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The term "blood atonement" does not appear in Mormon scripture. In the Book of Mormon, however, there are verses which clearly state that "the law of Moses" requires capital punishment for the crime of murder and they also state that Jesus' death and atonement "fulfills" the law of Moses such that there should be no more blood sacrifices. [13]
According to Mormon theology, God the Father is a physical being of "flesh and bones." [9] Mormons identify him as the biblical god Elohim.Latter-day Saint leaders have also taught that God the Father was once a mortal man who has completed the process of becoming an exalted being. [16]
Amalickiah is also heavily analyzed in The Book of Mormon For the Least of These, a Book of Mormon commentary by Fatimah Salleh and Margaret Olsen Hemmings. Salleh and Olsen Hemmings suggest that an early reference to "Amalickiah's physique" sets him apart as narratively opposed to similarly described heroes (e.g. Nephi, son of Lehi ).
Death, the literal resurrection, and qualifying for one of the three kingdoms of glory (or Outer Darkness) The need for personal righteousness, covenant keeping, and love of God and fellow man; That Heavenly Father loves humanity as his children and wants people to become like he is, to receive joy; The sanctity and eternal nature of the family
While the Bible very clearly condones and commands capital punishment, there are verses that can be interpreted as opposing the practice. For example, when Cain murdered Abel, God sentenced him to wandering as a fugitive rather than to death, and even issued a warning against killing Cain. A similar sentiment is suggested in Proverbs 28:17.
In the book of Ether found in the Book of Mormon, King Coriantumr (/ˌkɒriˈæntəmər/) [1] was the last Jaredite along with the prophet Ether. He and his family lived wickedly, rejecting Ether's invitation to change their ways. Over the course of his reign, many people try to take the kingdom from Coriantumr.
Exaltation is a belief in Mormonism that after death some people will reach the highest level of salvation in the celestial kingdom and eternally live in God's presence, continue as families, become gods, create worlds, and make spirit children over whom they will govern.
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is usually postponed until someone is near death. Anointing of the Sick has been thought to be exclusively for the dying, though it can be received at any time. Extreme Unction (Final Anointing) is the name given to Anointing of the Sick when received during last rites. [6]