Mormonism, a religion deeply rooted in American history, presents a unique blend of beliefs, historical events, and cultural practices that differentiate it from other faiths. Here are some remarkable facts about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), commonly known as the Mormon Church, that highlight its intriguing and sometimes controversial aspects. 1. … Continue reading Enlightening Insights: Key Facts About Mormons and Their Beliefs
In 2000, fundamentalist Mormon…
In 2000, fundamentalist Mormon leader Warren Jeffs ordered his followers to pull their children out of public schools, leading one school district to drop from 1,200 students, to less than 250.
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The F.B.I. and C.I.A. recruit heavily…
The F.B.I. and C.I.A. recruit heavily from the Mormon population because they are usually cheaper to do a security clearance on, they often speak another language from their mission trips and they usually have a low risk lifestyle.
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The U.S. military uses a ‘context-based’…
The U.S. military uses a ‘context-based’ learning technique from the Mormon Church for teaching new languages to recruits in as little as 5 weeks, even the Army’s Intelligence Brigade enlists former missionaries to fill its ranks.
From 1956 to 1996 the Mormon Church operated…
From 1956 to 1996 the Mormon Church operated a program where Native American kids would be baptized and placed in Mormon foster homes, thinking it would “lighten” them. It was based on the Mormon belief that Native Americans were originally white until God punished them by making them darker. 00
Mormons do secret handshakes throug…
Mormons do secret handshakes through curtains to practice getting into heaven. 00
Mormons believe that the United States Constitution…
Mormons believe that the United States Constitution is a divinely inspired document.
Thomas W. Murphy, a Mormon anthropologist, set about to prove that Native Americans…
Thomas W. Murphy, a Mormon anthropologist, set about to prove that Native Americans descended from the “lost tribe of Israel” (as posited in the Book of Mormon), only to prove that their DNA descended from those of Siberian origin. His research nearly led to his excommunication from the church.
Mormons spent 2 Billion Dollars building a shopping mall next to their…
Mormons spent 2 Billion Dollars building a shopping mall next to their temple in Salt Lake and their prophet shouted “Lets Go Shopping” at the opening ceremony.