A Church founded in 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr., and often nicknamed "The Mormon Church". The Church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, yet has followers worldwide.
Members follow the teaching of Joseph Smith, and believe in modern day Prophets and revelation. They believe in the Holy Bible and also in The Book of Mormon. The Church's Missionaries are one of it's most recognized traits, along with it's large temples topped with a golden angel. The Church is considered Christian by many as the members have a strong belief in Jesus Christ.
Members follow the teaching of Joseph Smith, and believe in modern day Prophets and revelation. They believe in the Holy Bible and also in The Book of Mormon. The Church's Missionaries are one of it's most recognized traits, along with it's large temples topped with a golden angel. The Church is considered Christian by many as the members have a strong belief in Jesus Christ.
by jakelow November 14, 2009
A cult-like religion referenced as the main sect of Mormonism. Known for their rules and regulations and underlying homophobic and transphobic behavior.
by JustTellingTheTruthHere June 13, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also widely known as the "Mormon Church," or "LDS Church", is the largest denomination within the Latter Day Saint movement (Mormonism), a branch of Christian Restorationism. The Church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
by R Thompson May 29, 2004
1. One of the largest donors to Proposition 8 in California, which effectively stripped same sexed couples of marriage equality. The LDS church explained their position as one protecting children, though unfounded as all mainstream health and psychological institutions share in an opposing position.
Proposition 8 was one of the most visible state propositions of the 2008 election cycle. It's passage was largely credited to he Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in addition to other conservative groups.
by LA Speedy January 27, 2009
Person 1: Hey... You're a Mormon!
Person 2: *Sigh* No... We are Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Person 2: *Sigh* No... We are Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
by FungusHughMungus October 29, 2018