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  2. Word of Wisdom (Latter Day Saints) - Wikipedia

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    As practiced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the largest Latter Day Saint denomination, the Word of Wisdom explicitly prohibits the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, tea, and coffee (with tea and coffee being labeled as "hot drinks"), and recreational drug use, and encourages healthy practices such as nutritious ...

  3. Lectures on Faith - Wikipedia

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    "Lectures on Faith" is a set of seven lectures on the doctrine and theology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, first published as the doctrine portion of the 1835 edition of the canonical Doctrine and Covenants (D&C), but later removed from that work by both major branches of the faith.

  4. Teachings of Joseph Smith - Wikipedia

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    In 1833, at a time of temperance agitation, Smith delivered a revelation called the "Word of Wisdom", which counseled a diet of wholesome herbs, fruits, grains and a sparing use of meat. It also recommended that Latter Day Saints avoid "strong" alcoholic drinks, tobacco, and "hot drinks" (later interpreted to mean tea and coffee). [39]

  5. Word of wisdom - Wikipedia

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    In Christianity, the word of wisdom is a spiritual gift listed in 1 Corinthians 12:8. The function that this gift is given varies. Some Christians see in this gift a prophetic-like function. Others see in the word of wisdom a teaching function. This gift is closely related with the gift of the word of knowledge.

  6. List of films of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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    The film depicts the persecution of Latter-day Saints in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution and the death of two Church members for not denying their faith. Last Day At Carthage: 1967 6 min. Depicts the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith at Carthage Jail; a narration with photography of the jail and the surrounding landscape in black and white.

  7. Portal : Latter Day Saint movement/Timeline of Mormonism

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    On 6 April, the Church of Christ (Latter Day Saints) was founded and in October, Sidney Rigdon joined the church. 1832 The First Presidency was founded by Joseph and his two counselors. 1833 On 27 February, the Word of Wisdom was revealed to Joseph. In the same year he published the concept of Zion. 1835

  8. Revelation in Mormonism - Wikipedia

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    Latter Day Saints also teach that revelation is the foundation of the church established by Jesus Christ and that it remains an essential element of his true church today. Continuous revelation provides individual Latter Day Saints with a "testimony", described by Richard Bushman as "one of the most potent words in the Mormon lexicon". [1]

  9. Culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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    The modern LDS Church does not use the cross or crucifix as a symbol of faith. Mormons generally view such symbols as emphasizing the death of Jesus rather than his life and resurrection. [43] The early LDS Church was more accepting of the symbol of the cross, but after the turn of the 20th century, an aversion to it developed in Mormon culture ...