The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1897-06-22
The Mormons

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were drawn in Utah for the first time
The Mormons and the Non-Mormons or
gentiles as they are called, voting to-
gether according to their national
political views Although fof many
years there was great bitterness and
discord in Utah between the Moimons
and those who were % different religious
views, this spirit haze disappeared and
the utmost good feeling and amity
exists. All classes mingle together in
business pursuits and in social
pleasures.
In January, 1896, Utah was admitted
into the Union. 1t has population of
nearly 100000 people. Internationally
the people stand high. Every effort
has been made to increase educational
facilities and to bring the advantages Of
higher education 10 the hores of ell
Fine school-houses with modern equip
ments and the best OF teachers are TO be
found in great numbers in all parts OF
the State. In music, literature, art and
in various professions the young people
of Utah are making rapid strides. Each
year hundreds aie graduating from the
leading colleges and universities of
America while some are pursuing their
studies in the finest universities OF
Europe. The Mormon leaders as we'll
as the people are strong advocates OF
higher education and scholastic attain
ments They encourage music, paint
ing and the finer arts, as well as system
OF education which will equip young
men and women Tor the professions,
trades and callings so essential in com.
munity The people are patriotic in
believing III the constitution as an in
spired document and that this republi-
can government is the greatest the
world has ever seen. They are industri
GUS, sober, virtuous and hospitable.
They are deists and believe literally in
the Scriptures. They believe in a
personal God, who is the Greater OF the
Heavens and the earth, and also in Jesus
Christ and His atonement. They be-
lleve that the Holy Ghost 10 spirit and
a part of the Trinity. They believe in
the immortality of the soul, and the
resurrection from the dead; in the doc
trine of rewards ana punishments; and
immortality and eternal happiness for
those who have been faithful to the
truth. They are almost universalIsts in
their faith in that they. believe that al!
men, with rare exceptions, will be
saved and receive according to their
merits, glory and power hereafter.
They believe in the pre-existance of
man as distinct individuality and
that morality and the lessons which ii
teaches are essential to future exhal-
tations. They believe in baptism in
water, in the necessity of prophets, and
in continued revelation ior the
guidance OF the Church. They do not
tolerate tyrany or interference with
another's religious faith The Curch is
organized having President, Twelve
Apostles, and various organizations
consisting of Elders, Priests, Teachers.
etc. Frequent conventions are called,
at which the varions ecclesiastical
officers are elected and all serve without
compensation. The rhumblest is often
called to ofliciate in ecclesiastical
positions. Hundreds of missionaries
are annually sent to the various Nations
to preach, but serve without any COM
pensation Washington News Letter.