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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center place of Zion

Religion; Mormonism

The "center place," Independence, Missouri, the future site of the City of Zion (the New Jerusalem) and the temple (D&C 57:3); sometimes incorrectly called "center stake. "

child of God

Religion; Mormonism

The Latter-day Saint belief that all persons are spirit children of God in the premortal existence and that this parent-child relationship continues on this earth and through eternity.

Children's Friend

Religion; Mormonism

The Church's children's magazine, 1902-1970.

Church News

Religion; Mormonism

A weekly news supplement published by the Deseret News, the Church-owned newspaper.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Religion; Mormonism

The official name of the Church.

church of the Firstborn

Religion; Mormonism

Those who are exalted or assured of receiving exaltation.

Comforter

Religion; Mormonism

The scriptures speak of two Comforters. The First Comforter is the Holy Ghost. The Second Comforter is Jesus Christ (John 14:1623; see also TPJS, pp. 150-51).