It talks about the religion " Mormonism "it's history,practices,beliefs,etc.

2. Founder: Joseph Smith Jr.
In New York, during the spring of 1820, God the Father and the
Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to the 14-year-old Smith in
response to his prayer regarding which church to join
God commanded Smith not to join any existing churches but
to create his own
This encounter became known as the First Vision
Smith founded The Church of Latter Day Saints 10 years after
the First Vision
Joseph Smith Jr. becomes known as the first prophet of the
restored Church of Christ

3. After Joseph Smith’s death in 1844, Brigham
Young was ordained President of the Mormon
Church in December 1847
Young founded Salt Lake City, Utah where he
established the headquarters of the Church of
Latter-day Saints
Mormonism is the 4th largest religion in USA
and has almost 14 million followers in the world
today

5. The Book of Mormon:
Similar to The Bible, it is a volume of ancient scriptures
which tell of the Israelites who, under the direction of God,
traveled from Jerusalem to America in 600 B.C.
Most prominent belief is “that Jesus is the Christ, the
eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations.”
The Doctrine and Covenants:
Part of the Book of Mormon, it was originally called the
book of commandments. The Doctrine and Covenants are a
list of revelations given to the prophet Joseph Smith, directed
towards members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints.

6. Soon after founding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Joseph Smith wrote the Thirteen Articles of Faith. These
straightforward statements about the basic beliefs of the
Mormon Church include:
Belief in the holy trinity: God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the
Holy Spirit
Mankind can find salvation through the Atonement of Jesus
Christ
Belief that Bible and the Book of Mormon are the word of God
Christ will personally reign on the Earth
Zion (New Jerusalem) will be located in America

7. Practices: Commandments
• 10 Commandments – Mormons keep the 10 commandments.
• Tithing – Mormons believe in the law of tithing (donating
one-tenth of their increase to the Lord). • Word of Wisdom –
Mormons keep a modern commandment called the Word of
Wisdom. They do not consume tea, coffee, alcohol or tobacco.
• Law of Chastity – No sexual relations out of wedlock.

8. • Family Home Evening – Mormons reserve Monday evening
for family night. Family night typically includes: prayer,
songs, lesson, game and treat.
• Prayer – Mormon prayers are extemporaneous, not
memorized. They pray to the father in the name of the Son.
They say blessings on their food at each meal. They are
encouraged to pray together as a family morning and
evening. They also say individual prayers for others, help,
comfort, questions and protection.
• Scripture Study – Mormons are encouraged to study the
scriptures as a family and as an individual each day.

9. • Food Storage – Mormons are taught be prepared by keeping a
year’s supply of food and money.
• 72 Hour Kits – Mormons are taught to have a kit containing
food and other preparedness items to take with in times of an
emergency.
• Gardens – Mormons are encouraged to grow a vegetable
garden.

10. • Baptism – Mormons choose to be baptized at age 8. They believe that
children who die before the age of eight are innocent and saved through
the atonement of Christ.
• Priesthood – All worthy men in the church may hold the priesthood.
Young men hold the Aaronic priesthood giving them the power to
administer the sacrament and baptize. Men hold the Melchezideck
priesthood giving them the authority to give the gift of the Holy Ghost,
bless the sick and lead the church.
• Temple Endowment – Adult members go to the temple to receive their
endowment, an extension of their baptismal covenants. Only worthy
members may enter the temple.
• Eternal Marriage – Couples are married in the temple for eternity.
Also, children are sealed to their parents for eternity. Marriages for time
are performed in the chapel.

11. Mormonism is a form of Christian primitivism.
Mainstream Christianity has come about in two ways:
- Orthodox churches were organized a few hundred
years after the death of Christ
-Protestant churches have attempted to reform
perceived problems in Orthodox beliefs and practice
Mormonism is the restoration of Christ’s ancient church
with its authority and power, done through modern
revelation under the guidance of Jesus Christ.