Mormonism - 2nd hr. - 2024

Page 1: Introduction to Mormonism

  • Definition: Overview of Mormonism by authors Trevor, Jacob, Damian, Aarav.

Page 2: Founder and Establishment

  • Founder: Joseph Smith

  • Date Established: April 6th, 1830

  • Location: New York

Page 3: Current Adherence Statistics

  • Adherents Breakdown:

    • Christian: 70.6%

    • Evangelical Protestant: 25.4%

    • Mainline Protestant: 14.7%

    • Historically Black Protestant: 6.5%

    • LDS Church Membership: 17,255,39

    • Catholic: 20.8%

    • Other Christians: low percentages (Mormon 1.6%, Jehovah's Witness 0.8%, Orthodox Christian 0.5%)

Page 4: Basic Beliefs

  • Core beliefs include:

    • God the Father

    • Christ the Son

    • The Holy Ghost

    • Jesus Christ the savior

    • Book of Mormon

    • Restoration of the Gospel

    • Tithing(tai-thing)

    • Words of Wisdom (health code)

    • Importance of family

    • Sacred temples

    • Five Pillars of Mormonism

Page 5: Holy Books and Symbols

  • Scriptures:

    • The Mormon Bible

    • The Book of Mormon

    • Angel Moroni as a symbol

  • Five Pillars: Fundamental principles or practices of the faith.

Page 6: Places of Worship

  • Temples: Key locations include the Salt Lake Temple.

Page 7: Holidays

  • Important Celebrations:

    • December 25th: Christmas (birth of Jesus)

    • Easter: First Sunday after spring equinox (resurrection of Jesus)

    • July 24th: Pioneer Day (first LDS pioneers in Salt Lake Valley)

Page 8: Food Taboos

  • Prohibited Foods:

    • Caffeine

    • Alcohol

Page 9: Geographic Distribution

  • Overview of where Mormonism is predominantly found.

Page 10: Historical Movement

  • Map Overview: Westward expansion of the Church, showing key locations and routes taken by early Mormons to settle in the West.

Page 11: LDS Membership Distribution

  • Map Details: Percentage of LDS population per County based on 2000 statistics.

Page 12: Geographic Reasons for Presence

  • Explanation of why Mormonism has significant communities in specific areas.

Page 13: Diffusion of Mormonism

  • Hearth: Palmyra, New York

  • Initial Spread: Through family networks and missionary efforts, expanding to Ohio and Missouri.

  • Diffusion Type: Hierarchical initially, evolving to a mix of expansion and relocation diffusion.

Page 14: Global Importance

  • Why Mormonism matters today in a broader context.

Page 15: Contributions of Mormons

  • Notable Americans:

    • Steve Young: NFL quarterback, contributor to sports and youth philanthropy.

    • Jewel Kilcher: Singer, founder of a foundation for vulnerable youths.

    • Harry Reid: Politician, known for healthcare advocacy.

    • Brigham Young: Key figure in the expansion of Mormonism, established Salt Lake City.

Page 16: Conflicts in History

  • Key Events: Critical conflicts involving Mormons:

    • Missouri Mormon War (1838)

    • Nauvoo Extermination (1844)

    • Utah War (1857-1858)

    • Mountain Meadows Massacre (1857)

Page 17: Conclusions on Beliefs

  • Polytheism: Belief in multiple gods while worshipping God the Father.

  • Universalizing Religion: Emphasizes inclusivity and missionary work.

Page 18: Future of Mormonism

  • Predictions: Anticipated growth due to missionary efforts, especially in developing countries; global importance may continue to rise.