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  • Utah
    ...Desert. Archaeologists have found a plethora of fossils and dinosaur bones and footprints. ...tion materials and materials for making cement also abound—gravel, sand, and limestone. Utah's powdery snow is among its most profitable resources.
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  • Moses Thatcher
    ...He was the sixth of the eight sons of Hezekiah Thatcher and Alley Kitchen and was born in Sangamon county, Illinois, February 2, 1842. ...ed in defending his leading brethren from the encroachments of persecuting and despoiling bands of unscrupulous men, the earliest reflections of the boy w
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  • Book of Mormon
    ...k contains a promise that whoever reads it sincerely, ponders its contents and asks [[Heavenly Father|God]] if it is true will receive that knowledge by t ...y The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (sometimes known as the Mormon Church)]]
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  • Relief Society
    [[Category: Women in Mormonism]][[Category:Church Callings and Leadership]] [[Image:Relief Society Seal 2012.png|350px|thumb|frame|alt=Mormon Relief Society Seal|The official seal of the Relief Society, the women's or
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  • Apostasy, Reformation, and Restoration
    ...llowers, and then a falling away from the truth, with increasing blindness and wickedness. Each time there has been a falling away, which we call “gener ...dam Eve Altar Mormon.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=Jesus Christ Mormonism|right|Adam and Eve at the altar]]
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  • Mountain Meadows massacre
    ...d controversy as Mormons and historians struggle to understand this event, and the Church's detractors seek to exploit it for polemical purposes. ===Mormon Settlement===
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  • "Mormon" Polygamy
    ...y:Controversial Topics]][[Category:Church History: Miscellaneous Topics]][[Category:Brigham Young]] ...st]] or other religious denomination. [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], 15th Prophet and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, stated the fo
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  • Parables of Jesus
    ...postles]] aside and dissected the stories to increase their understanding, and He even told them that only listeners who were aided by the [[Holy Ghost|Sp ...unbelievers,] it is not given; for whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance; but whosoever hath not, from him shall be tak
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  • Angels
    [[Image:Moroni_and_Joseph2.jpg|right|alt=Angel Moroni visit Joseph Smith Mormon|frame|The Angel Moroni visited [[Joseph Smith]] at the Hill Cumorah © Inte ...ad (re-embodied) or else translated, as were Enoch, Elijah, etc. (Doctrine and Covenants 129).
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  • Mormon missionaries
    ...s-and-statistics] The increase is thanks in large part to Church President and Prophet [[Russell M. Nelson]]’s April 2022 call for more missionaries. ...nson]] in October 2012 that young men could begin serving by the age of 18 and young women could begin their service at age 19, the numbers of missionarie
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  • Adam
    [[Category: Plan of Salvation]] [[Category:Bible Topics]] [[Category: Bible Characters]] ...his role again in the eternities as Michael, triumphing finally over Satan and his armies.
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  • Jesus Christ
    [[Image:Jesus_Christ.jpg|frame|alt=Jesus Christ is the central figure in Mormon doctrine|Jesus Christ is the central figure of Latter-day Saint doctrine]] ...]], the [[Book of Mormon]], the [[Bible]], the [[Doctrine and Covenants]], and the [[Pearl of Great Price]].
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  • Mormon Women
    [[Image:Angela_Johnson.jpg|left|250px|alt=Angela Johnson, Mormon Sculptor, Mormon Women]] ...eve in full equality between men and women, but they also believe that men and women have different roles because of gender.
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  • Latter-day Saint Belief: Jesus Christ
    [[Image:Jesus_Christ.jpg|frame|alt=Jesus Christ is the central figure in Mormon doctrine|Jesus Christ is the central figure in the doctrine of the Church o ...]], the [[Book of Mormon]], the [[Bible]], the [[Doctrine and Covenants]], and the [[Pearl of Great Price]].
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Mormon Doctrine
    ...hurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], casually referred to as the [[Mormon Church]]. ...u shall teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom. Teach ye diligently and my grace shall attend you, that you may be instructed more perfectly in the
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  • Brigham Young University
    ...igham Young University'''] was founded on principles of combined spiritual and secular learning. ...ary schools in many countries, including Fiji, Mexico, New Zealand, Samoa, and Tonga.
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  • Humanitarian Efforts
    ...f the charity that burns within the souls of those whose hearts are tender and whose hands are willing to help. This selfless service truly demonstrates t ...e of others ... By and large, I have come to see that if we complain about life, it is because we are thinking only of ourselves."
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  • The Joseph Smith Papers
    ...embers, as well as non-members, of the Church of Jesus Christ, both online and in printed form. ...he Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The website is maintained, and the volumes are published, under the Church History Department’s imprint,
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  • Fullness of the Gospel
    ...of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end in righteousness. The [[Book of Mormon]] usually refers to this as the [[Doctrine of Christ]]. ...teach the principles of my gospel, which are in the Bible and the Book of Mormon, in the which is the fullness of the gospel” ([https://www.churchofjesusc
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  • Brigham Young
    ...chofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/136?lang=eng Doctrine and Covenants 136].) ===Early Life===
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  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    ...aving been corrupted after the death of the original apostles. [http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/the-restoration-of-truth/the-great-apostasy ..., which includes accounts of Abraham, Enoch, and Moses, and the [[Doctrine and Covenants]], a compilation of modern revelations.
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  • Official Websites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    ...site is from the Church because it will have the Church logo. Individuals and Church units ([[Ward|wards]], [[Stake|stakes]], [[Mission|missions]], etc.) ...e [[First Presidency]] wrote, "Jesus Christ is at the center of His Church and we will be blessed as we strive to make Him the center of our lives."
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  • Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
    ...Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square|Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and the Orchestra at Temple Square. © 2006 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All ...t Leavitt. “Our goal now is to reach throughout the world to bring peace and healing. More than half the membership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat
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  • Armageddon
    ...g-Jesus-Christ-Mormon.jpg|thumb|300px|right|alt=Jesus Christ Second Coming mormon]]'''Armageddon''' usually refers to the "Battle of Armageddon," a prophesie :And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armagedd
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  • Finances of the Church of Jesus Christ
    ...(sometimes erroneously called the "Mormon Church"), is a worldwide church and the fourth largest religion (at 2 percent of the population) in the United [[Image:Mormon_Paying_Tithing.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Finances wealth Mormon Church|left]]
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  • Satan
    ..., as was Lucifer. The Bible has many references to a life before this one, and a few references to Satan as a "son": ...pride, determined to usurp the position of God, taking glory upon himself and thwarting the [[Agency|agency]], or free choice, of man:
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  • 8 Ways It's Cheaper to be Mormon
    ...t blessings are spiritual, and they often have to do with family, friends, and the gospel. [[Image:Spiritual_Blessings.jpg|400px|thumb|alt=Mormon prosperity|center]]
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  • The False Gods we Worship
    ...mball Mormon.jpg|150px|left|alt=Spencer W Kimball Mormon|Spencer W Kimball Mormon]] ...fortable aromas that I have come to associate over the years with the soil and vegetation of this good earth.
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  • What do Mormons Believe?
    ...ived personal and church revelation from the Savior, and that most saw Him and preached of Him by name, understanding that salvation could only come throu [[Image:Second_Coming.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Mormon Beliefs Jesus Christ|left]]
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  • Mormon Endowment
    ...al rites or ordinances that take place, under the [[Savior]]’s direction and by His authority, in temples of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Je ...rmon-endowment-at-Salt-lake-temple-with-sisters-by-cmc-photography.jpg|alt=Mormon Endowment at Salt Lake Temple|left|frame]]
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Prophets
    ...as, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them." Thus, we know that there were prophets after Christ. The [[Image:Joseph_Smith1_Mormon.jpg‎ |250px|thumb|alt=Joseph Smith Mormon Prophet|left]]
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  • Contemporary Developments
    :''Return to general [[Mormon history]] article.'' ...Nevertheless, the claims of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to truth and [[Priesthood|priesthood authority]] from God are not contingent upon the Ch
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  • Prophecy
    ...y Saints]] or [[Mormon Church]] holds that the purpose of all the prophets and scripture is to lead men to Christ: ...s have been prophesied concerning us down to this day have been fulfilled, and as many as go beyond this day must surely come to pass—
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  • Joseph Smith, Jr.
    ...00px|right|thumb|alt=Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith|Joseph Smith, the founder and first president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ..., he relied on [[Revelation|revelation]] from God for teaching the people, and not on his own wisdom or learning.
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  • Home Teaching 2
    ...and concerns. They pray for strength and wisdom as they represent the Lord and Church leaders in this most important assignment. Surely the home teacher, ...ect the flock from the enemy—Do anything and everything that can protect and strengthen the family.
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  • Anti-Mormon
    [[Category:Controversial Topics]] '''See also [[Anti-Mormon Acts]].'''
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  • Signs of the Times
    [[Image:Second_Coming_small.jpg|frame|alt=Jesus Christ Second Coming Mormon|Mormons believe the Second Coming of Christ is imminent. © Intellectua ...of Mormon]], the [[Doctrine and Covenants]], the [[Pearl of Great Price]], and the prophets from [[Joseph Smith]] down to the current day.
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  • Mother in Heaven
    [[Image:Mormon-family.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Mormon family|right]] ...y is ordained of God and as such is the basic unit of the Church, society, and the Kingdom of God.
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  • Line upon Line
    ..._Found.jpg|right|frame|alt=Lost and Found by Mormon artist Greg Olsen|Lost and Found by Latter-day Saint artist [[Greg Olsen]]]]The phrase '''line upon li ...cept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little (Isaiah 28:10)....
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  • Rome Italy Temple
    ...that started this very early concept of a curved church, a curved temple, and temple building both on the exterior as well as on the interior." ...erior spaces. The exterior finish is made of Sardo Bianco granite quarried and fabricated in Italy. A charming Italian Villetta, which stood at the highes
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  • War in Latter-day Saint Belief
    ...nd there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows” (Mark 13:8). ...In peace, children inter their parents; war violates the order of nature and causes parents to inter their children.”
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  • The Miracle of the Book of Mormon
    [[Image:Mormon-gold-plates.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=Book of Mormon|left]] ...e Lord as to which of the protestant churches he should join. It was 1820 and Joseph was a frontier farm boy who had already completed his three years of
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  • Mormon Beliefs: The Nature of Evil
    ...between [http://www.jesuschrist.lds.org Christ] and anti-Christ, to choose life (following Christ) or [[death]] (spiritual separation from God). Agency is [[Image:Jesus_Christ.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Mormon Beliefs Jesus Christ|right]]
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  • Mormon jokes
    ...Primary]]A man dies and goes to heaven. Saint Peter meets him at the gates and takes him on a tour. They enter a long hall with doors lining either side o ...he next room contains people of various Islamic faiths reading the Qur'an, and the next has Catholics reading the Bible.
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  • Zion
    ...refers both to the actual place where a Zionic society exists, the people, and the spiritual quality of the culture. The Apostle [[Paul]] used the imager ...n Mormon.jpg|300px|right|alt=Enoch City Zion Mormon|Enoch and City of Zion Mormon]]In the [[Old Testament]], Mount Zion was a hill in southeastern [[Jerusale
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  • Mormon Should Mean "More Good"
    [[Category: Conference Talks]] ...governor Scott Matheson, who died this morning, a man that many of us knew and greatly appreciated. We pray that the Spirit of the Lord will comfort those
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  • The Book of Mormon: A Second Witness of Jesus Christ
    [[Image:Alma-baptize-baptism-mormon.jpg|300px|Thumb|alt=Book of Mormon Alma|right]] ...rmons use the King James translation of the Bible in the English language, and other carefully chosen translations in other languages.
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  • Famous Mormons
    * [[Val Brinkerhoff]]: Photographer and art educator. * [[Clark Bronson]]: Wildlife sculptor and illustrator.
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Worldliness
    ...is by shedding the love of the things of the world that men become humble and teachable by the spirit. Even those who do not consider themselves worldly may adopt their morality and ethics from worldly culture, ignoring the words of God:
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  • Saving Ordinances
    ...confirmation, ordination to the priesthood (for men), the temple endowment and the marriage sealing—require making solemn covenants with the Lord. ...These include naming and blessing of infants and administering to the sick and afflicted. All ordinances are designed to bring mankind closer to the Savio
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  • Anti-Christ
    ...000176f620a____&hideNav=1 Korihor, the Anti-Christ],” Primary 4: Book of Mormon, 67) ...shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very el
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  • Gathering of Israel
    The '''Gathering of Israel''' is the spiritual and physical gathering of all the house of Israel (the [[Twelve Tribes]]) in th ...will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its [[Paradisiacal|paradisiacal]] glory.
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  • Flood
    [[Image:NoahAndTheArkWithAnimals.jpg|left|frame|Noah and the Ark © Intellectual Reserve]] ...[Pearl of Great Price]], the [[Doctrine and Covenants]], and the [[Book of Mormon]]. The flood was unleashed to cover the earth to destroy the wicked, but i
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  • Mormonism and Government
    ...ill continue to play a pivotal role in important events of the Restoration and the last days,” for it “was divinely prepared as a suitable place for t ...aders|frame|Senator [[Harry Reid]], Church president [[Thomas S. Monson]], and Elder [[Dallin H. Oaks]] present United States president Barak Obama with h
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  • Quotes from the Prophets
    ...rophet for revelation and guidance, members also study the admirable lives and enduring teachings of the previous prophets. The following are quotes from *“Great blessings await us at this time, and will soon be poured out upon us, if we are faithful in all things, for we a
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  • George Reynolds
    ...merica. It never entered his mind that there could be more than one [[Urim and Thummim]]. ...f the [[gospel]] taught by the Elders than he was satisfied of their truth and wished to be baptized.
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  • Tender Mercies of the Lord
    [[Category: Conference Talks]] ...onsibility to teach with clarity and to testify with authority. I pray for and invite the assistance of the [[Holy Ghost]] as I now speak with you.
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  • Salt Lake Temple
    ...Saints' dedication and perseverance. It is also the most well-known temple and has come to symbolize the Church to many throughout the world. ...ld a temple to our God." Apostle [[Wilford Woodruff]] marked the spot then and there. Construction of the temple began on 14 February 1853, following a gr
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  • Holy Ghost 2
    ...'' by the laying on of hands, and then keep the commandments (see Doctrine and Covenants 20:77, 79). The gift of the Holy Ghost is to have his constant c ...r hearts," it is actually the Spirit of Christ (which is given to all men, and which we sometimes call "conscience"), or the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
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  • Prophecies of Joseph Smith
    [[Image:Joseph_Smith_Mormon.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Joseph Smith, Mormon Prophet|right]] ...The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], erroneously called the [[Mormon Church]], have received a spiritual witness that [[Joseph Smith]], who orga
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  • Thomas S. Monson
    [[Image:MONSON_medium.jpg|right|250px|alt=Thomas S. Monson, Mormon Prophet]] [[Thomas S. Monson]] was [[FAQ: The Passing of Mormon Prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley|called]] as president of [http://come
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  • Mormon Fasting and Fast Offerings
    ...thus referred to as fast Sunday. To fast is to voluntarily go without food and drink for a certain period of time. ==Fasting and Donations==
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  • Priesthood
    ...s work and glory, which is “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” ([[Pearl of Great Price]], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/moses/1 ...g on of hands]] by worthy priesthood holders. As the Apostle Paul taught, "And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as wa
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  • Spiritual Death
    ...atan.jpg|250px|right|alt=Mormon Jesus Christ and Satan|Mormon Jesus Christ and Satan]]'''Spiritual death''' is to be "cut off from the presence of the Lor ...d "spiritual death." [[Book of Mormon]] prophets use the labels "temporal" and "spiritual" when delineating these two types of separation:
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  • Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ
    ...rch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes erroneously called the Mormon Church) apart from the rest of the contemporary Christian world. ...ether for all eternity. A welding link is to be forged between the fathers and the children. . . . For these sacred purposes, holy temples now dot the ear
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  • Second Coming
    [[Image:Second_Coming_small.jpg|frame|alt=Jesus Second Coming Mormon|Mormons look forward to the Second Coming of Christ]] ...to live their lives, and prepare for the future with education, vocation, and savings, as though it is still a long way off.
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  • Justice and Mercy
    ...way where mankind can exercise faith unto repentance (see Alma 34:15–17) and be forgiven. ...en, and that he has all power to save every man that believeth on his name and bringeth forth fruit meet for repentance.
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  • Thomas B. Marsh
    ...d from the church March 17, 1839, and remained disaffected for much of his life. Marsh rejoined [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of La ==Early Life==
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  • Constitution of the United States
    ...ination|foreordained]], or raised up by God, to establish the constitution and a free nation wherein the [[Gospel]] could be [[restoration|restored]]. ...is capable of specific interpretation and encourages a course of stability and uniformity of action where governmental affairs are concerned.
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  • Restoration of All Things
    ...ss of His gospel was no longer on the earth. There were parts of doctrines and some truth, but the Church of Jesus Christ was no longer in “mint” cond [[Image:Melchizedek-priesthood-restoration-mormon.jpg|300px|thumb|Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ|right]]
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  • Grace of God
    ...vior for all things. Their grace is sufficient for all those who love Them and keep Their commandments. • '''1 Corinthians 15:10''' — But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more a
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  • Blood Atonement
    ...Authorities]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], or [[Mormon Church]], issued the following statement: ...entury, when rhetorical, emotional oratory was common, some church members and leaders used strong language that included notions of people making restitu
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  • Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1985 book)
    ...f Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. It was published in 1985 in English and later into editions in various languages. It is used throughout the church ...hurchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/church-announces-plans-for-new-hymnbook-and-childrens-songbook?lang=eng]
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  • Abomination of Desolation
    ...loneliness and ruin brought about by people who have turned away from God and His commandments. ...nts the prophets to warn the people to repent. Those who heed His warnings and change their ways are spared destruction, those who don’t are not.
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Life After Death
    ...tailed regarding life after death than those of any other Christian faith, and this, because revelation to [http://www.modernprophets.com modern prophets] [[Image:Second_Coming.jpg|275px|thumb|alt=Jesus Christ Mormon Beliefs|left]]
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  • Nephites
    ...hers.jpg|right|frame|150px|alt=Nephi subdues his rebellious elder brothers Mormon|Nephi subdues his rebellious elder brothers]] ...idered scripture by [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ([[Mormon Church]]).
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  • Ten Core Truths of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ
    =='''Ten Core Truths About God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Ghost, the Meaning of Life, Holy Temples, Families, & Salvation'''== ...Joseph_Smith.jpg|alt=Joseph Smith Mormon Prophet|right|frame|Joseph Smith, Mormon Prophet]]
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  • African Mormons
    ...erica. If it were, there would be an instant hue and cry of anti-Semitism, and yet it seems perfectly acceptable to the American population at large to vi ...011/08/27/the-book-of-mormon-musical-the-appropriate-reaction/ The Book of Mormon Musical & The Appropriate Reaction]</ref>
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  • Does Mormon Doctrine Change?
    ...revelation is received. This is consistent with Christ's primitive church, and the Church of Jesus Christ is the restoration of that original church. [[Image:Peter's_Vision.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=Mormon Doctrine revelation|right]]
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  • A Mormon Discusses Indulgences
    ...rticipating in Rio either physically or virtually must truly be contrite and have a moment of deepening faith. . . . ...are tough: Catholics in Rio must go to confession, receive Communion, pray and “be truly contrite.”
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  • Justification 2
    ...s in all things, it is by the grace of God that we are saved (see Doctrine and Covenants 20:30). ...For by the water ye keep the commandment; by the Spirit ye are justified, and by the blood ye are sanctified; . . .
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  • Spencer W. Kimball
    ...me|left|alt=Mormon Prophet Spencer W Kimball|Spencer W. Kimball, president and prophet, 1973&ndash;1985]] [[Category: Church Presidents]][[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category:Presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]]
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Godhead
    ...reme Being who governs the universe, and who is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving. However, Latter-day Saints don't believe that He works alone bu ...e persons but one in essence. All three members of the Godhead are eternal and equally divine, but play somewhat different roles.
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  • Keys
    ...and govern His priesthood on earth—in other words, the right to organize and direct the work of God in His kingdom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter ...or the license to drive the car. The priesthood keys control the access to and the use of the car—or the priesthood.
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  • Born Again
    [[Image:Baptism.jpg|frame|alt=Mormon Baptism|Copyright Intellectual Reserve]] ...is an account of Jesus teaching a man named Nicodemus, who was a Pharisee and a ruler among the Jews. Although Nicodemus must have had a thorough knowle
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  • The Word of God Found in the Doctrine and Covenants
    ...trine and Covenants is a book of modern scripture replete with revelations and inspired documents which the Lord gave to His chosen prophets as part of th [[Image:Doctrine_and_Covenants.jpg|350px|thumb|alt=Mormon Scripture Doctrine and Covenants|right]]
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  • Meetings for Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    ...Mormon-church-meeting.jpg|350px|right|alt=Mormon Church Sacrament Meeting|Mormon Church Sacrament Meeting]][[Sabbath|Sunday]] services for members of [http: ...ed Church, supported by what takes place inside our branch, [[Ward|ward]], and [[Stake|stake]] buildings.
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  • Teachings of Joseph Smith
    These are a few of the teachings and doctrines established by [[Joseph Smith]]. [[image:Joseph_Smith_Mormon.jpg|250px|right|alt=Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith| Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith]]<b>[[Atonement of Jesus Christ|Atonement of Christ]]<
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  • Last Days 2
    ...d our Heavenly Father? These are our days of probation here upon the earth and every day is precious—one more day to prepare to meet God. ...he sound of a trump, both long and loud, and cry repentance unto a crooked and perverse generation, preparing the way of the Lord for his second coming.
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  • Mormon Men
    [[Image:mormon-priesthood2.jpg|right|200px|alt=Mormon Priesthood]] ...ation is solid, Mormon men are more free to engage in professions, hobbies and activities of choice unbound by addictions, confusion, pride, or unethical
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  • Old Testament
    ...iptural tree, and one needs to know about the roots to comprehend the tree and its branches" (George A. Horton Jr., “An Indispensable Foundation,” ''E ...eath of Abel by Gustave Doré — Latter-day Saints read the Old Testament and believe it is the word of God]]
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  • Temple Square
    In 1847, when [http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/pioneer-trek Mormon pioneers] arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, [[Brigham Young]], then presiden ...m/explore/tabernacle/ '''Tabernacle'''] that has, since 1867, housed the [[Mormon Tabernacle Choir|Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square]], sharing with the worl
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  • True and Living Church
    ...true Church because it contains the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. And it is living because it is led by a living prophet who receives revelation [[Image:Christ_Ordaining_Apostles_Screen_Shot.png|alt=Christ Apostles Mormon|center]]
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  • John C. Bennett
    ...ng in gynecology), minister, and poultry breeder. He was also “a ranking and influential—but short-lived—leader of the Latter-day Saint movement, wh ==Freemasonry, Religion, Military, and the Church of Jesus Christ==
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  • Those Beautiful Mormon Girls
    ...re-examined their own lives and choices and decided how they felt about us and our faith. ...uage the fears of Jews who have been forcibly converted over the centuries and therefore understandably sensitive, The Church of Jesus Christ undertook to
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  • Word of Wisdom
    ...ral'' and ''spiritual'' affairs assume equal importance; and all phases of life must be included in one’s religion”<ref>L. Weston Oaks, M.D., ''Medical ...phet Joseph Smith as a response to an inquiry. [[Brigham Young]] (second [[Mormon president|president]] of the Church) related some of the circumstances lead
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  • Elijah Abel
    [[Image:elijah-abel-mormon.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Elijah Abel|right]] Some people make their mark on history, and then they seem to fade off into the sunset without anyone ever getting to k
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  • Second Comforter
    ...ill keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. :He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me.
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  • Mesa Arizona Temple
    ...eticulously manicured grounds of the temple, which feature a cactus garden and large reflection pools. ==Brief History, Groundbreaking Ceremony, and Temple Dedication==
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  • Holy Bible
    [[Image:BOM2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|alt=Holy Bible mormon|Latter-day Saints revere the Bible as the word of God]] ...are informative for study, but may also lose some of the richness, depth, and meaning of the King James Version.
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Crucifixion
    ...age:Crucifixion-Jesus-Christ-mormon.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=crucifixion Christ Mormon belief|right]] ...t atoned for our sins. According to Mormon belief, if we have faith in Him and repent, we will not have to suffer &mdash; He has already paid the price fo
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  • F.A.R.M.S.
    ...Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship.<ref>Hamblin, William and Peterson, Daniel, [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865595941/The-Holy-La ...itute website.</ref> Lew Cramer and Clark Waddoups, who are also attorneys and members of the Church of Jesus Christ, helped Welch set up the nonprofit or
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  • Joseph F. Smith
    ...ry:Presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]][[Category:Apostles]][[Category:General presidents of the Sunday School]] [[image: Joseph-F-Smith-mormon.jpg|250px|thumb|right|alt=6th Mormon Prophet Joseph F. Smith|frame|President Joseph F. Smith]]
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  • Light
    ...[Doctrine and Covenants]], give even more insight into the source, nature, and purpose of light. From Doctrine and Covenants, section 88:
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  • Mormons and Race
    ...Since Blacks were not allowed to hold the priesthood (the God-given power and authority to act in God’s name) until 1978, some are certain that racism ...rd that the Church of Jesus Christ has always had for their Black brothers and sisters. In fact, there has never been a segregated congregation in the his
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  • General Conference
    ...ere held later in the year than usual due to their being held in Australia and the necessity of having spring weather. ...s called the ''Annual General Conference'' and includes annual statistical and financial reports not included in the October meeting, which is called the
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  • Council in Heaven
    ...esenting the plan of happiness at the council, the [[creation]], [[fall]], and [[atonement]] were explained. ...cast out of heaven and denied the privileges of receiving a physical body and experiencing mortality (see Moses 4:4; Abraham 3:27–28).
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  • Keith Lionel Brown
    ...nspired by the song. Even a Buddhist monk commented on how much he enjoyed and appreciated the message of the song. ...o the hearts of people worldwide regardless of their beliefs or station in life.
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  • Lucy Mack Smith
    [[Image:Lucy_Mack_Smith.jpg|frame|alt=Mormon Lucy Mack Smith was the mother of Prophet Joseph Smith|Lucy Mack Smith was ...reat and important leader of the restoration of the gospel during Joseph's life.
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  • Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms
    ...e for you; and where my Father and I am, there ye shall be also. (Doctrine and Covenants 98:18) ...of [http://lifebeforelife.org/382/afterlife-gods-plan-of-happiness heaven] and many various realms of glory.
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  • Willie and Martin Handcart Companies
    ...teps that cumulatively resulted in the suffering and death of many British and Scandinavian members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Chri ...rack. This brought them to Wyoming at the time that winter was setting in, and they encountered a heavy, early storm on October 19.
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  • Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS)
    ...Saints (FLDS)''' is one of the largest sects that splintered from [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] over the practice of p ==Plural Marriage and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints==
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  • Mormonism and the Christian Creeds
    ...sus Christ throughout the ancient world, misunderstanding, false teachings and intermingling doctrines began to emerge. The apostles worked hard to correc ...[[Articles of Faith]], which are statements outlining the core principles and beliefs of the Church’s teachings. With so many differences among the Chr
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  • Mormons and Memorial Day
    ...ms, as well as pay honor and tribute to the men and women who have served, and who now valiantly serve to defend those freedoms. ==Mormon Helping Hands Give Memorial Day Service==
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  • Consecration
    ...ere were no poor among them. The order was also followed by the [[Book of Mormon]] peoples for over 200 years. ...It means to use our time, talents, and resources to build up the kingdom and prepare for the [[Second Coming]] of Christ.
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  • Salt Lake City
    '''Salt Lake City''' is the capital and the most populous city of the United States state of Utah. The name of the ...aints] (sometimes called the LDS or [http://www.understandingmormonism.org Mormon Church].)
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  • Mormon Boys
    ...ne’s personal talents; the importance of the principle of work; service; and many, many others. ...e. The same principles are taught throughout childhood, the teenage years, and adulthood. The principles taught are the same for everyone, but focus is pu
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  • Atonement of Jesus Christ
    ...died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it" ( ...surrection, and spiritual death by providing a way for them to be forgiven and purified, qualifying them to enter God's presence.
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  • Single Adults
    ...and worship in the Church alongside other members of their [[Ward|wards]] and [[Branch|branches]]. ...#title_number14 General Handbook; Section 37.5; Specialized Stakes, Wards, and Branches]</ref>
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  • Matthias F. Cowley
    [[Image:Mathias_F_Cowley.jpg‎|alt=Mathias F. Cowley, Mormon leader|right]] ...97 until 1905. He was the son of Matthias Cowley and Sarah Elizabeth Foss, and was born Aug. 25, 1858, in [[Salt Lake City]], Utah. His father had immigra
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  • Nauvoo
    ...of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], go to the article called [[Nauvoo and the Martyrdom]].'' ...e Saints bought property on both sides of the river, in Illinois and Iowa, and Joseph named the new Illinois city "Nauvoo," meaning ''beautiful'' in Sepha
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  • Eternal Progression
    ...ceive every blessing He has in store for us, we will increase in happiness and glory forever, just as He does. Latter-day Saints call this state of happin ...be happy, if we so choose. There is no limit to what God wants to give us, and therefore there is no limit to our potential after we die.
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  • Mormon Beliefs
    [[Image:Jesus_Christ.jpg|alt=Jesus Christ Mormon beliefs|left|frame]] ...the same pattern with twelve apostles having authority to act in His name, and led by direct revelation.
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Serving in the Kingdom
    [[Image:mormon-belief.jpg|270px|thumb|alt=Mormon belief service|right]] ...n aid, and community service, then multi-year missionary service for young and old alike extend service opportunities. Temples also function as church ser
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  • Mormon Beliefs: True Church
    ...laiming to be Christ's true church&mdash;'''true doctrine, true authority, and revelation'''. ...on earth, and it bases this claim on having true doctrine, true authority, and the constant guidance of Jesus Christ through revelation to its leaders, wi
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  • Parley P. Pratt
    [[Category: Apostles]][[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category:Latter-day Saint hymnwriters]] ...n Apostle Parley P. Pratt|Parley P. Pratt, 1807-1857, was one of the first Mormon apostles]]
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  • Hugh B. Brown
    ...t of Latter-day Saints], serving in the [[First Presidency]] under Prophet and President [[David O. McKay]]. ==Early Life==
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  • Who is Jesus Christ?
    ...er, an influential social critic. His words have been pored over, adapted, and translated into nearly every language. Tales of his many miracles have been ...rds, Latter-day Saints believe that God the Father, His Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are three separate personages.
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  • Extermination Order
    ...tizens of Daviess in their homes, you will proceed immediately to Richmond and then operate against the Mormons. Brig. Gen. Parks of Ray, has been ordered ...tes."<ref>William G. Hartley, "Missouri's 1838 Extermination Order and the Mormon's Forced Removal to Illinois," p. 6</ref>
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  • James J. Strang
    [[Image:James_J._Strang.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=Mormon pioneers|right]] ...f his congregation and died 12 days later. He refused to name a successor, and his organization largely disintegrated, except for a small contingent that
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  • Wilford Woodruff
    ...ry:Presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]][[Category:Apostles]][[Category:Church Historian]] ...Image:Woodruff.jpg|200px|right|alt=Wilford Woodruff, 1807-1898, the fourth Mormon prophet]]
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  • Mormons and the Boy Scouts of America
    ...been incorporated into the Church of Jesus Christ youth programs for boys, and Latter-day Saint congregations (called “wards”) sponsored their own tro ...ogram on September 29, 2019, which replaced all previous programs for boys and girls in the Church.
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  • Paris France Temple
    ...kfurt, Germany]], [[The Hague Netherlands Temple|The Hague, Netherlands]], and [[Bern Switzerland Temple|Bern, Switzerland]]. ...ch's intention of building a temple on the outskirts of Paris in July 2011 and then confirmed it during the October 2012 Semiannual [[General Conference]]
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  • Mormon Retrenchment Association
    ...zations operated under the parent association, which was called the Senior and Junior Cooperative Retrenchment Association.<ref> Carol Cornwall Madsen, "R [[Image:Mormon_Retrenchment_Association.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Mormon History|right]]
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  • Mormons and American Government
    [[Image:US_constitution.jpg‎|alt=Mormon government|right|frame]] ...zenry claims it would not vote for a Latter-day Saint, or sometimes called Mormon, president. The Constitution of the United States says there may be no reli
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  • Gordon B. Hinckley
    ...aders: Past]][[Category: Church Presidents]][[Category:First Presidency]][[Category:Famous Mormons]] [[Image:GordonHinckley78.jpg|250px|thumb|Gordon B. Hinckley, prophet and president, at age 78]]
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  • Richard Holzapfel
    ...Covenants]], as well as an Honors History course titled "American Society and Government." [http://religion.byu.edu/sing_fac.php?f=Richard%20Neitzel&l=Ho ...for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for two years in Italy and Switzerland.
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  • Bible Study
    ...[Bible]] was written by ancient prophets—inspired men who spoke with God and learned his will. They believe that in their original form these writings w ...e grounds that the Bible is complete as a collection of sacred scriptures, and that revelation not found therein must therefore be spurious, may profitabl
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  • Martin Harris
    ...he Book of Mormon|Martin Harris, one of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon]] ...ntually had at least six children. During the War of 1812, Harris enlisted and was eventually promoted to First Sergeant in the Thirty-ninth New York Mili
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  • Mormon Church
    ...rist of Latter-day Saints]. The term ''Mormon'' derives from the [[Book of Mormon]], translated by [[Joseph Smith]] in [[1829]]. The Church was established a ...r name of the Church."[http://newsroom.lds.org/blog/2010/04/using-the-term-mormon.html]
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  • Adam and Eve
    ...gives added information, as does the [[Book of Mormon]] and the [[Doctrine and Covenants]]. ...g, and "opposition in all things" is necessary to provide men with choices and guarantee their agency:
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  • Book of Mormon Geography - New England Theory
    [[Image:Mormon_Gold_Plates.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Mormon, Book of Mormon|left]] .... Thus, there are varying theories regarding the geography of the Book of Mormon.
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  • Franklin Dewey Richards
    ...:Franklin_Dewey_Richards.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=Franklin Dewey Richards, late Mormon leader|left]] ...The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], sometimes known as the [[Mormon Church]]. He was the grandfather of [[Franklin D. Richards]], who served as
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  • Greed, Selfishness, and Overindulgence
    :'''Greed, Selfishness, and Overindulgence''' ...churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/greed-selfishness-and-overindulgence?lang=eng talk] is courtesy of [http://churchofjesuschrist.or
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  • Virgin Birth
    ...[[Mary, Mother of the Lord]], ministered in the Holy Land, was crucified, and rose again the third day. His [[atonement]] is the center of the restored g [[Image:Liz_Lemon_Swindle_Mary.jpg|alt=Mormon Belief Virgin Birth|frame|Courtesy Liz Lemon Swindle|right]]
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  • Melchizedek Priesthood
    ...t [[Melchizedek]], to whom [[Abraham]] paid [[Tithing|tithes]]. [[Doctrine and Covenants]] 107:3-4 explains why the priesthood is called after him: ...s apostles. After the [[death]] of the apostles, the priesthood was lost, and what is known as the ''[[Great Apostasy]]'' ensued.
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  • Mormon
    ...aints], the name actually refers to a prophet who lived in ancient America and who played a vital role in recording the scriptural history of his time, re ...nely designated person who took all the records of his people and combined and abridged them into a smaller, more readable, record.
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  • Spaulding Manuscript
    ...Saints (inadvertently referred to as the “Mormon” Church by the media and others). [[Image:Book_of_Mormon.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Book of Mormon|right]]
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  • Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ
    ...the Seventy|seventy]] other worthy men as their emissaries, so is [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] organized. The name of ...s necessary, when Christian denominations flourished in the western world, and when orthodox Christianity was also firmly established. When Christ's apost
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  • Young Women2
    ...ves unhappy, but to live so you may be truly happy in this life and in the life to come."1 ...neral presidency of the organization under the direction of then president and prophet [[John Taylor]] was formed, with Elmina Shepard Taylor as the first
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  • Gold Plates
    ...s as described. The translation of the Gold Plates is called the [[Book of Mormon]].]] ...nd then published into the scriptures we have today known as the [[Book of Mormon]].
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  • N. Eldon Tanner
    ...first home was a dugout—a one-room shelter cut out of the side of a hill and reinforced with logs—six miles south of Cardston. However, Eldon was not ...d the value of hard work on the farm and has made it a rule throughout his life to devote his full attention to the job at hand. <ref>Hugh B. Brown, “Pre
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  • Eliza R. Snow
    ...e present day LDS hymnal and was one of the most celebrated [[Mormon Women|Mormon women]] of the nineteenth century. == Early Life ==
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  • Love Her Mother
    ...st baby daughter in his arms, he looked at her with a reverent tenderness, and then he looked at me with an expression that seemed to say, “How do I rai ...to seek in a future spouse. You can show your daughter by the way you love and honor your wife that she should never settle for less. Your example will te
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  • Reflections: Dealing with Adversity
    :“I bargained with life for a penny :And life would pay no more,
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  • Mormons and Dance
    [[Image:Ryan_DiLello.jpg|right|frame|alt=Mormon dancer Ryan DiLello|Mormon dancer Ryan DiLello of ''So You Think You Can Dance'', Season 6]] ...hou mayest be a wise steward; for it is the free gift of the Lord thy God, and thou art his steward.
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  • Great Salt Lake
    The '''Great Salt Lake''' is the largest lake west of the Mississippi River and the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere. It is one of the sal ...983, when the lake reached its historic high, it flooded houses, farmland, and the nearby freeway. Huge pumps were constructed to deposit excess water int
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  • Last Judgment
    ...passages from the [[scriptures]] teach that there will be a time when men and women will be called before God to be judged: ...books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, a
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  • Book of Moses
    ...[Mormon Church]]—as part of the Church's [[Standard Works]] of scripture and makes many doctrinal contributions. It can be read free online [https://www ..., including the [[Holy Bible]], the [[Book of Mormon]], and the [[Doctrine and Covenants]].
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  • Law of Chastity
    ...iage, by definition, is a legal union between a [[Same-sex attraction|male and a female]]: ...all a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh" (Genesis 2:24).
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  • Mormon Temple Ceremony
    [[Image:Mormon_Temple_Ceremony.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Mormon Temple Ceremony|right]] ...sparage it and bring others to erroneous conclusions, as they discuss bits and pieces of its instruction in deliberately misleading ways.
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  • Green Flake
    ...later, James, his wife Agnes Love Flake, their three-year-old son William, and Green (as well as other slaves) moved to Mississippi. ...acquaintances, and his slaves. Green believed the testimony of his master, and on 7 April 1844, at the age of sixteen, he was baptized in the Mississippi
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  • In Defense of Traditional Marriage
    [[Image:Aaron_and_Kristyn_at_Temple.jpg|250px|thumb|left|alt=Mormon marriage]] ...the sanctity of traditional marriage, there are many others who oppose it and are doing their best to tear that wall down.
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  • Boyd K. Packer
    [[Image:Boyd_K_Packer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|alt=Boyd K. Packer, Mormon Apostle|Apostle Boyd K. Packer]] ...http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] and was baptized into the Church as a child. As a young boy, Boyd K. Packer wit
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  • Commandments
    '''Commandments''' are the laws and requirements that [[God]] gives to mankind, either individually or collecti ...in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:31–32). <ref>Gospel Library:Gospel
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  • Paradise
    ...who have departed this life await the resurrection. It is a state of peace and happiness.[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/gs/paradise ...rough the Atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. During the time between death and the resurrection, every spirit will go to one of two places: paradise or sp
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Life After Life
    ...ints ("often called Mormon"). He currently works in real estate investment and property management with his wife Sandra.'' [[Image:Ancient_wooden_door.jpg|alt=Mormon Meaning of Life|right|frame]]
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  • Restoration
    ...or authority from God, to establish truth, [[covenants]], [[ordinances]], and patterns of worship which have been lost or corrupted. All the prophets hav ...ing the coming of the Messiah, and that God should redeem his people? Yea, and even all the prophets who have prophesied ever since the world began—have
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  • Fall
    [[Image:Expulsion_from_the_Garden_of_Eden.jpg|frame|alt=Fall of Adam and Eve Mormon|Latter-day Saints believe Adam's fall was part of the Lord's plan for His c ...ortal state, to bear children, thereby keeping the commandment to multiply and replenish the earth.
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  • Mat and Savanna Shaw
    ...tine of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, father and daughter singing duo '''Mat and Savanna Shaw''' created a video that went viral. ...ed “The Prayer” for as long as she could remember. But she was nervous and wanted her dad, who often sings around the house in Kaysville to join her.
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  • Baptism by Fire
    ...of Fire''' is the cleansing of the [[Holy Ghost]], the testifying of truth and the conferring of The [[Gift of the Holy Ghost]]. [[Image:Mormon_Gift_Holy_Ghost.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Mormon baptism by fire|left]]
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Resurrection
    ...rmission, Greg Olsen Art; Latter-day Saints believe Christ was resurrected and that resurrection is His free gift to all men]] ...er death. After resurrection, the spirit and body will be united eternally and perfectly. All people who have ever lived on the earth, do now live, or wil
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  • Mormonism and Reincarnation
    ...Saints] (inadvertently referred to as the “Mormon” Church by the media and others). [[Image:pre-mortal_life.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Mormon doctrine pre-mortal life|left]]
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  • Mormon Rites
    ...y associated with religious practice. Rites vary from religion to religion and church to church. Some religions are highly ritualistic with little worship [[Image:Brother_Joseph.jpg|right|250px|alt=Joseph Smith Mormon]]
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  • The Purpose-driven Life in Mormonism
    ...or determination. With these several meanings, ''purpose'' is both intent and fruition. ...ere believer in and follower of [[Jesus Christ]] that make life meaningful and fulfilling. Some are explained here.
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  • Mormon Special Occasions
    ...rate these events together. Families also gather when missionaries depart and when they return. ...t parties. More often, they are celebrated with quiet gatherings of family and friends at home after the sacred ceremonies at church.
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  • Mormon Youth
    [[Image:mormon-education3.jpg|left|350px|alt=Mormon youth in a church seminary class]] ...4. "This all has [Protestant] churches canceling their summer teen camps and youth pastors looking worriedly toward the fall, when school-year youth gro
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  • What do Mormons believe
    ...n.jpg|350px|right|alt=Christus Jesus Christ Mormon| MChristus Jesus Christ Mormon]]If you prefer to learn more about [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of ...eavenly Father|God]] the Eternal Father, and in His son, [[Jesus Christ]], and in the [[Holy Ghost]]." This is the first of thirteen basic beliefs, called
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  • Mormon prophet
    ...of God and is also known as the [[Mormon president|president]] of [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...eat Price]]. Modern [[Mormon Scripture|scripture]], such as the [[Doctrine and Covenants]], contains a record of God’s dealings with prophets in modern
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  • Oakland California Temple
    ...y and site dedication on 26 May 1962. The site of the temple is 18.3 acres and is so prominent that ships entering San Francisco Bay use the temple as a n ...riage|sealing rooms]], celestial room, [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistry]], and other facilities needed to accommodate ordinances according to Latter-day S
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  • Missionary Work: Cameroon, Rwanda, Uganda, India, Dominican Republic, Thailand, Southwest Asia, Guam, and Missions of the Church
    ==Cameroon and Rwanda Dedicated for Missionary Work== [[Image:Holland_Africa.jpg|right|frame|alt=Mormon Apostle Elder Holland in Africa|Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, left, Elder Paul
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  • Magnifying One's Calling
    ...ncy in Uganda|A Mormon [[Stake]] Presidency in Uganda. The Stake President and his counselors will serve in their callings for several years.]] ...d to a position of great responsibility, such as the calling of [[bishop]] and then to help manage the [[ward]] nursery for a time. In whatever [[calling
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  • Latter-day Saints and Medicine
    ...of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] are taught to care for their bodies and to use wisdom in their choices for their well-being. ...w.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/38-church-policies-and-guidelines?lang=eng#title_number126]
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  • Jane Manning James
    ...on 22 September 1822 in Wilton, Connecticut, one of five children of Isaac and Phyllis Manning, a free black family. ==A Hunger and Thirst for Spiritual Knowledge==
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  • Biblical Festivals
    ...istory He established festivals to anchor His people in gospel principles, and He has railed against festivals that lead His children astray. ..., water libations and wine fests), as well as fertility, both of the earth and the people who inhabit it.
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  • Anti-Mormonism: The Last Acceptable Bigotry?
    [[Image:Mitt_Romney.jpg|alt=Mitt Romney Mormon|right|frame|Mitt Romney, a 2011 presidential candidate]] ...action. Respected publishers published diatribes against Latter-day Saints and [http://www.mormonbeliefs.org their beliefs], more typical of nineteenth ce
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  • Beliefs and rituals of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ
    [[Image:Giving_the_Holy_Ghost.jpg|thumb|right|300px|alt=Mormon Gift of the Holy Ghost|Bestowing the Gift of the Holy Ghost by the Power of ..."In the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest" (Doctrine and Covenants 84:20).
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Plan of Salvation
    ...given laws, ordinances, and doctrines. After this life is the resurrection and judgment. ...but are required for other reasons. It is only through His merits, mercy, and grace that salvation comes.
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  • John Taylor
    ...ry:Presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]][[Category:Apostles]][[Category:Latter-day Saint hymnwriters]] ...as known for helping the Saints deal with the persecutions of jail, fines, and being denied the vote because of their beliefs.
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  • Abraham
    [[Abraham]] is an Old Testament prophet, and the common ancestor of both the house of Israel as well as Ishmaelites. ...n important promise, that they would have children to inherit their wealth and their divine blessings which had been bestowed by God.
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  • Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple
    The Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple will be the first built in the country and the second built in the Caribbean, where [[Missionary Work|missionary work] ...ce and his newfound testimony, Alexandre flew to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was baptized in July of 1977, making him the first official Latter-day Sain
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  • Sexual Sins
    ...that the sacred powers of procreation are to be used only between husband and wife within the bonds of matrimony. Any other use of the sacred procreative ...of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]—sometimes inadvertently called the Mormon Church— teaches:
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  • Gladys Knight
    ...an is an American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, humanitarian, and author. ...and recognize our common humanity. I join the president in congratulating and thanking them.”[
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  • Nauvoo Temple
    [[Image:Nauvoo.jpg|frame|250px|alt=Original Nauvoo Mormon Temple|frame|<span style="color:#0D8ED3">Original Nauvoo Temple, ©2005 by ...ould again be built. The command of the Lord is recorded in the [[Doctrine and Covenants]]:
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  • Doing Business the Mormon Way
    ...st requires a look at the core of business: Mormon businessmen. What makes Mormon businessmen the way they are? Why do they perform the way they do? ...t rare to see many Mormons not only in business but in the performing arts and politics.
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  • Lindsey Stirling: Mormon Hip-Hop Violinist
    [[Image:Lindsey_Stirling_color.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Mormon Lindsey Stirling|left]] ...hip-hop, and classical music. Her first album released September 18, 2012, and showcased her violin-electronic-dubstep style with ten original tracks, sho
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  • Salvation of Little Children
    ...Perdition]]) and [[exaltation]] to those accountable souls who accept Him and follow Him. ...ped people never mentally and spiritually reach the age of accountability, and are considered innocent all their mortal lives.
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  • Lorenzo Snow
    [[Category: Church Presidents]][[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category:Presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] ...ame|alt=Mormon Prophet Lorenzo Snow|Lorenzo Snow, 1814–1901, was prophet and president of the Church of Jesus Christ, 1898–1901]]
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Life Before Life
    ...ough the resurrection, but also looking backwards. We have always existed, and the path through immortality is meant to make us more like [[Heavenly Fathe ==Is the Idea of Pre-Mortal Life Supported by the Bible?==
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  • Purpose of Life
    ...We also want to know what is the purpose of this life? what am I to learn and, what am I to do that is worthwhile? ...ith them long before we came to this earth, we were taught at their knees, and we were sent to earth at this time for a purpose.
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  • Earl Bascom
    ...parents (Joel A. Bascom and C.F.B. Lybbert) were Mormon pioneers, ranchers and frontier lawmen. [1] [3] As a child growing up, he was sometimes affection [[Image:Earl_Bascom.jpg|alt=Earl Bascom Mormon|left]]
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  • Durban South Africa Temple
    ...fifth Latter-day Saint temple built in Africa, the second in South Africa, and the 168th dedicated temple of the Church of Jesus Christ. The [[Johannesbur ...illion people, it is the country's third-largest city, behind Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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  • Manti Utah Temple
    ...http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] and is considered one of the four original [[Pioneer Temples]]. ...Wilford Woodruff]]. Three public dedications were held on May 21-23, 1888, and were directed by [[Lorenzo Snow]].
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  • Judgment
    ...has to do with perception and the reality of our relationships with others and the way we will be judged in our own lives. ...w wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and canst not behold a beam in thine own eye?
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  • Heavenly Father
    ...aints] (sometimes erroneously called the Mormon Church) is very definitive and quite simple in stating our belief concerning God: :We believe in God, the eternal Father, and in his Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
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  • D. Todd Christofferson
    ...called apostle earlier in his service in the [[Presidency of the Seventy]] and for which words were insufficient to describe. ...their spouses (and in the case of his youngest, of his soon-to-be spouse) and their commitment to the Lord. Elder Christofferson bore his divine witness
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  • Finishers Wanted
    ...and women who for a moment leave the confines of the tall office buildings and engage in that universal delight called window shopping. On occasion I, too ...he elegant show window of a prestigious furniture store. That which caught and held my attention was not the beautifully designed sofa nor the comfortable
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  • Certain Women
    ...r effort. Please keep praying, listening to the whisperings of the Spirit, and acting on the promptings you receive. ...ve Heavenly Father has allowed me to feel as I meet His precious daughters and sons.
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  • Gospel of Jesus Christ
    ...f Jesus Christ. The gospel includes the eternal truths or laws, covenants, and [[Ordinances|ordinances]] needed for mankind to enter back into the presenc ...t visited a remnant of the House of Israel in the Americas after His death and resurrection. He preached to them just as He had preached in Judea. He expl
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  • The Currant Bush by Hugh B. Brown
    ...e told it in many stakes and missions. It has to do with an incident in my life when God showed me that he knew best. [[Image:Hugh_B_Brown.jpg|350px|thumb|alt=Hugh B Brown Mormon Apostle|left]]
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  • First Nephi
    ...s Reign and Ministry.'' It is the first published section of The [[Book of Mormon]]: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. The book contains a record of an anci ...nded Lehi to flee the city into the wilderness with his family to save his life.<ref>1 Nephi 2:1-4 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bo
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  • Mary, Mother of God
    ...oble and great spirits who had distinguished themselves. These were chosen and [[Foreordination|foreordained]] to specific callings to forward the work of ...zed before the world was; and among all these there were many of the noble and great ones;
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  • Edward Stevenson
    ...being the fourth son. When he was but eleven years of age his father died, and he went to live with a Dr. Richardson. ...quainted with the Prophet [[Joseph Smith]], whom he first met in Michigan, and though so young, took an active part in the defense of that town.
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  • Mormon Charity
    ...mbers of the Church of Jesus Christ are actively engaged in Mormon charity and charitable works. [[Image:Mormon_Paying_Tithing.jpg|275px|thumb|alt=Mormon Tithing|right]]
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  • Latter-day Saint Belief: Salvation and Exaltation
    ...f God, the Latter-day Saint understanding is at the same time more complex and just as simple. ...e with the devil? The answer is there is a lot more to the life after this life than that.
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  • Mormon Funerals
    ...salvation of His children. As such, funerals are seen as church meetings, and are planned accordingly. Most are held either in a funeral home chapel or t [[Image:Mormon_Funeral.jpg|350px|thumb|alt=Mormon Funeral|right|Escorting the casket of Prophet Thomas S. Monson's Wife, Fran
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  • BYU-Idaho
    ...n]], [[Bruce C. Hafen]], [[Kim Clark|Kim B. Clark]], [[Clark G. Gilbert]], and [[Henry J. Eyring]] direct the school's affairs, the university is now guid ...ge:BYU_Idaho.jpg|thumb|right|300px|alt=BYU Idaho mormon|BYU-Idaho is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.]]
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  • Mormon Beliefs:Works
    [[Image:Mormon-service.jpg|275px|thumb|alt=Mormon doctrine works|left]] ...Church, is that we are judged by our belief, intentions, faith, thoughts, and works.
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  • Abrahamic Covenant
    ...ong the Jews, He counted his dedicated followers as "children of Abraham," and claimed that the unrighteous, no matter what their lineage, could not be ac ...spiritual inclination to accept the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and to share the gospel with all of mankind.
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  • Vilate Kimball
    ...ne 1, 1806, in Florida, New York. She married Kimball on November 7, 1822, and they lived in Mendon, New York, until they joined the Saints in Kirtland, O ...visit the branch in Columbia, Pennsylvania. Vilate Kimball stayed at home and cared for all the children so the other wives could go.
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  • Deseret Book Company
    ...mormon]]'''Deseret Book''' is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 ...ging from doctrine and LDS-oriented fiction books, to electronic resources and sound recordings such as the [[Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square]] albums.
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  • Barbara B. Smith
    ...h General President of the [[Relief Society]], demonstrated sound judgment and tolerance during a time of intense conflict over women’s issues from 1974 ...thout being combative or divisive. She also emphasized homemaker education and the importance of the [[family]]. During her presidency the Relief Society
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  • Judging Others
    ...d shall judge the people: judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me” (Psalm 7:8). ...iful judgment, He will stand with each individual before the throne of God and judge him or her with perfect judgment.
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  • Agency
    ...is children. Rather than force us to obey Him, the Lord offers us choices and lets us decide on our own. ...m, abuse, tyranny, slavery, or [[death]] upon others, contrary to the will and commandments of God.
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  • Samuel and Amanda Chambers
    [[Image:Samuel-and-Amanda-Chambers.jpg|225px|thumb|alt=Elijah Abel|right]] ...nt of Mississippi. He grew up in Noxubee County, Mississippi, as an orphan and was kept as a slave until the end of the Civil War.
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  • Preach My Gospel
    [[Image:Preach-My-Gospel-2-cover.jpg|350px|thumb|right|alt=Mormon Preach My Gospel Book]] ...s and mission leaders in personal and companion study, presenting lessons, and larger missionary meetings. Anyone who wants to can also use it to share th
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  • B.H. Roberts
    [[image:B._H._Roberts.jpg|300px|thumb|right|alt=B. H. Roberts, Mormon scholar]] == Early life ==
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  • Gail S. Halvorsen
    ...10, 1920, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a former American pilot of C-47s and C-54s during the Berlin airlift ("Operation Vittles") 1948–1949. Halvorse ...the commercial airplane flew overhead on its route between Salt Lake City and Malad, Idaho. Mesmerized, the teenager daydreamed about what it would feel
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  • Mormon Underwear
    [[Image:Garments2.jpg|alt=Mormon Underwear|left|frame]] ...r tiny sewn-in symbols representing one's followership of [[Jesus Christ]] and that one should live righteously.
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  • Edmunds-Tucker Act
    ...evacuations from Illinois, Ohio, and Missouri. They sought refuge, peace, and the freedom to practice their religion in the Rocky Mountain wilderness. ...pproved nor sanctioned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and any members found in violation are subject to losing their Church membershi
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  • Mothers Who Know
    ...6:48). I would suspect that the mothers of Captain Moroni, Mosiah, Mormon, and other great leaders also knew. ...nd who God is and have made covenants with Him, they will have great power and influence for good on their children.
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  • Grace, or Healing Power of the Atonement
    ....thechurchnews.com/archives/2015-03-27/brother-tad-r-callister-the-healing-and-perfecting-power-of-the-atonement-34835] ...through his own merits. For more discussion on this belief, see [[Grace]] and [[Grace of God]].
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  • Osmond Family
    ...Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay, [[Donny Osmond|Donny]], [[Marie Osmond|Marie]], and [[Jimmy Osmond|Jimmy]]. They are all members of [[The Church of Jesus Chris ...Brothers]. Later both [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duwklfM7Qg8 Marie] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlMxphsbPiM Jimmy] were introduced on the
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  • Hyrum Smith
    ...ng]] in 1837, with whom he had a son, [[Joseph F. Smith|Joseph Fielding]], and a daughter Martha. ...Smith, elder brother of Joseph Smith, was an unwavering support to Joseph and the early Church of Jesus Christ. He was martyred with Joseph in 1844. © I
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  • Taysom Hill: Mormon Athlete
    [[Image:Taysom_Hill_Saints.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Taysom Hill Mormon Athlete|frame|Courtesy nfl.com|right]] ...ayer with the New Orleans Saints under first-year head coach Dennis Allen, and he’s embracing the challenge despite moving away from more quarterback re
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  • Death
    ...ath). Thanks to [[Jesus Christ]], all mortals will overcome physical death and the first spiritual death; all who obey the gospel will overcome the second ...with their bodies, never to be divided; thus the whole becoming spiritual and immortal, that they can no more see corruption (Alma 11:45).
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  • First Vision
    ...rist]], to [[Joseph Smith]] in the Spring of 1820. The event is recognized and revered by members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ ...ngs God and Jesus were. He obtained that understanding because he saw them and conversed with them.
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  • Profanity
    Cursing, swearing, taking the name of God in vain, foul language and bad language are all synonyms for '''profanity'''. In a world where these w ...of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]—sometimes inadvertently called the Mormon Church—members are warned to avoid profanity in all of its forms. Preside
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  • Mormon Beliefs: Salvation
    [[Image:Christ-Healing-Bethesda-mormon.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=Jesus Christ Mormonism|right]] ...]] is paid for and overcome. Adam's [[fall]] brought death into the world, and Christ's atonement overcame it.
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  • Black Mormon
    ...s have never been segregated (even though the Church was founded in 1830), and the early Latter-day Saints were anti-slavery. This increased the persecuti ...egroes and mulattoes from other states to become “Mormons,” and remove and settle among us.
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  • John Benbow
    .... . . He and his wife received me with glad hearts and thanksgiving . . . [and] rejoiced greatly at the glad tidings which I brought to them." (Quoted in ...Woodruff preached his first sermon in southwest England at the Benbow home and converted the group en masse.
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  • Pre-Mortal Life
    ...unique doctrine helps them understand who they are and the purpose of this life. ...s.org/apol/morm201/m20104.html first estate] (see Jude 1:6), everyone knew and worshiped God the Father (see [[Godhead]]).
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  • Bicentennial Proclamation to the World
    ...clamation invites people everywhere to know for themselves that God speaks and that this Restoration of truth is occurring to help them prepare for the Se ...n Palmyra, New York, the site of Joseph Smith’s vision of God the Father and Jesus Christ.
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  • Russell M. Nelson Stories
    [[image:Russell_M._Nelson.jpg|350px|thumb|right|alt=Mormon Apostle Russel M Nelson]] ...day Saints]. These stories are shared in his own words from public sermons and writings.'''
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  • Hartford Connecticut Temple
    ...one to the north in [[Boston Massachusetts Temple|Boston, Massachusetts]], and one to the south in White Plains, New York, which was later renamed the [[H ..., during which time the Church has grown appreciably in areas to the north and south, we have determined that we will not at this time build a temple in t
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  • Commandments 2
    ...as been adapted from ''What We Need to Know and Do'', by [[Ed J. Pinegar]] and [[Richard J. Allen]].</ref> ...d by a careful and caring manner and by actions reflecting assiduity (zeal and constancy). Yes, we need to make keeping the commandments the highest prior
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  • Book of Abraham
    ...h Abraham, the preexistence, or pre-earth life, of man, the nature of God, and the eternal mission of Jesus Christ as our Savior. == Origin and History of the Book of Abraham ==
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  • Mormon Disciplinary Councils
    ...Saints] (inadvertently referred to as the “Mormon” Church by the media and others) defines a disciplinary council as “an ecclesiastical trial during ...ions of civil law, spouse abuse, child abuse, adultery, fornication, rape, and incest, often require formal Church discipline. If a disciplinary council f
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  • Mormons and Evangelicals
    ...e of science to help explain the creation. On social issues, Evangelicals and Latter-day Saints would do well to work together. ...vangelical ministers and pastors lose income when their members fall away, and this is one reason why they fight to keep their members.
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  • David Whitmer
    ...ly to Western New York, where they stayed until 1831. There were five boys and one girl (who later married [[Oliver Cowdery]]). ...ollowing account of his introduction to [[Joseph Smith]] and the [[Book of Mormon]]:
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