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Mormons settled Nauvoo, Illinois (where I'm currently vacationing) in the mid 19th century. This city has tremendous historical significance for the Mormon people, and I'm just thrilled to be here! Let me tell you about Nauvoo and share some of the pictures I've taken.
Mormons were not very popular in the 19th century. The religion started in upstate New York, but our people eventually migrated to Ohio. A number of Mormons were tortured there, so we moved on to Missouri.
Unfortunately, Mormons, who were mostly northerners, were not well liked in the South either. We were generally anti-s... (...)
I recently came across this claim about Mormons on the internet, written by Rafael OK, Eric Yosomono, and J. Wisniewski:
"Church of Latter-Day Saints founder Joseph Smith... believed that pharmaceuticals and doctors were bad news for a healthy body. Instead, Smith advocated natural remedies for all that ailed you. And he took that mentality to Utah, where his religion and anti-medicine attitude flourished."
"Fast forward to the late 20th century, and the heart of the vitamin ... (...)
I often receive emails from people who have committed serious sins. These people feel spiritually lost and don't know how to return to the right path. If you find yourself in this situation, I want you to know that God still loves you. There's no sin that's beyond them reach of Christ's atonement. Through Christ, you can change .
Step 1: Be Honest with Yourself
The first step to spiritual recovery is to be honest with yourself.... (...)
There have been a number of articles published recently in the news ridiculously questioning whether or not Mormons are Christian. Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is the divine Savior of the world, through whom salvation is made possible. Is this not the very definition of Christian? Let's look at some of the arguments that have been advanced.
Mormons aren't Christian because they don't believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ and don't worship Him.
Not true. Consider, ... (...)
I recently started participating as a volunteer with the Church's Addiction Recovery Program, sort of like Alcoholics Anonymous for Mormons. I confess that I first wanted to participate because I was looking for a service opportunity that involved talking with people face-to-face, rather than screen-to-screen. I love my work here at AllAboutMormons.com, but there's something really special about helping someone in person too.
However, though my intent was to serve, I am the one who has most benefited by lis... (...)
