Mormons in Utah
I intend to prove that the Mormon religion, which began to rise in both
reputation and numbers in Utah, is a strange mixer of Christianity, American
pragmatism, millennialist expectations, economic experimentation, political
conservation, evangelical fervor and international activity, but is still a highly
followed, rapidly growing, and successful religion.
Mormonism is a major modern religion with more than 8 million
members, and over 4 million in the United States. Mormonism was founded
in 1830 by Joseph Smith who was known as the prophet. This is a young age
for such a…
