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Yes. From Wikipedia: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the LDS Church or the Mormon Church, is the largest and most well-known denomination originating from the Latter Day Saint movement (a group of churches and adherents who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ restored through Joseph Smith, Jr.). The church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and has established churches and temples worldwide, reporting 13 million members on its rolls. There is much more as well explaining the beginnings of the church. www.lds.org is the official website, and www.mormon.org is a website with basic beliefs.

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Yes, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") is a religion. They are considered "Restorationist Christians".

To learn more about "Mormons" or to locate and visit one of their worship services, visit www.mormon.org.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called the "Mormons") is a Restorationist Christian denomination. This means that they are neither Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant, but still Christian.

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Well, I know they call themselves 'saints'. Later Day Saints. I think that's how they like to be refered to.

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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) consider the Church to be the restoration of true Christianity, as taught by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. They encourage everyone to decide for themselves whether it is true or not. Visit the "Related Link" below to find out more about the Church and how you can know if it is true.

I believe the question being asked is not is the Church True but rather is is a bonafide religion as opposed to a cult.

It is absolutely a bonafide religion, and it is a Christian religion. There are many Christian churches and many denominations believe somewhat or very different things. There is no one specific thing that Keeps a denomination from being Christian other than to not believe in Christ.

But the fact the official name of the church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints should tell you it is a Christian church.

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First, you must understand that according to the definitions, all religions are cults. A cult is defined as "a particular system of religious worship, a group bound by veneration of the same thing". Therefore, anyone who belongs to any group that worships anything is part of a cult.

The popular definition of a cult describes a group which lives an unconventional lifestyle in a closed community and worships a charismatic living leader. Mormons do not do this. They live regular lives in regular homes and neighborhoods, and mostly blend in with the culture and society of their area. They worship God the Father and Jesus Christ.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes called the "Mormon" church) is a religious denomination belonging to the Restorationist Christianity movement. As a religion, it is also a cult.

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By definition, all religions are cults. (a cult is defined as "a system of worship or devotion to a specific object or person") However, people commonly think of a 'cult' as a small group of people living outside of normal society, typically living a communal lifestyle inside a compound and cautious of outsiders.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) is a Restorationist Christian religion. They are not a 'cult' according to the popular definition. There are over 14 million Mormons worldwide - certainly not a small group. Mormons do not live on compounds or in communal societies - they live in regular neighborhoods and participate in regular society. They hold typical jobs, wear typical clothes, live in typical homes, and generally blend in with the culture where they live. Mormons are very vocal about sharing their faith, welcome everyone to their worship services, and have tens of thousands of proselyting missionaries traveling door to door around the world attempting to share their beliefs - they are not secretive about their faith or practices. Mormons are no more cult-like than Catholics, Presbyterians, Methodists, or any other Christian religion.

You are welcome to learn more about Mormons and decide for yourself if they are a cult at the "Related Links" below.

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YYes they are the same thing just different names

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Are Mormons in every state?

Yes, definately. There are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) in every state of the US. There are over 6 million Mormons in the United States. The state with the largest number of Mormons is Utah with 1.8 million Mormons. The state with the fewest number of Mormons is Rhode Island, with about 4,000 Mormons.


Did the Mormons have an impact on the area they settled on?

They actually did the Mormons impacted the place they settled by starting a religious church.


What do Mormons believe so strong?

Mormons believe that the church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth by Jesus Christ himself and that the church is led by Jesus Christ through living prophets and apostles. Mormons believe in the bible but the church is directed by revelation from God. Mormons believe that they can know the truth of this and be personally led by their own personal revelation.


Were Mormons part of the catholic church?

No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) is unique from many other Christian sects in that it did not split from another Christian church. The main founders of the Mormonism movement were independent Christians and were not members of any other church or sect prior to founding the Mormon Church. The Mormons were never part of the Catholic Church. There are, however, thousands of Mormons today who are converts from Catholicism.


What has the author Hilda Faulkner Browne written?

Hilda Faulkner Browne has written: 'The Michigan Mormons' -- subject(s): Church history, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, History, Mormon Church, Mormons


Where do most Mormons live?

There are members and congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") in every state of the United States. The headquarters of the Church is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. If you'd like to see a map of Church membership in the U.S. click the "Related Link" below.


What church leader led the Mormons to Utah?

Brigham Young


Where do most Mormons live outside the US?

Of the 13,824,854 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) worldwide, 7,785,947 live outside the United States. That is, 56% of all baptised Mormons live outside the U.S. Nations with quite a few Mormons are: Canada 179,801 Mormons (1% of Mormons are Canadian, 0.5% of Canadians are Mormon) Samoa 69,224 Mormons (0.5% of Mormons, 39% of Samoans) Tonga 55,173 Mormons (0.5% of Mormons, 53% of Tongans) Mexico 1,197,573 Mormons (8.7% of Mormons, 1% of Mexicans) Guatemala 220,296 Mormons (1.6% of Mormons, 1.6% of Guatemalans) El Salvador 105,501 Mormons (0.8% of Mormons, 2% of El Salvadorians) Hondouras 136,408 Mormons (1% of Mormons, 2% of Hondourans) Brazil 1,102,674 Mormons (8% of Mormons, 0.6% of Brazilians) Chile 561,920 Mormons (4% of Mormons, 3.3% of Chileans) Peru 480,816 Mormons (3.5% of Mormons, 1.7% of Peruvians) Philippines 631,885 Mormons (4.6% of Mormons, 0.7% of all Philippinos) UK 186,082 Mormons (1.3% of Mormons, 0.3% of all UK) Australia 126,767 Mormons (0.9% of Mormons, 0.6% of Australians) New Zealand 100,962 Mormons (0.7% of Mormons, 2.4% of all New Zealanders) To compare, the United States has 6,038,907 Mormons. That's 44% of Mormons and 2% of all Americans. But you can find Mormons in nearly every nation of the World! The "Related Link" below has a great population statistics map related to Mormon Church membership.


Can Mormons fish?

Yes of course! Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are welcome to fish, and many enjoy it as a hobby. The Church has no official doctrines or guidelines about fishing. Mormons are asked not to kill animals senselessly, so Mormons who hunt and fish are encouraged to eat what they catch.


Why do Mormons feel that Israel has the right to kill Palestineans?

They don't. That might be the opinion of a few Mormons, but not most Mormons. The Church itself has said nothing on the matter. Mormons are encouraged to form their own political opinions.


Who lived in Utah before the Mormons?

The headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) moved from New York to Ohio to Missouri to Illinois and then to Utah in 1847. At that time, most Mormons lived near Church headquarters. Now, only about 10% of Mormons live near Church headquarters.


Whatb about Mormons?

Although an internet search for "Mormons" will bring up a ton of information, you can ensure accurate information about the Mormons (aka members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) by visiting www.mormon.org, which is the Church's official site for outlining basic beliefs and practices, geared towards those who are not members of the Church. The official Church website geared towards members is www.lds.org. You can also visit www.JesusChrist.lds.org for how Mormons view Jesus Christ.