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Origin of Mormonism The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints calls itself the restored church of Jesus Christ. What does that mean, and why do Mormons talk so much about it? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon) is a restorational, rather than reformational, Christian church. Mormons believe that the world was in apostasy, missing both priesthood authority and vital components of religious truth, until both were restored by God through Joseph Smith in 1830. The LDS church was organized in 1830 by a man named Joseph Smith, Jr. in New York. Smith said that he had received divine visitations, through which he learned that the complete gospel as established by Jesus Christ was no longer on the earth and that God was calling him as a prophet to restore lost truths. Worldwide Christian Apostasy Made Restoration Necessary Christianity as Smith knew it in 1830 was fragmented into many different sects and denominations. But when Jesus Christ walked the ...

The Mormon Alternative to the Trinity Many Christians use the Trinity to understand the relationship between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. But Mormons believe they are three separate people united in purpose. The Trinity, a religious doctrine explaining the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is a widely accepted Christian belief. But members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes called Mormons, have a different view on the subject. Overview of the Doctrine of the Trinity The Holy Trinity is a centuries-old religious doctrine which says that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three separate manifestations of the same divine being. A look at the classic Holy Shield diagram below (click the image to view a larger image) illustrates how in the Trinity, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct people but are still one divine entity. The Father is not the Son, for example, but the Father is God and the Son is God. The Trinity maintains that ...

Mormon Doctrine of Polygamy Plural marriage is an often-misunderstood doctrine of the LDS church. Though no longer practiced, Mormon polygamy is a spiritual tenet rooted in scripture and revelation. Both inside and outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon), plural marriage is a sensitive and often-misunderstood issue. Here is a straight explanation of what LDS plural marriage was, a Biblical history of polygamy, and why Mormon polygamy existed. Historical Background of Mormonism and Polygamy In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, polygamy was practiced for about 50 years from approximately 1840 until 1890. Only the practice of polygyny — men having multiple wives — was permitted during this period. For a more in-depth timeline of LDS plural marriage, see History of Mormon Polygamy. LDS Doctrine of Polygamy It may seem surprising to many non-Mormons that Latter-day Saints actually see plural marriage as a spiritual practice. Mormons believe...

Five Popular Myths about Mormons Some of the most widely-held beliefs about Mormons are false. Their actual stance on polygamy, women, Jesus Christ, God, and Joseph Smith may be surprising to some. In a 2007 survey by the Pew Forum, only 49% of people polled reported that they knew “a lot” or “some” about Mormons . A lot of people believe things about Mormons that may be untrue. Some of the most prevalent myths and misconceptions about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon) concern having more than one wife, being Christian, Joseph Smith, human exaltation, and women’s rights. Myth About the LDS Church – Mormons Practice Polygamy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began practicing plural marriage in the 1840s. It was seen as a religious practice commanded by God. In 1890, LDS church president Wilford Woodruff received a revelation that formally discontinued the practice until further notice. Today, Latter-day Saints do not practice, perform, or rec...