Here's a look at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as the Mormon Church. Joseph Smith Jr. (December 23, 1805-June 27, 1844) founded the Church of Jesus Christ of ...
(RNS) — Debates over gender, race and sexuality have been part of Mormonism since Kirtland, says historian Benjamin Park. So yes, contemporary Mormonism has been deeply shaped by the culture wars, ...