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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Magnifying one's calling

Religion; Mormonism

Measuring up to the duties to which one may be called.

(1) A priesthood bearer's "priesthood lineage," that is, a sequential listing of ordinations tracing one's own priesthood authority through priesthood leaders to the apostles and Jesus Christ. (See ...

Laying on of hands

Religion; Mormonism

The placing of hands by those holding priesthood authority on the head of a member to confer authority, office, calling, or blessing.

Paradise

Religion; Mormonism

The dwelling place of the spirits of the righteous dead who await resurrection and judgment.

Outer darkness

Religion; Mormonism

A region totally removed from the light and glory of God, to which Satan and his followers will be consigned.

Ordinances

Religion; Mormonism

A performance or prescribed ceremony related to the reception of a blessing, covenant, or ordination, such as baptism, confirmation, endowment, marriage, etc. , performed by one who has been ordained ...