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1. http//www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/mormonism-101

2. http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/fighting_words/features/2007/god_is_not_great/mormonism_a_racket_becomes_a_religion.html

3. http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/beliefs/prophets.shtml

4. https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng

5. https://www.mormon.org/eng

6. http://www.pbs.org/mormons/timeline/

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The contemporary aspects of Mormonism is a very interesting subject. Founding Mormonism is Joesph Smith in the 1820s-1840s. Joesph was an American religious leader who published the Book of Mormon in his early 20s. The book of Mormon is about the laws and ways Mormon should be interpreted. With media misinterpreting Mormonism sense of lifestyle in different ways it tends to impact the way it is looked at. Joesph Smith led this religion and founded it for a very long time. Dating back to 1805 Mormonism was born along with the ideas Joesph Smith had along with himself. The book of Mormonism ended earning a fair amount considering the interest of a new religion. This grew attention to many people who were interested in such a religion

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The history of Mormonism is something that dates past the 1800s. In 1844 after Smith’s death, the Mormons took a risk and decided to follow the Brigham Young. Following the Brigham Young later formed into the Utah Territory. Most Mormons today are considered to be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church is the fourth largest church in America. Making Mormonism a very large. The church is not as exclusive as publicized to be. The church allows many media outlets in and watches their practices, prayers, and beliefs. One expectation the church does have for the media brought in is that they always report in an honest manner. The reason for this is because the church does not approve of false media interpretations. This is a negative connotation of the church really stands for. Misconceptions of their practices and beliefs come from the lies of the media. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. According to https://www.mormon.org/eng, “Mormons are people who are diverse, unique individuals who share a common belief in Jesus Christ as the Savior and Redeemer of the world. This site explores the core beliefs and principles held by Mormons.” (Definition from https://www.mormon.org/eng). Aswell, Mormons have created a strong sense of togetherness. This comes from the time they spend with the communities they are in. Also, the Mormons doctrine and rich history that this religion possesses. The doctrines of the church were returned and carried out by Prophet Joseph Smith.

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First things first, Mormons, even though their practices differs from Christianity in certain aspects they are still considered christians

"We may be somewhat different from the traditional pattern of Christianity. But no one believes more literally in the redemption wrought by the Lord Jesus Christ. No one believes more fundamentally that He was the Son of God, that He died for the sins of mankind, that He rose from the grave, and that He is the living resurrected Son of the living Father."

-President Gordon B. Hinckley

In Mormonism it is believed that the conventional Christian churches have lost their way, they have lost their view, the light of god. They believe that the non Mormon Christian beliefs are a mix of truth and also wrongs that have been accidentally implemented over the centuries of believers. Mormons follow the same belief of Christ dying and being buried and riding of through third day. They also believe that there is no forgiveness and salvation without his sacrifice for the world. They also believe that Christ will come back to reign over the world. Mormons do believe that life of people begins with the early physical birth of a person. They believe that there is an eternal life that stretches past both parts of our lives on earth. Mormons believe in three stages of life. The first, before the physical birth of a human you are a spirit child waiting to be born into a physical body as a small baby. The second stage is the time you spend on earth, this is seen as a time of probation on earth, during this time you are suppose to use it as a learning experience, on earth you learn your own individual and talented gifts, but most Importantly it is a time to prepare yourself to meet god, also our time on earth is seen as a testing period, your chose between good and evil your whole life to see were you fit in the after life. You are waiting for the third and final stage of existence. The third and last stage, when you pass on into the after life this is when you spend eternity with the Heavenly Father. In Mormonism they believe in living prophets, as apposed to conventional Christianity. Mormons talk about and explain how Christ himself said that he would send prophets after him. The prophet of  today is “The 16th President of the Church is Thomas S. Monson”. Prophets hold a slight different meaning in Mormonism than in conventional Christianity. Mormons do not believe that everything a prophet says is directed by God, the prophets do not believe this either. Prophets are people who God has decided to use as a way of communication to the world and the people of the church. God may use a prophet to speak through them but not everything they say is being said by God

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Communion in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is informal. Inside the church there are not ceremonial priest and there is not symbols or paintings decorating the walls. The service is held in a simple chapel. Most of the Mormon families will spend around three hours in  their local church every Sunday. Some of this time includes adult learning or Sunday School. The sacred text that is read from includes the Bible and the Book Of Mormonism. These are considered the church's standard works. With reading, prayer is also expected of Mormons.

Praying is seen as a way of communication between man and god. In order to do so you must remove distractions by closing your eyes and folding your arms in a space of quiet. Fasting is also a part of the practice, the fast are held each month on the first Sunday. Once the fast starts you are to go two consecutive meals without consuming any food or drink. The church also stresses that each persons gender holds great importance and each gender has its own roles and jobs within the family, these jobs are assigned and given by God. Inside the church they teach that the women are responsible of taking care of the children and nurturing them, they are also suppose to bring the children up in the light of god. Men are responsible for providing the necessary resources for a family. On top of that they are also in charge of protecting the family. The duties for each and every member of the church is the highest regarded commandment, To love god with all of their hearts and to also love everyone else as they love themselves. You are suppose to pray many times a day, they are also suppose do good deeds and help others, whilst reading the works and scriptures daily. Members are expected to donate time, money and anything they can donate to the church. And if one has participated in the endowment ceremony you are supposed to donate all you have to the lord. Church members are also suppose to tithe, 10 percent of their overall income. These tithes and offerings are used to help the needing.