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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spirit body

Religion; Mormonism

A being formed of refined element, with which a physical body of earthly element. Unites to form a soul. Human spirits are literally children of God.

sons of perdition

Religion; Mormonism

Individuals who have sinned against the Holy Ghost and have thus committed the unpardonable sin.

solemn assemblies

Religion; Mormonism

Special assemblies of priesthood holders, generally held in temples.

single adults

Religion; Mormonism

Adult Church members who are not married.

Social Services

Religion; Mormonism

A separate corporation from the Church (called LDS Social Services) which serves as a resource for meeting special social and emotional needs of Church members.

Seventy

Religion; Mormonism

An office in the Melchizedek Priesthood, with a special calling to missionary service or to administrative duties. Today all the Seventy are General Authorities.

blessing the sick

Religion; Mormonism

An ordinance in which ill persons are anointed with consecrated olive oil and blessed by Melchizedek Priesthood holders, to the end that healing may take place. (See Anointing. )