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This is a rumor that started a long time ago, probably over 100 years ago, in the southern United States. Latter-day Saint missionaries sent to the south were treated terribly and were run out of town by mobs or by the KKK. In order to justify their actions and convince the people in their towns that the Mormons were their enemy, lies and rumors, such as Mormons having horns, were spread. Other rumors included, such as that they kidnapped teenage girls and sacrificed them on temple altars or forced them into polygamy and slavery.
Obviously, these rumors are and were all untrue. Mormon missionaries simply wanted to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the few who did join the Church because of their work did not grow horns and were not forced into polygamy or slavery.
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What are Mormon horns?
A silly rumor that Mormons have horns has been traveling around the Southern and Eastern United States for over 100 years now. Legend has it that this rumor was started by a missionary named J. Golden Kimball, who was a missionary in the South at the height of the KKK. The missionaries had to hold meetings in the forest at night to avoid persecution. Anyway, at one of these meetings the KKK showed up planning on tarring and feathering the Mormons. J. Golden apparently scared them away by yelling out "We Mormons have horns and we're going to gore the hell out of you if you get any closer." Well, the mob ran off but now we're still stuck with people thinking Mormons have horns. I don't understand how anyone could believe something so silly! :) So, in short, Mormons don't have horns (obviously... they're just people) but that's what "Mormon Horns" are.
Do people now these days use cow horns for anything?
i think
Are Mormons demons?
No. Mormons are people that are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They are not demons and do not have horns. You can learn more about the church and it's members by visiting their website or attending a worship service. Links are provided under "Related Links" below.
Why do people think Mormons know how magnets work?
Because you know how magnets work.
Can People grow horns?
I think they can in rare cases though its like giant calcium deposits.
What does horns hold up her halo mean?
What do you think? 'HORNS' holding up her 'HALO'.
Do Mormons think underwear is magical?
of course not, that would be silly to think that!
Did Mormons kill people from Arkansas?
Uhm...dude, where did you ever get that idea?!?! The Mormons would never kill...people shouldn't spread crap like that :( Everybody was against Mormons
What are Mormons remembered for?
Many people remember Mormons for the pioneer trek in the mid-1800's. This has caused some misconceptions of people thinking that Mormons are similar to the Amish, but modern Mormons do not dress like pioneers or travel in horse-drawn wagons.
Why do Mormons ask so many questions about themselves on this website?
Some Mormons about their own faith, because they are trying to better educate themselves, or see if others think the same way. This does not mean all of the questions about Mormons are asked by Mormons. Also, it is worthy of noting that there are thousands of questions about other religions on this site as well. People are curious, so they ask.
What animal has the most horns?
i think the thorny devil is.
What do cows dream of?
Bulls with LARGE..... Horns. (what did you think?)
