Mormonism

Question 1

What is the formal name of the Mormon religion?

Answer 1

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church)

Question 2

Who is considered the founder of the LDS Church?

Answer 2

Joseph Smith

Question 3

What is the name of the LDS Church’s holy book in addition to the Bible?

Answer 3

The Book of Mormon

Question 4

Where was Mormonism founded?

Answer 4

In Fayette, New York, in 1830.

Question 5

Who is the current prophet and 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Answer 5

Russell M. Nelson

Question 6

What is a key practice in Mormon worship that involves communal meetings?

Answer 6

Sunday services and sacrament meetings

Question 7

What is the LDS Church’s stance on baptism?

Answer 7

Baptism is considered essential for salvation and is performed by immersion

Question 8

What do Mormons believe about the nature of God?

Answer 8

They believe in a Godhead consisting of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost as three separate beings united in purpose

Question 9

What is the difference between Mormons’ view of God and Jehovah’s Witness view of God?

Answer 9

Mormons view God as just God the father. The Godhead, to them, is the trinity and the three are all three distinct beings. Jehovah’s Witnesses reject the idea of any sort of Trinity

Question 10

What is the name of the LDS Church’s temple in Salt Lake City, Utah?

Answer 10

The Salt Lake Temple

Question 11

What is the Mormon practice of “Word of Wisdom”?

Answer 11

It is a health code that prohibits the use of alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and tea

Question 12

What is the LDS Church’s stance on polygamy today?

Answer 12

The LDS Church officially renounced polygamy in 1890 and does not practice it today

Question 13

What is the purpose of LDS Church’s “temple endowment” ceremony?

Answer 13

It is a ritual that prepares individuals for eternal life and makes sacred covenants

Question 14

What is the LDS Church’s position on the afterlife?

Answer 14

They believe in a three-tiered heaven: Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms

Question 15

What is “Tithing”?

Answer 15

The term for a Mormon’s practice of giving 10% of their income to the Church?

Question 16

What is the Mormons’ stance on modern-day revelation?

Answer 16

They believe that God continues to reveal guidance through living prophets

Question 17

What are “Relief Society” and “Priesthood” in the LDS Church?

Answer 17

Relief Society is the women’s organization, and the Priesthood is the authority held by men for church duties

Question 18

What is the Mormon belief about pre-mortal existence?

Answer 18

They believe that all humans lived with God before birth and that life on Earth is a test

Question 19

What is the name of the Mormon tradition of family history research?

Answer 19

Genealogy, often done through the Church’s FamilySearch program

Question 20

What is the Mormon practice of “family home evening”?

Answer 20

It is a weekly event where families gather for spiritual and educational activities

Question 21

What is the significance of the Book of Mormon in LDS doctrine?

Answer 21

It is considered another testament of Jesus Christ, providing additional teachings and historical accounts

Question 22

What is the Mormon practice of “fasting” and “fast offerings”?

Answer 22

Members fast for two meals monthly and donate the money saved to help those in need

Question 23

What is the term for the Mormon practice of performing vicarious baptisms for the dead?

Answer 23

Baptism for the dead or proxy baptism

Question 24

What is the Mormon equivalent of a pastor?

Answer 24

A bishop

Question 25

How do Mormons believe salvation is achieved?

Answer 25

Through faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism, receiving the Holy Ghost, and following God’s commandments