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| Latter-day
Saint Glossary and Vocabulary |
| These words are frequently encountered when reading or
listening to discussions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. |
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| Activity
in the Church |
| "For Latter-day Saints, activity in the Church involves
a broad range of public and private religious practices intended to enhance
the spiritual well-being of the faithful and accomplish good works."
Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Agriculture |
| "The Latter-day Saints were pioneers in developing techniques
and institutions of irrigated agriculture and dry farming in the Far West,
probably because of a particular juxtaposition of modern attitudes toward
farming and farm life, skills gained in early industrial Britain and the
United States, and the pressing need to increase production on Utah's hardscrabble
farms." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Attitudes
Toward the Arts and Media |
| Latter-day Saints have a great love for all of the arts,
including Art, Media, Music, Literature, and Architecture. |
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| Attitudes
Toward Health, Medicine, and Fitness |
| "In light of modern revelation, Latter-day Saints believe
that the physical body and its health and well-being are an essential part
of the gospel of Jesus Christ." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Attitudes
Toward Business and Wealth |
| "Elements of history, theology, and practice combine to
form a positive LDS attitude toward honest business endeavors." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| Church
Organization and Priesthood Authority |
| "Jesus Christ is
the great High Priest of God; Christ is therefore the source of all true
priesthood authority and power on this earth (Heb. 5- 10). Man does not
take such priesthood power unto himself; it must be conferred by God through
his servants (Heb. 5:4; D&C 1:38)." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Dating
and Courtship |
| A description of LDS dating and courtship
practices |
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| Education |
| "The Articles of Faith underscore the deep and fundamental
role that knowledge plays in the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints: "If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good
report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things" (A of F 13)."
Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Family
History or Genealogy |
| "The terms 'family history' and 'genealogy'
are synonymous for Latter-day Saints... LDS interest in family history
is based on the fundamental doctrines of salvation, agency, and exaltation."
Encyclopedia of Mormonism
All questions concerning Family History or Genealogy
should be addressed to The
Genealogy Lady at the New Jerusalem web site. |
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| Family
Home Evening |
| "Family Home Evening is a weekly
observance of Latter-day Saints for spiritual training and social activity,
usually held on Monday evenings" Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Church
History |
| A selection of articles about some of the events and personalities
in LDS history. |
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| Holidays
and Celebrations |
| "Through their religious and community celebrations,
members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints express some of their spiritual and social values and expectations."
Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Hunting |
| ".....to take the life of [animals] wantonly is a sin before
the Lord." President Joseph Fielding Smith |
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| Interfaith
Relationships |
| A discussion of the interfaith relationships between Mormonism
and other Christian denominations as well as non-Christian faiths. |
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| Teachings
About Law |
| "Three types of laws exist: spiritual or divine laws, laws
of nature, and civil laws. Latter-day Saints are deeply and consistently
law-oriented, because laws, whether spiritual, physical, or civil, are
rules defining existence and guiding action. Through the observance of
laws, blessings and rewards are expected, and by the violation of laws,
suffering, deprivation, and even punishment will result."
Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Military
and the Church |
| "The Church considers being loyal citizens to be a duty
of its members, irrespective of nationality. Responding to a call for military
service is one appropriate manner of fulfilling this duty of citizenship.."
Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Missionary
Work |
| "The mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints is to invite everyone to come to Christ. This includes a mandate
to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to every nation, kindred, tongue,
and people." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Modesty in
Dress |
| "Latter-day Saints believe that modest dress reflects commitment
to a Christlike life and shows respect for self, for fellow beings, and
for God. In their homes and in the Church, they are taught that modest
dress has a positive effect on both self-esteem and behavior." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| Parenting |
| Latter-day Saints believe it is a great responsibility
and also a divine privilege to have Heavenly Father's children entrusted
to our care. We are expected to teach our children the principles of eternal
life and help them grow into adulthood. |
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| Policies,
Practices, and Procedures |
| "The First
Presidency and the Quorum
of the Twelve Apostles have developed policies, practices, and procedures
to give order and continuity throughout the units of the Church and to
provide guidelines for its leaders." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Politics |
| "Concerning the general duties of government and citizen,
latter-day scriptures and the prophets of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints teach that governments should protect freedoms and provide
for the public interest and that citizens should honor and uphold laws
and governments." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Prayer
and Fasting |
| Prayer is "... the way to commune with God and receive
revelation from him. Faith, sincerity, obedience, and seeking are attributes
that lift the soul to God; this is the essential character of prayer for
the Latter-day Saint." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Recreation |
| "Recreation is an essential and vital part of the gospel
of salvation -- a gospel which makes provision for every need of man, both
temporal and spiritual." Elder Bruce R. McConkie |
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| Reverence |
| "Latter-day Saints share with other religious people an
inner yearning or inclination to venerate that which is holy." Encyclopedia
of Mormonism |
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| Sabbath
Day |
| "The Sabbath is a day set apart for rest
and spiritual renewal. The importance of Sabbath observance, taught from
the Creation and throughout religious history, is reconfirmed in modern
scripture and in the teachings of LDS leaders." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Teachings
About Sexuality |
| "In LDS life and thought, sexuality consists of attitudes,
feelings, and desires that are God-given and central to God's plan for
his children, but they are not the central motivating force in human action.
Sexual feelings are to be governed by each individual within boundaries
the Lord has set." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Social Characteristics |
| "Comparisons can be based on information that has been
gathered about Latter-day Saints in the United States regarding their family
characteristics, such as marriage, divorce, fertility, and sexual attitudes,
as well as their social class, gender roles, substance use and health,
political affiliation, attitudes toward social issues, religiosity, and
migration." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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| Welfare
and Humanitarian Assistance |
| The Church has extensive programs available to help both
members and nonmembers in need. |
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| Word
of Wisdom |
| "The practice of abstaining from all forms
of alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and tea, which may outwardly distinguish active
Latter-day Saints more than any other practice." Encyclopedia of Mormonism |
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