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Articles of Faith (Church statement), • A • 175–176 Aaronic Priesthood, 15, 67–68 Asia, 79, 246, 248 abolitionist, 252 Association for Mormon Letters (arts abortion, 257, 275 organization), 321 Abraham (prophet), 83, 173–174 Atonement Abrahamic covenant, 83 celestial kingdom requirements, 37 accident, 12, 124 versus , 52 accountability, 24 overview, 47 Adam (first human), 13, 18, 27–29 , 98 addiction, 16–17, 279 telestial versus terrestrial kingdom, 36 adopted children, 127, 276 uniqueness of Mormonism, 18 adulterer, 35 attendance, 245 Affirmation (support group), 268 Africa, 246, 248–249 • B • African Americans, 249, 251–255 The Backslider (Peterson, Levi), 321 of Jesus, 47–48 Badger, Julie (The Essential Mormon overview, 13 Cookbook), 317 phases, 31–39 banking organization, 188 age of accountability, 101 agency, 24, 27–29, 31 celestial kingdom requirements, 37 alcohol avoidance for the dead, 120–121 University, 147–148 definition, 116 ’s surgery, 62 gifts of Holy Ghost, 54 missionary invitation, 241 growth, 245 rationale, 16–17, 336 house of Israel, 84–85 , 278–279 importance, 101 Alma the Younger (prophet), 157 key D&C scriptures, 179 ancestors, 78–82, 111 preparation, 101–102 Angels in America (play), 322 process, 102–103 animal, 38 COPYRIGHTEDproxy, MATERIAL 79–80 announcement, 97 recommend, 119 antichrist, 167 Barty, Billy (actor), 324 apostle, modern basketball, 111–112 appointment, 137–138 bathing suit, 273 function, 137 (Church facility), 132, 347 overview, 70 The Best Two Years (movie), 238 uniqueness of Mormonism, 19 . See also specific books apostle, New Testament, 15, 65 additional scriptures, 153–154, 171 architecture, 94, 114 daily reading, 296 Arizona, 216, 217 Joseph Smith’s translation, 154–156 Armageddon (final war), 49 Mormonism’s perspective, 337 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 350

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Bible (continued) books, 319–320 objection to Mormonism, 264–265 boys. See also children official version, 152 camping, 112 overview, 151–152 missionary work, 232–233 premortality, 25 , 67–68 reference conventions, 2 Sunday schedule, 92 ordinance, 126 branch, 68, 93–94 significant teachings, 152–153 Brazil, 247 uniqueness of Mormonism, 19 bread, 98 birth control, 76, 275 (BYU), 147–148, bishop 204, 301, 348 home teaching, 302 Brighamites (-based Latter-day overview, 68 Saints), 211 sexual , 276 Brimley, Wilford (actor), 324 temple recommend, 119 British Latter-day Saints, 194 tithing payment, 283 calling, 95 bishopric, 96, 98 • C • blasphemy, 58 caffeine, 280 blessing. See also ordinance; specific types California, 217 baby, 104–105 calling. See Church calling comfort, 71 Canada, 118, 216 definition, 70 cancer, 280 father, 71 canning, 142, 312 home teaching, 303 Card, Orson Scott husband, 71 Ender’s Game, 321 prayer steps, 292–293 Saints, 320 types, 70–71 Cardston, Alberta, Canada, 216 Bluth, Don (filmmaker), 323 career. See job body piercing, 136 Carson City, Nevada, 216 Boggs, Lilburn W. (Missouri governor), 191 Carthage, Illinois, 343–344 (holy text) Catholic Christians versus Bible, 171 Adam and Eve, 27 daily reading, 296 God, 44–45 enduring to the end, 31 Jesus, 50–52 everyday application, 166–170 job of members, 95 grace versus works, 46 transubstantiation, 98 history, 156–165 celestial kingdom house of Israel, 83–84 importance of baptism, 101 objections to Mormonism, 265 Millennium, 50 origin, 14–15 overview, 13 overview, 151 polygamy, 225 pronunciation guide, 162 requirements, 36–38 public reaction, 165 Second Coming, 49 revealer of truth, 57 celestial room, 125 spirit prison, 33 , 74 translation, 15, 65, 151, 164–165 chaperone, 243 trustworthiness, 258–261 chastity. See Law of Chastity view of Adam and Eve, 27, 28 child of record, 105 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 351

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children. See also boys; girls; teens freethinking , 262–263 abortion, 257 function, 65–66 adopted, 127, 276 Gospel Principles, 176 baby blessing, 104–105 growth, 10, 186, 231, 243–247 Book of Mormon application, 166 Illinois history, 192, 193–198 death, 25 Missouri history, 189–193 divorced parents, 129 name, 65, 66 eternal sealing ordinance, 116, 126–130 number of members, 1, 10 fasting rules, 289 Ohio history, 185–189 General Conference, 141 outside criticism, 264–266 meetinghouse versus temple, 115 preferred terminology, 15–16 number in family, 76–77 split after Joseph Smith’s death, 210–212 premortality, 11, 23 as true and living church, 19–20 qualifications for missionary work, Web site, 1 231–232 Church Office Building (Church behavior, 97, 98–99 facility), 132 spirit, 37, 38, 42 Church Office Building plaza, 132–133 Sunday schedule, 92, 107–108 Clayson, Jane (news anchor), 327 time with father, 78 Clayton, William (“Come, Come Ye Chile, 247 Saints”), 206 chores, 78 closing hymn, 99 Christ. See Jesus Christ clothing Christian music, 319 baptism process, 103 Christian religion Brigham Young University, 148 Adam and Eve, 27, 28 , 125 God, 44–45 meetinghouse versus temple, 115 Jesus, 50–52 missionary work, 235–236, 242 job of members, 95 , 273 versus Mormonism, 17–20, 44–45 sacrament, 96 purpose for suffering, 31 stake dance, 112 The Christmas Box (Evans, Richard temple garment, 121–122, 123–124 Paul), 329 temple open house, 122 Christmas holiday, 100 wedding, 128 Church Administration Building (Church coffee, 16–17, 278, 280 facility), 132 cola drink, 17, 278, 280 Church calling college, 147–148 missionary work, 235–236 “Come, Come Ye Saints” (Clayton, ordinance process, 72 William), 206 overview, 95–96 comfort sacrament meeting protocol, 98 blessing, 71 Church headquarters food, 316–317 General Conference, 139–141 Holy Ghost, 56–57 layout, 132–133 commandment, 136 leaders, 133–139 commitment pattern, 239 overview, 131 Community of Christ (LDS splinter group) Church of Christ (LDS splinter group), 212 Joseph Smith’s Bible revisions, 155 The Church of Jesus Christ of , 189 Latter-day Saints Missouri site, 193 current challenges, 227–228 overview, 211–212 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 352

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Community of Christ (continued) death tourism, 345 children, 25 Conference Center (auditorium), 133, divorced couple, 129 140, 347 funeral, 105–106 confirmation Joseph Smith, 197 celestial kingdom requirements, 37 key D&C scriptures, 180 for the dead, 121 life after, 13, 31–39 definition, 116 spouse, 129 gifts of Holy Ghost, 53–54 uniqueness of Mormonism, 19 overview, 71 debt, 308–309 process, 103–104 decaffeinated coffee, 280, 281 consecrated olive oil, 71 dedication, 71 convert, 240 déjà vu, 26 Correlation Committee (communication demon, 29, 32, 55 institution), 262 Deseret (Utah region), 214 Council Bluff, Iowa, 345–346 devil councilor, 111 final battle, 34 counselor, 110–111 Millennium, 50 couple missionaries, 234 necessity of, 29 covenant, 83 origin, 11 Covey, Stephen R. , 38 overview, 328 overview, 29 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective patriarchal blessing, 87 People, 319 plan of salvation, 24 Cowdery, Oliver (translation scribe), 64–65 Second Coming signs, 49 credit, 309 threats to family, 74 cremation, 106 uniqueness of Mormonism, 18 crucifix, 94 Dialogue Foundation (freethinking crucifixion, 47 organization), 264 cult, 265 Dialogue (journal), 264 cultural hall, 111, 128 dietary law, 179, 279 culture disfellowshipment, 277 arts, 112, 317–324 dispensation, gospel, 60 retention, 246 displacement, 144 divorce, 129 DNA test, 260 • D • (D&C) daily life daily reading, 296 family strengthening tips, 77–78 debt, 308 ideal, 291–297 evolution, 178 missionary work, 238–243 fasting rationale, 288 overview, 16–17 gifts of Holy Ghost, 55 prophet’s teachings, 183–184 key scriptures, 178–180 scripture reading, 296 overview, 171 dance, 112, 319 polygamy, 181 dating, 243, 272, 273–274 quotations, 178 D&C. See Doctrine and Covenants revelations, 177–178 deacon, 67–68 treatment of women, 72 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 353

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Domiciano, Liriel (singer), 247, 328 drama, 322 definition, 19 dream, 26 eternal sealing ordinance, 75 drugs, 16–17, 148 family history work, 79 Dushku, Eliza (actor), 324 versus salvation, 115–116 Dutcher, Richard (filmmaker), 323 tithing, 282 excommunication, 261, 262, 277 existence, 21–22 • E • extended family, 78–82, 111 earthquake, 144 extraction process, 80–81 Easter holiday, 100 Eckhart, Aaron (actor), 324 ecstatic behavior, 54 • F • Edmunds Act (1882), 224–225 faith Edmunds-Tucker Act (1887), 225 baptism preparation, 102 education enduring to the end, 30 Brigham Young’s accomplishments, 204 gift of Holy Ghost, 55 college, 147–148 ward calling, 95 funding, 146, 210, 246 family history, 187 Brigham Young, 202 institute, 147 council, 78 overview, 145–146, 167 eternal sealing ordinance, 74–75, 116, retention, 246 126–130 seminary, 146–147 gender roles, 182–183 sex, 273 God’s, 45 tithing uses, 284 history work, 78–82, 111 Egyptian papyri, 173–174 home evening, 77, 300–301 elder, 69, 107 importance, 73 emergency situation, 309–313 keeping Sabbath, 299–300 employment. See job large, 336–337 endowment, 116, 125 number of children, 76–77 enduring to the end, 30–31 origin, 73 Enrichment meeting, 109 patriarchal blessing, 86 Ensign (magazine), 141 prayer, 77, 295–296 Ephraim, tribe of, 85 premortality effects, 26 The Essential Mormon Cookbook (Badger, principles of Mormonism, 10 Julie), 317 recreation, 78 eternal sealing ordinance. See sealing scripture study, 78 ordinance strengthening tips, 77–78 Evans, Richard Paul (The Christmas threats of devil, 74 Box), 329 uniqueness of Mormonism, 20 Eve (first woman), 18, 27–29, 256 “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” Evergreen International (support (Church statement), 182, 267 group), 267 , 82, 133, 347 evil, 18, 29, 124 famine, 144 evolution, 261 fantasy novel, 321 Far West, Missouri, 191, 192 farming, 143, 215 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 354

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FARMS (Foundation for Ancient Research gay marriage, 268, 269 and ), 259–260 gelatin salad, 316 fasting genealogy, 78–82, 111 exempt people, 289 General Authorities (seventies and offering, 68 apostles) overview, 17, 286 apostles, 137–138 rationale, 287–288, 304–305 overview, 70, 133–134 sacrament meeting, 99–100 prophet, 134–137 father. See also men salary, 95 blessing, 71, 104–105 stake conference, 110 gender roles, 76, 182–183 General Conference (biannual meeting), number of children, 76–77 139–141 obligations to children, 77–78 Genesis (book of Bible), 172–173, 261 fiction, 320–321 Genesis Group (organization of black film. See movie Latter-day Saints), 255 fireside, 296–297 genetics, 260 First Presidency (Church leaders), girls. See also children 137–138, 178, 269 camping, 112 (Joseph Smith’s answer missionary work, 233 to prayer) Sunday schedule, 92 description, 14, 162 God events after, 63–64 appearance to Joseph Smith, 14, 63 Pearl of Great Price, 174–175 attributes, 43, 44–45 flirting, 243 commandments to Adam and Eve, 27–28 food creation of humankind, 11, 23 comfort, 316–317 final battle with devil, 34 dietary laws, 179, 279 human nature, 18, 42–43 storage, 309–313 love of, 43 Food Storage for the Clueless (Kidd, Clark motivation for actions, 44 and Kidd, Kathryn), 312 organizer of existing elements, 43–44 foreign language, 237, 248–249 overview, 41 foreordination, 25 uniqueness of Mormonism, 17–19 forgiveness, 167–168 God’s Army (movie), 238, 323 Foundation for Ancient Research and golden plates, 161–165 Mormon Studies (FARMS), 259–260 good works Foundation for Apologetic Information & versus grace, 18, 46 Research, 265–266 Judgment Day, 34 free agency, 24, 27–29, 31 keeping Sabbath, 300 Freedman’s Bank (African American patriarchal blessing, 87 information source), 255 gospel friendship, 26 baptism preparation, 102 fry sauce, 316 celestial kingdom requirements, 37 funeral, 105–106, 316 definition, 13 dispensation, 60 , 301 • G • home teaching, 302 gambling, 17 missionary life, 239–240 Garden of Gethsemane (place of ordinance for the dead, 116–117 Atonement), 47 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 355

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outer darkness, 38–39 confirmation, 104 overview, 13–14 constant gifts, 53–54 spirit prison, 33 efforts to keep, 55–56 telestial kingdom, 35 function, 12, 56–58 Gospel Doctrine class, 106 gender, 53 Gospel Principles class, 107 importance of baptism, 101 Gospel Principles (LDS Church), 176 origin, 53 government, 217–220, 224–225 overview, 41, 52 grace, 18, 46 specialized gifts, 54–55 Granite Mountain Record Vault (Church home teaching visit, 68, 302–304 facility), 133 homosexuality, 148, 266–268, 277 Great Apostasy (gospel gap), 60 HotSaints.com (Web site), 272 house of Israel, 73, 83–85 household chores, 78 • H • humanitarian effort handcart, 207–209 LDS Humanitarian Relief program, 141, handicrafts, 315–316 144–145 Hatch, Orrin (politician), 329–330 origins, 187 Haun’s Mill (Mormon settlement), 191–192 overview, 10 Hawaii, 348 humankind healing, gift of, 54, 71 becoming like God, 338 Heavenly Father. See God death, 13 heavenly kingdom mortal test, 12 categories, 13 premortality, 11, 22–26 key D&C scriptures, 179 hymn, 97, 98, 99, 100 symbolism, 195 Ohio history, 186 overview, 33–34 • I • War in , 23–24 Illinois Heavenly Mother, 41, 87, 256 history, 192–198, 205 , 18, 32 temple history, 118 Hess, Jared (filmmaker), 323 tourism, 343–344 Hickman, Tracy (author), 321 illness high priest, 70, 85 healing process, 71 Hill Pageant, 322, 342 Illinois history, 194 Hinckley, Gordon B. (president of mortal test, 12 LDS Church) Word of Wisdom, 280 photo, 69 immigration record, 81 racial issues, 254 Independence, Missouri, 193, 344–345 religious tolerance, 266 inner-city church, 249 reputation, 135 institute, 109, 146 retention efforts, 245–246 insurance, 309 thoughts on piercings, 136 intelligence, 22–23, 43 historical novel, 320 interview, temple-recommend, 119–120 Holocaust victim, 79–80 investigator, 170, 237, 239–240 Holy Ghost (spiritual being) Iowa, 345–346 blasphemy, 58 Israel, 73, 83–85 communication with human spirit, 53 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 356

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Kimball, Spencer W. (prophet), 181, • J • 253, 314 Jackson County, Missouri, 189–190 (KJV). See Bible Jehovah (first spirit), 11, 18, 46 Kirtland, Ohio. See Ohio Jell-O Belt (Mormon culture region), 217 Kirtland Temple, 187–188, 343 Jesus Christ kneeling, 294 afterlife, 47–48 Knight, Gladys (singer), 319, 330 appearance to Joseph Smith, 48 appearance to New World civilization, 14, • L • 47–48, 160–161 Christians’ view, 50–52 LaBute, Neil (writer/director), 323 crucifixion, 47 Laman (son of Lehi), 158, 159 gospel timeline, 13–14 Lamanites (ancient people), 156–161, 260 marriage, 47 language ward, 93 Mormonism’s view, 48, 50–52 Las Vegas, Nevada, 217 origin, 11 Latin America, 246, 247 overview, 41 latter days, 26, 84 physical body, 46 Law of Chastity plan of salvation, 24 benefits, 10–11 premortality, 45–46 dating, 273–274 , 47 effects, 275 role in mortal test, 12 marital intimacy, 274 role in plan of salvation, 46 overview, 272 Second Coming, 48–50, 310 purpose of sex, 272–273 uniqueness of Mormonism, 18 sexual sins, 276–277 witness of, 56 Law of Consecration, 283 Jewish people, 79–80, 83 law of witnesses, 56 job LDS Church. See The Church of Jesus Church leaders, 95–96 Christ of Latter-day Saints gender roles, 76, 256 LDS Distribution Center (Church Sabbath ritual, 299 facility), 133 welfare program, 142 Lectures on Faith (Church discourses), 178 John the Baptist, 15, 64–65 Lehi (prophet), 14, 157 Joseph Smith Memorial Building (Church Lemuel (son of Lehi), 158, 159 facility), 132, 347 levitation, 49 Joseph Smith Translation (JST; Bible liar, 35 revisions), 155–156 life, 11–13 Josephites. See Community of Christ lifestyle. See daily life journal, 314–315 light of Christ, 53 Judgment Day, 34–35 limited-use recommend, 119 Jump, Gordon (actor), 324 Lion House (Church facility), 132 literary novel, 321 Lookinland, Mike (actor), 324 • K • lost tribes, 84–85 karma, 22 love of God, 43 Kidd, Clark and Kidd, Kathryn (Food Lucifer. See devil Storage for the Clueless), 312 Lund, Gerald (Work and the Glory series), 320 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 357

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levels, 69–70 • M • ordinance performance, 70–72 magazine, 242, 263 origin of name, 69 Magdalene, Mary (follower of Jesus), 47 overview, 69 manifest destiny, 216 role of bishops, 68 mark of Cain, 253 memory, 26 marriage. See also polygamy men. See also father celestial kingdom requirements, 37 gender roles, 72, 76, 182–183 couple missionaries, 234 priesthood meeting, 107 death of spouse, 129 Sunday schedule, 92 divorce, 129 temple ordinance preparation, 121 eternal sealing ordinance, 74–75, 116, mental disability, 101 126–130 Merrill, Kieth (filmmaker), 323 excommunicated spouse, 130 Mexican War, 206 gender roles, 76 military record, 81 G-rated lifestyle, 16–17 Millennium (period of earthly ), Jesus Christ, 47 49–50 key D&C scriptures, 179 miracle, 55 non-Mormon spouse, 129, 130 mission president, 234 premortality effects, 26 missionary training centers (MTC), 237 romance, 76 missionary work sex, 274 Bible corrections, 156 uniqueness of Mormonism, 20 Book of Mormon use, 169–170 wedding, 106, 128 boys, 231–233 Martin’s Cove, Wyoming, 346 calling, 235–236 Masonic ritual, 126, 265 Church growth, 243–247 , 273 clothing, 235–236, 242 matter, 43–44 daily life, 238–243 Matthew (book of Bible), 174 invitation into home, 241 McConkie, Bruce R. (), 254 journals, 314–315 meat, 279 local Church members, 240 media image, 228 mission president, 234 medical treatment, 71 patriarchal blessing, 86 meetinghouse premortality effects, 26 architecture, 94 public relations, 228 baptism process, 102–103 qualifications, 231–232 funeral, 105–106 results, 231 key D&C scriptures, 180 rules, 241–243 sacrament meeting protocol, 96–101 send-off traditions, 236 sharing among wards, 109 training, 237 stake conference, 110 welfare program, 142 Sunday School, 106–108 Missouri, 189–193, 344–345 versus temple, 114–115 modesty, 273–274 tithing uses, 284 Molen, Gerald R. (filmmaker), 323 wedding, 106, 128 Monday routine, 17, 77, 300–301 Melchizedek Priesthood Monson, Thomas S. (next Mormon definition, 15, 67 prophet), 135 growth, 245 Mormon culture region, 217 key D&C scriptures, 178 Mormon Doctrine (McConkie, Bruce R.), 254 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 358

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Mormon Handicraft (retailer), 316 Music and the Spoken Word (radio Mormon (prophet), 15 program), 318 Mormon Reformation (historical musical instrument, 100 period), 219 mystery novel, 320 Mormon , 226, 317–318, 347 Mormon War, 191–192 • N • Mormonism Napoleon Dynamite (movie), 323 date of establishment, 9 National Council of Churches, 10 versus other Christian religions, Native Americans, 215–216, 219, 260 17–20, 44–45 natural disaster preferred terminology, 15–16 emergency preparedness, 309–313 principles, 10–11 humanitarian relief, 144 reasons for studying, 9–11 mortal test, 12 uncommon beliefs, 17–20 Second Coming signs, 49 worldview, 11–13 Nauvoo, Illinois. See Illinois Moroni (prophet) Nauvoo Temple, 194–196, 343 appearance to Joseph Smith, 163 Nebraska, 345 burial of plates, 161 Nephi (son of Lehi), 158–159 Pearl of Great Price chronicles, 175 Nephites (ancient people), 156–161, 260 temple architecture, 114 Nevada, 216 Moroni’s Promise (Book of Mormon New Testament (holy text) passage), 57, 170 heavenly kingdom, 34 Morrill Antibigamy Act (1862), 224 premortality, 25 mortal test purpose of sex, 272–273 enduring to the end, 30–31 witness of Christ, 56 necessity of evil, 29 New World civilization overview, 12, 27 creation, 14, 158–159 plan of salvation, 23 genetic evidence, 260 Moses (Old Testament prophet), 172–173 house of Israel, 83–84 Mosiah (prophet), 157 Jesus’s appearance, 14, 47–48, 160–161 mother. See also women New York, 186, 342 baby blessing, 105 novels, 320–321 gender roles, 76, 182–183 nuclear family. See family number of children, 76–77 nursery, 108 obligations to children, 77–78 overview, 256 Mountain Meadows Massacre, 219–220 • O • movie. See also specific movies Ohio missionary work rules, 242 Church’s early history, 185–189 notable mentions, 322–324 temple history, 118, 187–188 public relations efforts, 228 tourism, 342–343 R-rated, 273, 324 Old Testament (holy text) MTC (missionary training centers), 237 heavenly kingdom, 34 murderer, 35 premortality, 25 Museum of Church History and Art, revealer of truth, 57 133, 347 tithing, 282 music, 112, 242, 319 omnipotence, 41, 43 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 359

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omniscience, 43 Perpetual Education Fund (educational opening hymn, 97 funding), 146, 210, 246 opening prayer, 98 Perpetual Emigrating Fund (travel oral sex, 274 funding), 209–210 ordinance. See also blessing; specific types Perry, Anne (author), 320 family history work, 79 persecution family sealing, 74–75, 116, 126–130 Illinois history, 196, 205 overview, 12 Missouri history, 190–192 performance, 70 Mountain Meadows Massacre, 220 spirit prison, 33 Ohio history, 188–189 types, 71–72 polygamy, 196 uniqueness of Mormonism, 19 personages, 41 original , 12, 28–29 pet, 38 Osmond family (singers), 330–331 Peter (apostle), 135 The Other Side of Heaven (movie), 323 Peterson, Levi (The Backslider), 321 outer darkness, 18 pew, 96 Philippines, 246, 248 physical body, 23, 43, 46 • P • physical matter, 43–44 pageant, 322, 342 piercings, 136, 273–274 Palmyra, New York, 342 Pioneer Day celebration, 205 parent pioneer trek, 204–210, 345 Book of Mormon application, 166 plan of salvation. See also salvation divorced, 129 Adam and Eve’s actions, 28–29 eternal sealing ordinance, 75 endowment, 125 gender roles, 182–183 family history work, 79 God’s attributes, 43 Jesus’s role, 46 non-Mormon, 129, 130 mortal test, 23 number of children, 76–77 overview, 11 obligations to children, 77–78 phases of existence, 21–22 spirit children, 37, 38 premortality, 23–25 parish record, 81 plates, golden, 161–165 patriarch, 70, 85 poetry, 321 patriarchal blessing, 70, 85–88 politics, 268, 269, 285 patriotism, 228 polygamy. See also marriage P-day (preparation day), 242 Brigham Young’s practice, 202, 221 Pearl of Great Price (holy text) celestial kingdom, 225 Abraham, 173–174 challenges after Utah statehood, 227 Adam and Eve, 27 Doctrine and Covenants, 181 Articles of Faith, 175–176 government reaction, 224–225 daily reading, 296 Illinois history, 196 First Vision, 64 legacy, 225–226, 268–269 history, 187 myths, 223–224 Joseph Smith chronicles, 174–175 number of practicing Mormons, Matthew, 174 221–222, 339 Moses, 172–173 official Church position, 268, 339 overview, 171–172 Ohio revelations, 186 pedigree chart, 80 overview, 221 perdition, 38–39 persecution, 196 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 360

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polygamy (continued) authority, 117 problems with government, 218 baby blessing, 104–105 rationale, 222 baptism preparation, 102 sealing ordinance, 129, 225–226 confirmation process, 104 sex, 224 D&C declarations, 181 women, 223–224 definition, 19, 67 Polynesian Cultural Center (tourist funeral, 105–106 attraction), 348 home teaching, 302 poor people key D&C scriptures, 178 Book of Mormon application, 167 levels, 67 education, 146 meetings, 107 fasting rationale, 287 ordination, 116 polygamy myths, 224 overview, 66–67 principles of Mormonism, 10 racial issues, 181, 253 , 107 teen meeting, 108 welfare program, 141–144 uniqueness of Mormonism, 19 pop music, 112, 319 women, 72, 257, 338–339 , 17, 148, 273 Primary (children’s Sunday school prayer program), 67, 92, 108, 139 body posture, 293–294 probation, 277 family, 77, 295–296 “Proclamation on the Family” (Church family home evening, 301 statement), 182, 267 fasting, 288 profanity, 17, 241 home teaching visit, 303 prophecy, 55 ideal daily life, 292–296 prophet outcome, 295 dead versus living, 183 role of Holy Ghost, 56–57 definition, 177 sacrament meeting, 98, 99 function, 12 spoken language, 293 leadership after Joseph Smith’s death, steps, 292–293 199–200 temple, 295 overview, 69 pregnancy, 276 revelations, 177–178, 182–184 premortality teachings on daily life, 183–184 Adam and Eve’s actions, 28 uniqueness of Mormonism, 19 intelligence to spirit, 22–23 Protestant Christians Jesus Christ, 45–46 Adam and Eve, 27 missionary call, 235 God, 44–45 overview, 11, 22 Jesus, 50–52 patriarchal blessing, 86 job of members, 95 plan of salvation, 23–25 Provo, Utah, 348 positive and negative effects, 25–26 proxy scriptures, 25 baptism, 79–80 uniqueness of Mormonism, 17 ordinance for dead, 116, 120–121 preparation day (P-day), 242 publisher, 320, 321 Presiding Bishopric (Church leaders), 134, 138 pride, 166–167 • Q • priest, 68 quadruple combination, 296 priesthood question, spiritual, 168 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 361

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quilt, 144, 315–316 RLDS. See Community of Christ Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (Church road show, 112 leaders), 134, 178 romance, 76 romance novel, 320 Romney, Mitt (politician), 331 • R • routine. See daily life racial issues attitudes toward Native Americans, 216 Brigham Young, 184, 252–253 • S • changes in Church policy, 253 Sabbath (Sunday) continuing problems, 254 first Sunday fast, 286–289 history, 252–253 ideal practice, 297–300 overview, 251–252 overview, 17 premortality effects, 26 rationale, 297–298 priesthood, 181, 253 schedule, 92 progress, 254–255 Sunday School, 106–108 radio program, 318 temple closure, 123 rapist, 35 sacrament, 93, 98–99 referral, 238 sacrament meeting reincarnation, 17 attendance, 245 Relief Society (women’s organization), 107, deacon’s duty, 67 109, 133, 139 definition, 67, 92 Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of first Sunday fast, 286 Latter Day Saints (RLDS). See kneeling in prayer, 294 Community of Christ missionary send-off, 236 repentance, 167–168, 274, 276 protocol, 96–101 Republican Party, 269 Sacred Grove (location of First Vision), 63 rest, 298, 299 sacrifice, 271 saint, 65 Aaronic Priesthood, 67–68 Saints (Card, Orson Scott), 320 beginnings, 60–64 . See Utah establishment of LDS Church, 64–66 Choir, 226 gospel gap, 60 , 214 Joseph Smith’s role, 14, 60–65 salvation. See also plan of salvation Melchizedek Priesthood, 69–70 versus exaltation, 115–116 overview, 60 importance of baptism, 101 priesthood function, 66–67 tithing, 282 resurrection, 47 uniqueness of Mormonism, 18–19 retention, 243, 244–247 San Bernadino, California, 217 revelation sanctifying members, 57–58 Church leadership, 137 Satan. See devil Doctrine and Covenants, 177–178 Saturday’s Warrior (musical), 25 Ohio history, 186 savings, 309 recent, 182–184 Savior. See Jesus Christ Rich, Richard (filmmaker), 323 science fiction, 321 Rigdon, Sidney (early Church leader), scrapbooking, 315 186, 200 Scrapbooking For Dummies (Wines-Reed, ritual, 12, 17, 126 Jeanne and Wines, Joan), 315 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 362

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scripture polygamy, 224 baptism for the dead, 121 purpose, 272–273 daily reading, 296–297 romance novels, 320 education, 145 sins, 276–277 enduring to the end, 31 Shakers (religious group), 177 eternal sealing ordinance, 75 Sharon, Vermont, 341–342 family study, 78 Signature Books (publisher), 321 First Vision, 64 sin future additions, 176 baptism preparation, 102 gifts of Holy Ghost, 55 Book of Mormon application, 166–167 grace versus works, 46 eternal sealing ordinance, 75 Great Apostasy, 60 importance of baptism, 101 house of Israel, 83–84 life after death, 13 premortality, 25 original, 12, 28–29 revealer of truth, 57 outer darkness, 39 Second Coming signs, 49 plan of salvation, 24 seminary, 147 sexual, 276–277 Sunday school, 106 unforgivable, 58 treatment of women, 72 uniqueness of Mormonism, 18 uniqueness of Mormonism, 19 singing view of Adam and Eve, 27 family home evening, 301 witness of Christ, 56 pioneer trek, 206 seagull, 215 sacrament meeting procedure, 97, 98, sealing ordinance 99, 100 complex situations, 128–130 singles ward, 93 definition, 116 Smith, Joseph (founder of LDS Church) living family, 127–128 arrest, 191, 197 overview, 74–75 birthplace, 341–342 polygamy, 225–226 versus Brigham Young, 201 rationale, 126 chronicles in Pearl of Great Price, 174–175 seating, 96 corrections to Bible, 154–156 Second Coming, of Jesus, 48–50, 310 criticisms, 60–61 Second Manifesto (Church statement), death, 197 181, 227 discovery of plates, 163 seer stone, 137, 163–164 early years, 61–62 self-reliance, 307–314 Illinois history, 192, 193–197 seminary, 109, 146–147 imperfections, 339–340 setting people apart, 72 inconsistency of statements, 175 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Jesus’s appearance, 48, 63 (Covey, Stephen R.), 319 John the Baptist’s appearance, 15, 64–65 seventies, 70, 134, 138 leadership after death, 199–200 72-hour kit, 313–314 Missouri history, 191–192 sex Moroni’s appearance, 163 avoidance, 16–17 New Testament apostles’ appearance, birth control, 76, 275 15, 65 Brigham Young University, 148 objections to Mormonism, 265 education, 273 Ohio history, 185–189 marriage, 274 origin of LDS Church, 14–15 missionary work rules, 243 release from jail, 192, 194 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 363

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Sacred Grove vision, 14, 63–64 support group, 267–268 teenage years, 62–64 swimming, 273 smoking, 148, 179, 241 Switzerland, 118 Snowflake, Arizona, 217 soda, 17, 278, 280 softball, 112 • T • software, 80 talk, 99, 105–106 sons of perdition, 38–39 Talmage, James (LDS leader), 34 South Pacific, 248 tattoo, 273–274 Spanish, 248–249 tea, 16–17, 278 speaking in tongues, 55 teacher, 68 spending money, 299, 308 teens. See also children spirit children, 37, 38, 42 books, 321 spirit world, 32–33 camping, 112 spiritual growth, 288 dating, 274 spiritual matter, 43–44 institute, 147 spiritual question, 168 missionary work, 232–233 sports, 111–112 music, 319 St. George, Utah, 216 seminary, 146–147 stake Sunday schedule, 92, 107–108 activities, 111–112 weekday meetings, 109 baptism process, 102–103 telestial kingdom center, 102, 110 Millennium, 50 conference, 110–111 overview, 13, 35 dance, 112 versus terrestrial kingdom, 36 definition, 70 television, 242 family history centers, 111 temperance movement, 279 high council, 111 temple overview, 109 definition, 17 patriarch, 85 eternal sealing ordinance, 75 president, 119 funeral, 105–106 stand, 96 history, 118, 187–188, 194–196 , 151, 171 key D&C scriptures, 180 sterilization, 275 locations, 247 storehouse, 142 versus meetinghouse, 114–115 Strangites (LDS splinter group), 212 monthly attendance, 305 street contacting, 238 mysteriousness, 113 stress, 298, 311 open house, 122 suffering overview, 113, 335 blessing of comfort, 71 prayer, 295 comfort of Holy Ghost, 56–57 recommend, 119–120, 121 mortal test, 12, 30 sealing ordinance, 74–75, 126–130 purpose, 31 tithing uses, 284 summer camp, 112 Utah settlement, 214 Sunday. See Sabbath wedding, 106, 128 Sunday school, 92, 106–108 temple ordinance Sunstone Education Foundation, 263 for the dead, 116–117 Sunstone magazine, 263 eligibility, 118–123 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 364

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temple ordinance (continued) Mormons’ first impression, 213 overview, 115 outlying settlements, 216–217 receiving, 123–124 pioneer trek, 204–210 types, 116 problems with government, 217–220, (Church headquarters site), 224–225 132, 214, 228, 346 settlement, 213–216 temptation, 29 statehood, 181, 226–227 terrestrial kingdom temple history, 118 Millennium, 49–50 tourism, 346–348 overview, 13, 36 , 218–219 versus telestial kingdom, 36 testimony, 99–100, 102 theater, 322 • V • theocracy, 218 vegetarianism, 279 three degrees of glory, 179, 186 veil, 125 three Nephites (apostles), 161 Vermont, 341–342 thrift store, 142 vineyard, 278 tithing visiting teaching, 304 benefits, 285, 334–335 visual arts, 112 exaltation, 282 vital record, 81 hardships, 334–335 volleyball, 112 key D&C scriptures, 180 overview, 17, 282 payment process, 283 • W • reemphasis in 1800s, 286 War in Heaven, 23–24 salvation, 282 ward settlement meeting, 284 baptism process, 102–103 uses, 284–285 business, 98 tobacco, 16–17, 179, 278 conference, 101 tongues, gift of, 55 definition, 68 tourism, 228, 341–348 geographical basis, 92 tracting, 239 growth, 92–93 transubstantiation, 98 jobs of members, 95–96 tribe of Ephraim, 85 overview, 91–92 Trinity (deities), 17, 41 sharing of meetinghouse, 109 triple combination, 296 specialty, 93 True to the Faith (Church publication), 176 Sunday school, 106–108 truth, 57 , 123 water, 98, 103 • U • Web sites Church of Christ, 212 underwear, 121–122, 123–124 Church publications, 176 unwed pregnancy, 276 dating, 272 Urim and Thummim (translation emergency preparations, 313 device), 163 family history work, 82 Utah Genesis Group, 255 challenges after statehood, 227–228 handicrafts, 316 Church headquarters, 131 Hill Cumorah Pageant, 342 Mormonism’s view, 189 LDS Church general information, 1 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 365

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Mormon publishers, 320 Work and the Glory series (Lund, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, 318 Gerald), 320 movies, 323 works, good Polynesian Cultural Center, 348 versus grace, 18, 46 temple open house tickets, 122 Judgment Day, 34 wedding, 106, 128 keeping Sabbath, 300 weekday meeting, 108–109 patriarchal blessing, 87 welfare program Wyoming, 346 first Sunday fast, 287 home teaching visit, 303 origins, 187 • Y • overview, 10, 141–144 young adult novel, 321 public relations, 228 Young, Brigham (prophet) tithing uses, 284 accomplishments, 203–204 Welfare Square (Church facility), 133 attitudes toward Native Americans, 215 Wells, Sharlene (former Miss America), childhood, 201 331–332 Church’s chronology, 225 Whitaker, Johnny (actor), 324 family, 202 wine, 278–279, 281 versus Joseph Smith, 201 Winter Quarters (Mormon settlement), leadership climb, 201–202 207, 345 leadership style, 203 Wolverton, Dave (author), 321 overview, 200 women. See also mother pioneer trek, 205–210 Church benefits, 256 polygamy practice, 202, 221 Church leaders, 138–139 problems with government, 218 gender roles, 72, 76, 182–183 racial issues, 184, 252–253 overview, 255–256 religious tolerance, 266 polygamy, 223–224 terrestrial kingdom, 36 priesthood, 72, 257, 338–339 tobacco chewing, 278 Relief Society, 107, 109 tourism, 346 rights, 223 program, 67, 108, 109 Sunday schedule, 92 Young, Steve (former pro football temple ordinance preparation, 121 player), 332 visiting teaching, 304 Young Women program, 108, 109, 112, 139 weekday meetings, 109 Woodruff Manifesto (Church statement), 181 • Z • Word of Wisdom (Mormonism’s health Zion (Church’s homeland), 189–193 code), 179 Zion Cooperative Movement Institution basic guidelines, 280–281 (department store), 203 benefits, 10–11, 280 interpretation, 278–279 Mormons’ perception, 279–280 Ohio history, 186 overview, 277–278 work. See job 30_571958 bindex.qxd 1/25/05 7:19 PM Page 366

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