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Mormon is a colloquial term used to refer specifically to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in some contexts to members of smaller denominations within the Latter Day Saint movement. The term is derived from the name of The Book of Mormon, one of the faith's four books of scripture. The book, in turn, derives its name from Mormon, one of the primary prophets described therein.

Origin of the term "Mormon"


The term Mormon The following is Joseph Smith's own explanation of the definition of the word "Mormon," as taken from The Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, pp. 299-300, and edited by Joseph Fielding Smith.

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next on 1260am/94.1fm WCHV "48 Hours of Christmas" - Mormon Tabernacle Choir "We need a little Christmas" (w/ A. Lansbury) http://ow.ly/P0ZW
joethomaswchv (Joe Thomas) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:30:38 -0000
next on 1260am/94.1fm WCHV "48 Hours of Christmas" - Mormon Tabernacle Choir "We need a little Christmas" (w/ A. Lansbury) http://ow.ly/P0ZW
A Sacred Christmas video-Silent Night http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzfwlDWEew8 #MerryChristmas #lds #mormon #ldsprinciples
LDSPrinciples (Michael Ballard) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:27:24 -0000
A Sacred Christmas video-Silent Night http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzfwlDWEew8 #MerryChristmas #lds #mormon #ldsprinciples
The guy from the Mormon church offering Bibles was named Jesus Cristo!!
mrichards87 (mark richards) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:24:57 -0000
The guy from the Mormon church offering Bibles was named Jesus Cristo!!
@niggy at least ur relatives arent jewish. and catholic. and lutheran. and like every religion other than mormon. theres even satanists. Dx
Darnel8980 (darrel burns) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:17:02 -0000
@niggy at least ur relatives arent jewish. and catholic. and lutheran. and like every religion other than mormon. theres even satanists. Dx
@nickuhlakin haha!! yeah idk bout that stuff cuz we dont go to/belong to temple lol im prolly more mormon than jewish thats how not jew i am
sophiebaron (Sophie Baron) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:14:31 -0000
@nickuhlakin haha!! yeah idk bout that stuff cuz we dont go to/belong to temple lol im prolly more mormon than jewish thats how not jew i am
To my Mormon friends... wait, I have no Mormon friends (thank goodness)..
xdracco (Obi Juan) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:03:40 -0000
To my Mormon friends... wait, I have no Mormon friends (thank goodness)..

 
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BibleTruths.org: The Doctrine of Polygamy - Brief analysis of how the Mormon doctrine of polygamy is an unanswerable problem.
Meta Description: [ The Mormon doctrine of polygamy is an unanswerable problem. It is both defended and defamed in Mormon holy books. ]

CultWatch: Fundamentalist or Polygamy-Practicing Mormon Groups - Institute for the Study of American Religion essay describing the rise, demise, and revivals of polygamy in Mormon history.

Let Us Reason Ministries: Polygamy a Revelation from God? - Explores apparent inconsistencies in the Mormon history and practice of polygamy.
Meta Description: [ Plural marraiges were once part of the gospel of mormonism until God changed his mind, even though he still practiced it. ]

Mormon Polygamy - Find out about the history and practice of Mormon polygamy.
Meta Description: [ Find out about the history and practice of Mormon polygamy. ]

Mormons are Inconsistent on Polygamy - Shows the contradiction of biblical polygamy in Mormon history, concerning its acceptance and shunning.
Meta Description: [ If a Mormon holds to the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants, he is faced with an impossible dilemma and a religion plagued with numerous contradictions. ]

Polygamy - Uses passages from the bible as proof that God condones and allows the practice of polygamy.
Meta Description: [ Poligamy proven. This law was given by God and supported by Him. ]

Polygamy and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Orgins of polygamy, legal reaction, The Great Accommodation of 1890, and polygamy today.
Meta Description: [ Polygamy during the 19th century in Mormon Churches? ]

Polygamy Central - An analysis of the history of polygamy in the Mormon church. Includes a chronology of federal legislation, a number of essays, and a personal perspective on the topic.
Meta Description: [ Mormon Church History subjects, such as Polygamy A Chronology of Federal Legislation on Polygamy, Post 1890 Manifesto polygamy etc. ]

Polygamy FAQ - Frequently asked questions regarding polygamy among the Utah Mormons, as answered by an independent polygamist.
Meta Description: [ Frequency asked questions about polygamy and plural marriage ]

Polygamy Sermon - Joseph Smith's boasting and polygamy denial sermon.

Principle Voices of Polygamy - Advocacy organization promoting equal representation and civil rights for Mormon Fundamentalist polygamists. Includes legal and historical resources and FAQs about Mormon Fundamentalism.

Social and Political Reactions to Mormon Polygamy - Article about the persecution of Mormon polygamists.
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Story of Maria Emaline Mott, The - In late 1853 and early 1854, Maria was hounded constantly on the polygamy question. Her faith was crushed by what she considered the underhanded way polygamy was practiced.
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404 The Changing World of Mormonism: Plural Marriage - Transcript of chapter 9 of a book by Jerald and Sandra Tanner, detailing the history of polygamy in the Mormon church.
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The Doctrine of Plural Marriage - An LDS elder discusses the Biblical basis for and history of the practice in the Mormon church and the revelation and Manifesto directing that it cease. With links to primary source documents.

Young Brides Stir New Outcry on Utah Polygamy - Report on the campaign against the fundamentalist Mormon practice of bigamy. [New York Times]

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