Mormon Introduction

The teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (a.k.a. the "Mormons") are often confused with those of Evangelical Christians, Jehovah's Witnesses, and even the Amish. While we respect all these religions, our beliefs are in many ways distinct from theirs. Aside from confusing us with those of other faiths, many subscribe to the misconceptions and myths about Mormon doctrine that abound on the Internet and in popular culture.

The purpose of this site is to dispel some of the many misconceptions about the Church and its members. The site should be useful both for those considering converting to Mormonism and for those who are merely curious about our basic beliefs.

The teachings of Jesus have blessed our lives. We hope you enjoy our website!

Recent Questions/Answers

Hello. I have seen the movie "how rare a possession" about the italian priest Vincenzo Di Francesca who found a copy of the Book of Mormon, but for...
I am so lost. I am a middle aged man, 38, newly divorced. I work hard every day at an office job. I was a rebellious youth so I have done most thin...
The guy that I was dating for about six months fully broke the law of chastity many times. I know what we did was wrong and I have attempted to rep...
I'm touched that you took the trouble to reply; thank you so much. I'll have a think about the next best course of action. Is the email confirming ...
Hi, I'm an investigator who is happily looking forward to baptism. My parents are not quite as happy about it, but they support me and do want my b...
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Recent Testimonies

Book of Mormon. I know without a doubt that the Book of Mormon is a true account and that all the doctrine there in is true. I just recently finish...
Joseph Smith a Prophet. I have studied read and prayed about the prophet Joseph Smith and when I have read the first vision and the life about Jose...
Joseph Smith a Prophet. The sweet spirit of God has revealed to me that Joseph Smith was a man of GOD who not only had the fear of God but he was o...
I Love Being a Mormon. I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ ever since I was born. I love this gospel so much, it is hard to put into...
Grateful to Share my Testimony. Wow. I am so grateful for this chance to share my testimony here. Public speaking scares me, so I have a hard time ...
Labor Relations Calling. How do your values encourage you to participate in civic affairs? Honesty is a very important principle in my calling of l...
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Recent Blog Articles

Stephen Colbert Praises Mormons. Praise like this from a man whose job it is to ridicule is quite remarkable!
Testimony of a "Gay" Mormon: My Desire to be Faithful to the Lord. I've been a member since 2001. At that time I was taught about the law of chasti...
A Comparison of Mormonism, Catholicism, and Protestantism. Many who are investigating the LDS Church are interested in the similarities and differe...
Can Mormons Marry Members of Other Churches? Can They Date Them? I Love a Mormon! I’m often asked if a Mormon (latter-day saint) can be romanticall...
LDS African-American Affairs Fireside. If you happen to live in the Los Angeles area, an LDS African-American affairs fireside will be held tomorro...
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Recent News Articles

You know I’m a Mormon, but do you know why? – Deseret News. By Jason Wright, For the It’s hard to believe nearly two years have passed since I wrote the column “Author Jason Wright confesses, ‘I am a Mormon.’ …
‘Why I’m a Mormon’: Stephanie Nielson – Deseret News. By Stephanie Nielson, For the Being a Mormon means that I know who I am, I know where I am going, and I know, understand, and love the plan …
Actors Share Nativity Experiences With Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos. Salt Lake City | Thursday, 8 December 2011 00:00:00 -0700 | What would it be like to witness firsthand the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ? Actors who took part in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ …
The ultimate Mormon male – Salon. He’s just a Mormon. I know, because I grew up in Ogden, Utah, a city of about 83000 people, 60 percent of whom are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (I’m …
Mormons pursue dreams of being in the Tabernacle Choir – Universe.byu.edu. Opportunities to try out for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir are limited. When opportunities do arise, even living out of state isn’ta big enough deterrent to keep some people from pursuing …
A New Generation Redefines Mormon Cuisine – New York Times. JUSTIN SOELBERG, the chef at Communal restaurant in Provo, Utah, has heard all the jokes about Mormon food. "People think it’s just casseroles and Jell-O all the time," said …
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Recent Music

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. A powerful hymn about the Savior, very popular among English-speaking Mormons.
Make Enough of Me. Even in hard times, God can empower us and give us strength.
Masterpiece. Our lives can be a work of art in God's hands.
When can I Turn for Peace?. Christ offers us spiritual peace in a busy world.
Child of Light. In Mormon culture, "light" is often used as a symbol for Jesus Christ.
One Voice. One voice can make a difference in the world.
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Recent Videos

A Mormon Firefighter-Paramedic. A Los Angeles firefighter-paramedic discusses adversity and the strength he finds in the scriptures and his family.
How Rare a Possession. An Italian Protestant minister in the early 1900s gives up his ministry for a book without a name. Twenty years later he dis...
Church Grows in the Dominican Republic. In November, Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles visited the Dominican Republic, ...
Charity: An Example of the Believers. A group of young women reach out in charity and kindness to a disabled student, fulfilling her dream and givi...
African Mormons. Mormons in Luaha, Mozambique, Africa welcome Mormon missionaries to their village.
The World's Strictest Parents: Utah. The BBC recently produced a wonderful documentary about wayward teenagers that features a Mormon family. Rarel...
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Who am I?

This site is not affiliated with the Mormon Church, and I am no official Church spokesman. The ideas expressed in this site do not necessarily represent official Church doctrine. For official doctrine, visit mormon.org. That having been said, because one of the purposes of this site is to dispel misconceptions about the Mormon faith, I will try my very best to represent the Church's official position accurately.

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I invite collaborators! Because my time is limited, I don't have the resources to research all the interesting Mormon facts that are out there. If you know of an interesting fact, send me an email by clicking on the link to the right! Don't forget to include the source.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to respond to all correspondence. I will try my best to respond to all sincere questions regarding Mormon beliefs and misconceptions.

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