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	Families Forever::mormon beliefs
		The Mormon Church is organized after the same manner of the church established by Christ during His ministry.
		In the Mormon Church, young men are interviewed at age twelve, and, if found worthy, given the Aaronic priesthood and ordained to the office of a deacon.
		The meaning of quorum in the Mormon religion is not the usual-the majority necessary to function-but refers to the group as a whole.
	www.familiesforever.com /article_faith_6_mormonism.html (1398 words)

	Quorum (Mormonism) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A High Priests Quorum is a local quorum organized in each stake and presided over by the local stake presidency, who holds the keys of the Melchizedek priesthood with a stake.
		In these cases, a High Priest is called to oversee the direction of both the High Priests and Elders, and is set apart as the Melchizedek Priesthood Group leader, under the direction of the Stake President.
		A Stake High Council is an administrative quorum consisting of twelve called that assist in the administration of a stake.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Quorum_(Mormonism) (1402 words)

	Mormon Doctrine & Covenants 102. Minutes of the organization of the first high council of the Church, Kirtland, ...
		1 This day a general council of twenty-four high priests assembled at the house of Joseph Smith, Jun., by revelation, and proceeded to organize the high council of the church of Christ, which was to consist of twelve high priests, and one or three presidents as the case might require.
		2 The high council was appointed by revelation for the purpose of settling important difficulties which might arise in the church, which could not be settled by the church or the bishop's council to the satisfaction of the parties.
		12 Whenever a high council of the church of Christ is regularly organized, according to the foregoing pattern, it shall be the duty of the twelve councilors to cast lots by numbers, and thereby ascertain who of the twelve shall speak first, commencing with number one and so in succession to number twelve.
	www.sacred-texts.com /mor/dc/dc102.htm (1081 words)

	History of the Church Volume 2 Chapter 2
		This day a general council of twenty-four High Priests assembled at the house of Joseph Smith, Jun., by revelation, and proceeded to organize the High Council of the Church of Christ, which was to consist of twelve High Priests, and one or three Presidents, as the case might require.
		The High Council was appointed by revelation for the purpose of settling important difficulties which might arise in the Church, which could not be settled by the Church or the Bishop’s council to the satisfaction of the parties.
		Whenever a High Council of the Church of Christ is regularly organized, according to the foregoing pattern, it shall be the duty of the twelve Councilors to cast lots by numbers, and thereby ascertain, who of the twelve shall speak first, commencing with number one, and so in succession to number twelve.
	www.antimormon.8m.com /hoc2chp2.html (2365 words)

	Mormonism: Legitimate Religion?
		Mormon communities are widely noted for their low crime rates, strong family traditions, a sense of belonging and a particular loyalty to community and country.
		Mormons are expected to be fiercely loyal to the church, and defend it with their lives if neccessary.
		Mormon Heirarchy: The Origins of Power by Michael D. Quinn is a scholarly history, unblushingly honest, though written by a faithful Mormon, of how Mormonism rose from a small, insignificant cult to one of the great religious cults of the world.
	www.bidstrup.com /mormon.htm (6076 words)

	Times and Seasons Volume 6, Number 15
		Whenever an high council of the church of Christ is regularly organized, according to the foregoing pattern, it shall be the duty of the twelve counsellors [counselors] to cast lots by numbers, and thereby ascertain who, of the twelve, shall speak first, commencing with number one; and so in succession to number twelve.
		This council of high priests abroad, is only to be called on the most difficult cases of church matters: and no common or ordinary case is to be sufficient to call such council.-The travelling [traveling] or located high priest abroad, have power to say whether it is necessary to call such a council or not.
		There is a distinction between the high council of travelling [traveling] high priest abroad, and the travelling [traveling] high council composed of the twelve apostles, in their decisions: From the decision of the former there can be an appeal, but from the decision of the latter there cannot.
	www.centerplace.org /history/ts/v6n15.htm (9613 words)

	Mormon Biographical Registers
		She was the first Mormon woman to enter Jackson County, Missouri, traveling there with her husband and Joseph Smith in 1831.
		Was ordained a high priest and began mission to Illinois in Apr. 1844.
		Appointed to the Kirtland, Ohio high council, 1836.
	smithinstitute.byu.edu /resources/register/siMBRegisters.asp?alpha=G (3178 words)

	High Council
		A high council is a body of twelve high priests who are called and set apart in each stake to assist and advise the stake presidency under whom they serve.
		As in the Quorum (or Council) of the Twelve Apostles, a seniority system exists within a stake high council; as vacancies occur in the council, the stake presidency calls new members, and the oldest in term of service is recognized as the senior member.
		For example, a high councilor may have an assignment to represent the stake presidency, to assist in the training of a new ward bishopric, to attend a ward's priesthood executive committee meetings and ward council meetings, or to train and advise ward Melchizedek Priesthood quorum leaders.
	www.lightplanet.com /mormons/priesthood/high_council.html (689 words)

	History of the Church Volume 2 Chapter 11
		The council then proceeded to appoint a committee to arrange the items of the doctrine of Jesus Christ, for the government of the Church of Latter-day Saints, which Church was organized and commenced its rise on the 6th of April, 1830.
		The council then decided that a notice be published to the churches and conferences abroad that High Priests be ordained hereafter, in the High Council at Kirtland, and receive licence signed by the clerk of the council.
		The council decided that Bishop Whitney be privileged, considering his present embarrassed circumstances, to make such arrangements with his store as he shall deem most advisable.
	www.antimormon.8m.com /hoc2chp11.html (1683 words)

	Chapter 5 - The Proper Name of the Church
		And this is Mormonism; a grand universal scheme of salvation, lbid 133.
		He was president of the Stake at Nauvoo and also of the High Council at the time of Joseph Smith's death.
		It is a doctrine of the Utah Mormons.
	www.biblebelievers.net /Cults/Mormonism/FortyYears/kjcfor05.htm (4583 words)

	Evolution and Mormonism : A Quest for Understanding
		This has resulted in a modern Mormon neo-orthodoxy which places more weight on obedience, veneration of the president of the church as "prophet", a literal reading of scripture, and a general distaste for things "worldly" like science (except as it relates to the production of income).
		The intended audience are Mormons having a difficult time reconciling their faith with the facts of life.
		Mormons, more than other religionists it seems, use the word "know" when they really mean "believe".
	www.lds-mormon.com /evolutionandmormonism.shtml (2133 words)

	MORMON CENTRAL - JOSEPH SMITH - LDS TEMPLES - BOOK OF MORMON - MORMONISM
		At this council meeting the ordination of the Presidency and High Council of Zion (Missouri) was accomplished.
		David Whitmer was rebaptized, reordained a high priest and reordained as Joseph Smith's successor early in September 1847.
		Joseph Smith was ordained President of the High Priesthood (President of the Church) on 25 January 1832.
	www.xmission.com /~research/central/chorg4.htm (4644 words)

	Out of Polygamist Mormonism
		Mormonism from my mother’s side of the family dates back to the days of Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Mormon faith.
		Isaac Allred was a member of the churches first high council when the revelation on plural marriage, or polygamy was introduced to the council for approval by Hyrum Smith, Joseph Smith Jr's brother.
		I was afraid she would want to become a Mormon and I would be faced with going back to something I didn’t believe in.
	www.geocities.com /plygkid (7869 words)

	Mormon Biographical Registers
		Was ordained an elder in 1831 and later was ordained a high priest.
		In 1846 traveled with the Mormon exodus to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he served as a member of the high council until he left for the Salt Lake Valley in 1848.
		Was ordained a high priest on Oct. 25, 1831.
	smithinstitute.byu.edu /resources/register/siMBRegisters.asp?alpha=H (6721 words)

	History of Luke S. Johnson (1807-1861)
		My mother had been laboring under an attack of chronic rheumatism in the shoulder, so that she could not raise her hand to her head for about two years; the prophet laid hands upon her, and she was healed immediately.
		My father was satisfied in regard to the truth of "Mormonism," and was baptized by Joseph Smith, Jr., in the winter of 1830–1, and furnished him and his family a home, while he translated a portion of the Bible.
		At a conference in Orange, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, I was ordained a high priest by Joseph Smith.
	www.saintswithouthalos.com /b/johnson_lsh.phtml (3095 words)

	Minutes of April 12, 1838 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		As an assistant president of the High Priesthood, Oliver is entitled to a hearing by "the common council of the church, who shall be assisted by twelve counselors of the High Priesthood" (
		Oliver had hoped to talk things over with Joseph before the charges were brought before the council, but this not being the case, he responds to the 5th charge, acknowledging he sold his lands in Jackson.
		Bishop and high council sustain charges 1–3 (urging vexatious lawsuits, insinuating adultery, not attending meeting); 7 (leaving his calling and turning to the practice of law); and 9 (dishonestly retaining paid notes).
	www.jfs.saintswithouthalos.com /confs/380412.htm (1768 words)

	Reporting on Religion: A Primer on Journalism's Best Beat
		Mormons, as church members are called, regard themselves as Christian, but no other major Christian tradition does.
		For journalists, the Mormon church is acceptable in references to the LDS church, though the church’s full name should be used on first reference.
		Mormon America (HarperSanFrancisco), by RNA member Richard Ostling and his wife, Joan, is a helpful examination of the church’s history, beliefs, culture and influence.
	www.rnasecure.org /guide/lds.html (788 words)

	List of articles about Mormonism Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Baptism for the dead, Blood atonement Eternal Marriage, Marriage, Infant baptism, Light of Christ, Ordinance (Mormonism), Patriarchal blessing, Rebaptism (Mormonism), Sacrament meeting, Sacrament (Mormonism), Sealing (Mormonism),Temple, Temple (Mormonism),
		Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration, Legacy, The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
		Decried for its perceived depiction of Mormonism, heralded for its risky story lines and robust performances...
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /topic/List_of_articles_about_Mormonism.html (1622 words)

	The Return of Oliver Cowdery - FARMS Papers
		The Far West high council, unsympathetic to Oliver Cowdery's views, sustained six of the nine charges against him, and he was promptly excommunicated.
		By 1835, the Mormon Church was being publicly "reproached" for the "crime" of polygamy.
		The high council adjourned, agreeing to meet with the high priests quorum the next day in an unusual combined session.
	farms.byu.edu /display.php?table=transcripts&id=50 (14052 words)

	Dave McCament's Testimony
		Their premise was based on a Book of Mormon verse that promises God would reveal the truthfulness of that book to anyone who asks in sincere prayer, the reference being Moroni 10:4-5.
		I began my study with the Book of Mormon, since it was the "keystone" of my faith and the foundation upon which all of Mormonism rests.
		When I began to point out specifically why it was the Book of Mormon and not the Bible that would lead men astray I was cut short by the Stake President and kept from delivering the remainder of the message I had prepared.
	www.utlm.org /testimony/davemctestimony.htm (14008 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		He was an ordained Methodist minister whose wife had converted to Mormonism in the late 1980s.
		Shortly before his 35th wedding anniversary, Gribbin was reading the Book of Mormon and pondering what to get his wife for their anniversary.
		He taught LDS seminary for two years and is now on his stake high council.
	www.sltrib.com /portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?article=2641544 (254 words)

	Mormonism 201: Chapter 16
		The Negro who accepts the doctrines of the Church and is baptized by an authorized minister of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is entitled to salvation in the celestial kingdom, or the highest heaven spoken of by Paul.
		Perhaps the annoyance of President Smith over the double standard being applied to Mormons would be better understood if placed next to the image of Ferrell Griswold, pastor of the Minor Heights Baptist Church, addressing Klan supporters as Birmingham public schools began their first week of desegregation in the same year.
		Instead of commenting on the revulsion of Mormon leaders towards the widely accepted standard of abuse and cruelty, they choose only to make known the rather common thinking of the day that demanded races remain separate.
	www.fairlds.org /Mormonism_201/m20116.html (4979 words)

	By Common Consent » Are Mormon Men and Boys “Musically Disenfranchised”?
		Garrison Kiellor has a hilarious take on the choir at Lake Wobegone high school where all the boys try to listen to their neighbors and then “slide” into the note.
		So we scrambled and threw together a piece we had performed the previous year (this went across the last two weeks of school for the college students, and we lost many of them) and it was nowhere near what the original piece could have been.
		All the bishoprics, high council, and stake presidency participated.
	www.bycommonconsent.com /2006/04/are-mormon-men-and-boys-musically-disenfranchised (5771 words)

	Mormon: The Truth on Mormon Post-Manifesto Polygamy
		I explained [that] ‘the situation seems to be that academic freedom merely survives at BYU without fundamental support by the institution, exists against tremendous pressure and is nurtured only through the dedication of individual administrators and faculty members.’.
		Oaks admitted that, in his opinion, lies had indeed been told by Mormon Church leaders about the continuing practice of polygamy after it supposedly was ended by the Manifesto of 1890.
		Abandoning Mormon history may have been safe in the climate of repression but it as unacceptable to me, especially as an option of duress.
	www.exmormon.org /mormon/mormon420.htm (3715 words)

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