<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Verdana”>Mormon religion, or Mormonism, consists of the beliefs, traditions, and religious rites practiced by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The nickname, Mormon, comes from the Mormon belief in the Book of Mormon as a second witness to Jesus Christ and as Holy Scripture comparable to the Bible. The Mormon religion is centered on Jesus Christ as the Savior and Redeemer of the world and Mormons believe that His sacrifice in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross as the pivotal event in man’s relationship to God. Unlike most other Christian religions,Mormons believe thatJesus Christ still speaks to prophets on the earth today and that scripture is still being revealed. The first of the modern day prophets was Joseph Smith, who translated the Book of Mormon.
Mormon beliefs and practices encompass the whole of life. Mormons believe that the family is sacred and that marriage can last throughout eternity if it is bound by God’s power, called priesthood, in Mormon temples. Mormon beliefs also include the importance of faith, baptism in Jesus’ name for those old enough to understand and choose for themselves, and the power of the Holy Spirit in one’s every day life. Mormons believe that everyone should be anxiously engaged in doing good and in helping others. Mormons teach that the purpose of life is to grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally through our experiences and that difficulties are part of God’s plan to help us learn how to become more like Him: more humble, loving, and patient. Mankind is by nature good, for we are made in God’s image, but we are weak because of the Fall of Adam and Eve, but through Jesus Christ all mankind can be saved if they obey God by being baptized and striving to keep the commandments.