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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Family History Library

Religion; Mormonism

The Church's repository of genealogical and historical data, the largest of its kind in the world, with branch libraries in more than 1,400 stake centers.

Family history

Religion; Mormonism

Activity in the LDS Church that involves tracing one's lineage and composing ancestral histories.

Excommunication

Religion; Mormonism

A disciplinary action against a Church member in which membership is withdrawn. (See Disciplinary Procedures)

Exaltation

Religion; Mormonism

Attainment of the highest degree of glory in the celestial kingdom.

Missionary companion

Religion; Mormonism

A missionary's partner. Missionaries in the Church always work in pairs. (See Missionary Work home page)

Council in heaven

Religion; Mormonism

The meeting in the premortal life of the Godhead and spirits designated for this earth, in which the plan of salvation was presented.

Added upon

Religion; Mormonism

A phrase indicating that the faithful receive additional blessings in the life to follow. Those who were faithful in premortal life had blessings "added upon" them in mortality. Those who are ...