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"Mormonism" generally refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also called the "Mormon" church. This group has over 15 million members worldwide, which is 97-98% of the larger "Mormonism Movement".
There are other groups and sects within the Mormonism Movement, laregely coming out of two major contoversial events in Mormon history. However these generally do not wish to be called 'Mormons' in an attempt to separate themselves from the well-known Mormon church.
The largest groups within the Latter-day Saint or Mormonism Movement are:
"Josephite" groups: (formed because of a dispute over who should take control of the church after the murder of Joseph Smith in 1844.)
The Community of Christ, based in Missouri. Probably the most similar to mainstream Protestant Christianity, and one of the most liberal Mormonism sects. This group has a lesser focus on the Book of Mormon, does not have a tradition of Temple ceremonies, and has been ordaining women to the priesthood since 1985. The Community of Christ claims 250,000 members worldwide. Several groups have broken off of the Community of Christ, forming what are called Restoration Branches. There are approximately 7,000 members of the various Restoration Branches.
Church of Jesus Christ (Bickertonite), based in Pennsylvania. These followed Sidney Rigdon aand William Bickerton after the death of Joseph Smith. Claims 12,000 Members.
Church of Christ (Temple Lot), based in Missouri. These followed Granville Hendrick after the death of Joseph Smith. Claims 2,400 members.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite) based in Wisconsin. These followed James Strang following the death of Joseph Smith. Claims 300 members.
Church of Christ with the Elijah Message based in Missouri. Claims 12,000 members.
"Fundamentalist" groups: (formed because of a disagreement over discontinuing the practice of polygamy in 1890.)
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, based in Utah. Is somewhat well known due to the raid on their Texas ranch in 2008. Perhaps one of the most exclusive and closed-off of the Mormonism movement groups, has approximately 10,000 members.
Apostolic United Brethren, based in Utah. Another somewhat well-known group, due to the Brown Family of the TLC hit show 'Sister Wives' being members. Claims approximately 10,000 members.
Several other fundamentalist/polygamist groups exist, most with between 200 and 2,000 members. There are also several thousand independent fundamentalists which do not claim membership in any organized church but practice the tenets of Fundamentalist Mormonism individually or in small groups.
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