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The Mormons


Mormonism is a way of life that is practiced by members of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over two-thirds of the church's membership is in
the United States. However, members are also located in many other countries
around the world. Mormons use the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and two other
books or revelations to Joseph Smith, founder of the church. These other two
revelations are the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price. The
Mormon organization consists of a three member First Presidency and a twelve man
Council of Apostles who make up the major policy-making body of the church.
Mormonism's founding doctrine was based on the assumption that Christianity was
corrupt and that it was necessary to restore the "true" Christian gospel. The
Mormon church sees only itself as recognized by God. Joseph Smith founded the
church in New York in 1830. He said that he had visions of God and other
heavenly beings that told him to establish the......

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