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In 1857–1858, President James Buchanan sent U.S. forces to the Utah Territory in what became known as the Utah Expedition. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), also known as Mormons or Latter-day Saints, fearful that the large U.S. military force had been sent to annihilate them and having faced persecution in other areas, [10] made preparations for defense.
Mormons believe in the Old and New Testaments, and the LDS Church uses the Authorized King James Version as its official scriptural text of the Bible. While Mormons believe in the general accuracy of the modern day text of the Bible, they also believe that it is incomplete and that errors have been introduced.
The Church teaches that God loves all people, [3] [4] both those who are present on the earth, as well as those who have been on the earth previously. The theology of the Church holds that all people will be resurrected because of the atonement of Christ; [5] however, in order to gain exaltation, there are certain ordinances which must be performed while on the earth, including baptism ...
[26] The president therefore appointed Brigham Young, as the territory's governor, and assigned prominent positions to several other Mormons. But, Fillmore also gave a number of territorial appointments to non-Mormons. The relationship between the non-Mormon federal officials and the Mormons was frequently contentious.
During World War I, the LDS Church was led by Joseph F. Smith, who navigated the church through the tumultuous period with a focus on neutrality and peace. Many members served in the military, and the church organized welfare and support efforts for those affected by the war. [30]
But we can support Israel with all our hearts and make room for Palestinian views. Democracy demands it, even in a time of war. PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands gather in support of Israel at Holocaust ...
Filmmaker Michael Moore weighed the U.S.’s ongoing support for Israel amid its war with Hamas in Gaza, suggesting that if Democrats continue to support the Jewish State, “more elections ...
The Book of Mormon shares some thematic elements with View of the Hebrews.Both books quote extensively from the Old Testament prophecies of the Book of Isaiah; describe the future gathering of Israel and restoration of the Ten Lost Tribes; propose the peopling of the New World from the Old via a long sea journey; declare a religious motive for the migration; divide the migrants into civilized ...