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“The Latter-day Saints of the nineteenth century belonged to an apocalyptic tradition. Their very identity was entangled with the belief that society was headed toward cataclysmic events that would uproot the current social order in favor of a divine order that would be established in its place.” [ 1 ]
In common with other Restorationist churches, the LDS Church teaches that a Great Apostasy occurred. It teaches that after the death of Jesus and the Twelve Apostles, the priesthood authority was lost and some important doctrinal teachings, including the text of the Bible, were changed from their original form, thus necessitating a restoration prior to the Second Coming.
Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of Mormonism, was reported to have made an 1843 statement which became known as the White Horse Prophecy.. The White Horse Prophecy is an influential, disputed version of a statement on the future of the Latter Day Saint movement and the United States by movement founder Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1843.
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 ...
Since Smith's death in 1844, they have evolved separately in belief and practices. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and claims more than 17 million members worldwide; [1] Community of Christ is headquartered in Independence, Missouri, and reports a worldwide membership of approximately ...
“It’s Mormon fanfic,” one expert raised within the church said. “That’s what they’re doing.” Lori Vallow Daybell, LDS member, holds extreme beliefs.
Pages in category "Latter Day Saint belief and doctrine" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The basic beliefs and traditions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) have a cultural impact that distinguishes church members, practices and activities. The culture is geographically concentrated in the Mormon Corridor in the United States, and is present to a lesser extent in many places of the world where Latter ...