![]() In addition to service in the priesthood, many members accept the call to missionary work. About two years later they may enter the Melchizedek priesthood as elders, and thereafter they may enter the upper ranks of the church priesthood hierarchy. They become teachers at age 14 and priests at age 16. At age 12 all worthy males (a category which until 1978 generally did not include black men) become deacons in the Aaronic priesthood. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dissolves the distinctions between the priesthood and the laity. Although calling people to repent, Smith’s creed reflected contemporary American optimism in its emphasis on humanity’s inherent goodness and limitless potential for progress. Smith, they believe, came to restore the institutions of the early Christian church. Members of the church regard orthodox Christian churches as apostate for lacking revelation and an authoritative priesthood, although they are thought to be positive institutions in other respects. Others will be assigned to lesser kingdoms named terrestrial and “telestial.” After the millennium, the earth will become a celestial sphere and the inheritance of the righteous. At Christ’s return to earth, he will establish a millennial kingdom. Everyone who ever lived, save for a few who reject God having known his power, will receive some degree of glory in the afterlife. Mormons believe that faithful members of the church may receive God’s fullness and thus become gods themselves. They administer the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper as a memorial of Christ’s death. They also stress faith, repentance, and acceptance of the ordinances of the church, including baptism by immersion and laying on of hands for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Although Mormons believe that Christ came to earth so that all might be saved and raised from the dead, they maintain that people’s futures are determined by their own actions as well as by the grace of God. These three beings-the Godhead-are considered to be distinct entities (a doctrine known as tritheism) rather than united as the Trinity. ![]() The doctrinal statement, the Articles of Faith, for example, affirms the belief in God, the eternal Father, in his Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Spirit. Mormon beliefs are in some ways similar to those of orthodox Christian churches but also diverge markedly. Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Community of Christ’s version of the Doctrines and Covenants omits several of Smith’s revelations that appear in the Utah edition. The editions of the Utah church and of the Community of Christ add the revelations of their respective church presidents (who, like Smith, are regarded as prophets). ![]() ![]() The Doctrines and Covenants contains Smith’s ongoing revelations through 1844. Other revealed writings, including Smith’s translation of “Egyptian” texts that he declared to be the Book of Abraham, were incorporated into the Pearl of Great Price. There they multiplied and split into two groups: the virtuous Nephites, who prospered for a time, and the hostile Lamanites, who eventually exterminated the Nephites. Of great importance to both churches and factions is the Book of Mormon, which recounts the history of a group of Hebrews, led by the prophet Lehi, who migrated from Jerusalem to America about 600 bce. While the Community of Christ uses Smith’s unfinished translation of the Bible, which incorporates prophecies of his own coming and of the Book of Mormon, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prefers the King James Version. SpaceNext50 Britannica presents SpaceNext50, From the race to the Moon to space stewardship, we explore a wide range of subjects that feed our curiosity about space!.Learn about the major environmental problems facing our planet and what can be done about them! Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.Britannica Beyond We’ve created a new place where questions are at the center of learning.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.
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