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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fulness of the gospel

Religion; Mormonism

The doctrine, ordinances, authority, and organization necessary to enable individuals to attain salvation.

The Friend

Religion; Mormonism

Since 1971, the Church periodical for children.

foreordination

Religion; Mormonism

The doctrine that individuals were called and set apart in the premortal existence to perform certain roles in mortal life, should they so choose. Free agency (See agency. )

food storage

Religion; Mormonism

A supply of food necessary to sustain life for a year. Church leaders encourage members, where possible, to store food, clothing, fuel, and other items in preparation for ...

following the brethren

Religion; Mormonism

Heeding the counsel of local and general leaders of the Church.

First Vision

Religion; Mormonism

The initial appearance of God the Father and Jesus Christ to Joseph Smith in the spring of 1820 near Palmyra, New York, marking the beginning of the restoration of the gospel.

first principles and ordinances of the gospel

Religion; Mormonism

Faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion in water for the remission of sins, and the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.