Reform Mormonism is not the LDS Church based in Utah. Our beliefs are not fundamentalist, and we do not take scripture literally. We're a much more positive, progressive, and liberal type of Mormonism than you may have encountered. RATIONAL THOUGHT We believe in thinking and acting rationally. We welcome new knowledge and discovery. PROGRESSION We believe that matter has always existed, and that it cannot be created or destroyed. We believe this applies to individuals, too. We believe we existed before this life, and we believe we will exist, in some form, after this life. In the meantime, we believe in expanding our knowledge and always improving. JUDGEMENT We believe that whatever is waiting for us after this life does not include judgement or condemnation. MORALITY and ACCOUNTABILITY We believe in leading moral lives, and in building a healthy moral construct throughout our lives. We believe in being accountable for our decisions. FAMILY LIFE We believe in supporting all types of families, including single-parent and gay relationships. We believe in maintaining strong family ties, and in "turning the hearts of parents to their children, and the hearts of children to their parents." ROLE OF WOMEN We believe that women are entitled to all roles and positions. We do not believe that some roles or positions are to be held only by men or only by women. POLITICS We believe in keeping church and state separate, for the benefit of both. SCRIPTURE We believe that all scripture is man-made. Some scripture can be edifying. We do not believe in reading scripture literally. PROPHETS We believe that some people can assist the progression of others, by enlightening them. We believe in exercising caution when deciding to follow someone. We do not believe that another person has more authority to "speak for god" than anyone else. MISSIONARY WORK We share Reform Mormonism with those who inquire. We do not proselytize. TITHING We believe in contributing to non-profit organizations and charities. We do not tithe to a church. CHURCH AND TEMPLE ATTENDANCE Reform Mormonism is a home-based, personal philosophy. A day of rest is held wherever one is at; there are no church services. Reform Mormonism does have special temple ordinances, that are designed to aide a person throughout their life, that are conducted in dedicated temple spaces. Unlike the LDS, we do not perform any temple ordinance for the deceased. Please read more about us in the About Us and Library sections.