FSCN 3615 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Joseph Smith, Jakob Ammann, Herbalism
21 May 2018
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Religion Continued:
Protestantism:
● 16th century: religious movement known as the Reformation established the Protestant Church
○ Martin Luther, a German Augustinian monk started the movement
● He protested 95 Catholic practices
● He believed that EVERY person can reach God through direct prayer
○ Should not have to go to Priest and do confession
● Also, the faith in Christ was all-important, not just doing good deeds
○ No saints
● His theology removed the mystical function of the priests and encourage all to read the Bible
● Most protestant religions do not fast or have special dietary practices and fasting is also uncommon in most
protestant denominations
○ The exceptions are Mormons and Seventh-Day Adventists
Other Reformers
● John Calvin: developed ideas used by Presbyterian, Baptist, and Congregationalists, mid 16th century
● John Wesley: founded the Methodist movement in 18th century
● Other denominations in the USA include:
○ Seventh-Day Adventists
○ Jehovah’s Witness
○ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons)
○ Friends (Quakers)- routes back to Europe
Mormons
● Known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
● This is an American institution founded in 1830 by Joseph Smith Jr.
● Mormon laws of health prohibit the use of tobacco, tea, coffee, caffeine and alcoholic drinks, these came to
Joseph Smith Jr in a revelation
● Many Mormons store enough food and clothing for each person for a year
● They typically fast 1 day per month
The Amish
● Avoids technology, lives ‘traditional life’
● Movement was born in 1525 during the Reformation times
● Today’s Amish are descendants of the followers of Jakob Ammann, a 17th century Mennonite leader
● There are 70,000 Amish dispersed in about 50 communities in the US
○ Harmony, MN is one community
● No special diet, but they life off the Earth
○ Prefer organic farming, do not like processed foods or artificially fertilized
● They believe that “light energy” (from Genesis… “Let there be light”) is lost by processing foods
○ Chemical fertilizers and refined “junk food” do not have “light energy”
● Tend to farm organically and eat fresh fruits and vegetables as much as possible
● Generally live healthy lifestyles
● Consume no liquor or tobacco
● Believe in moderation of food intake
● Believe in plenty of exercise and fresh air
● Use herbal therapy and foods as medicine
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Document Summary
16th century: religious movement known as the reformation established the protestant church. Martin luther, a german augustinian monk started the movement. He believed that every person can reach god through direct prayer. Should not have to go to priest and do confession. Also, the faith in christ was all-important, not just doing good deeds. His theology removed the mystical function of the priests and encourage all to read the bible. Most protestant religions do not fast or have special dietary practices and fasting is also uncommon in most protestant denominations. The exceptions are mormons and seventh-day adventists. John calvin: developed ideas used by presbyterian, baptist, and congregationalists, mid 16th century. John wesley: founded the methodist movement in 18th century. Church of jesus christ of latter day saints (mormons) Known as the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. This is an american institution founded in 1830 by joseph smith jr.
