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5. American Distribution (% of US Mormons)
Regions of the United States
Northeast 4%
Midwest 7%
South 12%
West 76%
A portrait of Mormons, 24 July 2009 , “Geographic Distribution”
Western United States
Utah 35%
California 13%
Idaho 7%
Nevada 5%
Oregon 4%
Arizona 4%
6. Race, Ethnicity, and Nativity
White Non-Hispanic 86%
Hispanic 7%
Black 3%
Other 5%
US Born 93%
Foreign born 7%
A portrait of Mormons, 24 July 2009, “Race”
7. Race, Ethnicity, and Nativity
White Non-Hispanic 86%
Hispanic 7%
Black 3%
Other 5%
US Born 93%
Foreign born 7%
A portrait of Mormons, 24 July 2009. “Race”
11. Seeking
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him
ask of God that giveth to all men
liberally” (James 1:5, KJV)
Bushman, 2005, 38
12. Visions
Began receiving visions of Jesus
Telling him that the church had
apostatized, but God was
establishing a New priesthood and
he would found it.
Bushman, 2005, 39
13. Gold Plates
1820 in a forest, the Angel Moroni
formerly a Nephite warrior came to
him and led him to gold plates in the
forest.
Bushman, 2005, 44
14. Gold Plates
Gold plates were written by a pre-
Indian group the Nephites to whom
Jesus came and preached the
gospel after the resurrection.
Bushman, 2005, 44
15. Urim & Thummim
Smith was given special gemstones
that were in the Old Testament
priest’s breastplate called urim. And
thummim. And with those stones he
could read the plates
Bushman, 2005, 44
16. Book of Mormon
1830 published the Book of Mormon
Telling the story of the
fi
rst Native
Americans (Nephites) and how Jesus
preached the gospel to them and
how the angel Moroni survived to
come back and reveal this to him.
Bushman, 2005, 44
17. Founding of the Church
Smith & Oliver Crowdery were
anointed priests of the new
movement to restore the Church of
Jesus Christ and restore the
priesthood of Israel
Martin, 1997
18. Founding of the Church
In June, 1829 Baptized
fi
rst converts
and founded the Church of Christ
(later to be Church of Jesus Christ
Latter-Day Saints)
Martin, 1997
19. Move to Ohio to Missouri
Smith led the church, to Ohio where
land was available for settlers in
1831 Headquarters in Kirtland, OH
Then to Independence, MO
Smith was arrested and accused of
starting a rebellion against the US
Martin, 1997
20. Ohio to Salt Lake City, Utah
Church grew quickly, and locals
afraid they were starting revolt
The Jail was attacked by mob and
Joseph Smith was killed
In 1844
Brigham Young led the group to Utah
Martin, 1997
21. First Temple
The First Temple
Was built in Salt Lake City
In 1893
www.churchofjesuschrist.org
23. Espoused Public Beliefs
1. Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world and the son of the Father
2. Christ’s atonement allows humankind to be saved from their sins
3. Christ’s original church (in the NT) is being restored
4. Acknowledge the Trinity but not as Christians understand it.
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saints-101
25. Main Beliefs of Mormonism
1. After the resurrection, Jesus preached the gospel in America
3 Nephi 11, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/
26. Main Beliefs of Mormonism
1. After the resurrection, Jesus preached the gospel in America
2. The history and teachings of his preaching are in the Book of Mormon
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/
27. Main Beliefs of Mormonism
1. After the resurrection, Jesus preached the gospel in America
2. The history and teachings of his preaching are in the Book of Mormon
3. Total apostasy overcame the early church.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/
28. Main Beliefs of Mormonism
1. After the resurrection, Jesus preached the gospel in America
2. The history and teachings of his preaching are in the Book of Mormon
3. Total apostasy overcame the early church.
4. It is the mission of every Mormon to preach the new message of Jesus and
bring people into the church
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/
29. Main Beliefs of Mormonism
1. After the resurrection, Jesus preached the gospel in America
2. The history and teachings of his preaching are in the Book of Mormon
3. Total apostasy overcame the early church.
4. It is the mission of every Mormon
5. All human beings pre-existed as spirit beings, before being born on earth
6. Adam pre-existed, came to earth, and is now exalted as “ancient of days”
Doctrines & Covenants 138:38-39
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/138/
30. Main Beliefs of Mormonism
1. After the resurrection, Jesus preached the gospel in America
2. The history and teachings of his preaching are in the Book of Mormon
3. Total apostasy overcame the early church. Mormon Church is the restored
church.
4. It is the mission of every Mormon to preach the new message of Jesus and
bring people into the church
5. All human beings pre-existed as spirit beings, before being born on earth
6. Adam pre-existed, came to earth, and is now exalted as “ancient of days”
7. Jesus is the literal o
ff
spring of God, and brother of Satan
Pearl of Great Price (Moses 4:1-19)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/the-pearl-of-great-price-teacher-manual-2018/the-book-of-moses/moses-4-1-19
31. Main Beliefs of Mormonism
1. After the resurrection, Jesus preached the gospel in America
2. The history and teachings of his preaching are in the Book of Mormon
3. Total apostasy overcame the early church. Mormon Church is the restored church.
4. It is the mission of every Mormon to preach the new message of Jesus and bring
people into the church
5. All human beings pre-existed as spirit beings, before being born on earth
6. Adam pre-existed, came to earth, and is now exalted as “ancient of days”
7. Jesus is the literal o
ff
spring of God, and brother of Satan
8. Jesus married Mary and Martha, and had o
ff
spring through them.
Journal of Discourses Vol. 4, page 259
https://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/digital/collection/JournalOfDiscourses3/id/500
32. Main Beliefs of Mormonism
8. Men & Women — Non-believers go to prison. Believers will do missionary
work in the spirit world.
9. Polygamy — Mormons sanctioned polygamy until 1890
10. Polytheism — Mormons believe the trinity is 3 gods and there are more
divine beings
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/
Robinson, 1992, “God the Father"
34. Practices
1. Baptism for the Dead — vicarious baptism or proxy baptism performed for
someone who is dead Instituted in 1840. Practiced only in temples.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/ps/baptism-lesson
35. Practices
1. Baptism for the Dead — vicarious baptism or proxy baptism performed for
someone who is dead Instituted in 1840. Practiced only in temples.
2. Missionary Work — all Mormons (18-25) are required to serve for 24 months
https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/missionary-requirements
36. Practices
1. Baptism for the Dead — vicarious baptism or proxy baptism performed for
someone who is dead Instituted in 1840. Practiced only in temples.
2. Missionary Work — all Mormons (18-25) are required to serve for 24 months
3. Temple Endowment — 18+ Mormons go to Temple upon recommendation of
their local Bishop to receive a vision
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/what-is-temple-endowment/
37. Temple Endowment
1. Interviewed by the local bishop
2. Go to the Temple for Initiatory ordinances and special blessings
3. Attend group meetings for special instructions from temple o
ffi
cers
4. Solidify special covenants with the church
5. Go into the Celestial Room where they receive special revelation from God
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/what-is-temple-endowment/
38. Temple Endowment
1. Interviewed by the local bishop
2. Go to the Temple for Initiatory ordinances and special blessings
3. Attend group meetings for special instructions from temple o
ffi
cers
4. Solidify special covenants with the church
5. Go into the Celestial Room where they receive special revelation from God
6. Abstain from co
ff
ee, alcohol, and narcotics
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/what-is-temple-endowment/
40. Sacred Texts
Bible (Old & New Testament) — King James only (not well preserved)
Book of Mormon — revealed to Joseph Smith on golden plates
Pearl of Great Price — Teachings of Joseph Smith (1820 - 1844).
Doctrines and Covenants — Later revelations to Joseph Smith
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/
43. False messiahs and false prophets will come and do great miracles and
wonders, trying to fool the people God has chosen, if that is possible (Matt.
24:24, ESV)
I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone
adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book (Rev.
22:18, ESV)
But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel
contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed (Gal. 1:8, ESV)
45. Hear, O Israel: the LORD [Yahweh] our God is one LORD [Yahweh].
(Deut. 6:4, ESV)
(There are no other gods in heaven or on earth)
46. Reflection
1. Jesus warned us not to follow a di
ff
erent gospel
2. There is only ONE God
3. Jesus clearly identi
fi
ed himself as God
47. Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” 59
So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out
of the temple (John 8:58, ESV)
48. [Jesus said to them} “I and the Father are one.” The Jews picked up stones
again to stone him. Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good
works from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?” The
Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you
but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.
(John 10:30–33 ESV)
49. References
2020 Statistical report for the April 2021 Conference. (3 April 2021). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. https://
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A portrait of Mormons in the U.S. (24 July 2009). Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2009/07/24/a-portrait-of-
mormons-in-the-us/#geographic-distribution
Bushman, Richard. (2005). Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling. Alfred Knopf
Martin, Walter. (1997). The Kingdom of the Cults. Bethany House.
Minutes of Meeting, at Historian's O
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Young 1858-1863, Appendix B.
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Robinson, S. (1992). God the Father, Encyclopedia of Mormonism. MacMillan Publishers: 549.
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