Portal:History of the Latter Day Saint movement
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History of the Latter Day Saint movementThe Latter Day Saint movement is a religious movement within Christianity that arose during the Second Great Awakening in the early 19th century and that led to the set of doctrines, practices, and cultures called Mormonism, and to the existence of numerous Latter Day Saint churches. Its history is characterized by intense controversy and persecution in reaction to some of the movement's doctrines and practices and their relationship to mainstream Christianity (see Mormonism and Christianity). The purpose of this article is to give an overview of the different groups, beliefs, and denominations that began with the influence of Joseph Smith. The founder of the Latter Day Saint movement was Joseph Smith, who was raised in the burned-over district of Upstate New York. Smith stated that, in response to prayer, he saw God the Father and Jesus Christ, as well as angels and other visions. This eventually led him to a restoration of Christian doctrine that, he said, was lost after the early Christian apostles were killed. In addition, several early leaders made marked doctrinal and leadership contributions to the movement, including Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, and Brigham Young. Modern-day revelation from God continues to be a principal belief of the Mormon faith. Mormon history as an academic field is called Mormon studies. (Full article...) Portal:History of the Latter Day Saint movement/box-footer Selected articleThe Utah War (1857–1858), also known as the Utah Expedition, the Utah Campaign, Buchanan's Blunder, the Mormon War, or the Mormon Rebellion, was an armed confrontation between Mormon settlers in the Utah Territory and the armed forces of the US government. The confrontation lasted from May 1857 to July 1858. The conflict primarily involved Mormon settlers and federal troops, escalating from tensions over governance and autonomy within the territory. There were several casualties, predominantly non-Mormon civilians. Although the war featured no significant military battles, it included the Mountain Meadows Massacre, where Mormon militia members killed about 120 unarmed settlers traveling to California. The resolution of the Utah War came through negotiations that permitted federal troops to enter Utah Territory in exchange for a pardon granted to the Mormon settlers for any potential acts of rebellion. This settlement significantly reduced the tensions and allowed for the re-establishment of federal authority over the territory while largely preserving Mormon interests and autonomy. (Full article...) Portal:History of the Latter Day Saint movement/box-footer Selected biographyDavid Whitmer (January 7, 1805 – January 25, 1888) was a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who eventually became the most interviewed of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon's golden plates. (Full article...) Portal:History of the Latter Day Saint movement/box-footer Selected LocationTemple Square is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) complex, owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), in the center of Salt Lake City, Utah. The usage of the name has gradually changed to include several other church facilities that are immediately adjacent to Temple Square. Contained within Temple Square are the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake Assembly Hall, the Seagull Monument, and two visitors' centers. The square was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1964, recognizing the Mormon achievement in the settlement of Utah. (Full article...) Portal:History of the Latter Day Saint movement/box-footer CategoriesTopicsHistory of the Latter Day Saint movement: Early participants in the Latter Day Saint movement - Mormonism and history - New Mormon history - History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - History of the Community of Christ 19th-century Mormonism: 1886 Revelation - Late Corp. of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints v. United States · Latter Day Saint polygamy in the late-19th century - Temple Lot Case - Mormon pioneers 20th-century Mormonism: 1978 Revelation on Priesthood - Good Neighbor policy (LDS Church) - Indian Placement Program - September Six - Davis v. United States (1990) Mormonism in the 19th century - Mormonism in the 20th century - Mormonism in the 21st century Wikipedia Books on MormonismPortal:History of the Latter Day Saint movement/box-footer Related portalsWikiProjectsThings to doWikimediaThe following Wikimedia Foundation sister projects provide more on this subject:
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