*Nature of God*
God once was a mortal who became an eternal being after a great trial.
*Jesus Christ*
Jesus Christ was God's first born spirit child, his only earthly child and
the only perfect mortal.
*No Trinity*
Mormons reject the idea of the Christian Trinity - God, Jesus Christ and
the
Holy Spirit as one ethereal being. Instead they believe the three are
separate beings joined in a common purpose.
*Pre-existence and the afterlife*
Before their mortal birth, humans existed in pre-mortality and were born
in
the sprit world to heavenly parents. Mormons also believe in the
resurrection and teach that most people will receive some measure of
salvation and have a place in a three level eternal kingdom.
*One true church*
Mormons say their faith is not Protestant, Catholic or Orthodox but holds
a
unique place as "restored New Testament Christianity" Founder Joseph Smith
said God told him none of the existing churches were practicing
Christianity
as it was intended.
*A living prophet*
Mormons believe the head of their church is a living prophet, seer and
revelator who can communicate with God.
*Book of Mormon*
The text on which the church is based is said to have been translated from
an ancient language inscribed on gold plates. Mormons believe it is an
account of Christ's interaction with inhabitants of the ancient Americas
before he ascended to heaven.
*Second Coming of Christ*
Joseph Smith believed the Garden Of Eden was originally North America,
near
today's Independence, Missouri. Mormons migrated to Missouri in 1831
because
Joseph Smith taught that the would be the new Jerusalem, where Jesus
Christ
would return.
"To the Phenomenologist legend is an artifact"
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