Joseph Smith, Jr.

Mormons where do they fall on the Church-Sect continuum? I’m going to say and stand with my answer that the Mormon church is nothing but a fancy cult. There are many examples of why they are a cult. One of the very first ones is they have a reward base structure way into getting into heaven. Their structure of leadership is funky yet it works. They have been known for their problems with society. They never seem evolve to the times in all truth honesty unless it’s for the better of the church. Reward base structure what did I mean by this? Let me clarify Mormons believe that only the worthy may go to heaven and enjoy all the luxuries of heaven. However, to become worthy you must follow a very strict guide line. One of these strict rules is you must give ten percent of what every you earn in the form of currency. If you happen to not give your share you will face dear consequences, you could lose the right to go to the temple. What I think is the worst part is that the church gives you a label for not being in line with the church’s needs. Jack Mormon is what this church “cult” refers to its members that do not give money or time to the church. And only when you are back in good terms do they no longer call you a Jack Mormon. By doing all these they are establishing ethical principles and are thrusting to influence their member’s behaviors. The other thing that this is starting to sound like a cult is the way they elect their leaders. There is no real election all there is…

One of the fastest growing religions in the world is Mormonism or also known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It is the fourth largest Christian religion in America. This religion was founded on September 21st, 1823 by Joseph Smith. Smith was said to be visited by the angel “Moroni” meaning son of Mormon. The angel appeared to him three different times and Joseph Smith was chosen to translate the Book of Mormons also known as “golden plates”. On September 22nd, 1827 Smith…

Growing up in a Southern Baptist home I didn’t hear much about plural marriages much until I got older and was able to read about it myself. In the last couple years it has just become an interest and I have always wanted to know more about it, not that I wanted to ever live by it. It just has always been interesting to me. How could one man keep up with so many women? In 1976 a young girl escaped the polygamous cult that was based in Utah. She grew up hiding her identity because polygamist was…

responsibilities, they routinely preach from the pulpit and lead congregational prayers in worship services. They serve both in the Church and in their local communities and contribute to the world as leaders in a variety of professions. Their vital and unique contribution to raising children is considered an important responsibility and a special privilege of equal importance to priesthood responsibilities. This can be viewed as a way where Mormonism is very connected to American culture, where…

Those teens that walk around dressed nicely, usually those are mormons. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the "Mormon" church, is a religion derived from Christianity that traces its origins to Joseph Smith. Who founded it in 1830 C.E. Mormons believe just about the same as others, they believe in God and that he lived perfectly. Mormons believe that they must live as perfect as God did. Finally Mormons believed that life was a test and their goal was to return…

Joseph Smith was a charlatan with a God complex. He claimed he was a prophet of God, used his social status to gain control over the people of Nauvoo, and led them into what became the fastest growing religion in America: Mormonism. He experienced “revelations” that led him to polygamy, The Book of Mormons, freemason rituals, and ultimately his demise. On his eighteenth birthday, Joseph Smith claimed that he was visited by an angel in the woods that told him of a book that he would one day…

One of the topics that was discussed in the chapter of Mormonism was polygamy. The founder of the Latter-day Saints is Joseph Smith, who was a polygamist himself. As a result, this influenced Mormons to become polygamist themselves because their founder was one as well. However, only men could take multiple wives whereas women could only have one husband. When the United States government threatened to take away the assets from Mormon churches the Latter-day Saints agreed to compromise with…

the spectrum, it can be difficult to know what is true, but there are several differences between Christianity and Mormonism. A few of those differences are: Scripture, Church restoration, and salvation by works. Arguments of arbitrariness can be applied to these differences to defend the Christian faith. First, Mormons and Christians disagree about Scripture. Besides the Bible, Mormons read: The Book of Mormon, The Doctrine and Covenants and The Pearl of Great Price. The LDS Church teaches…

York farmer Joseph Smith, in the 19th century. According to his account, God and Jesus appeared to him and ordered him not to join any currently organized religion, for they were all imperfect. He was then told to await a visit by an angel for further instruction (Gutjahr 15). On September 21st, the angel Moroni visited Joseph and instructed him to dig up ancient golden plates buried near his home (Gutjahr 15). Joseph obeyed, going to the hill where the angel directed. There he dug up the…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is more commonly referred to as the Mormon Church. The basis of the church comes from the original church founded by Jesus Christ, however some adjustments were made by its original members, primarily Joseph Smith, its founder. Joseph Smith claims to have been receiving messages from God, Jesus Christ, and other Christian figures since the age of 14 years old. One markable adjustment from the original Christian faith iis how the church reveres…