Mormon Fasting
In general terms, fasting means to go without food or drink for a period of time. The concept of fasting is not unique to Mormonism or to religion at all. For instance, a morning meal is called breakfast in English for the reason that a person breaks, or ends, the...
Forgiveness Mormonism
In Mormonism, forgiveness is an essential part of enjoying happiness in this life and salvation in the life to come. A study of the scriptures reveals two aspects of forgiveness: seeking forgiveness from the Lord through repentance and prayer, and forgiving all those...
Pearl Great Price
As described in its “Introductory Note,” The Pearl of Great Price is a “selection of choice materials” relative to aspects of faith and doctrine of the Mormon Church. Much of this material was received by Joseph Smith Jr. through revelation. Some of the material was...
Faith Mormonism
Faith in Jesus Christ is regarded as one of “the first principles and ordinances of the gospel” of God (Articles of Faith, 4). Mormons believe that faith, coupled with good works, is necessary to bring about the salvation of each individual. Unless individuals believe...
Joseph Smith First Vision
The Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith was only fourteen years old when he experienced what few boys or men have. Young Joseph Smith was visited by God the Father and Jesus Christ, and there has never been an event more glorious or controversial. Mormons call this “the...
Family in Mormonism
The Importance of the Family in Mormonism The family is the essential and basic unit of life on Earth and in the eternities. Mormonism teaches important truths regarding the centrality of the family and its eternal destiny. Many of these truths can be found in The...
Other Basic Beliefs
Fasting Forgiveness Law of Chastity Prayer Sabbath Sacrament Sacrifice Service Spiritual Gifts Tithing
Adv Temple Intro
By Annie L. Henderson Cechini In the short film Between Heaven and Earth, Krister Stendahl, former Dean of the Harvard Divinity School, states that in any interfaith discussion, individuals should never compare bests with worsts. Stendahl reasons that, “Most people...