__NOTOC__{{Infobox_Contents|topic_name=Mormon Beliefs|subtopics=Synopsis=[[Mormonism:Polygamy|Polygamy]]*[[Articles of Faith (Mormonism)]]|opinion_pieces={{short_opinions}}}}Historically Mormonism strongly emphazised theological distinctives from Christian churches. For example, in Mormon doctrine, [[God the Father|the Father]], [[Jesus Christ|Son]] and [[Holy Ghost]] are three separate gods. Today however, Mormon churches tend to focus on similarities with those from Christian backgrounds. However, although Christian terminology is often used in Mormonism, the meaning can be quite different.
Historically Mormonism strongly emphasized theological distinctives from Christian churches. For example, in Mormon doctrine, the Father, Son and ===Holy Ghost are three separate gods. Today however, Mormon churches tend to focus on similarities with those from Christian backgrounds. However, although Christian terminology is often used in Mormonism, the meaning can be quite different.Books===
==Contents==The following books are considered as Holy and from [[God]] by Mormons *The [[Bible]] - [[King James Version]] (or the Joseph Smith Translation which is recognised by Community of Christ)*[[Book of Mormon]]*Doctrine and Covenants*The Pearl of Great Price which includes the [[Articles of Faith (Mormonism)]]
{{topics}}* [[Mormonism: Polygamy|Polygamy]]===Miscellaneous Beliefs and Issues===
{{opinions}}====[[Mormonism: Polygamy]]====
{{quotes}}Although in popular culture, Mormonism is often associated with polygamy, its largest denomination, [[The Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter Day Saints]], does not support [[polygamy]]. Some other Mormon sects do however promote polygamy. In recent years in [[Utah]], the main stronghold of the Mormon religion, there have been numerous high profile cases of prosecution of polygamists.
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Historically Mormonism strongly emphasized theological distinctives from Christian churches. For example, in Mormon doctrine, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost are three separate gods. Today however, Mormon churches tend to focus on similarities with those from Christian backgrounds. However, although Christian terminology is often used in Mormonism, the meaning can be quite different. ===Sources of doctrine=Links== ===Holy books===*[http://mormonwiki.org/Doctrine Mormonwiki MormonWiki - Doctrine]*[[Bible]http://fairmormon.org/Joseph_Smith_and_moonmen Early Mormon belief that the moon is inhabitated - (FAIR) Wiki] - King James Version only*Bible [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith_Translation_of_the_Bible Wikipedia - Joseph Smith Translation - Only recognised by Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)Bible]*[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Abraham Wikipedia - Book of Mormon]]*Doctrine and Covenants*Abraham - Part of The Pearl of Great Price]*[[Articles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Moses Wikipedia - Book of Faith (Mormonism)]] Moses - (Part of The Pearl of Great Price)]*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolob Wikipedia - Kolob - Planet according to Mormon theology that is closest to the throne of God]
===Salvation=== ===Marriage=== ==Links==* {{returnto}} [http://mormonwiki.org/Doctrine Mormonwiki MormonWiki - Doctrine[Other religions]* [http://en.fairmormon.org/Joseph_Smith_and_moonmen Early Mormon belief that the moon is inhabited - FAIR (Wiki)]* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith_Translation_of _the_Bible Wikipedia - Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible]* > [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Abraham Wikipedia - Book of Abraham - Part of The Pearl of Great Price]* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Moses Wikipedia - Book of Moses - Part of The Pearl of Great PriceMormonism]* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolob Planet according to Mormon theology that is closest to the throne of God]
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