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I was once a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, also known as "Mormons" or LDS. This is my experience of how I became a member and why I decided to leave.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a business more than a religion. The church organization, or company as I will refer to it at times in this article, brings in more than $20 billion annually.

Experience a day in the life of three female Mormon missionaries.

"As a result of his rebellion, Cain...became the first mortal to be cursed as a son of perdition...The Lord placed on Cain a mark of a dark skin, and he became the ancestor of the black race. (Moses 5; Gen. 4; Teachings, p. 169, Mormon Doctrine by Bruce McConkie, page 109.)

When the Mormons first went into Missouri, Joseph Smith started to build a temple. The lot still exists today, but no temple has ever successfully been built on the lot.

People outside the Mormon Church often wonder how children, teens, and young adults can possibly be expected to live up to the expectations placed upon them by a strict religious upbringing.

Some similarities and differences between the LDS/Mormon Church and Jehovah's Witnesses that really could only be written by a person with intimate knowledge of both religions.

If nominated by the Republican Party next year, Mitt Romney will be the first Mormon presidential nominee of a major political party. Is Mormonism an issue in 2008?

It was a date that would live in infamy. September 11, 1857, the day that 120 innocent people were bloodily massacred by Mormon militants at Mountain Meadows.

There is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding between members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and "gentiles," or people who aren't in their faith.

Part II of a series of informative religious articles designed to educate the world about the unique beliefs, traditions and ideas of the Mormon faith.

Discusses the relevance of the second half of the documentary film "The Mormons" shown on PBS to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Discusses relevance of film material to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faith.

FLDS and the LDS are two distinct churches that have little in common however many do not realize that and recent media attention has only worked to stir up more misunderstandings but a practicing Mormon explains it all.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints may be trying to distance itself from some of its horrific practices and attempts to cure homosexuality through the use of electroshock therapy in the past

Single members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have a strict standard of chastity to live, similar to a Catholic vow of chastity....and in some ways, not.

President James E. Faust, second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dies at Age 87.

This is a question and answer articles that highlights some of the more general questions asked about LDS poltical candidates like Mitt Romney.

You've heard what your preacher's told you. Now hear about it from a bona fide member of the Church.

There were some comments that Ms. Reed made that I would like to add to, just so that anyone who is reading this, who might be thinking about joining, could get another perspective on who we are and what to ask.

Resigning your membership in most churches is easy, but despite a court decision in the late 80s that states a person is no longer a member of an ecclesiastical organization once he tells a church official of his or resignation, the process often gets muddled for Ex-Mormons

Someone once observed that trying to pin down Mormon doctrine is like trying to nail jello to a wall.

Can men become gods? It seems that the leader of the Mormon church was ignorant of this Mormon doctrine when interviewed for Time Magazine

In the midst of polygamist leader Warren Jeffs' trial in Utah, Mormons woke up to a surprise on their doorknobs Sunday morning. Other's got their surprise Monday at the Utah Jazz game in downtown Salt Lake City.

One commentator once said that trying to pin down Mormon doctrine is like trying to nail Jello to a Wall. With the number of unofficial "folk" doctrines that get taught in Sunday Schools, it is easy to see why.

Part 8 of my conversion story to the LDS church.

Utah's Mormon Tabernacle Choir has existed almost from the very founding of the territory. It has risen to become one of the most renowned choirs in the world, earning the nomer "America's Choir."

The story about how I became a member of the LDS church continues...

Mormons caught some flak over the baptizing of dead Holocaust victims a few years ago, but what you may not know is why they engage in this practice at all. Isn't death a little too late for salvation?

In-depth look at Mormonism and interview with two devout members of LDS.

The subtitle of the Book of Mormon is "Another Testament of Jesus Christ." But just what is a Testament? Can there be another Testament of Jesus Christ?

In contrast to the thriving Mormons of today, the Fundamentalist Mormon group is a small sector still practicing the polygamist lifestyle.

I just feel an overwhelming need to share with the honest, humble seeker of truth with an opportunity to try and comprehend what the LDS People believe.

During the summer of 1856, approximately 1300 members of the "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints" (known as Mormon's) began an arduous trip of almost 1400 miles to Salt Lake City, Utah.

The story of how I came to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints in my late 40s.

Before Joseph Smith Jr. translated the Book of Mormon and came to lead what would be known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints he had another trade: money digging.

Living in Salt Lake City for two years gave me a whole new perspective about Utah, Mormons, and fun.

Even though America is known as "the land of the free", there are still thousands of American people enslaved in polygamy. God's Brothel reveals facts about contemporary polygamous groups and women who managed to escape them.

A brief comparison between polygamy practices in the LDS and FLDS churches

It is an interesting question to think about; the question of whether or not the world would be a better place without religion at all. It is my opinion that a world without religion would be impossible.

While visiting Boston, Massachusetts in 1843, Toronto was able to meet some missionaries from the Latter Day Church...

A little history of the first American religion, Mormonism.

The documentary, New York Dolls, is an outstanding film. A snapshot of the life of New York Doll's bassist Arthur "KIller" Kane and his road to redemption.

Mormons will often tell you that an uneducated farm boy couldn't have written the Book of Mormon. Most Mormons probably have not read the text, however.

A brief overview of how to get started doing your family's genealogy.

The Church of Jesus Christ Claims about 12 million members. About 1/3rd of those are active. Despite that there seems to be a growing number of people who claim the title cultural Mormon for themselves.

The ban on blacks holding the priesthood in the Mormon church may have been lifted by Spencer W. Kimball in 1978, but most Mormons may be surprised that the first man to hold the priesthood.

Here we will look at other controversial issues with Fundamentalist Mormons today and the conclusion.

Built as a monument to faith in the early 1800s, the Kirtland Temple still stands as a testament of the dedication of the Latter-day Saint movement.

There are about 40,000 people in the western United States and Canada that practice polygamy. Although polygamy was banned from both the Mormon Church and the law books of Utah, it is still a part of everyday life for many people in that state.

Married sex. Mormons believe in it, and it's no secret. It's sacred.

Why basic Mormon beliefs may or may not make them Christian

Even as a former Mormon I sometimes get a question asking me if Mormons believe something I know they don't. Sometimes it is a whacked out Internet site responsible, other times the person is confusing the Mormons with the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Fond memories of Gordon B. Hinckley, Late President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Hundreds of people came to celebrate the dedication of a Twin Falls, Idaho, Latter-day Saints Temple.

Because of secrecy and misinformation, these myths still exist in the minds of non-FLDS society. Gaining a deeper understanding of the issues and beliefs will help us to know what to do when there is an abusive situation that needs intervention.

Mitt Romney's "religion" speech raises serious issues, ones that conflict with Constitutional

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints displays one of the longest running and enjoyable Christmas lights display at their temples across the world.

With a presidential candidate who is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, more commonly known as Mormons, many are asking what do Mormons really believe? I can tell you of some of their beliefs, as I was once a member.

Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, died at the age of 97. President Hinckley was the 15th president and served in that position since March 1995. Hinckley reportedly died in his home on Sunday, January 27, 2008.

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah is a unique institution of high education. Strongly connected with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the school offers a full menu of academic choices set against the background of a Mormon lifestyle.

History does indeed have a bad habit of repeating itself in America, because we do not have a sense of our own past.

I first heard about his passing late last night, when my wife passed along the news she had received courtesy of an e-mail from another member of the church.

Within the sweet story of one humbled man accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, Sharon Cohen exposes the Christianity of "Mormonism".

Al Sharpton will meet with the leaders for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for an in-person apology of sorts over a statement in which he informed us thatMormons don't believe in God.

The first of a five part series reviewing the history of Mormon fundamentalism and polygamy.

This article will look at the point where Wilford Woodruff Issued his "manifesto" banning plural marriage, thus setting the stage for the modern Mormon fundamentalist movement.

A shift in policy possibly due to the failure of the temple building program initiated by current Mormon leader, Gordon B. Hinckley may cause young Mormon missionaries to stay in the homes of members in their service areas.

An article reflecting on the importance of fellowship in the LDS Church

A Mormon apostle was recently asked to removed his name from a letter that supported the defense of marriage amendment because according to church records he was married to two women. The question is how is this allowed?

The Book of Mormon, a false gospel and spurious scripture, amounts to a mishmash of stories, like a confused child or schizophrenic person would tell, mixing truth with error; The Book of Mormon is a spoof from Satan - a demonic comedy - an abomination.

Every year in late July and Early August, the Mormon Church puts on the largest outdoor presentation in America.

What began in 1928 as a simple sunrise service atop a cotton wagon has grown to become the world's largest annual outdoor Easter Pageant.

It's really difficult for me to believe that some of these same young men who have knocked on doors spreading the Word of Heavenly Father all over the world have now stripped off those stuffy white shirts and posed for what could be called a beefcake calendar.

Does religion guide us or blind us?

CRACKPOT Ministries recently tried to raid the Washington, D.C. Temple in an attempt to remove and burn Mormon underwear. The attempt failed when security became suspicious of the lack of minivans possessed by the group.

In this part, I head off to Boise on a football scholarship then return home to Hawaii to learn of some stunning news.

The following is a list of several holiday light displays that bring heaping helpings of Christmas cheer to the Valley of the Sun.

One Mormon woman's support of her husband's attachment to the WWE restores her devotion to interior design.

A story of courage in the badlands of Turkey.

Most people are unaware of the fascinating and often dark early history of this American Religion. A Frontline documentary sheds light on the topic

All members in the church receive a responsibility or calling. Soon after I was baptized into the church, I received mine.

Hillary Clinton capitalized on the votes of women, Latinos and union members to win 51% of Nevada caucus-goers. On the Republican side, Mitt Romney relied on the Mormon vote to obtain a majority.

Baptism day arrives.

After baptism comes confirmation and the laying on of hands.

The Recovery from Mormonism web site is one of the most daily hit Mormon sites on the web, but while it is a useful place to vent and stay up to date on Mormon issues, is Recovery from Mormonism really necessary?

Finding your Native American ancestors isn't as difficult as you might think. There are several avenues you can take to get at the Native American roots of your family tree.

The former governor of Massachusetts seeks to win the Republican Nomination. Can he overcome the perception of the public when it comes to his religion?

The internet is a great tool for genealogists, but subscription sites can be costly. Here's a list of five free genealogy websites that are sure to help you find your long-lost ancestors.

Finding a place of worship that fits your religious beliefs and that is conveniently located can be quite a challenge.

When it comes to living controversial Mormon figures, Mormon apostle Boyd K. Packer often tops the list. Referred to by his critics as Boyd KKK Packer for what is often seen as homophobic and racist comments

Reaction to Returned Mormon Missionaries Posing for Steamy Calendar

Al Sharpton has implied that Mormon's don't believe in God. Take a look at what they do believe and decide for yourself.

Ever had any questions about the Mormons that you weren't sure you knew the answer to? Want to know what is truth and what is myth?