, whom the members revere as the [[Mormon prophet|prophet]], seer, and revelator in a biblical sense. He is entitled to receive revelation from God to guide the Church and the world as His mouthpiece on the earth. The President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only living person who holds all of authority (or keys) necessary for individuals to receive the ordinances of salvation and become worthy of entering into the presence of the Lord, and to receive the gift of eternal life. Eternal life refers to the quality of life lived in the highest degree of glory--or celestial kingdom--after this life. <br /> <br /> Other general, area, and local authorities of the Church include [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|apostles]], [[Seventy|seventies]], [[Stake President|stake president]]s, [[bishop]]s, and other [[quorum]] presidents. <br /> <br /> The President of the Church serves as such until death, after which the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles meet, pray, and under the leadership of the senior apostle, receive revelation as to whom the Lord chooses as His next prophet. Although not specified by revelation, the senior apostle has historically become the new President of the Church. (This seniority is based on the date when the individual was called as an apostle, not his calendar age.)<br /> [[Category:Church Callings and Leadership]]<br /> [[de:Kirchenpräsident]]<br /> [[es:Presidente mormón]]<br /> [[ru:Президент мормонов]]<br /> '''Bold text'''</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mormon_president&diff=30244 Mormon president 2011-12-31T19:43:39Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Thomas-s-monson-mormon.jpg|200px|left|alt= Thomas Monson Mormon Prophet | Thomas Monson Mormon Prophet]]The head of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ([[Mormonism| Mormon]]s) is the President of the Church, whom the members revere as the [[Mormon prophet|prophet]], seer, and revelator in a biblical sense. He is entitled to receive revelation from God to guide the Church and the world as His mouthpiece on the earth. The President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only living person who holds all of authority (or keys) necessary for individuals to receive the ordinances of salvation and become worthy of entering into the presence of the Lord, and to receive the gift of eternal life. Eternal life refers to the quality of life lived in the highest degree of glory--or celestial kingdom--after this life. <br /> <br /> Other general, area, and local authorities of the Church include [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|apostles]], [[Seventy|seventies]], [[Stake President|stake president]]s, [[bishop]]s, and other [[quorum]] presidents. <br /> <br /> The President of the Church serves as such until death, after which the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles meet, pray, and under the leadership of the senior apostle, receive revelation as to whom the Lord chooses as His next prophet. Although not specified by revelation, the senior apostle has historically become the new President of the Church. (This seniority is based on the date when the individual was called as an apostle, not his calendar age.)<br /> [[Category:Church Callings and Leadership]]<br /> [[en:Kirchenpräsident]]<br /> [[es:Presidente mormón]]<br /> [[ru:Президент мормонов]]<br /> '''Bold text'''</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=2004&diff=30235 2004 2011-12-30T22:20:39Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:GordonHinckley78.jpg|thumb|300px|right|alt=President Gordon B. Hinckley Mormon Prophet]]{{Decade2000}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> * January 11 - Dedication of [[Accra Ghana Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> * May 23 - Dedication of [[Copenhagen Denmark Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> * June 13 - Dedication of [[Manhattan New York Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> * June 23 - [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> * August 22 - Groundbreaking and site dedication for the [[Sacramento California Temple]] by President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> * October 4 - [[Dieter F. Uchtdorf]] ordained an [[Apostle]] of [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]<br /> * October 2 [[David A. Bednar]] called and sustained as an [[Apostle]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==<br /> * April 6 - Marjorie Pay, wife of [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> * July 21 - [[Neal A. Maxwell]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.<br /> * July 31 - [[David B. Haight]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=1995&diff=30233 1995 2011-12-30T20:07:08Z <p>Bettinaa: /* April */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:MONSON medium.jpg|thumb|right|300px|alt=Thomas S. Monson Mormon Prophet]]{{Decade1990}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> * January 8 - Dedication of [[Bountiful Utah Temple]] by [[Howard W. Hunter]].<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> * March 12 - [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] ordained and set apart as President of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> * March 12 - [[Thomas S. Monson]] set apart as President of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]].<br /> * March 12 - [[Boyd K. Packer]] set apart as Acting President of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]].<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> April 12 [[Henry B. Eyring]] called, sustained, and orgained as an [[apostle]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==<br /> * March 3 - [[Howard W. Hunter]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=1985&diff=30232 1985 2011-12-30T20:06:08Z <p>Bettinaa: /* April */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Mormon-temple-Freiberg-Germany.jpg|thumb|300px|right|alt=Mormon Freiberg Germany Temple]]{{Decade1980}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> * June 29 - Dedication of [[Freiberg Germany Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> * July 2 - Dedication of [[Stockholm Sweden Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> * August 9 - Dedication of [[Chicago Illinois Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> * August 24 - Dedication of [[Johannesburg South Africa Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> * October 6 - [[M. Russell Ballard]] called amd sustained as an [[apostle]] by [[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> * November 10 - [[Ezra Taft Benson]] becomes president of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> * December 14 - Dedication of [[Seoul Korea Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==<br /> * April 19 - [[Bruce R. McConkie]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.<br /> * November 5 - [[Spencer W. Kimball]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=1985&diff=30230 1985 2011-12-30T20:02:23Z <p>Bettinaa: /* April */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Mormon-temple-Freiberg-Germany.jpg|thumb|300px|right|alt=Mormon Freiberg Germany Temple]]{{Decade1980}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> April 12 [[Henry B. Eyring]] called, sustained, and orgained as an [[apostle]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]]<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> * June 29 - Dedication of [[Freiberg Germany Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> * July 2 - Dedication of [[Stockholm Sweden Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> * August 9 - Dedication of [[Chicago Illinois Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> * August 24 - Dedication of [[Johannesburg South Africa Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> * October 6 - [[M. Russell Ballard]] called amd sustained as an [[apostle]] by [[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> * November 10 - [[Ezra Taft Benson]] becomes president of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> * December 14 - Dedication of [[Seoul Korea Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==<br /> * April 19 - [[Bruce R. McConkie]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.<br /> * November 5 - [[Spencer W. Kimball]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=1984&diff=30229 1984 2011-12-30T19:59:13Z <p>Bettinaa: /* June */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Mormon-temple-Boise-Idaho2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|alt=Boise Idaho Mormon Temple]]{{Decade1980}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> * April 7 - [[Russell M. Nelson]] called amd sustained as an [[apostle]] by [[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> * April 7 - [[Dallin H. Oaks]] called and sustained as an [[apostle]] by [[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> * May 25 - Dedication of [[Boise Idaho Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> * June 23 [[Jeffrey R. Holland]] called and ordained an [[apostle]] by [[Howard W. Hunter]]<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> * September 20 - Dedication of [[Sydney Australia Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> * September 25 - Dedication of [[Manila Philippines Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> * October 19 - Dedication of [[Dallas Texas Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> * November 17 - Dedication of [[Taipei Taiwan Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> * December 14 - Dedication of [[Guatemala City Guatemala Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==<br /> * January 11 - [[Mark E. Peterson]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=1994&diff=30228 1994 2011-12-30T19:44:33Z <p>Bettinaa: /* April */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Howard W Hunter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|alt=Howard W. Hunter mormon]]{{Decade1990}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> * April 2 - [[Robert D. Hales]] called amd sustained as an [[apostle]] by [[Ezra Taft Benson]]<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> * May 30 - [[Howard W. Hunter]] becomes president of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> * October 9 - Dedication of [[Orlando Florida Temple]] by [[Howard W. Hunter]].<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==<br /> * February 25 - [[Marvin J. Ashton]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.<br /> * May 30 - [[Ezra Taft Benson]]</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=1988&diff=30227 1988 2011-12-30T19:40:55Z <p>Bettinaa: /* October */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Decade1980}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> * October 1 - [[Richard G. Scott]] called amd sustained as an [[apostle]] by [[Ezra Taft Benson]]<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==<br /> * May 22 - [[Marion G. Romney]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=1985&diff=30226 1985 2011-12-30T19:37:30Z <p>Bettinaa: /* October */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Mormon-temple-Freiberg-Germany.jpg|thumb|300px|right|alt=Mormon Freiberg Germany Temple]]{{Decade1980}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> * June 29 - Dedication of [[Freiberg Germany Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> * July 2 - Dedication of [[Stockholm Sweden Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> * August 9 - Dedication of [[Chicago Illinois Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> * August 24 - Dedication of [[Johannesburg South Africa Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> * October 6 - [[M. Russell Ballard]] called amd sustained as an [[apostle]] by [[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> * November 10 - [[Ezra Taft Benson]] becomes president of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> * December 14 - Dedication of [[Seoul Korea Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==<br /> * April 19 - [[Bruce R. McConkie]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.<br /> * November 5 - [[Spencer W. Kimball]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=1984&diff=30225 1984 2011-12-30T19:33:59Z <p>Bettinaa: /* April */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Mormon-temple-Boise-Idaho2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|alt=Boise Idaho Mormon Temple]]{{Decade1980}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> * April 7 - [[Russell M. Nelson]] called amd sustained as an [[apostle]] by [[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> * April 7 - [[Dallin H. Oaks]] called and sustained as an [[apostle]] by [[Spencer W. Kimball]]<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> * May 25 - Dedication of [[Boise Idaho Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> * September 20 - Dedication of [[Sydney Australia Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> * September 25 - Dedication of [[Manila Philippines Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> * October 19 - Dedication of [[Dallas Texas Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> * November 17 - Dedication of [[Taipei Taiwan Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> * December 14 - Dedication of [[Guatemala City Guatemala Temple]] by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==<br /> * January 11 - [[Mark E. Peterson]] dies in Salt Lake City, Utah.</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=2011&diff=30223 2011 2011-12-30T17:59:51Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Quetzaltenango_mormon_temple.jpg|right|300px|alt=Quetzaltenango Guatemala Mormon Temple]]<br /> {{Decade2010}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> * August 21 - Dedication of the [[San Salvador El Salvador Temple]] by [[Henry B. Eyring]]<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> * December 11 - Dedication of the [[Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple]] by [[Dieter F. Uchtdorf]]<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=2011&diff=30222 2011 2011-12-30T17:59:23Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Quetzaltenango_mormon_temple.jpg|left|300px|alt=Quetzaltenango Guatemala Mormon Temple]]<br /> {{Decade2010}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> * August 21 - Dedication of the [[San Salvador El Salvador Temple]] by [[Henry B. Eyring]]<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> * December 11 - Dedication of the [[Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple]] by [[Dieter F. Uchtdorf]]<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=2010&diff=30221 2010 2011-12-30T15:25:59Z <p>Bettinaa: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Kiev_Ukraine_Temple1.jpg|thumb|300px|alt=Kiev Ukraine Mormon Temple|Kiev Ukraine Mormon Temple]]<br /> {{Decade2010}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> * May 2 - Dedication of the [[Vancouver British Columbia Temple]] by [[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> * May 23 - Dedication of the [[Gila Valley Arizona Temple]] by [[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> * June 13 - Dedication of the [[Cebu Philippines Temple]] by [[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> * August 29 - Dedication of the [[Kiev Ukraine Temple]] by [[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=2012&diff=30219 2012 2011-12-30T15:15:16Z <p>Bettinaa: Created page with &quot;{{Decade2010}} Category:Chronology ==January== ==February== ==March== ==April== ==May== ==June== ==July== ==August== ==September== ==October== ==November== ==Dece...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Decade2010}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> <br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=2011&diff=30218 2011 2011-12-30T15:15:02Z <p>Bettinaa: Created page with &quot;{{Decade2010}} Category:Chronology ==January== ==February== ==March== ==April== ==May== ==June== ==July== ==August== ==September== ==October== ==November== ==Dece...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Decade2010}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> <br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=2010&diff=30216 2010 2011-12-30T15:14:01Z <p>Bettinaa: Created page with &quot;{{Decade2010}} Category:Chronology ==January== ==February== ==March== ==April== ==May== ==June== ==July== ==August== ==September== ==October== ==November== ==Dece...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Decade2010}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> <br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=2009&diff=30215 2009 2011-12-30T15:11:09Z <p>Bettinaa: /* August */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Elder Neil-L.-Andersen-mormon.jpg|thumb|300px|right|alt=Elder Neil L. Andersen mormon]]{{Decade2000}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> * March 20 - Dedication of the [[Draper Utah Temple]] by [[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> * April 4 - Elder [[Neil L. Andersen]] was sustained as a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]].<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> * August 21/23 - Dedication of the [[Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple]] by [[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=2009&diff=30214 2009 2011-12-30T15:09:54Z <p>Bettinaa: /* March */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Elder Neil-L.-Andersen-mormon.jpg|thumb|300px|right|alt=Elder Neil L. Andersen mormon]]{{Decade2000}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> * March 20 - Dedication of the [[Draper Utah Temple]] by [[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> * April 4 - Elder [[Neil L. Andersen]] was sustained as a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]].<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==</div> Bettinaa https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=2009&diff=30213 2009 2011-12-30T15:09:30Z <p>Bettinaa: /* March */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Elder Neil-L.-Andersen-mormon.jpg|thumb|300px|right|alt=Elder Neil L. Andersen mormon]]{{Decade2000}}<br /> [[Category:Chronology]]<br /> ==January==<br /> <br /> ==February==<br /> <br /> ==March==<br /> March 20 - Dedication of the [[Draper Utah Temple]] by [[Thomas S. Monson]]<br /> <br /> ==April==<br /> * April 4 - Elder [[Neil L. Andersen]] was sustained as a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]].<br /> <br /> ==May==<br /> <br /> ==June==<br /> <br /> ==July==<br /> <br /> ==August==<br /> <br /> ==September==<br /> <br /> ==October==<br /> <br /> ==November==<br /> <br /> ==December==<br /> <br /> ==Unknown Dates==<br /> <br /> ==Births==<br /> <br /> ==Deaths==</div> Bettinaa