To get back to the original post, living in Boise, Idaho I have become very familiar with the faith, to put it mildly. Although Mormons are primarily rooted in Utah, they have a strong political influence here in the Gem State.
So, just a background as I have understoood it.
--Jesus came to Central America after his ascension in Israel.
--His teachings were recorded on golden tablets (have since been lost) which were translated by the Mormon Church and Joseph Smith (circa 1800's).
--Joseph Smith also received prophetic messages from God.
Just some curious aspects of the faith
--members wear "holy underwear," always fun to see the look on a missionary's face when you ask them if they have their holy underwear on.
--used to believe in polygamy, dropped it when they were denied statehood in the USA (Utah that is). Message from God told them to drop polygamy so they were then accepted into the Union.
--they are very adamant about tithing, heard of people being sent their own tax returns with a bill from the Mormon church asking for unpaid tithes.
Now, I am not advocating that one should not join the Mormon church, relgious freedom is right up there with breathing as far as I am concerned. But beware and know what you are getting into.
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