Smith's later theology described Jesus and God the...
Latter-day Saints believe in the resurrected Jesus...
Two Missionaries of ."We believe in honesty, morality, and purity; but when they enact tyrannical laws, forbidding us the free exercise of our religion, we cannot submit. God is greater than the United States, and when the Government conflicts with heaven, we will be ranged under the banner of heaven and against the Government...Polygamy is a divine institution. It has been banded down direct from God. The United States cannot abolish it. No nation on the earth can prevent it, nor all the nations of the earth combined...I defy the United States; I will obey God." - John Taylor (on January 4, 1880), president, prophet, seer, and revelator, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Krakauer, 5) Mormonism is one of the world's fastest-growing and most influential Christian religions, doubles its membership about every 15 years. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the formal name of the Mormon Church) now claims more than 10 million members, more than half of whom are outside the United States.
Mormonism is a Christian denomination. Mormons believe in Bible as other Christians do and accept most traditional Christian doctrines regarding faith in Christ, the need for repentance, and the importance of loving one's neighbor. Joseph Smith, the faith's first "prophet" or spiritual leader, said his intention was to restore the true religion of the Bible, not starting something entirely new. He said that he receive his doctrines directly from heaven like prophets of ancient times. Angels appeared to him and the Holy Spirit inspired his mind. He made a fresh beginning by communicating directly with God.
Are the doctrines of the Mormons correct? Or maybe this is someone's thoughts follow by thousand blind people. Why some many people believe in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Perhaps polygamy is...