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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fallen angel

Religion; Mormonism

Specifically, the devil. Generally, all who followed the devil in the premortal existence.

auxiliary organizations

Religion; Mormonism

The Primary (children), Relief Society (adult women), Sunday School, and Young Men and Young Women organizations of the Church. Auxiliary organizations exist primarily to assist ...

damnation

Religion; Mormonism

(1) The opposite of salvation; (2) to be stopped in one's spiritual progress; (3) the suffering of various degrees of penalty at the final judgment by those who have not accepted ...

counselor

Religion; Mormonism

A person called to serve as an adviser, assistant, and occasional substitute for an officer or leader in the Church. (See Concept of Presidency)

bishop

Religion; Mormonism

A priesthood office whose bearer has been ordained and set apart to preside over a ward.

deseret

Religion; Mormonism

A Book of Mormon word meaning "honey bee," often used in titles of LDS institutions or by businesses in areas with concentrated LDS populations.

confirmation

Religion; Mormonism

The bestowal of the gift of the Holy Ghost to newly baptized members by holders of the Melchizedek Priesthood; also official recognition of Church membership.