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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Heaven

Religion; Mormonism

(1) The dwelling place of God; (2) any kingdom of glory.

Great and abominable church

Religion; Mormonism

All assemblies, congregations, or associations of people not authorised by God and that fight against God and his purposes.

Agency

Religion; Mormonism

The granted right to choose good or evil, and the responsibility for the choices made.

A record spoken of in the Book of Mormon, which was similar to the Old Testament, written on plates of brass, containing many writings of the prophets (1 Ne. 5:10-16); brought by Lehi and his family ...

Bishop

Religion; Mormonism

A priesthood office whose bearer has been ordained and set apart to preside over a ward.

Crickets

Religion; Mormonism

A type of cricket that threatened the crops of early Mormon pioneers. The crops were saved when large flocks of seagulls came and devoured the crickets.