In the sociology of religion, there are no strict boundaries between churches, sects and cults. Instead, religious organisations are positioned on a scale, with the amount of tension between the group and its surrounding society as the determining factor. A few key concepts of this approach are explained in this article.
Speaking of Prophets
Continuing revelation is one of the fundamental tenets of Mormonism. Consequently, the Mormon church claims to be led by a prophet who conveys God’s will and true doctrine to the members. At the same time, the prophet Joseph Smith warned that a prophet is only a prophet when acting as such, which raises the question: how can a person tell the difference?
Easter Not Important to Mormons
The Word of Wisdom
Mormons are known for abstaining from alcohol, coffee, tea and tobacco. These rules are expounded in the “Word of Wisdom” which can be found in Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants (2013, pp. 175-176). There are other rules and regulations in this chapter but these are largely ignored by most Mormons.
Strategy shift in the Mormon fight against LGBT rights
While some media hail yesterday’s press conference by the Mormon church as an endorsment of equal rights for gays, closer inspection shows that it is nothing but a strategy shift in the unrelenting Mormon fight against gay rights.
10 Facts about Women in the Mormon Church
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