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The early LDS Church was more accepting of the symbol of the cross, [19] but after the turn of the 20th century, an aversion to it developed in Mormon culture. In 1957, church president David O. McKay institutionalized the cultural uneasiness regarding the cross, stating that wearing cross jewelry is not appropriate for Latter-day Saints, and ...
The modern LDS Church does not use the cross or crucifix as a symbol of faith. Mormons generally view such symbols as emphasizing the death of Jesus rather than his life and resurrection. [43] The early LDS Church was more accepting of the symbol of the cross, but after the turn of the 20th century, an aversion to it developed in Mormon culture ...
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.
Meetinghouses vary widely in terms of architectural style, but have for the most part been standardized in modern times. Unlike most Christian denominations, Latter-day Saints do not generally use the cross as a symbol for their church. Noticeably, this means that most meetinghouses instead use a pointed steeple instead of a cross. [18] [19]
The Book of Mormon is a foundational sacred book for the church; the terms "Mormon" and "Mormonism" come from the book itself. The LDS Church teaches that the Angel Moroni told Smith about golden plates containing the record, guided him to find them buried in the Hill Cumorah , and provided him the means of translating them from Reformed Egyptian .
Mormon theology teaches that the United States is a unique place and that Mormons are God's chosen people, selected for a singular destiny. [51] The Book of Mormon alludes to the United States as being the Biblical promised land , with the Constitution of the United States being divinely inspired , and argues that America is an exceptional nation .
"We weren't like, 'We have to find two actresses that were raised Mormon,' " said Beck, 40. "But the reason they won the role is because they were so true when they performed it.
A woman in white and green ceremonial temple garb [42] [43] showing the veil positioning used at times in endowment ceremony before 2019. [44] [45] 2005 – The partially nude portions of the washing and anointing are ended as participants begin the ceremony already wearing the temple garments. The water and oil are applied only to the head ...