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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.

Contributors in Mormonism

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Fellowshipping members

Religion; Mormonism

The activity of encouraging established Church members to help new or inactive members to participate in Church practices.

Fast Sunday

Religion; Mormonism

Usually the first Sunday of each month, on which Church members refrain from food or drink for two meals and donate the equivalent cost to the Church to assist the poor and needy. The sacrament ...

Fast offerings

Religion; Mormonism

Donations of at least the value of meals not eaten on fast Sunday, given to the bishop for the relief of the needy.

FamilySearch

Religion; Mormonism

An automated computer system designed to simplify the task of family history research.

Iron rod

Religion; Mormonism

An image from Lehi's dream in the Book of Mormon, meaning "the word of God"-suggesting straitness and security.

Investigator

Religion; Mormonism

A person who is interested in the Church and is receiving missionary instruction.

Institutes of religion

Religion; Mormonism

Weekday religious instruction for students attending colleges, universities, and other postsecondary schools.

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