Mormonism

Mormonism

The religion practiced by Mormons. Founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. in the 1820s as a form of Christian primitivism, Mormonism is the predominant religious tradition of the Latter Day Saints.

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Mormonism

A formal blessing given by an ordained patriarch in which the recipient's lineage from one of the tribes of Israel is usually declared, exhortations are given, and spiritual gifts and life-missions ...

patriarch

Religion; Mormonism

(1) An office in the Melchizedek Priesthood; (2) a holder of that. Office in the Melchizedek Priesthood who gives patriarchal blessings; (3) an evangelist; (4) the father of a family.

paradise

Religion; Mormonism

The dwelling place of the spirits of the righteous dead who await resurrection and judgment.

outer darkness

Religion; Mormonism

A region totally removed from the light and glory of God, to which Satan and his followers will be consigned.

ordinances

Religion; Mormonism

A performance or prescribed ceremony related to the reception of a blessing, covenant, or ordination, such as baptism, confirmation, endowment, marriage, etc. , performed by one who has been ordained ...