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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
preexistence
Religion; Mormonism
The doctrine of life as a spirit being before mortality. It is also called pre-earthly existence or antemortal life.
priesthood offices
Religion; Mormonism
Specific appointments to positions of authority or of responsibility in the priesthood.
priesthood blessings
Religion; Mormonism
Blessings of counsel and divine influence conferred by the authority of the priesthood.
priesthood
Religion; Mormonism
(1) The power of God; (2) the authority to act in God's name; (3) the right and responsibility to preside within the Church organization; (4) a term referring to the men of the Church in general.
priestcraft
Religion; Mormonism
Misuse of priesthood authority or spiritual gifts to gain personal influence or money.
premortal life
Religion; Mormonism
The doctrine of life as a spirit being before mortality. It is also called pre-earthly existence or antemortal life.
