Why Do Mormons Do Genealogy?
The search for family roots has become a global pastime. But why? There doesn’t seem to be just one answer, but it’s so important that thousands of hours and millions of dollars are spent each year in the pursuit of the past. A statement in Genealogyintime.com provides this insight: Genealogy helps satisfy a deep need to understand how we fit into the broader world around us. From this perspective, genealogy is more than just a collection of single family threads that go through time. Genealogy truly is a journey of many lifetimes woven together from the past, the present and (from our perspective) the future. Genealogy is a popular pastime and it is important because, ultimately, it lies at the heart of the human...
What Takes Place In Mormon Temples?
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (inadvertently called by friends of other faiths, the “Mormon Church”) believe that temples are sacred holy places of worship. They believe that temples are literally houses of the Lord Jesus Christ. As a result of many misconceptions about Mormon temples and what goes on inside of them, D. Lauritsen, a Mormon professor, has written this response: What Happens Inside Mormon Temples? Brief Answer: In the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, worthy members receive instruction relating to the Creation, the Fall, and the redemption of mankind. In addition, attendees accept sacred covenants and participate in ordinances that the Lord has...
The Purpose of Life
There are so many people in this world, and many of them feel lost, alone, isolated, and confused. They feel like they are drifting because they do not know what their purpose is or who they are. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints answers many of life’s burning questions: Who am I? Where did I come from? and Where am I going? Latter-day Saints (sometimes called Mormons by those of other faiths) believe that each us of born on the earth is a literal spirit son or daughter of God. We existed before we came to this earth in the presence of God as His spirit children. This place is called the Pre-Existence. While we were here, we were presented with Heavenly Father’s Plan of Salvation, or the Plan of...
Open House Set for Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple
Another House of the Lord (referred to as “Mormon” temples by friends of other faiths), erected by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be extending its open house invitation for the public to tour and visit a pre-dedicated LDS temple. According to the Church’s official newsroom site, Newsroom.lds.org: The public is invited to visit the temple during an open house from Friday, 11 November 2011, until Saturday, 26 November 2011, excluding Sundays. The temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, 11 December 2011, in three sessions. The dedicatory sessions will be broadcast to congregations of the Church within the temple district. Cultural celebrations will take place prior to the...
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