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;Garments: After a member of the church goes to the temple, they wear special garments as their under clothing as a sacred reminder of covenants made with God. They are similar in form to boxer shorts and an under shirt. Some anti-Mormons mockingly refer to this as "magic underwear" or other derogatory names which behavior is very offensive to the members of the church. | ;Garments: After a member of the church goes to the temple, they wear special garments as their under clothing as a sacred reminder of covenants made with God. They are similar in form to boxer shorts and an under shirt. Some anti-Mormons mockingly refer to this as "magic underwear" or other derogatory names which behavior is very offensive to the members of the church. | ||
− | *{{E|Garments|http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3719&filename=3720.pdf}} | + | *{{E|Garments|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3719&filename=3720.pdf}} |
;General Authorities: Church Leaders who have authority in the world wide church and who are not restricted in authority to certain geographical regions alone. The First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the First and Second Quorums of Seventy, and the Presiding Bishopric are all general authorities. | ;General Authorities: Church Leaders who have authority in the world wide church and who are not restricted in authority to certain geographical regions alone. The First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the First and Second Quorums of Seventy, and the Presiding Bishopric are all general authorities. | ||
− | *{{E|General Authorities|http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3724&filename=3725.pdf}} | + | *{{E|General Authorities|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3724&filename=3725.pdf}} |
;General Conference: The first weekend in April and the first weekend in October, all of the General Authorities of the church will meet in Salt Lake City in the conference center. They will give sermons and talks on a variety of subjects. It is broadcast all over the world and listened to by the members of the LDS church. You can see the talks from General Conference here http://www.lds.org/conference/sessions/display/0,5239,49-1-775,00.html | ;General Conference: The first weekend in April and the first weekend in October, all of the General Authorities of the church will meet in Salt Lake City in the conference center. They will give sermons and talks on a variety of subjects. It is broadcast all over the world and listened to by the members of the LDS church. You can see the talks from General Conference here http://www.lds.org/conference/sessions/display/0,5239,49-1-775,00.html | ||
;Gift of the Holy Ghost: The right to have, whenever one is worthy, the companionship of the Holy Ghost. This right is given only after proper and authorized baptism and is conferred by the laying on of hands by those who hold Melchizedek Priesthood. It acts as a cleansing agent to purify a person and sanctify them from sin. | ;Gift of the Holy Ghost: The right to have, whenever one is worthy, the companionship of the Holy Ghost. This right is given only after proper and authorized baptism and is conferred by the laying on of hands by those who hold Melchizedek Priesthood. It acts as a cleansing agent to purify a person and sanctify them from sin. | ||
− | *{{E|Gift of the Holy Ghost|http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3729&filename=3730.pdf}} | + | *{{E|Gift of the Holy Ghost|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3729&filename=3730.pdf}} |
;Godhead: | ;Godhead: | ||
*The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost acting in a quorum. In the LDS teach that "the Father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s; the Son also; but the Holy Ghost has not a body of flesh and bones, but is a personage of Spirit. Were it not so, the Holy Ghost could not dwell in us." ([http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/130/22#22 D&C 130:22]) | *The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost acting in a quorum. In the LDS teach that "the Father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s; the Son also; but the Holy Ghost has not a body of flesh and bones, but is a personage of Spirit. Were it not so, the Holy Ghost could not dwell in us." ([http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/130/22#22 D&C 130:22]) | ||
*The term "Godhead" as found in the KJV New Testament is archaic and means "godhood"—the quality or state of being divine. LDS do not generally use the term in this fashion although it is in KJV version of the Bible which is used by the Church. | *The term "Godhead" as found in the KJV New Testament is archaic and means "godhood"—the quality or state of being divine. LDS do not generally use the term in this fashion although it is in KJV version of the Bible which is used by the Church. | ||
− | *{{E|Godhead|http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3733&filename=3734.pdf}} | + | *{{E|Godhead|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3733&filename=3734.pdf}} |
;Godhood: The state of being, or becoming, divine. | ;Godhood: The state of being, or becoming, divine. | ||
− | *{{E|Godhood|http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3734&filename=3735.pdf}} | + | *{{E|Godhood|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3734&filename=3735.pdf}} |
== H == | == H == | ||
;High Priest: This is a level in the LDS priesthood given to many males over the age of 50, or to those who have served in Ward or Stake leadership positions. | ;High Priest: This is a level in the LDS priesthood given to many males over the age of 50, or to those who have served in Ward or Stake leadership positions. | ||
− | *{{E|High Priest|http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3758&filename=3759.pdf}} | + | *{{E|High Priest|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3758&filename=3759.pdf}} |
;Home Teaching: The families in the church are visited by other members each month. This is referred to as "home teaching." The intent of the visit is to make sure things are going well with the family and then to leave a gospel message. | ;Home Teaching: The families in the church are visited by other members each month. This is referred to as "home teaching." The intent of the visit is to make sure things are going well with the family and then to leave a gospel message. | ||
− | * {{E|Home Teaching|http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3772&filename=3773.pdf}} | + | * {{E|Home Teaching|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3772&filename=3773.pdf}} |
== I == | == I == | ||
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== K == | == K == | ||
− | + | ;Keys of the priesthood: Authority to direct and administer priesthood responsibilities. The prophet holds all keys; other keys are designated to apostles, stake presidents, bishops, and quorum presidents as needed. | |
+ | * {{E|Keys of the Priesthood|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3845&filename=3846.pdf}} | ||
== L == | == L == | ||
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− | ;Melchizedek Priesthood: The second priesthood (the first being Aaronic.) This is the priesthood held by all elders and high priests in the church. | + | ;Melchizedek Priesthood: The second, or higher, priesthood (the first being Aaronic.) This is the priesthood held by all elders and high priests in the church. |
− | + | *{{E|Melchizedek priesthood|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=3917&filename=3918.pdf}} | |
;Mia Maid:Young Women who are 14 to 16 years of age are in the Mia Maid class. | ;Mia Maid:Young Women who are 14 to 16 years of age are in the Mia Maid class. | ||
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;Patriarch: Man designated within each Stake to give blessings. | ;Patriarch: Man designated within each Stake to give blessings. | ||
− | + | *{{E|Patriarch|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4035&filename=4036.pdf}} | |
;Patriarchal Blessings: Special blessing given by patriarchs to each member. The blessing is written down and is frequently used as a guide for life. | ;Patriarchal Blessings: Special blessing given by patriarchs to each member. The blessing is written down and is frequently used as a guide for life. | ||
− | + | *{{E|Patriarchal Blessings|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4036&filename=4037.pdf}} | |
;Pearl of Great Price: A book of scripture held sacred by the LDS Church. It contains various texts including: | ;Pearl of Great Price: A book of scripture held sacred by the LDS Church. It contains various texts including: | ||
*The Book of Moses: Joseph Smith's retranslation of the early chapters of Genesis. | *The Book of Moses: Joseph Smith's retranslation of the early chapters of Genesis. | ||
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*Joseph Smith - Matthew: Part of Joseph Smith's retranslation of Matthew, chapters 23 and 24. | *Joseph Smith - Matthew: Part of Joseph Smith's retranslation of Matthew, chapters 23 and 24. | ||
*Joseph Smith - History: Joseph's account of early events of the Church, taken from his History of the Church. And, | *Joseph Smith - History: Joseph's account of early events of the Church, taken from his History of the Church. And, | ||
− | *The Articles of Faith: A brief statment of basic beliefs of the Church, originally part of a letter | + | *The Articles of Faith: A brief statment of basic beliefs of the Church, originally part of a letter from Joseph Smith to John Wentworth, Editor of the ''Chicago Democrat'' who inquired of Joseph about the Church. |
− | + | *{{E|Pearl of Great Price|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4040&filename=4041.pdf}} | |
;Priest: A level in the LDS priesthood held by young men ages 16-18. It is also often held by newer male converts in the LDS church. In the Community of Christ (RLDS) the office of Priest as with other Priesthood offices is generally held by adults, both men and women. | ;Priest: A level in the LDS priesthood held by young men ages 16-18. It is also often held by newer male converts in the LDS church. In the Community of Christ (RLDS) the office of Priest as with other Priesthood offices is generally held by adults, both men and women. | ||
− | + | *{{E|Priest, Aaronic Priesthood|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4079&filename=4080.pdf}} | |
;Primary: The children's organization in the LDS church. | ;Primary: The children's organization in the LDS church. | ||
+ | *{{E|Primary|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4089&filename=4090.pdf}} | ||
== Q == | == Q == | ||
− | + | ;Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: In the LDS Church, the apostles preside following the death of the prophet/president of the Church until a new prophet (usually the senior apostle) is chosen. | |
+ | *{{E|Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4111&filename=4112.pdf}} | ||
== R == | == R == | ||
;Relief Society: the woman's organization within the LDS church. All women within the church belong to this organization. | ;Relief Society: the woman's organization within the LDS church. All women within the church belong to this organization. | ||
− | + | *{{E|Relief Society|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4121&filename=4122.pdf}} | |
== S == | == S == | ||
− | ;Sabbath: Mormons generally have their sabbath on Sunday. While there are differences on how each family decides to "Keep the sabbath day holy," it usually involves not working on Sunday, not shopping on Sunday and trying to avoid activities that would cause other people to work. | + | ;Sabbath: Mormons generally have their sabbath on Sunday. While there are differences on how each family decides to "Keep the sabbath day holy," it usually involves not working on Sunday, not shopping on Sunday and trying to avoid activities that would cause other people to work. Members who live in areas in which Sunday is not the traditional Sabbath (e.g. Saturday in the State of Israel; Friday in Muslim countries) will observe the Sabbath of their host nation. |
− | + | * {{E|Sabbath Day|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4147&filename=4148.pdf}} | |
;Seminary: A class offered to high school youth. In most areas it is early in the morning before school and is five days each week. | ;Seminary: A class offered to high school youth. In most areas it is early in the morning before school and is five days each week. | ||
;Stake: Ecclesiastical unit comprised of wards and branches and presided over by a Stake President. The term "Stake" is a reference to a stake in the tent of zion. | ;Stake: Ecclesiastical unit comprised of wards and branches and presided over by a Stake President. The term "Stake" is a reference to a stake in the tent of zion. | ||
− | + | *{{E|Stake|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4239&filename=4240.pdf++ | |
;Stake Conference: A meeting of the entire stake. It generally takes place twice a year. No ward or branch meetings are held on the Sunday when Stake Conference is held. | ;Stake Conference: A meeting of the entire stake. It generally takes place twice a year. No ward or branch meetings are held on the Sunday when Stake Conference is held. | ||
+ | ;Stake President: Leader of a stake; analagous to a Catholic "bishop," in that he administers several local worship units. | ||
+ | *{{E|Stake President, Stake Presidency|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4240&filename=4241.pdf}} | ||
== T == | == T == | ||
;Teacher: There are two uses of this word among LDS. The first is the familiar term teacher, as in a Sunday School teacher. The second usage is for a position in the LDS priesthood that is generally reserved for young men age 14-16. | ;Teacher: There are two uses of this word among LDS. The first is the familiar term teacher, as in a Sunday School teacher. The second usage is for a position in the LDS priesthood that is generally reserved for young men age 14-16. | ||
− | + | *{{E|Teacher, Aaronic Priesthood|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4263&filename=4264.pdf}} | |
− | ;Telestial Kingdom: The lowest kingdom of | + | ;Telestial Kingdom: The lowest kingdom of glory in the LDS view of heaven. It is compared to the glory of the stars. |
− | + | *{{E|Teletial Kingdom|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4266&filename=4267.pdf}} | |
;Temple: The temple is not a church building for normal Sunday meetings. It is a place of sacred worship and ceremonies performed for the living and on behalf of the dead. | ;Temple: The temple is not a church building for normal Sunday meetings. It is a place of sacred worship and ceremonies performed for the living and on behalf of the dead. | ||
− | + | *{{E|Temple|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4270&filename=4271.pdf}} | |
;Terrestrial Kingdom: The middle kingdom of Glory in the LDS view of heaven. It is compared to the glory of the moon. | ;Terrestrial Kingdom: The middle kingdom of Glory in the LDS view of heaven. It is compared to the glory of the moon. | ||
− | + | *{{E|Terrestrial Kingdom|2=http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/EoM&CISOPTR=4274&filename=4275.pdf}} | |
;Testimony: This has two uses within the LDS church. First it is a description of belief, as in "He has a testimony of the gospel." Secondly, it is used to describe the verbal expression of that belief, as in "He bore his testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ." | ;Testimony: This has two uses within the LDS church. First it is a description of belief, as in "He has a testimony of the gospel." Secondly, it is used to describe the verbal expression of that belief, as in "He bore his testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ." | ||
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