Latter-Day Saints Stereotypes

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“According to the National Council of Churches, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the second-fastest-growing church in the United States.” In fact, “Church membership today is over 15 million” (“Growth of the Church”). Everyday thousands of people join the church and become a Mormon; however, while this is the second-fastest-growing church, not many people understand this religion. Ever since the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established in 1830 there has been much persecution and many stereotypes formed over time. This religious group has been stereotyped in every aspect of life, from how they look to what they eat. Granted some of the stereotypes are somewhat true, but they don’t have the full story. Mormonism

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