The Differences of Mormonism

I'll jump right into it. I guess I will mention an item, Mormonism shares with other Christian here and there. Some of the things about Mormonism that are different is that we do believe that there is Jesus Christ, God the Father, and a Holy Ghost. Our variance is that we believe that they are three separate beings. They still act as one, but really three separate like the government is. They act as one, for the most part, but actually are three separate parts. Mormonism also believes that the true gospel had been evicted from the earth for a great amount of time. They feel that any worthy man is able to wield the authority of the Priesthood. Mormonism may have negated the Africans previous, but that was due to their previous line, but they have basically changed what their linage did way back. We also believe that the Priesthood is split into two levels and then into quorums according to age and worthiness. In Mormonism we have two levels of the Priesthood. Then of that it goes into more parts. Mormonism has the believe that there is more than just Heaven and Hell after death. They believe that there are three degrees of glory. There was also an episode called "the war in Heaven". It's with Jesus and Lucifer offering to be the one to suffer for man. Here is one that basically everyone knows that is different about Mormonism is having the Book of Mormon. There is also the "Word of Wisdom". That is the statement that diverts Mormons from beer, wine, and other formats of alcohol, Tobacco of all sorts, and caffeine. Another that is noted quite a bit is talking about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. This is an event in which will be a great event and bring the world to peace for 1000 years.

I would like to talk a little about the history of Mormonism. As a lot of people know Mormonism started with a Male at age 14 by the name of Joseph Smith Jr. He had an event occur to him that's called the "First Vision". In this event Joseph was looking for the correct church to choose from. As he was searching he found the scripture James 1:5. In this it says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, That giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." He went into an area to use put this scripture into action. As Joseph was about to pray out loud for him first time he was taken over by a devil causing him to fight against it. As Joseph was about to give up and die he saw two personages. These were Jesus Christ and God. for more info so I don't spoil it go to http://www.lds.org/scriptures/pgp/js-h/1?lang=eng. At this Mormonism began.

Joseph later was guided by the man that buried what are called golden plates, which held a history of the people here before us. They had fallen off from the truth and buried the plates. Joseph Smith was asked to translate these documents. It took him a few years, but he also had another person of Mormonism to assist Joseph, Oliver Cowdrey. They had started to transcribe the plates and Oliver's wife wanted to see what they had done so far just to be proved that he wasn't wasting time. Joseph was commanded to not let Oliver take what was currently done, but Joseph persisted in asking. Eventually God gave up and let him just for Joseph and Oliver to find that the current workings were stolen. Joseph and Oliver had to apologize greatly and was delayed being able to work due to their actions, but eventually was able to start again. God told them to not redo the first parts due to knowing that the person who stole the workings would change them and say that those were the originals and that Joseph was changing them to fit himself. With this information Joseph continued from where he was. They eventually got finished and gained believers hence beginning Mormonism to grow.

Mormonism was attacked by people in trying to prove it was false. As they were attacked they were forced to move along to different areas with still getting persisted. Finally Joseph Smith was Martyred attempting to get rid of Mormonism. Instead, Mormonism persisted with gaining a new Prophet and leader, Brigham Young. Brigham young asked those of Mormonism to travel westward to what is now Utah allowing  Mormonism to grow in a safe environment. These people were noted by the title of Pioneers. Pioneers had to face many things of natural matters such as dehydration, heat animals, and other matters. Mormonism has an event they do usually every four years called Trek that allows ages 14-18 to attend which is a re-enactment of the Pioneers' travels. The people on Trek only go so far and still have more resources if needed just to be safe. It's for an experience if you want to go on Trek, not necessary. Mormonism was attacked then and is still being attacked now. And that is the history of Mormonism.