Mormon

As the Mormon Pioneers trekked across the plains, They had lots of challenges along the way. When they reached the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847, Brigham Young was overlooking the valley and knew that this was the place for them. As they began to settle in the Valley, the Pioneers were impressed with…

In 2017, I went on trek with my stake to Nebraska. On the third night, there was a horrendous thunderstorm. There was a torrential downpour, strong winds, and even hail. We took shelter in a nearby building, leaving all of our belongings in the tents. One boy in particular helped many others reach the building,…

The Mormon religion isn’t just practiced on Sundays, it is one that’s incorporated throughout the day, every day of the week. It is influenced in all aspects of life, filling the members’ homes with prayers, daily devotionals, daily teachings, and family time. A Mormons faith should be carried strongly all day long, upholding the standards…

Joseph Smith was a significant figure for the Mormon Church. His personal history of being a Mormon leader developed a wide range of believers and greatly influenced the next generation of Mormons to come. Joseph Smith was born on December 23, 1805, in Sharon, Vermont. Joseph Smith came from a wonderful family from New England….

Despite social modernization and progress of women in corporate leadership the church is far behind in accepting the call of women in church leadership. Although the call of leading in ministry is no different the struggle still remains throughout the churches and our communities. Church leadership is still a male-dominated profession. Therefore, women who embark…

Mormon, the name given to the people who join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or LDS. LDS is a Christian religion that is based off of and teaches from both the Christian Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon, as well as embraces the Doctrine and Covenants and The Pearl of Great…

Toward Happier Choices by Michael Oborn is not a typical memoir but a great one nonetheless. It’s about Michael leaving behind his life as a Mormon and seeking other paths in his life’s journey. The book is divided into three sections, which are ‘Short Stories’, ‘Potpourri’ and ‘Exceptional People’ The first section, as the title…

In 1820, a man Joseph Smith around the age of 14 years old supposedly received a vision while in the woods of upstate New York. In this so-called vison Smith says, God told him that all churches were wrong and that he was to start the “only true church.” But wait there is more madness…

Introduction After completing Professor McAvoy’s Religions of the World class, I definitely feel way more knowledgeable and exposed than I ever have to religions other than my own. There is definitely an importance to learning about religions that are popular, almost unheard of, and no longer existent, it can help in learning more about the…

‘The Book Of Mormon’ may sound like it’s about religion but it’s not. The protagonists of the play are a pair of missionaries who are sent to Uganda. Most of the laughs come from the two who are friendly Mormons. This is a play about contrasting reality with fantasy and making fun of everything and…