July 30, 2005
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What is a Mormon?
A Mormon is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mormons are also called Latter-day Saints (LDS). The word Mormon refers to The Book of Mormon, which is another Testament of Jesus Christ that is used by the Church as sacred scripture. The Book of Mormon was produced by a writer, historian, and prophet named Mormon around 400 A.D. In 1830 it was translated by Joseph Smith who published the book in New York where the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded.As of 2005 there were over 12 million world wide members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which in 2005 became the fourth largest Church in America and is perhaps the fastest growing religion in the world. Aside from the Book of Mormon, Latter-day Saints are known for their geneology programs and libraries, their dedication to the family and to family values, their beautiful churches and temples around the world, their humanitarian aid and disaster relief, their missionaries, and their faith in the Living God.
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It’s The second, Islam is the 1st
You’re right, thank you. Correction: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fastest growing religion in North and South America.
“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the fastest growing religions in the world today, having more than doubled in membership since 1982. It is the most far reaching world religion originating in the United States.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latter-day_Saint).
It is also refered to as “the fastest growing major denomination in the world today” (http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/mormon/mormon.html).