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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common consent

Religion; Mormonism

The principle whereby Church members vote to sustain and approve those called to serve in the Church and decisions made by leaders.

crickets

Religion; Mormonism

A type of cricket that threatened the crops of early Mormon pioneers. The crops were saved when large flocks of seagulls came and devoured the crickets.

evangelist

Religion; Mormonism

The office of patriarch in the Melchizedek Priesthood.

callings

Religion; Mormonism

Invitations to accept an office or assignment; offices or assignments themselves.

collection of fast offerings

Religion; Mormonism

The collection of voluntary offerings on fast day, usually the first Sunday of each month. (See Fast Offerings)

compassionate service

Religion; Mormonism

Aid or comfort rendered to others, in particular by members of the Relief Society.

district

Religion; Mormonism

(1) An ecclesiastical unit consisting of several branches of the Church in a geographic area where stakes are not organized; (2) a unit of organization in missions, consisting of missionaries and ...