In this religious world view, their different beliefs concerning Mormonism heavily influence their life and their perceptions of the world. For example, marriage, as a symbol is viewed differently from marriage in a lot of other religions. Marriage is more than a ceremony, it is considered a celestial marriage; a unity between a man and woman, which they are bound to for the rest of their lives. This form of marriage extends beyond death, as they will appear together in the next life. This ceremony is normally performed secretly in Mormon temples. The idea that marriage binds the couple together into the next life also extends itself into the symbol of the family. By doing so, Mormons believe their families can also be together in the next
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Due to their differing beliefs about the origins of God, there are often conflicts with those already established in the Christian church. According to the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, God, the Father, “used to be a man on another planet and that he became a God by following the laws and ordinances of that God on that planet, and came to this world” (Slick). God, the Father, had a tangible body and existed long before the creation of this world. It’s interesting to note that they acknowledge the existence of life on other planets beyond Earth. The origins of God as a man, and his journey reaching divine status directly contradicts the teachings of the Christian church. However, it appeals to members of this church because they recognize their chance to reach Godly status. The idea that God was simply a man and that everyone has the ability to reach divine status within the Mormon Church is an important symbol of hope to its followers. With that divinity, the Mormons believe they will have the possibility of receiving their own planet as well. By abiding to the laws and ordinances of this world, people have the “potential of becoming a god” and attaining their own planet (Slick). Latter-day Saints are promised the opportunity to have divine authority over all living things on their own planet, and are given a sense of empowerment. This
Due to their differing beliefs about the origins of God, there are often conflicts with those already established in the Christian church. According to the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, God, the Father, “used to be a man on another planet and that he became a God by following the laws and ordinances of that God on that planet, and came to this world” (Slick). God, the Father, had a tangible body and existed long before the creation of this world. It’s interesting to note that they acknowledge the existence of life on other planets beyond Earth. The origins of God as a man, and his journey reaching divine status directly contradicts the teachings of the Christian church. However, it appeals to members of this church because they recognize their chance to reach Godly status. The idea that God was simply a man and that everyone has the ability to reach divine status within the Mormon Church is an important symbol of hope to its followers. With that divinity, the Mormons believe they will have the possibility of receiving their own planet as well. By abiding to the laws and ordinances of this world, people have the “potential of becoming a god” and attaining their own planet (Slick). Latter-day Saints are promised the opportunity to have divine authority over all living things on their own planet, and are given a sense of empowerment. This