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Articles related to "Brigham Young"
Blood Atonement Brigham Young once taught that there were certain sins that sinner could earn forgiveness for only by the shedding of his blood. blood atonement • mormon • christ • forgiveness • brigham young
Salt Lake City's Mormon Temple The Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City's beautiful Temple Square is the Utah city's main visitor attraction. Alongside is the home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. mormon temple • salt lake city • utah • tabernacle choir • brigham young
The Adam-God Doctrine The idea that God was the first man was introduced to Mormon theology by Brigham Young and did not survive long after his death. It is a historical curiosity. brigham young adam-god doctrine • mormon adam god doctrine • brigham young bizarre quotes • bizarre mormon doctrine • the god makers
The First Transcontinental Railroad (Part 2) The story of the transcontinental railroad continues, as the rails continue across the desert of Nevada and the mountains of Utah. Both railroads encountered problems with supplies and labor, but still beat the estimated building time by six years. transcontinental railroad • reno • brigham young • promontory summit • promontory mountains
Who Was Sam Brannan? Sam Brannan came west to establish a Mormon colony at San Francisco. His personal dreams took precedence, however, and he was excommunicated. Brannan was probably one of the first millionaires on the coast, who like many, ended his life destitute. sam brannan • mormons • brigham young • san francisco • gold rush
The Mountain Meadows Massacre Tensions had been high between Mormons and the Federal Government in the late 1850s. One consequence of this was the death of 120 Arkansas emigrants. mountain meadows massacre • brigham young • john d. lee • mormon history • fancher party
Community of Christ Overview When most people hear the term Mormon, they think of Utah and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but Joseph Smith Jr started a religious movement. community of christ • reorganized church of jesus christ of latter-day s • restorationist groups • joseph smith • nauvoo
Artificial Field Turf vs. Natural Grass Safety Artificial turf sports fields connected to recent MRSA outbreaks and heat strokes on high school and college football teams raise sports safety concerns. artificial field turf safety • natural grass • mrsa infection • heat stress risk • synthetic turf football fields
Eilley Orrum, Nevada Millionaire Eilley Orrum was born in Scotland and came to the United States as a converted Mormon. She knew her destiny was to become wealthy and popular. She knew her destiny was in the mountains. When she had an opportunity, she landed at Virginia City, Nevada silver mines. She soon realized her dreams of becoming a millionaire. eilley orrum • mormon • salt lake city • brigham young • comstock
Hair Analysis Testing for Eating Disorders Hair analysis testing for eating disorders is being used to diagnose anorexia and bulimia with new medical criteria. hair analysis testing • eating disorders • medical criteria • diagnosing anorexia • bulimia
Jim Bridger and the Fur Trade (Part 3) Most of the rest of Jim Bridger's life was spent guiding ungrateful army troops. However, he always respected Colonel Carrington, who relied heavily on him. He also had an unfortunate scrape with Brigham Young and the Mormons. He guided and advised emigrants on the Oregon Trail. mormons • brigham young • sir george gore • colonel carrington • bighorn mountains
Jim Bridger, part 2 Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881. bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
Mormon Handcart Pioneers In the mid-1800s, thousands of European immigrants traveled from Iowa to Utah hauling their belongings behind them in handcarts. mormon handcart pioneers • mormons • lds church • church of jesus christ of latter day saints • perpetual emigration fund
That Grand Mormon Bandwagon There's a certain Mountain West team quietly sneaking up the polls with a perfect record. And it may just be the Osmond family's favorite team. Quick! Who is it? brigham • young • university • byu • cougars
Top Non-BCS Teams In 2008-'09 the most promising BCS busters - teams with the potential to take down the mighty BCS -- are Brigham Young, Utah, Boise State and Texas Christian. top non-bcs teams • bcs busters • mid-majors • undefeated record • bcs bowls
Utah's Pioneer Day On July 24, 1847, settlers first entered the Salt Lake Valley. The day has been commemorated by LDS people worldwide since. mormon pioneer day • utah pioneer day • brigham young • mormon holidays • mormon pioneers
Field Trip in Florence This is am article about Mormon sites in Omaha. education • florence • homeschooling • homeschool • home education
Joseph Smith's Missionaries in Upper Canada Mormon missionaries' efforts to convert the population started immediately after publication of Joseph Smith's "Book of Mormon" in Palmyra, New York. joseph smith's missionaries in upper canada • mormon missionaries changed leeds county demograph • joseph smith established the mormon church • brigham young in canada • demographic profile changed in upper canada
Physical Disabilities Promote Marital Happiness Think a new physical disability will strain a marriage? Think again. A new study finds them to bring couples together. physical disability promotes marital happiness • physical disability in marriage • coping with physical disability • effects or physical disability • how couples deal with disability
Sherlock Holmes and the Mormons Doyle has Holmes solve a case that involved a now discarded Mormon doctrine in the first adventure of this great detective. arthur conan doyle sherlock holmes • sherlock holmes mormons • a study in scarlet • doyle and the mormons • mystery
The Mormon Reptilian Conspiracy According to one well-known conspiracy theorist, the Mormon leadership is part of the Merovingian bloodline and is engaged in a vast cover up. mormon reptilian theory • mormon reptilian bloodlines • david icke • conspiracy theories • mormonism
The Presidency of James Buchanan Despite a successful political road leading up to becoming President, Buchanan was forced to face some of the worst crises America has ever seen; a ask at which he failed president james buchanan • kansas-nebraska act • dred scott decision • chief justice roger b. taney • lecompton constitution
The Railroad, part 13 The Central Pacific advances down the eastern slope of the Sierras and prepares to cross Nevada. The Union Pacific reaches Utah Territory, but bypasses the Mormon city of Salt Lake. Brigham Young invests in the UP Railroad and provides Mormon railroad workers. railroad • brigham young • mormons • salt lake city • later day saints
Academics or Teacher Satisfaction? Having a choice, would parents want a teacher that will raise student achievement or make their children happy? A Brigham Young University survey tells the answer. why parents choose teachers • academic excellence and popularity • what do parents want in education • low income parents choose teachers less often • open enrollment choices
Book of Mormon Translation Process South Park's depiction of the process is not far from the truth of how the early LDS leaders produced this sacred text. book of mormon translation • joseph smith seer stone • urim and thummim • mormon translation • mormonism
BYU Electroshock Aversion Therapy The Mormon Church's treatment of minorities has improved in recent years, but the horrific acts of the past should not be forgotten. byu • electroshock • aversion • therapy • mormon
Spring/Summer Philosophy Conferences Another in the ongoing series of roundups of upcoming academic meetings and conferences in philosophy. This one carries us into early summer. academic philosophy • philosophy meetings • philosophy conferences • 1999
Attending a Genealogy Event There are plenty of great benefits from going to a genealogy conference or other event. These events are not just for the professionals. genealogy events • genealogy conferences • attending genealogy events • family tree workshops • going to a genealogy event
Birth Order and Your Teen Whether your teenager was born first, second of last may affect their personality -- and how you parent. Here are some reasons why. birth order teens • teen oldest child • teen middle child • teen youngest • parenting teens birth order
Defining Mormon Doctrine Trying to figure out the official Mormon belief on a given topic is tricky and statements from the church do not make figuring out the canon easier. mormon doctrine • lds doctrine • church of jesues christ of latter day saints • bruce r. mcconkie • mormon theology
LDS Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage A letter writeen by the First Presidency was read to California wards on June 29 asking members to support a measure defying marriage as between a man and woman. ldsy gay marriage opposition • lds same-sex marriage opposition • mormon gay mearriage opposition • california wards • mormon same-sex marriage opposition
Maine Choice Battle Some argue that you can not have true choice in education until children are allowed to select from all schools. Others argue that religious schools can not be included. school choice • supreme court • maine high schools • school choice alliance • tuition
Spices and Health Full of antioxidant and anti-bacterial powers, spices can help lower blood sugar levels, aid digestion, lower high blood pressure and may have anti-cancer properties. spice and health • health benefits ginger • cumin health benefits • cloves fight bacteria • paprika high in betacarotene
The Different Mormon Jesus This is a debate largely ignored by members of the church, but often brought up by Fundamentalist Christians and anti-Mormons. mormon jesus • mormon baptism • mormon theological debate • lds baptism • mormonism
The Hymn Come, Come Ye Saints The song set to the tune of an English folk song has been adopted by Mormons as the way that they choose to sing about themselves. come come ye saints • mormon hymns • lds hymns • singles ward • signature mormon hymn
Thomas S. Monson: 16th LDS President The Mormon church is always led by a president who is ordained as prophet, seer, and revelator. Monson is the latest in the line of 16 prophets since Joseph Smith. thomas s. monson • prophet • seer • revelator • mormon prophet
Tulsa Wins 2008 GMAC Bowl, 63-7 Quarterback Paul Smith and running back Tarrion Adams lead the way in rewritting NCAA history and completing Coach Todd Graham's first season with a runaway victory record-setting tulsa • stormed past bowling green • 2008 gmac bowl • quarterback paul smith • running back tarrion adams
1999 NFL Draft Report On Saturday, the heroes of the 1998 college football season bid a final farewell to their college days as Tim Couch, Ricky Williams, and a host of others were selected in the1999 National Football League entry draft. on saturday • the heroes of the 1998 college football season bid • ricky williams • and a host of others were selected in the1999 nati
Amazing Senior Bicycle Rider During the first two weeks of an organized bicycle tour across the U.S., Herb Schon keeps pace with younger cyclists and his own hopes senior bicycles • bicycle vacations • senior bike trips • bicycle adventure • senior bikes
Arkansas men, Villanova women grab NCAA titles The University of Arkansas men's cross country team wins its record ninth NCAA title while the Villanova women's cross country team wins its seventh NCAA title. arkansas • cross country • ncaa • villanova • wildcats
Artificial Field Turf Versus Grass Playability Soccer clubs, parks departments, and schools are installing artificial turf sports fields. Playability is crucial when considering the cost of field turf installation. artificial field turf • turf playability • synthetic turf • grass turf • artificial grass
How to take a History Exam Essay tests can be among the greatest challenges facing college students. Here are four simple rules of thumb for History essay tests. how to take a history test • how to take an essay test • how to take a history essay test • how to take a history exam • history essay writing tips
Insider's View of Mormon Origins The church has a history of disciplining scholars for writing non-faith promoting works, but does Grant Palmer belong in this category? grant palmer disfellowshipped • an insider's view of mormon origins • mormon intellectual • church discipline • signature books
Jackson Among Dozen Elected To College Hall Bo Jackson and Jim McMahon are among 12 former collegiate football standouts recently elected to the College Football Hall Of Fame. Read all about them in NCAA football! ncaa football sports college hall of fame bo jacks
John Bratt's Trails of Yesterday This autobiography tells the story of a real life cattle driver in western Nebraska, Wyoming, and the Dakota Territories during the latter part of the 1800s. john bratt • trails of yesterday • cowboys life in midwestern u.s. • cattle drives in nebraska • dakota territories
Mormon Church Calls New Apostle This article reports the addition of a new member to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a.k.a. the Mormon Church. mormon church new apostle • d. todd christofferson • new mormon apostle • quorum of the twelve apostles • church of jesus christ of latter-day saints
New Mexico Deserts, Mountains, Rivers - Paradise Guest article by our own College Football editor, Grimace Boyer. Here he takes the time to relate his recent Xtreme rock and paddle adventure in Albuquerque, NM. Enjoy!
Parent Abuse Is Domestic Violence Conflict between family members, especially between parents and children is healthy. When threats, manipulation, or force is used toward a parent, conflict becomes abuse. parent abuse • domestic violence • behavioural adolescents • victimize parents • resistance toward parental authority
Parenting Tips to Help a Shy Child Make Friends For a shy child, play dates might be the best chances to interact and find friends. Here's parenting advice to ensure those play dates are comfortable and fun. host a play date • stay at home mom activities • play date ideas • plan a play date • host a play group
Profile: Mitt Romney A successful businessman and former Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney is one of the GOP frontrunners. He hopes to become the first Mormon to be elected President. presidential election • abortion • stem cell • iraq • immigration |
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