Commonalities: a Positive Look at Latter-day Saints from a Baha'i Perspective

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commonalities

4 Revelation Revelation not final Dispensations The nature of Joseph Smith’s revelatory experience Personal revelation The infallibility of the head of the faith Twofold language

93 93 98 101 104 105 107

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The Nature of the Soul and the Afterlife The lower nature of man Pre-existence The Fall of Adam Free agency Life after death A material view of the afterlife Exaltation Baptism for the dead Eternal families Souls are not idle after death

113 113 116 117 120 123 134 141 143 146 152

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Physical and Spiritual Health Alcohol, drugs and tobacco A healthy diet and lifestyle Chastity

155 155 164 169

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Family Responsibilities The purpose of marriage The role of the father The role of the mother The role of the children

177 177 182 183 187

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Acts of Worship Prayer Fasting Daily reading of scripture Sacrament meetings and the Nineteen Day Feast Tithings and offerings

190 190 191 193 199 203

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