The Mormon Church
The Mormon ChurchThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church) was organized in 1830. The Church claims to be the restored Church of the Savior, re-established on the earth after several centuries of religious confusion and sectarianism that Mormons call “The Great Apostasy.” The apostasy was a time of spiritual darkness, a time in which the true gospel previously taught by Jesus Christ was splintered and lost to the main populus. The claims of the Mormon Church are simple and clear, but have often been confused by far-too-prevalent misconceptions and misinformation perpetuated by those who do not fully understand the position, doctrines, and nuances of Mormon beliefs. This site is for those who wish to find genuine answers regarding what Mormons believe. It identifies and defines clearly the Mormon belief in the atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ—the centerpiece of faith and action in each faithful Mormon’s life. It addresses the basic principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ as reflected in Mormonism, as revealed by the Savior and His appointed servants over time. It explains the need for, and content of, modern revelation, which is a foundational principle of the Church of Jesus Christ. Mormons believe that a loving Father does not stop speaking to His children, and that there are additional scriptural records which bear that out. Mormons respect all other churches and creeds, and believe that each person has the right to worship according to his or her conscience. It is consistent with Mormon belief that the writers of the Constitution of the United States also believed in that inalienable right. Mormons embrace all truth, and believe that many Christian denominations share true doctrines in common. On those we build, as the Savior Himself has restored more to the earth for everyone’s benefit and ultimate salvation.
This Web site’s purpose is to openly and honestly discuss what Mormonism really is and what it stands for. We hope to convince all men and women to embrace the true Church of Jesus Christ, by keeping all the good and true principles they learned in their own churches and adding the unique truths found in the restored gospel, the same gospel preached by Jesus in Palestine, 2000 years ago. |
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karenrose Reply:
January 28th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Ryad, what would you like to know? Thanks for visiting.
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karenrose Reply:
January 29th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Ryad, we sent you an email but want to be sure your questions are addressed. Please let us know what other information you may be seeking. All the best.
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MY NAME IS CHRISTY YATES. MY GRANDMOTHER WAS RAISED MORMAN, AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW A LITTLE OF WHAT SHE KNEW ABOUT AS A CHILD. I HAVE BEEN LOOKIN UP FAMILY GENEAOLOGY FOR A WHILE NOW. MY GRANDMOTHER DIED A FEW YRS AGO BUT TOLD ME VERY LITTLE ABOUT HER RELIEGIN. MY GRANDFATHER WAS NOT MORMAN. I UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY NEVER FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE WAS TAUGHT AS A CHILD. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW SOMETHING. I WAS ALWAYS TOLD ONE THING AND AS I TALK TO MY COUSINS THAT ARE STILL MORMAN I WONDER WHAT MY GRANDMOTHER THOUGHT WHAT WENT ON IN HER HEAD WHEN SHE MARRIED MY GRANDFATHER AND TOOK UP HIS RELIGN. MY HUSBAND IS IN THE MILITARY SO WE TRAVEL ALOT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I CAN GO TO A MORMAN CHURCH TO GET INFO. FOR MY FAMILY TREE. AND I WAS WONDERING WHAT I COULD DO CAUSE I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY FAMILY AND I REALLY DON’T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN. CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
CHRISTY YATES
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Dear Christy,
I will be happy to provide the basics of Mormon belief, so that you will know what your grandmother was taught and believed.
Your grandmother was taught that Jesus Christ is the Son of God the Father, and that by following Jesus she will enter heaven and be with her family forever.
Some Latter-day Saint churches have family history libraries, but some towns and cities have separate building to house the libraries, to which all are welcome to attend to do research. There are genealogist-librarians there to assist beginners and to help advanced researchers.
Please check through local telephone directories under “Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The,” and also under “Family History Library.” There is no charge to use the library facilities, although there may be small fees payable for shipping into the library films containing the records of your family from other areas, possibly including other parts of the world.
The best way to begin is to write down as much as you know about your parentsm their parents, and your grandparents, etc, together with important dates or approximate dates where the precise dates are not known. This is the place to begin, as also is your family history, marriage, children, etc. You will soon get the hang of it, and cheerful help is always available.
Ronnie Bray
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Might I add that I have a website “All About Mormonism” that is linked through my site Retold Yorkshire Folk Rales [yorkshiretales.com], the direct link is:
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http://yorkshiretales.com/allaboutmormonism_net/
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Ronnie
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hi christy my name is samantha and i come from a well organized mormon functioning family. juyou can start by going to church and asking the lord questions through prayer and listening to the words of others or you may ask for missionaries to come to your house and teach you. you can also just go to the nearest church building and set up a meeting with the bishop and he will explain to you what he thinks you should do! (: hope all is well good luck and dont stress it! its easy
-samantha harris
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Need for information on LDS history. Thanks.
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Gale Reply:
March 20th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Go to http://www.historyofmormonism.com and good luck!
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Hi my name is johanna i am doing a project on mormonism and also i am very intrested in the religion i would just like some help on understanding it
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karenrose Reply:
April 4th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Johanna, what have you read already and what questions do you have? Our articles of faith are listed on this site. We believe in the Savior’s atoning sacrifice, that we lived before this earth life as spirit children of Our Heavenly Parents, that we are here to progress and be tested through mortal experiences and opposition, and that the Savior has restored the truths of His gospel to the earth in our day through a personal appearance. We also believe that God continues to speak to us collectively and personally. Tell us about you and how we can assist you further. Thanks for visiting our unofficial site.
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