Mormonism

Mormonism

The religion practiced by Mormons. Founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. in the 1820s as a form of Christian primitivism, Mormonism is the predominant religious tradition of the Latter Day Saints.

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Foreordination

Religion; Mormonism

The doctrine that individuals were called and set apart in the premortal existence to perform certain roles in mortal life, should they so choose. Free agency (See agency. )

Food storage

Religion; Mormonism

A supply of food necessary to sustain life for a year. Church leaders encourage members, where possible, to store food, clothing, fuel, and other items in preparation for emergencies.

Following the brethren

Religion; Mormonism

Heeding the counsel of local and general leaders of the Church.

First Vision

Religion; Mormonism

The initial appearance of God the Father and Jesus Christ to Joseph Smith in the spring of 1820 near Palmyra, New York, marking the beginning of the restoration of the gospel.

First principles and ordinances of the gospel

Religion; Mormonism

Faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion in water for the remission of sins, and the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Latter-day Saint

Religion; Mormonism

A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lamanites

Religion; Mormonism

(1) An Israelite people in the Book of Mormon, descendants of Joseph of Egypt through Lehi and Ishmael; (2) today, many American Indians. (See Book of Mormon Peoples)