by | Apr 25, 2008 | Mormon Lifestyles, Mormons & Muslims, Mormons As Christians
Personal Response by Richard Neitzel Holzapfel Latter-day Saints use the Western calendar, also known as the Gregorian Calendar, established in 1582. They generally observe the national holidays in the various countries where they live. For example, in the United...
by brady | Apr 25, 2008 | Mormon Beliefs, Mormon Lifestyles, Mormon Temples
Personal Response by Richard Neitzel Holzapfel Latter-day Saints, Mormons, like many other religious people, wear special clothing with religious meaning. Often Christian ministers and priests wear special robes or collars to identify themselves. In secular...
by | Apr 16, 2008 | Faith, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Modern Scripture, Mormon Beliefs, Mormon Lifestyles
Personal Response by Richard Neitzel Holzapfel The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is often identified as the Mormon or LDS Church. LDS, in this case, is an acronym for Latter-day Saints, a part of the official name of the LDS Church. When religious bodies...
by | Apr 11, 2008 | Mormon Beliefs, Mormon Lifestyles
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) believe in the sacredness of the body. We consider it a gift necessary to experience mortality and to live a worthy life preparatory to eternal glory. We believe with Paul that we “are the...
by | Mar 28, 2008 | Grace, Mormon Beliefs, Mormon Lifestyles, Mormons As Christians
Personal Response by Richard Neitzel Holzapfel Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons or Latter-day Saints) accept the traditional Christian Sabbath, which is held on the , for worship. Additionally, members of the Mormon Church gather on...
by | Mar 25, 2008 | Mormon Beliefs, Mormon Lifestyles, Mormon Women
Personal Response by Karen R. Merkley Mormon women are key players and equal partners in the work of the Lord, in families, in communities and in the world. In the words of Brigham Young, early President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: One thing is...