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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.

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Damnation

Religion; Mormonism

(1) The opposite of salvation; (2) to be stopped in one's spiritual progress; (3) the suffering of various degrees of penalty at the final judgement by those who have not accepted the gospel of Jesus ...

Dispensation of the fulness of times

Religion; Mormonism

A period of time in which priesthood authority and keys are established among mankind. The present dispensation, the last before the second coming of Christ, is called the "fulness of times. "

Early morning seminary

Religion; Mormonism

LDS religion courses for high school students offered before the normal school day begins.

Counsellor

Religion; Mormonism

A person called to serve as an adviser, assistant, and occasional substitute for an officer or leader in the Church. (See Concept of Presidency)

Born in the covenant

Religion; Mormonism

All children born to a couple after they have been married (sealed) in a temple.

Blood atonement

Religion; Mormonism

The doctrine that the shedding of blood atones for sin.

Assistants to the twelve

Religion; Mormonism

Persons who at one time in the Church were specifically called to be General Authorities to assist the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

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