The Second Great Awakening

Around fifteen years old, he claims to have had a visitation from God giving him instructions not to join an existing church as they are all corrupt. Through, “an encounter with angel Moroni, Joseph Smith was told of Gold Plates needing to be translated into what became the Book of Mormon” (Brasich). The followers of Mormon belief were a minority in the American society. Much of the public, who followed Christianity, were against Mormon followers because of the values they believed. One value of which was the practice of polygamy, later becoming illegal in the eyes of the United States government. The fundamental beliefs of Mormons contrast ideas of currently established religions, creating a growing crowd against the group. Discrimination against the group came in all forms from a political cartoon depicting Mormons as monsters, to forcing followers to move from state to state essentially isolating them from society. They were forced to move from Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, to later migrate to Utah, settling and establishing the Church of Latter-day Saints permanently. The most controversial act occurred when, “Joseph Smith and his brother were arrested, dragged from jail, and assassinated as a way to keep down a Mormon uprising that was bound to arise” (Brasich). Joseph Smith was a topic of great controversy within

Mormonism was founded in the 1820s’ by Joseph Smith. Smith, wanting to expand his religious following migrated to Illinois where he established a settlement that included a temple of worship and a village (Green 57). In Illinois the Mormon peoples’ were met with threats, violence, and occasionally they were even killed. This was the case for their leader Joseph Smith; Smith was met with disgust from non-mormons when he attempted to run for presidency and his church riddled with scandal when the word of polygamy got out. With his tarnished reputation, Smith was ultimately murdered by an outraged mob, who then threatened other Mormons that if they did not leave they would be met with the same fate (Mormons into the West). With that warning, the Mormons picked a new leader, Brigham Young, who wanted to flee the American Border. Young set for travel with his new followers to the Great Salt Lake, which at the time was located in Mexico.

Every one of the mormons prayed daily to find a place of safety and peace to go to. They all wanted a better life, and to not be killed off for believing what they believed in. In 1847, the mormons set out to go to Salt Lake City Utah, where they would be free from harm and be free to believe, and practice, their own religion.At this time, Brigham Young was the current Prophet. So he was going to lead the mormons across the plains to Utah. Before they left, Brigham Young delivered a talk, saying as he

As the story goes, in the early 19th Century, a young Joseph Smith received a series of visions including a visit from the angel Moroni. The angel Moroni directed Smith to a set of golden plates inscribed with a history of an ancient Judeo-Christian civilization in North America. This history is known now as the Book of Mormon and set Smith's religion apart from other Christians. Violence broke out between the Mormons and the non-Mormons when Smith led his people to the prophesied City of Zion, in Independence, Missouri, sometimes called "New Jerusalem". When they arrived in Jackson County, the Mormons already had preconceived notions that the non-Mormons were their enemies, because it was revealed in Doctrine and Covenants, another Mormon

Led by Joseph Smith, the mormons were pilgrims moving from place to place. Their last settlement, before moving to Utah, was in Illinois. They arrived in Illinois in 1839, and settled the town of Nauvoo. Before long there was trouble and unrest between the mormons and their neighbors. This paper will investigate the reasons why they came to Illinois, examine reasons why they left, and consider the Mormon experience in Illinois.

This led to many women and children working in the factories with poor working conditions and low wages. During this time, many people were uneducated and had large unpaid debt that sent many adults to prison, leaving their children to work in factories, rather than attending school. Also these people did not have any representation in law because state legislatures generally elected the state governors and direct voting was almost unheard of. (R. Kauffman and R.W. Kauffman 5). These stressful and poor working conditions as well as a lack of widespread education caused an increase in religious sects to appear, such as the Zoarites and the “come-outers.” All of the confusion and rise of different religious sects paved the way for Mormonism to be founded. Many people were searching for the right set of beliefs that would instruct them in the way of salvation. Therefore, this made it easier for Joseph Smith’s statements to be accepted and gain followers because people were desperate to find something that would satisfy their deep need for peace and

Mormonism is a religious group part of the main branch of the Latter Day Saints movement, led by Joseph Smith in New York during the 1820s. Mormons believed in the Bible, as well as other scriptures, such as the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon was about Jesus’s travels around the Americas. They also believed that it was Christian to have more than one wife, but to non-Mormons this was abhorrent. Many violent outbreaks have occurred with Mormons and their neighboring states. Technically, Mormons didn’t have a choice to move or not. Because of their different religion, they were forced West, all the way from New York to Utah. Utah had a very open government allowing the Mormons to vote and have a say in government decisions. It also provided

The story of its creation and Joseph Smith is an example myth. The history of the religion is mythic, Mormons believe that the hebrew societies of the Lamanites and Nephites lived in North America(Lamanites). The Lamanites rejected the teachings of the gospel until the birth of Jesus Christ, however, two hundred years after Christ visited North America the two factions became wicked and the Nephites wiped out the Lamanites in war(Lamanites). The angel Moroni is believed to be the last Nephite, he wrote the plates of Mormon in the hopes someone would find them and preach Nephite values(Moroni, Son of Mormon). The faith is heavily influenced by

The Mormon’s left behind as a legacy their migration to the salt lake valley, the founding of Salt Lake City, temple square in salt lake city, about one-hundred and thirty temples worldwide, the Book of Mormon, which Mormon’s believe is sacred scripture that complements the holy bible, and Mormon

Did you know Joseph Smith is responsible for creating one of the dominant worldwide religions? Joseph Smith is well known as the first prophet for the religion commonly known as Mormonism. He lived a life of only 38 years, and during that time he accomplished many things. From this essay, you’ll learn why he should be considered an American hero - something that I truly believe.

This essay will discuss Mormon fundamentalism and provide a brief history of the tenets and practices of the religion. The term Mormon fundamentalist refers to a religious group, sect, or individual who believes the teachings of the Mormon scriptures, and follows the teachings of early Mormon leaders. In Western New York in 1830, Joseph Smith Jr. organized the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or LDS Church. Other early leaders of the church include Brigham Young and John Taylor, who along with Joseph Smith Jr., are accepted by Mormon fundamentalists as prophets of God. There are an estimated 38,000 Mormon fundamentalists living in North American territories, though the estimate is only based on the number of people who openly distinguish themselves as such. The majority of reported Mormon fundamentalists are located in the western states of Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and Idaho.

The Mormon religion was founded in the nineteenth century by a man named Joseph Smith. In 1890, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints banned the practice of polygamous marriages. As with many religions, when a main practice is resolved it can cause some parishioners to be upset. Some Mormons were not fond of the idea of dissolving the practice and moved to separate parts of the country to continue the practice. The most well known polygamous branch was given the name the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This group settled near the Arizona-Utah border (Andersen, 741). The group is mainly based in Colorado City and Hildale, Colorado (Urban, 62). The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day

The Latter-day Saint faith, or Mormonism, is a fairly new religion. In fact, it only dates back to the early 1800s, making it a “new religious movement”. Mormonism was founded by a man named Joseph Smith. This religion teaches that beginning in 1820, Smith began to receive visions and prophecies from god himself. These revelations continued to come Smith. In fact, an angel by the name of Moroni, came to him and told him of ancient golden stones that contained God’s written word. Smith later found these stones and translated them into what is now the Book of Mormon. As Smith recruited followers and began preaching about his accounts, the Mormon faith was born.

The first objective smith was to accomplish was to build the HOLY CITY (city of god). This was not going to be an easy task, Catholics attacked the Mormons because of there different beliefs. Joseph smith plotted there first temple, after smith founded a bank for Mormons and non-Mormons but through a financial crisis the bank collapsed. The Mormons were driven out by the non-Mormons to Kirtland; Joseph smith led the Mormons to Missouri where missionaries had already created a small village. At first the Mormons wasn’t accepted for there religious differences, the people in the community were suspicious of the Mormon leaders which they believed in communal ownership of there property.

Joseph Smith founded the Church of the Latter Day Saints in 1830. Smith was born in December of 1805 in Sharon, Vermont; however he grew up mostly in New York. His family lived in the western part of New York, which was known as the “burned over district,” because of the religious excitement that was taking place during the Second Great Awakening. Smith’s family was divided; they could decide which church to join. As a child he wanted nothing more than to find the truth. This deliberation occupied his thoughts and prayer life as a young boy. It was James 1:5 that had the largest impact on him; “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” He followed the instructions in this verse and asked the Lord for wisdom. In 1820,