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01 Sep 11
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Joseph claimed that during his prayer, the Lord appeared to him in a "pillar of light" and instructed him not to join any of the churches.[9] A few years later Smith said that an angel directed him to a nearby hillside where indigenous American prophets had buried a book written on golden plates.[10] Smith claimed to have translated the book, and in March 1830 he published the Book of Mormon, named after Mormon, the ancient prophet-historian who compiled the book. The Book of Mormon drew many initial converts to the church.
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First Vision, in which the Father and the Son appeared to him while he was about 14 years old.[29] Long after Smith's death, this vision would come to be regarded by some Mormons as the most important event in human history after the birth, ministry, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.[30]
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The Utah War ensued from 1857 to 1858, which resulted in the relatively peaceful[40] invasion of Utah by the United States Army
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During the early 20th century, Mormons began to reintegrate with the American mainstream
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Though the 1960s and 70s brought positive changes such as Women's Liberation and the Civil Rights Movement, Mormon leaders were alarmed by the erosion of traditional values, the sexual revolution, the widespread use of recreational drugs, moral relativism, and other forces they saw as damaging to the family.[49] Partly to counter this, Mormons put an even greater emphasis on family life, religious education, and missionary work, becoming more conservative in the process. As a result, Mormons today are probably less integrated with mainstream society than they were in the early 60's.[50]
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In 1978, the church made another major step, reversing a policy of excluding black males from the priesthood.
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Mormons emphasize standards they believe were taught by Jesus Christ, including personal honesty, integrity, obedience to law, chastity outside of marriage and fidelity within marriage.
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hurch members may work 10-15 hours a week in unpaid church service
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Engaged Mormons also contribute 10 percent of their income to the church as tithing
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Word of Wisdom, a health law or code that prohibits the consumption of tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and tea, and encourages the use of wholesome herbs, grains, fruits, and a moderate consumption of meat.[
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use of illegal drugs and abuse of prescription drugs.
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oppose addictive behavior such as viewing pornography and gambling
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Mormons have a strict law of chastity,
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Mormons are opposed to abortions, except in some exceptional circumstances
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Latter-day Saints, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints make up over 99% of Mormons.[
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it is likely that about 60% of Mormons in the United States and 70% worldwide are less active or inactive
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International Mormons (or Mormons who live outside of the United States) make up roughly 57% Mormons.
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Utah Mormons: 13–14% of Mormons live in Utah
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Black Mormons: Black people have been members of Mormon congregations since Joseph Smith's time, but before 1978, black membership was small.
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approximately 500,000 black members of the church
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mostly in Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean.
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LGBT Mormons: Members of the church who self-identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual may remain in good standing in the church if they abstain from homosexual relations and obey the Law of Chastity
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Liberal Mormons take an interpretive approach to LDS teachings and scripture.
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Cultural Mormons are Mormons who do not believe some (or many) of the doctrines of LDS Church, but who self-identify as Mormon.
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"Fundamentalist" Mormons differ from mainstream Mormonism in their practice of plural marriage.
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Ex-Mormons are people who have left the LDS Church.
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The Book of Mormon is also believed to have been written by ancient prophets, and is viewed as a companion to the Bible. By this definition, the teachings of Smith's successors are also accepted as scripture, though they are always measured against, and draw heavily from the scriptural canon.
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"a friendly universe," governed by a God whose work and glory it is to bring his children to immortality and eternal life.
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pre-mortal existence
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God presented a plan that would allow his children to progress and become more like him.
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According to Mormons, every person who lives on earth will be resurrected, and most of them will be received into various kingdoms of glory.[85] To be accepted into the highest kingdom, one has to fully accept Christ.
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Mormon cosmology
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rdinances on behalf of the dead are performed only when a deceased person's genealogical information has been submitted to a temple.
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14 Jun 10
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24 Mar 10
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Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder of the movement.
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Book of Mormon, first published in 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr.
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The term "Mormon" is taken from the title of the Book of Mormon, a sacred text adherents believe to have been translated from golden plates revealed by an angel to Joseph Smith, Jr. and published in 1830
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Mormon was the name of a fourth century prophet–historian who compiled and abridged many records of his ancestors into the Book of Mormon. The book is believed by Mormons to be a literal record of God's dealings with pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas from approximately 2600 BC through AD 420, written by prophets and followers of Jesus Christ.
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29 Mar 08
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28 Oct 07
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. The term most often refers to a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), which is commonly called the Mormon Church. The LDS Church believes that "Mormon" may only properly be applied to its members; however, the term is occasionally used more broadly to describe any individual or group that claims belief in the Book of Mormon, including other Latter Day Saints groups. According to
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