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| | Mormon, Mormon Church, Book of Mormon, Mormon Beliefs, Mormon Religion -- Beliefnet.com |
 | | The Mormon religion was founded the U.S. in 1830 by Joseph Smith, and today is one of the largest faith groups in America. |
 | | Formally known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormon church is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, while Mormon missionaries bring the Book of Mormon--the faith's scripture, along with the Bible--around the globe. |
 | | Mormonism's short history has been tumultuous, with its early embrace of polygamy, which it later renounced; its westward trek under leader Brigham Young; and its successful push for Utah statehood. |
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