The Mormons
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"Mormons" are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), a Christian restorationist movement founded by Joseph Smith in the early 19th century. They believe that the original Christian church established by Jesus was lost through a "Great Apostasy" and was diviney restored through Smith.
Core Beliefs
Jesus Christ: They worship Jesus as the Savior and literal Son of God, but they are non-trinitarian. They believe the Godhead consists of three distinct beings—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost—who are one in purpose but not in substance.
Scripture: In addition to the Bible (KJV), they use the Book of Mormon, which they believe is a record of ancient inhabitants of the Americas and a second witness of Jesus Christ. Other scriptures include the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price.
The Plan of Salvation: They believe all humans lived as spirits with "Heavenly Parents" before birth and that life on earth is a test to gain a physical body and grow.
Families: A central doctrine is that families can be "sealed" together eternally, continuing their relationships beyond death.
History and Modern Presence
Origins: Founded in New York in 1830, the group moved several times due to persecution (to Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois) before eventually settling in the Salt Lake Valley, Utah, under Brigham Young's leadership in 1847.
Polygamy: Early members practiced plural marriage, but the church officially banned the practice in 1890. Today, any member practicing polygamy is excommunicated.
Membership: As of 2026, there are approximately 17.5 million members worldwide, with about 60% living outside the United States.
Lifestyle and Practices
Word of Wisdom: Members follow a health code that prohibits alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea, and addictive substances.
Missionary Work: Thousands of young adults serve full-time, voluntary missions for 18–24 months to preach their faith globally.
Temples: Different from regular meetinghouses (chapels), temples are sacred spaces used for "ordinances" like baptisms for the dead and eternal marriages.
Tithing: Observant members contribute 10% of their income to support the church's operations and humanitarian efforts.
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are the mormons considered evil in any way
While not universally viewed as "evil," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has faced severe criticism and hostility throughout its history and into 2026. Perceptions of the faith often depend on whether the observer is viewing them through a religious, social, or historical lens.
Historical and Violent Accusations
Theocratic Aspirations: Early critics feared the church’s political and military power. In the 19th century, this led to violent conflicts, such as the 1838 Mormon War in Missouri.
Mountain Meadows Massacre (1857): This remains the most cited example of Mormon-perpetrated violence, where a local militia murdered over 120 members of a wagon train. Modern critics sometimes label this an act of "religious terrorism".
Polygamy: Early practices of plural marriage, including Joseph Smith's marriages to teenagers as young as 14, are frequently condemned as exploitative or immoral by critics.
Social and Modern Criticisms
LGBTQ+ Issues: As of 2026, the church's stance on marriage—strictly defined as between one man and one woman—continues to draw sharp criticism from liberal and human rights groups. Its historical support for measures like California's Proposition 8 is often viewed as oppressive.
Race Relations: The church did not allow Black members to hold the priesthood until 1978. While the church has since disavowed past racist theories, this history remains a primary reason for disaffiliation among former members.
Financial Transparency: Critics and whistleblowers have alleged the church lacks transparency regarding its estimated $100 billion+ in investment funds, arguing it operates more like a corporation than a charity.
Religious and "Cult" Labels
Heresy Accusations: Some evangelical Christians label Mormonism a "cult" or "non-Christian" because of its rejection of the Trinity and belief in modern-day prophets.
Temple Rituals: Sacred ceremonies, such as baptisms for the dead (which historically included Holocaust victims), have been called offensive by other religious groups, including the Jewish community.
Persecution of Members
Conversely, many Latter-day Saints view themselves as victims of "evil" acts. As recently as September 2025, a fatal shooting at an LDS church in Michigan was investigated as a targeted act of religious violence. Members often emphasize their global humanitarian efforts and focus on "squeaky-clean" living as a counter-narrative to these negative perceptions.
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is everyone in salt lake city a mormon
No, as of 2026,
less than half of the residents in
are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
While Salt Lake City serves as the world headquarters for the faith, it is one of the most religiously diverse and progressive areas in the state of Utah.
Key Demographic Statistics
Minority Status: For several years, the percentage of church members in Salt Lake County has hovered around 49%. Within Salt Lake City proper, some estimates place the number as low as 31% to 41%.
Active vs. Paper Membership: While approximately 49% of the county is listed on church rolls, independent demographers estimate that only about 24% to 28% of the population are "active" practicing members.
Irreligious Population: Roughly 30% to 34% of Salt Lake City residents identify as having no religious affiliation.
Why the Percentage Is Declining
Migration: A hot job market, particularly in the "Silicon Slopes" tech sector, has attracted many non-LDS newcomers from other states.
Urbanization: Church membership growth has traditionally struggled in urban areas compared to suburban and rural regions.
Diversity: The city has growing Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, and Muslim communities.
Higher Concentrations Nearby
If you are looking for areas where the vast majority of the population is Mormon, you must look outside Salt Lake City to neighboring counties:
Utah County (Provo area): Approximately 72% to 84% of residents are LDS.
Morgan County: Frequently cited as having some of the highest concentrations of members in the state.
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what other cult religions exist in america
In 2026, the term "cult" remains a controversial label often used by mainstream religious groups to describe smaller, unorthodox, or "high-control" organizations. Sociologists typically prefer the term
New Religious Movements (NRMs).
The following groups currently active in America are frequently accused of cult-like practices or described as cults by former members and critics:
Large Established Groups Often Labeled as Cults
The Church of Scientology: Widely criticized for its secretive nature, high costs for "spiritual advancement," and the use of litigation or "fair game" tactics against former members who speak out.
Jehovah’s Witnesses: Often labeled as a cult by mainline Christians due to their rejection of the Trinity and for practices like "disfellowshipping" (shunning) members who leave.
The Unification Church (The "Moonies"): Known for mass weddings and a belief in the late Sun Myung Moon as a messianic figure. Its offshoot, the World Peace and Unification Sanctuary (run by Moon's son, Sean Moon), is noted for its controversial "bullet crowns" and AR-15 rifle blessings.
High-Control Communal Groups
The Twelve Tribes: A communal group that requires members to give up all personal possessions to the leadership. It has faced accusations regarding child labor and excessive control over members' lives.
The Family International (formerly Children of God): This group has a long history of controversy involving sexual abuse and is still active in missionary work globally.
World Mission Society Church of God: A South Korean-based group that has seen significant growth in the U.S. in recent years; former members allege it uses isolation tactics and focuses heavily on financial contributions.
Splinter Sects and Ideological Movements
FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints): A breakaway Mormon sect that continues to practice polygamy and follows leaders like Warren Jeffs from prison. It is often distinguished from "normal" Mormonism (the LDS Church) by its "culty" and isolated lifestyle.
International Churches of Christ (ICOC): A "discipling" movement accused of extreme authoritarianism and psychological control over its members.
New Independent Fundamental Baptist (New IFB) Movement: A loose network of churches characterized by extreme anti-LGBTQ+ and antisemitic rhetoric.
The Nation of Islam: While influential in Black American history, it is sometimes categorized as a cult by outside religious critics due to its racial separatist theology and high-control leadership structure.
Characteristics of a "Cult"
Researchers often identify a group as a "cult" based on behaviors rather than just theology. Common red flags include:
Authoritarian Leadership: A single leader who demands unquestioning obedience.
Isolation: Encouraging members to cut ties with non-member family and friends.
Financial Exploitation: Requiring members to donate large portions of their income or all their assets.
"Heavenly Deception": Using deceptive tactics to recruit new members without revealing the group’s true identity.
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do the mormons donate a lot to good works and missionary work abroad . How much truth is there in the musical the Book of Mormon . What else do they do with their large bank and investment balances Do their leaders live an opulant life style
In 2026, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) continues to face scrutiny over its massive financial reserves, even as its self-reported humanitarian spending has reached record highs.
Humanitarian and Missionary Spending
The church reported spending $1.45 billion in 2024 on humanitarian and welfare efforts, a significant increase from previous decades.
Good Works: These funds support disaster relief, clean water, and healthcare projects in 192 countries. In 2024, this included $55.8 million for maternal and infant care in Africa and Asia.
Missionary Work: Most missionary work is self-funded. Young missionaries (or their families) typically pay a flat monthly fee—roughly $500 as of recent years—to cover their living expenses. The church uses its general funds to maintain the infrastructure of the mission program, such as mission homes and transportation.
Criticism of Figures: Critics, including the independent Widow’s Mite Report, note that the church's "charitable" figure often includes the value of member volunteer hours and "in-kind" donations (like food from church farms) rather than just cash from its investment reserves.
Financial Reserves and "Ensign Peak"
The church manages a massive investment portfolio estimated at over $265 billion as of late 2024, with assets projected to reach $1 trillion by 2044.
The Investment Fund: Much of this is held by Ensign Peak Advisors, a reserve fund originally built from surplus tithing. It holds significant stakes in major tech firms like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia.
Usage: Leaders describe this as a "rainy day fund" for future economic crises or the Second Coming.
Other Uses: Some funds have been used for for-profit ventures, such as the $2 billion City Creek Center mall in Salt Lake City and bailing out a church-owned insurance company during the 2008 financial crisis.
Leadership Lifestyle
Unlike many high-profile "televangelists," LDS leaders do not generally live an opulent or "flashy" lifestyle, though they are comfortable.
Stipends: Senior leaders receive a "modest living allowance" (estimated around $120,000–$150,000 annually) to allow them to serve full-time, as the church has no professional clergy.
Personal Wealth: Many top leaders were highly successful professionals before their callings—such as President Russell M. Nelson, a world-renowned heart surgeon—and are independently wealthy from their prior careers.
Perks: While they don't own private mansions as church perks, they often receive benefits like housing allowances, travel expenses for church business, and free tuition for their children at church-owned universities.
Accuracy of The Book of Mormon Musical
The musical is a satirical parody; while it captures certain "vibes" of Mormon culture, it is not a factual source.
Theology: The musical's descriptions of the actual Book of Mormon (e.g., Joseph Smith and "magical frogs") are entirely fabricated for comedic effect and do not reflect LDS doctrine.
Mission Life: It accurately captures the "false bravado" and high-pressure environment of 19-year-old missionaries. However, the specific events—such as being sent to a war-torn village in Uganda without training—are exaggerated.
Church Response: The church famously responded to the musical with a "sporting" attitude, buying ads in the playbills that stated, "The book is always better".
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is the story about the gold plates book of mormon not based in any reality then
Whether the story of the gold plates is "based in reality" is a central point of debate. In 2026, mainstream scholarship and believers maintain two very different perspectives on the physical existence and origins of these objects.
1. The Believer’s Reality (Historical Testimony)
For members of the Church, the gold plates were a physical, ancient record. Their "reality" is supported by several historical accounts:
Physical Witnesses: Eleven men (the Three Witnesses and the Eight Witnesses) signed formal statements in 1829 claiming they saw the plates. The Eight Witnesses specifically stated they "hefted" and handled them, describing their "curious workmanship" and "appearance of gold".
Consistent Descriptions: Witnesses and family members like Emma Smith and William Smith described the plates as being about 6x8 inches, several inches thick, and bound by three D-shaped rings. They reportedly weighed between 40 and 60 pounds and made a "metallic sound" when the pages were thumbed.
The Translation Process: Joseph Smith claimed he received the plates and "interpreters" (Urim and Thummim) from the angel Moroni. However, many accounts note he often translated by looking at a seer stone in a hat rather than directly at the plates themselves.
2. The Scholarly and Critical Reality (Lack of Evidence)
Mainstream historians, archeologists, and critics argue there is no external evidence to support the plates as ancient artifacts:
Missing Evidence: There is no archeological or linguistic evidence of "reformed Egyptian" (the language allegedly on the plates) or any Egyptian writing in ancient America.
Weight Discrepancy: Science-based critiques point out that solid gold plates of the described dimensions would actually weigh closer to 140–200 pounds, making Smith's account of running with them for three miles while being attacked physically impossible.
"Prop" Hypothesis: Some critics suggest Smith may have manufactured a "prop" out of tin or copper (which can have a greenish cast similar to descriptions from some witnesses) to allow others to feel a physical object through a cloth without revealing it was a forgery.
Spiritual Vision: While witnesses swore they "saw" the plates, some later clarified they saw them with "spiritual eyes" or in a visionary state rather than through normal physical sight.
3. Connection to the Musical
The Musical's "Reality": The musical The Book of Mormon uses the story for comedic absurdity (like characters seeing the plates while high on drugs or through "magical frogs"), which has no basis in either LDS scripture or historical claims.
The Discrepancy: The play focuses on the concept of faith being based on "tall tales." In reality, the LDS claim is not that the story is a metaphor, but that it was a literal, physical event, even if the plates were eventually "taken back" by an angel.
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do mormons go to church on sundays
Yes, in most parts of the world, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hold their main worship services on
Sundays.
This practice aligns with most other Christian denominations and is considered the "Lord's Day," commemorating the day of Jesus Christ's resurrection.
Worship Schedule
Weekly services usually last two hours and consist of a main meeting followed by age- or interest-specific classes.
Sacrament Meeting: This is the primary worship service for all members, where they sing hymns, offer prayers, listen to talks (sermons given by lay members of the congregation), and partake of the sacrament (similar to communion).
Sunday School/Other Classes: After a brief transition, members attend separate classes based on age group (e.g., children's Primary, youth programs, adult Relief Society or Priesthood quorums) to study the scriptures and gospel principles in a discussion format.
Exceptions for Local Customs
The specific day of worship is flexible depending on local cultural and legal norms. The primary goal is observing one day of rest and worship per week. For instance:
In Israel, church services are held on Saturday to align with the Jewish Sabbath.
In some Muslim-majority countries like Jordan and Egypt, services are held on Friday.
Individuals who must work on Sundays (e.g., in emergency services or due to employer requirements) are encouraged to keep the Sabbath day holy in their hearts and minds, focusing on spiritual reflection when possible.
This information clarifies that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints generally worship on Sundays, but provides context for alternative worship days based on local conditions.
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are mormon churches always called meeting houses
In 2026, while "meetinghouse" is the official administrative term used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its local worship buildings, members and the public use several different names interchangeably
.
Common Terms for Local Buildings
Meetinghouse: This is the most formal name for the entire facility, which typically includes a sanctuary, classrooms, offices, and a gymnasium.
Church: In casual conversation, most members simply refer to the building as "the church" (e.g., "See you at the church").
Chapel: Technically, the "chapel" is the specific large room within the meetinghouse where the main worship service (Sacrament Meeting) occurs. However, many people use the word "chapel" to refer to the whole building.
Ward Building: Since individual congregations are called "wards," the structure is sometimes called a "ward building".
Specialized Building Names
Stake Center: This is a larger meetinghouse that serves as the headquarters for a "stake" (a group of several local congregations). It contains additional offices for regional leaders.
Temple: As noted previously, temples are distinct from meetinghouses. They are not used for Sunday worship and are reserved for sacred ceremonies for members in good standing.
Tabernacle: In the past, the Church built large "tabernacles" for multi-stake meetings. While most modern needs are met by stake centers, some historic tabernacles (like the famous one in Salt Lake City) are still in use for special events.
Structure of a Meetinghouse
Unlike many traditional churches, a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse is designed to be multipurpose:
Cultural Hall: A large multi-use room, often with a basketball court and stage, used for sports, dinners, and youth activities.
Classrooms: Multiple rooms used for Sunday School and weekday instructional meetings.
Offices: Private spaces for the Bishop (the volunteer leader of the local ward) and clerks to conduct administrative work.
These articles clarify that Latter-day Saint buildings are commonly referred to as "meetinghouses" or "churches," and explain the functions of specialized buildings like "stake centers":
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what are the prominent mormon buildings in london HOw many practicing mormons live in london
The most prominent buildings are the
Hyde Park Chapel and Visitors' Centre
in central London and the
, which is located outside the city in Surrey. The specific number of practicing members in London is not publicly available, but there are thousands of members across the greater London area.
Prominent Mormon Buildings
London Hyde Park Chapel Visitors’ Centre
Open64-68 Princes Gate, Exhibition Rd
Located in the heart of London at 64-68 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, in South Kensington. This is a multi-use facility that functions as a regular meetinghouse for local congregations (wards and a branch), a family history center, and a public visitors' center featuring a large Christus statue. It is one of the Church's most well-known and strategically located meetinghouses globally.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)
The temple is the main sacred building for southern England and Wales. It is a large, striking building set in formal gardens, but it is not located within London city limits. Its address is in Newchapel, Surrey, about 25 miles (40 km) south of London, near Gatwick Airport. Temples are used for specific sacred ordinances (like eternal marriage ceremonies) and not for regular Sunday worship services.
Practicing Mormons in London
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does not release specific membership statistics for the city of London. However:
As of recent estimates, there are approximately 190,000 members across the entire United Kingdom.
The
complex alone serves a local stake (a regional group of congregations) comprising over 2,000 members from 115 different countries.
While official membership rolls exist, the number of active, practicing members is generally understood to be lower than the official count. One report estimates that the active membership in the UK is under 30,000, across around 259 wards and branches.
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