1. The Mormons The Church:  has over 11 million members, more than half of whom live outside the United States,  is represented by over 60.000 missionaries in 162 countries,  has published more than 100 million copies of the Book of Mormon, another testament of Jesus Christ, in over 93 languages,  has more than 100 temples worldwide. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

2. The Mormons History of the Church: In the spring of 1820, a 14 year old boy named Joseph Smith went into a grove of trees near his home in Palmyra, New York, and prayed to learn which church he should join. In answer to his prayer, God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to him, just as heavenly beings had appeared to prophets like Moses and Paul in biblical times. Joseph learned that the Church was originally organised by Jesus Christ. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

3. The Mormons Joseph Smith was chosen by God to restore the Church of Jesus Christ to the earth. During the next 10 years he was visited by other heavenly messengers, translated the Book of Mormon and received authority to organise the Church. The Church was organised in Fayette, New York, on 6 April 1830, under the leadership of Joseph Smith. It has grown to an organisation with members and congregations throughout the world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

4. The Mormons Why did Jesus restore the Church? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

5. The Mormons The Book of Mormon The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

6. The Mormons Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions:  What is the purpose of life?  Do the Latter-day Saints value education?  How does the church deal with spouse and child abuse?  What is the Church´s position on abortion?  What is the Church´s attitude toward homosexuality? I knew it! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ?

7. The Mormons What is the purpose of life? God, your Heavenly Father, has prepared a marvelous plan for your happiness. When you realise that God has a plan for you, it is easier to understand why you are on this earth. God wants all of His children to progress and become more like Him. This time on earth provides opportunities for you to grow and progress. By following our Heavenly Father´s plan, you can someday return to live with Him and with your loved ones. You can have greater peace in this life and eternal joy in the life to come. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

8. The Mormons Do the Latter-day Saints value education? They hope that their people will gain education. They put very strong emphasis on education. They expect people to think. They want them to think, to dig, to read, to improve their minds,......and with that message of hope and growth they reach out to them. The glory of God is intelligence!  If they have a motto, that is it The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 

9. The Mormons How does the Church deal with spouse and child abuse? They condemn most strongly abusive behaviour in any form. They denounce the physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse of one´s spouse or children. The abuse of one´s spouse or children is a most serious offence before God! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 

10. The Mormons What is the Church´s position on abortion? The Church opposes abortion and counsels its members not to submit to or perform an abortion except in the rare cases where, in the opinion of a competent medical practitioner, the life or good health of the mother is seriously endangered or where the pregnancy was caused by rape and produces serious emotional trauma in the mother. Even then it should be done only after seeking the advice of the local presiding priesthood authority and after receiving divine confirmation through prayer. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints § 218

11. The Mormons What is the Church´s attitude toward homosexuality? They believe that marriage and sex between a man and a woman is ordained of God. They want to help gays and lesbians, to strengthen them, to assist them with their problems and to help them with their difficulties. But they can´t stand idle if they indulge in immorol activity, if they try to uphold and defend and live in a same-sex marriage situation! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

12. The Mormons What about the Mormons family- life? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

13. The Mormons The Word of Wisdom Your body is a precious gift from God. To help keep our bodies and our minds healthy and strong, God gave a law of health to Joseph Smith in 1833. This law is known as the Word of Wisdom. God has spoken against the use of: Tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea and illegal drugs!!! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

14. The Mormons The Word of Wisdom!!! Would you like to be a Mormon??? Your answer: „ !!!“ So do I Have a nice day! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints