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Where are the war chapters in the Book of Mormon?
Alma 43:2–3. “The Wars between the Nephites and the Lamanites” At this point in the book of Alma, chapters 43–62, Mormon alerted the reader that he would “return to an account of the wars” (Alma 43:3). Some people wonder why the Book of Mormon contains so much about war.
Do Mormons serve in the armed forces?
The Church abandoned controversial religious practices such as polygamy under pressure from the government in the latter part of the century, and Utah became a state in 1896. Since then, Mormons have consistently served in the military and fought in America’s wars.
How much of the Book of Mormon is about war?
approximately 10 percent
The war chapters of Alma 43-63 alone include more than 50 pages- approximately 10 percent of the entire Book of Mormon. Why so much about war?
Where does the last battle take place between the Nephites and Lamanites in the Book of Mormon group of answer choices?
Hill Cumorah
In this history, Cowdery stated that the final battle between the Nephites and the Lamanites occurred at the “Hill Cumorah,” the very same Hill Cumorah in New York, where Joseph Smith said he obtained golden plates and other artifacts which were used to translate the Book of Mormon.
Why did the US go to war with the Mormons?
In 1857–58, President James Buchanan sent U.S. forces to the Utah Territory in what became known as the Utah Expedition. The Mormons, fearful that the large U.S. military force had been sent to annihilate them and having faced persecution in other areas, made preparations for defense.
Does the LDS Church support the personal ownership of weapons?
As for the personal ownership of weapons, this is a highly contentious political issue in the United States and various other places in the world. As far as I know, the LDS church does not have any doctrine on the subject either way. Share Improve this answer Follow edited Nov 19 ’13 at 20:59 answered Nov 19 ’13 at 18:38
What was the relationship between the Mormons and the government like?
The Mormons were pleased by the appointment, but gradually the amicable relationship between Mormons and the federal government broke down. Governor Brigham Young was appointed to office by President Millard Fillmore in 1850. President James Buchanan was inaugurated in March 1857.
How did the Gold Rush affect the Mormons in California?
When gold was discovered in California in 1848 at Sutter’s Mill, which sparked the famous California Gold Rush, thousands of migrants began moving west on trails that passed directly through territory settled by Mormon pioneers. Although the migrants brought opportunities for trade, they also ended the Mormons’ short-lived isolation.