Mormons

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.

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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“Mormons have always seemed to work for us,” Mills said, noting that several members of the church have been cast on “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” over the years.

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Evelyn R. has worked as a trainer in Provo for young Mormons who are about to embark on their 18 to 24-month missions domestically and abroad.

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Utah County, which includes Happy Valley, is about 70% Latter-day Saints, commonly known as Mormons, and 70% white, according to the latest figures.

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The state, which is also a conservative stronghold, has the largest concentration of Mormons in the US and religion plays a leading role in this community.

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“What we eat says a lot about our identity. Caviar is posh. Rum raisin ice cream is for old people. Mormons love dirty sodas,” Goodspeed said.

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