Religion

Religion

Refers to any set of beliefs of any community or nation, concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of life and the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural or divine agency.

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line of authority

Religion; Mormonism

(1) A priesthood bearer's "priesthood lineage," that is, a sequential listing of ordinations tracing one's own priesthood authority through priesthood leaders to the apostles and ...

Light of Christ

Religion; Mormonism

The power of Christ infused in all creation.

Levitical Priesthood

Religion; Mormonism

The lesser priesthood. (See also Aaronic Priesthood. )

laying on of hands

Religion; Mormonism

The placing of hands by those holding priesthood authority on the head of a member to confer authority, office, calling, or blessing.

Latter-day Saint

Religion; Mormonism

A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lamanites

Religion; Mormonism

(1) An Israelite people in the Book of Mormon, descendants of Joseph of Egypt through Lehi and Ishmael; (2) today, many American Indians. (See Book of Mormon Peoples)