Mormonism
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Mormonism
Mormonism is a branch of Christianity. Sort of. Mormons are monotheistic just as christians are. They also believe in the holy trinity as christians do. There are still many differences in the way they worship and the rules they have. Mormons have very strict rituals. Men must wear wrinkle resistant suits and ties. Women also have to dress professionally, wearing only suits, skirts, blouses, jackets sweaters and dresses. On very rare occasions are pants or jeans allowed. Every Sunday mormons spend about 3 hours at church to observe the sabbath. One ritual that is very controversial is the practice of polygamy. Mormons believe that marriage is an eternal bond which cannot be broken. When a couple divorces the …show more content…
They also celebrate Pioneer Day which is the main Mormon holiday. Pioneer Day is celebrated on July 24th every year, it is a celebration of the day they first entered into Salt Lake Valley. John the Baptist's Visit is also celebrated on May 15th. This is the day the mormons believe that John the Baptist visited Joseph Smith.
Mormons mainly follow the Book of Mormon. They believe that it has the same divine authority as the bible does for other christians. The Book of Mormon was written by Joseph Smith who was a very influential character in the Mormon faith. Not all mormons only follow one book, some follow “Pearl of Great Price” and “Doctrine and Covenants” as well. “Pearl of Great Price” is based off of a parable told by Jesus in Matthew.
Along with this and many other things, Mormons are required to go on mission trips to other countries to try to convert people to the faith. So, as you can tell, there are many similarities and differences between the 2 religions. Mormon beliefs are very controversial among the christian community. It definitely is not easy to be a Mormon, especially with all of the different rules. If you don't mind having the simplest wardrobe, spending hours at church on sunday and being married or having a husband who is married to multiple women then maybe Mormonism is for you. It definitely is not for
Mormonism
Mormonism is a branch of Christianity. Sort of. Mormons are monotheistic just as christians are. They also believe in the holy trinity as christians do. There are still many differences in the way they worship and the rules they have. Mormons have very strict rituals. Men must wear wrinkle resistant suits and ties. Women also have to dress professionally, wearing only suits, skirts, blouses, jackets sweaters and dresses. On very rare occasions are pants or jeans allowed. Every Sunday mormons spend about 3 hours at church to observe the sabbath. One ritual that is very controversial is the practice of polygamy. Mormons believe that marriage is an eternal bond which cannot be broken. When a couple divorces the …show more content…
They also celebrate Pioneer Day which is the main Mormon holiday. Pioneer Day is celebrated on July 24th every year, it is a celebration of the day they first entered into Salt Lake Valley. John the Baptist's Visit is also celebrated on May 15th. This is the day the mormons believe that John the Baptist visited Joseph Smith.
Mormons mainly follow the Book of Mormon. They believe that it has the same divine authority as the bible does for other christians. The Book of Mormon was written by Joseph Smith who was a very influential character in the Mormon faith. Not all mormons only follow one book, some follow “Pearl of Great Price” and “Doctrine and Covenants” as well. “Pearl of Great Price” is based off of a parable told by Jesus in Matthew.
Along with this and many other things, Mormons are required to go on mission trips to other countries to try to convert people to the faith. So, as you can tell, there are many similarities and differences between the 2 religions. Mormon beliefs are very controversial among the christian community. It definitely is not easy to be a Mormon, especially with all of the different rules. If you don't mind having the simplest wardrobe, spending hours at church on sunday and being married or having a husband who is married to multiple women then maybe Mormonism is for you. It definitely is not for