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"Mormon" is a nickname for a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, although church members prefer to be called "LDS" or "Latter-day Saints". There are nearly 14 million members of the Church worldwide (13,824,854 at the end of 2009). In a 'Mormon' congregation, there can be anywhere from 20 to 500 members, depending on the area. A typical congregation in the United States or Canada will probably have about 200.
You can learn more about "Mormons", who they are and what they believe, at the "Related Link" below.
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What Mormon practice outraged many people?
Polygamy
Is david a Mormon?
Yes, he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (nickname -Mormon - as so many people recognize)
Who is the name on the book of Mormon?
On the cover of the Book of Mormon it typically just says "The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ". It is possible to get the cover engraved or personalized with the owners name, so if there is another name on the cover it is probably the name of the owner of that particular book. Inside the Book of Mormon, there are many names. The Book of Mormon covers the history of a people for about 2500 years, so many people are named. Check out the "Related Links" to compare Book of Mormon covers.
How many people joined the Mormon church in 2012?
As of now, 2012 is only half over! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) releases new membership statistics each April. We will know how many people joined the Mormon Church in 2012 in April 2013.
How many people in the us are Mormon?
As of 2007, there were approximately 6.3 million Mormons living in the United States.
Are the six brothers LDS Mormon?
Which six brothers? There are many families with six sons, both Mormon and not Mormon.
Of the thousand of people who went east on the Mormon trail most were?
Most of the travelers on the Mormon Trail were Mormon converts from the eastern United States and Europe.
Was Jedidiah Smith a Mormon?
There are many people with the name John L. Smith. If you are referring to the Michigan State football coach, yes, he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" Church.)
Are any famous people currently Mormon?
Yes. Of course it depends on your interests, but there are many famous people who are Mormon, especially in sports, music, and reality TV. Check out the "Related Links" below to go to a website that lists well-known Mormons.
Why are Latin Americans strong in Mormon faith?
People of many naitonalities are strong in the Mormon faith. One reason why it seems Latin Americans are is because many of them emigrate to the U.S. It is not as common for a European Mormon to move to the U.S. Also, Latin Americans tend to be very religious anyway, regardless of the denomination. This has sometimes been attributed to the humble circumstances many of them live in.
What is the Mormon view on dancing?
The LDS (Mormon) people host many events which include dancing. Dancing is viewed as a form of expression and fun. Full body contact while dancing such as "grinding" is discouraged.
Is Stewart Hughes a Mormon?
There are many people, both well known and not, with the name Stewart Hughes. Some may be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" Church) but most are not.
