REL-1020 Study Guide - Final Guide: Christian Right, Christian Mortalism, Great Disappointment

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World religions in america the latter-day saint religion in america and the world danny jorgensen. The american saints of today: significant religious minority, hold many public offices, historic sites and temples are found all across america. Marriage and family life: daily life and religion are intertwined, tremendous religious commitment, adherence to gender roles, centered around family. The latter-day saints" religion: more religious. Joseph smith and successors are considered modern-day prophets: scripture. Book of mormon joseph smith"s prophetic translation of the ancient record of the. Doctrine and covenants prophecies of joseph smith and successors. Jesus christ is a corporeal person of flesh and bones. Biblical god is believed to be a material being. Holy spirit is a personage of spirit. Based on spiritual progress, humans can achieve different levels: lds temples. A world religion: priesthood and administration. Responsible for building god"s kingdom on earth: prophetic mission to take the gospel to every nation, missionaries spread the word.