The Mormons Who They Are What They Believe

From its clean-cut bicycling missionaries and imposing Salt Lake Temple to its cryptic rituals and closed-door secrecy, the Mormon Church (aka The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) is both intriguing and mystifying. Despite the growing appeal of Mormonism, its history is fraught with controversy. Individual and often fanciful 'revelations' from God, the murder of its founder, polygamy, and other peculiar doctrines--past and present--have cast suspicion upon today's LDS Church. This Bible study examines the group's origins (Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, and others); the discrepancy between Mormon beliefs and orthodox Christian teaching; the meaning of its rituals (baptism of the dead, endowments for the living and dead, temple garments, celestial marriage); and the prominence of the temple. Former Mormons share how their decision to exit the group was a bewildering and disillusioning experience. Once out, many found themselves cut off and ostracized by their families, ready to abandon religious faith altogether. This insightful video Bible study promotes understanding and compassion for our Mormon friends and neighbors while revealing the significant differences between Mormon teaching and the Good News of Jesus Christ.