Mormonism for Dummies (Dummies Series)
Get the facts on temples, tithing, missions, and caffeine\ Mormon doctrines, rituals, and history, demystified at last!\ Mormonism, or the LDS Church, is one of the world's fastest growing religions. But unless you were raised a Mormon, you probably don't have a clear picture of LDS beliefs and practices. Covering everything from Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon to tithing and family home evening, this friendly guide will get you up to speed in no time.\ Discover:\ * How the LDS Church...
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Get the facts on temples, tithing, missions, and caffeine Mormon doctrines, rituals, and history, demystified at last! Mormonism, or the LDS Church, is one of the world's fastest growing religions. But unless you were raised a Mormon, you probably don't have a clear picture of LDS beliefs and practices. Covering everything from Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon to tithing and family home evening, this friendly guide will get you up to speed in no time. Discover: * How the LDS Church differs from other Christian churches * What Mormons believe * What happens in Mormon temples and meetinghouses * The history of the LDS Church * LDS debates on race, women, and polygamy
IntroductionAbout This Book1Conventions Used in This Book2Foolish Assumptions2How This Book Is Organized3Icons Used in This Book4Where to Go from Here5Part IWhat the Mormon Faith Is All About7Chapter 1A New World Religion9Why Know about Mormonism?9The Mormon Worldview11Joseph Smith and Mormonism's Beginnings13Day-to-Day Mormon Life16What Makes Mormonism Different?17Chapter 2The Mormon Plan of Salvation21Mormon Karma: The Premortal Life22Acing the Test of Mortality27The Afterlife: Eternal Progression31Chapter 3Heavenly Parents, Savior, and Holy Ghost41The Head Honcho: God the Father42Second Mate: Christ the Son45God's Whisperer: The Holy Ghost52Chapter 4Restoring the Priesthood and the Church59Gospel Comings and Goings60Beginning the Restoration60Bringing Back the Church Step by Step64Understanding the Priesthood66Chapter 5Together Forever: The Eternal Importance of Family73The Eternal Family Unit73Shaking the Family Tree: Family History Work78God's People: The Family of Israel82Personal Prophecy: Patriarchal Blessings85Part IIEternal Rituals and Endless Meetings89Chapter 6Welcome to the Meetinghouse!91What's a Ward?92Participating in the Ward94Participating in the Stake109Chapter 7Sacred, Not Secret: Inside Mormon Temples113Distinguishing the Temple from the Meetinghouse114Temple Ordinances - Why Mormons Go to the Temple115Becoming Eligible for Temple Ordinances118Finally! Receiving Your Own Temple Ordinances123Sealing Families for Eternity126Chapter 8In and around Church Headquarters131A Tour of Church Headquarters132Governing the Church: General Authorities133A Two-Day Marathon: General Conference139The LDS Welfare Program and Humanitarian Relief141Survival of the Smartest: Mormons and Education145Part IIIHoly Books and Sacred History149Chapter 9The Bible and the Book of Mormon151The Bible: True, with a Few Tweaks152Getting Acquainted with the Book of Mormon156How the Book of Mormon Came to Be162The Book of Mormon in Mormon Life166Chapter 10Mormonism's Other Scriptures171A Scriptural Hodgepodge: The Pearl of Great Price171Modern-Day Revelations in the D&C176The Beat Goes On: Recent Revelations Not Found in the D&C182Chapter 11Searching for a Home185A Significant Pit Stop: Kirtland, Ohio185Seeking Zion in Missouri189Nauvoo, Illinois: A Refuge on the Mississippi193Chapter 12Moving on to Utah with Brigham Young199A Crisis of Leadership199The Lion of the Lord: Brigham Young200Westward Ho! The Pioneer Experience204Mormon Groups That Didn't Go West210Chapter 13Building the Kingdom in Utah213Building Zion213Conflicts with the Outside World217Polygamy: A Divine Principle (But an Outdated Practice)221Mormonism in Transition226Part IVMormonism Today229Chapter 14Called to Serve: Missionaries and International Growth231Missionaries of All Shapes and Sizes231Enlisting in God's Army235Living the Missionary Life238Rapid Growth: Mormonism around the World243Chapter 15Hot-Button Issues for Mormons251Race and Gender Controversies251Hullabaloo over History and Holy Books258Voices in Conflict262Beyond Heterosexual Monogamy266Chapter 16Sacrificing on Earth to Receive Blessings in Heaven271Chase and Be Chaste: The Law of Chastity272Whaddya Mean, No Coffee? Living the Word of Wisdom277Tithing: Paying the Lord's Tax282Fast Sunday: The Slowest Sabbath of the Month286Chapter 17Connecting with God and Each Other291What Mormons Do Daily ... Ideally291What Mormons Do Weekly ... Ideally297What Mormons Do Monthly ... Ideally302Chapter 18In the World but Not of the World307Becoming Self-Reliant307Crafting, Chronicling, and Stuffing Face: Mormon Traditions314Taking in a Bit of Culture317Part VThe Part of Tens325Chapter 19Ten Famous Mormons327Jane Clayson327Stephen R. Covey328Liriel Domiciano328Richard Paul Evans329Orrin Hatch329Gladys Knight330The Osmond Family330Mitt Romney331Sharlene Wells331Steve Young332Chapter 20Quick Answers to Ten Common Questions About Mormonism333Are Mormons Christian?333How Can Mormons Give Up 10 Percent of Their Income?334What Happens inside an LDS Temple?335Why Don't Mormons Drink Alcohol or Coffee?336Why Do Mormons Have Such Large, Strong Families?336Do Mormons Believe in the Bible or Just the Book of Mormon?337Do Mormons Really Believe that Humans Can Become Gods?338Why Can't Women Hold the Priesthood?338Do Mormons Still Practice Polygamy?339How Can Mormons Revere Joseph Smith?339Chapter 21Ten Mormon Places to Visit341Sharon, Vermont341Palmyra, New York342Kirtland, Ohio342Nauvoo and Carthage, Illinois343Missouri344Winter Quarters, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa345Martin's Cove, Wyoming346Salt Lake City, Utah346Provo, Utah348Polynesian Cultural Center, Hawaii348Index349
