Trivial mormon trivia geewhiz facts about the lds church. Included in this count are names that normally would not be called proper, such as nonenglish names of plants, animals, etc. Mormonism looks christian and they do mention jesus a little but it is no where near being a christian faith. Kids having fun with new book of mormon stories coloring book. Continue reading to find out a number of interesting facts about what this religion. The churchs new book of mormon videos, being released each friday for the rest of the year starting today, will fit perfectly with next years curriculum and will be available in both long forms. The book of mormon also tells the reader that after jesus resurrection, he visited america, and other lands to talk to gods children. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. The goal of mormon facts is to shine light on information that has a tendency of being whitewashed within the lds church. The book of mormon teaches us the importance of modern prophets. Prayerfully studying the truths in the book of mormon can help you acquire the. In march, 2010, the 100 millionth copy of the book of mormon was. Heres a look at surprising facts about mormons, some of which might account for the churchs meteoric rise over the.
The churchs new book of mormon videos, being released each friday for the rest of the year starting today, will fit perfectly with next years curriculum and will be available in both long forms and in shorter, more shareable forms. Top 10 wacky things you should know about mormonism. Mormonism was founded by joseph smith in the mid19th century northeast united states. Here are a few fun facts behind the scenes of the making of these videos. Despite the fact that the book of mormon which smith said he translated by the power of god denounces polygamy, smith didnt stop with two wives and, before he died, he had married close to 40. Romrik joshua flores, moroni channel the republic of the philippines the entire washington d. Prayerfully studying the truths in the book of mormon can help you acquire the spiritual knowledge you need to guide your life and to answer questions that you or others may have. This year marks the 51st season of the mormon miracle pageant. Only about 500 of the original 5,000 copies have survived. The book of mormon, as originally published, contained thousands of errors, and later editions had to be changed to correct this, which isnt too convenient for a church trying to claim that. It follows the stories of two tribes who descended from the. In march, 2010, the 100 millionth copy of the book of mormon was printed. The book of mormon contains 337 proper names and 21 gentilics or analogous forms based on proper names. Here are 10 things you need to know before you see the show from songs and.
Whether known for fearless faith or dastardly deeds, each ite teaches a lesson that will help your family make. Not only is there no archeological evidence for a language such as reformed egyptian hieroglyphics, there is no archeological support for lands such as the land of moron. Over the past twentyfive years i have tracked down almost a thousand copies of the book of mormon that were printed between 18301920. Book of mormon facts archaeology furthermore, while archeology is a powerful testimony to the accuracy of the bible the same cannot be said for the book of mormon. Fun facts you didnt know about the book of mormon tix blog. The book of mormon fun facts page 2 latter day saints. Since publishing my book, mormon apologists have attacked me personally, questioned my intelligence and scientific credentials, my motives, and my knowledge of what the book of mormon really says.
Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Weve got the answers plus a few more fun facts you might not have known. The 20page book includes coloring, dottodot, mazes, and other fun activities for children ages 28. Fascinating information about the mormon belief system and its founder, joseph smith.
Book of mormon the musical is coming to eccles theater in salt lake city from august 25. In that time, millions of people have witnessed the pageants story unfold on the hill beneath the manti temple. Did you know these fun facts and interesting bits of information. It wasnt until 1978 a shocking number and date that seems to be far behind. Book of mormon prophets teach us what to do to protect and strengthen our families. Included in this count are names that normally would not. The official name, church of jesus christ of latterday. Also, the bible forbids another gospel of christ, yet the mormons claim the book of mormon is an additional gospel of jesus christ galations 1.
The key to knowing whether the book of mormon is a true record of the saviors dealings with an ancient people is to read the book. Mormonism has entered the mainstream consciousness. It is not completely clear how the book of mormon was translated and dictated the plates were said to be written in reformed egyptian. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. The word of wisdom is referred to by lds members as the lords law of health in which specific food and drink are either encouraged or prohibited.
The book of mormon is a book that latter day saints believe is the word of god along with the bible the original english version of the book of mormon was published in march 1830 by a man named joseph. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints fast facts. Although members of the church are commonly called mormons, that is actually a nickname derived from the book of mormon. The book of mormon is an important canon of scripture for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Im not going to pretend that you dont already know that the book of mormon was created by the same people who created south park and avenue q. However, they are still fun to spout off at parties, and it makes you appear smarter than you really are.
Latter day saints this category is for questions and answers related to the book of mormon, as asked by users of. The book of mormon is another witness that jesus christ really lived, that he was and is gods son. The book of mormon manuscripts have their own interesting history. Mormonism has had an incredibly rocky past, particularly with people of color and specifically with african americans. The book of mormon is extremely controversial, so ive put together 7 things you should know before you see the book of mormon, so between the facts, the spoilers, and my own. From aaron to zoram, get to know the prominent people in the book of mormon. There are millions of mormons who have lived among us for hundreds. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints do not drink tea, coffee, alcohol, or smoke tobacco, or take illegal drugs. Racism the book of mormon has been criticized for being a deeply racist text. Nineinten mormons believe that the president of the lds church is a prophet of god 94% and that the book of mormon was written by ancient prophets 91%.
The book of mormon contains the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ. During the jesus versus satan debate, mormons believe those who sided with jesus were rewarded with blonde hair and blue. Mormonism is a source of certain fascination in america. Cocreator robert lopez composed the songs in disneys frozen. The book of mormon contains 337 proper names and 21 gentilics or analogous forms based on proper. Broadway blockbuster the book of mormon returns to st. Facts about the mormon church the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the real name of the mormon church is a worldwide church with over 16,000,000 members. There are verses in the very first chapter that refer to jesus christ as the savior of the world. The mormon religion is not from god, it is the doctrine of devils. Ten littleknown facts about the book of mormon meridian. Smith implied that he used special glasses made of two clear stones. December 23, 1805june 27, 1844 founded the church of jesus christ of latterday saints around 1830. Book of mormon facts corrections finally, joseph smith asserted that the golden plates were translated by the power of god and produced the most correct of any book on earth.