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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Priesthood blessings

Religion; Mormonism

Blessings of counsel and divine influence conferred by the authority of the priesthood.

Priesthood

Religion; Mormonism

(1) The power of God; (2) the authority to act in God's name; (3) the right and responsibility to preside within the Church organization; (4) a term referring to the men of the Church in general.

Priestcraft

Religion; Mormonism

Misuse of priesthood authority or spiritual gifts to gain personal influence or money.

Presiding Bishop

Religion; Mormonism

A General Authority under the First Presidency who directs the temporal affairs of the Church, assisted by two counselors; together they compose the Presiding Bishopric.

Plural marriage

Religion; Mormonism

The doctrine that a man may be authorised by revelation from God through the living prophet to have more than one living wife.

Mormons

Religion; Mormonism

Unofficial terms for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members; members prefer to use the official name of the Church and to be referred to as Latter-day Saints.