Mormons

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1. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; a religion that originated in the United States in the nineteenth century, with teachings based on the Bible (see also Bible) and the Book of Mormon. In Mormon belief, the Book of Mormon was revealed to the founder of the church, Joseph Smith, in the early nineteenth century. When the beliefs of the Mormons brought them into conflict with some of their neighbors, they moved to western territories under the leadership of Brigham Young.

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The Mormons were once controversial because they engaged in polygamy, but the church no longer sanctions the practice.

The land the Mormons eventually settled in the West became the state of Utah, where Mormons still form a majority.

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Despite only making up 2 percent of the population, Mormons have a large presence on social media.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

BBC News has spoken to some, many of whom prefer to be referred to as members of the Latter-day Saints rather than Mormons.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Hundreds of students and visitors came to listen to him debate and discuss everything from which basketball player is the greatest to the finer differences between Mormons and evangelical Christians.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025

Zion Canyon was named by Mormons in the late 19th century, and other landmarks bearing religious names abound — Hall of the Patriarchs, Tabernacle Dome, Cathedral Mountain.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2023

New religious faiths sprung from the state’s rich soil: Shakers, Mormons, and Adventists, among others.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock