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The relationship between Joseph Smith and Brigham Young was, at times, tumultuous. The two were key figures in the early years and assembly of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Joseph Smith, who founded the LDS Church in 1830, led the organization through its early years and oversaw the publication of […]

Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), go on missions as a way to serve others and share their beliefs with others. Missionaries serve voluntarily, typically for a period of 18 months (normal length of assignment to women) to 2 years (normal length of assignment to men). Missionaries […]

There is an old wive’s tale about students who attended BYU or BYU Idaho holding what is now referred to as a “Mormon gazing party.” The story exists in different varieties but the core details suggest that a “Mormon gazing party” would hypothetically go as follows: 1. Members of opposing sexes form two distinct lines […]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes known as the Mormon church, advises its members to abstain from consuming “hot drinks,” which are defined as tea and coffee. This practice is based on the church’s Word of Wisdom, a code of health and dietary guidelines that are believed to have been revealed to […]

Mormons, also known as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, abstain from drinking coffee as part of their commitment to follow the “Word of Wisdom,” a set of dietary and health guidelines that are considered revelation from God. According to this revelation, which is recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants, a […]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that marriage is ordained of God because it is considered a sacred covenant between a man, a woman, and God. Members of the LDS Church believe that the purpose of marriage is to provide a stable and loving environment in which to rear children and to […]

According to the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cain’s offering was rejected by God because it was not given in faith and was not offered in the proper way. In the Old Testament, Cain and his brother Abel both made offerings to God. Abel’s offering was accepted by God, but […]

In the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, blessings can be given by those who hold the Melchizedek priesthood. A few examples are, but are not limited to, ordained leaders called patriarchs or bishops. Blessings are given for a variety of purposes, including the naming and blessing of newborn children, the blessing of the […]

According to the doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also nicknamed the LDS Church or Mormon Church), Enoch was a righteous man who lived in the biblical land of Eden. He was a prophet of God who lived in the early days of humanity, and he is mentioned in the Old […]