American West -- Diverse Religious Communities

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(Source: The Association of Religious Data Archives )

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Mormonism is a religion, movement, ideology, and subculture that originated in the early 1800s as a product of the Latter Day Saint movement led principally by Joseph Smith, Jr. It is self-described as a form of Christian Restorationism. Not easily categorized, Mormonism is generally understood as much more than a religion. The faith has been described at various times and in various contexts as "a sect, a mystery cult, a new religion, a church, a people, a nation, or an American subculture."

Readings:

1. The official web site of the LDS Church

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