by Megan Finley | Mar 3, 2017 | Mormon Beliefs
This article was originally posted on MormonNewsroom.org on March 1, 2017. Like other Christian faiths, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes seriously what many call the New Testament’s “great commission” to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the...
by Megan Finley | Feb 6, 2017 | Early History, Mormon Beliefs
The dilemma that accompanies any attempt to nail down the Latter-day Saint scriptural canon is apparent. With a constant flow of revelation stemming from a living prophet, it is hard to restrain our religion’s tenets to simply the Book of Mormon. And it was...
by dwhite | Feb 27, 2014 | Mormon Beliefs
by Doris White The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (frequently nicknamed the “Mormon Church”) has recently released a new study manual for teenagers who study the Doctrine and Covenants, a book of modern scripture that records the organization of the...
by dwhite | Jan 6, 2014 | Mormon Beliefs
Continuing misconceptions about the historical practice of polygamy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have beleaguered its members since the institution of the practice. Here we will attempt to answer some of the questions people still have about...
by dwhite | Oct 30, 2013 | Mormon Beliefs
Extraordinary Mormon Women Women belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have always done remarkable things. Emma Smith, first president of the Latter-day Saint women’s organization, told the women working with her, “We are going to do something...
by Keith L. Brown | May 21, 2013 | Mormon Beliefs
The word “patriarch” is more commonly used in religious references. In Judaism, for example, “patriarch” may be used to refer to one of the three forefathers of Israel – Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The word may also be used in reference to the twelve sons of...
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