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Rights are granted by governments, not churches or religions. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) in the United States have the exact same rights as any other U.S. citizen. It is unconstitutional for the U.S. government to allow or deny someone any rights or privileges as a consequence of their beliefs or religious practices. In some nations with an established state religion, Mormons have fewer rights than those who practice the state religion.
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In 1847 why did Mormons emigrate to the area betwen the rocky mountains and the great salt lake?
In a country that has one of it's rights as 'Freedom of Religion'. In 1847 the Mormons were not provided that right. The federal government under President Polk refused to protect the Mormons and Mobs & terrorist's burned their homes and forced them to flee for their lives from the state of Illinois. Just because the Mormons had some different religious beliefs than their Christian neighbors.
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.
In 1847 Mormons emigrated to the area between the Rocky mountains and the great salt lake to?
In a country that has one of it's rights as 'Freedom of Religion'. In 1847 the Mormons were not provided that right. The federal government under President Polk refused to protect the Mormons and Mobs & terrorist's burned their homes and forced them to flee for their lives from the state of Illinois. Just because the Mormons had some different religious beliefs than their Christian neighbors.
In 1847 why Mormons emigrate to the area between the Rocky Mountains and the Great salt lake?
In a country that has one of it's rights as 'Freedom of Religion'. In 1847 the Mormons were not provided that right. The federal government under President Polk refused to protect the Mormons and Mobs & terrorist's burned their homes and forced them to flee for their lives from the state of Illinois. Just because the Mormons had some different religious beliefs than their Christian neighbors.
In 1847 why did mormons emigrate to the area between the rocky mountains and the great salt lake?
In a country that has one of it's rights as 'Freedom of Religion'. In 1847 the Mormons were not provided that right. The federal government under President Polk refused to protect the Mormons and Mobs & terrorist's burned their homes and forced them to flee for their lives from the state of Illinois. Just because the Mormons had some different religious beliefs than their Christian neighbors.
Why did the Mormons come into conflict with the US government?
When the Mormons faced persecution from local governments in the mid-1800's, they sought protection from the federal government. When the US government would not help, the Mormons saw no choice but to leave the United States for what was at the time a remote corner of Mexico.The Mormons felt betrayed by their country and began to establish their own colony only to have the territory become a part of the United States a few years later as a result of the Mexican-American war. President James Buchannan felt that the Mormons were committing treason and might be hostile against the United States, so he sent the army to quell the "rebellion". The Mormons felt threatened by the military presence and fought against it in a mostly nonviolent way, such as stalling their supply trains.In coming years the US government would install their own appointed leaders to take over Utah territory, although the Mormons had already established their own government. The US government then passed laws against Mormon religious practices, denied Mormons rights to vote, took away Mormons ability to hold political office, and took away property owned by the Mormon church.Today, Mormons have had their constitutional rights to vote and hold political office restored. They are known for drawing on their history in working to protect the free practice of religion and preservation of rights for all faiths. In recent years this has meant providing and advocating support for refugees and campaigning against equal rights laws that inhibit free exercise of religion.
Which law was enacted to force Mormons to end their political efforts?
The Edmunds Act of 1882 and the Edmunds-Tucker Act of 1887 took away Mormon's rights to vote, sit on a jury, or be a candidate in an election. It said that anyone who supported polygamy, whether they actually practiced it or not, was not eligible for these rights. As polygamy was a part of Mormon doctrine at the time, all Mormons fell under this category.
Who are right Mormons or Christians?
Mormons are christians!!!!!
Why are all Mormons liars and yet not all liars are Mormons?
This question is based on an incorrect supposition. Not all Mormons are liars; most Mormons are not liars.
How did Mormons and minors get along?
many Mormons are minors
What was the conflict between Mormons and Christians?
Mormons are Christians.
What state was settled by Mormons in the west?
Utah was settled by Mormons.
