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Today [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (sometimes inadvertently referred to by the media or friends of other faiths as "The Mormon Church") has over 16 million members in over 160 nations worldwide. Currently, 160 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea. There are 30 other LDS temples that have either been announced or are under construction. The relief and humanitarian efforts of the Church have helped bless the lives of millions around the world, regardless of faith, as it follows the example of its Living Head, [[Jesus Christ]]. Sadly, The Church of Jesus Christ is still greatly misunderstood, and many myths and falsehoods still exist. We hope that this site will provide information to those who visit hoping to gain knowledge about Latter-day Saints (nicknamed "Mormons"), either on a given topic in Mormonism or simply about Mormons in general. Articles cover topics about such things as basic Mormon beliefs, Mormon doctrine, Mormon history and leadership, temple work, family life, Mormon literature, controversial topics, and Church organizations and humanitarian efforts.  
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Today [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] has more than 17 million members in over 176 nations and territories worldwide.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2022-statistical-report-april-2023-conference][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints] Currently, 189 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea. As of 30 March 2024, there are also 52 temples under construction, and 94 temples that have been announced (not yet under construction) for a total of 335 Temples. Of the 335 total temples, [https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/10/8/23903483/by-the-numbers-new-temple-locations-announced-church-president-nelson#:~:text=A%20by%2Dthe%2Dnumbers%20look,became%20President%20of%20the%20Church&text=President%20Russell%20M.,8%2C%202022. 153 have been announced] by President [[Russell M. Nelson]] during his six years as Church president. The following temples are currently undergoing renovations: [[Salt Lake Temple]], [[Manti Utah Temple]] (scheduled for rededication 21 April 2024), [[San Diego California Temple]], [[Kona Hawaii Temple]], [[Stockholm Sweden Temple]], [[Manhattan New York Temple]], [[Anchorage Alaska Temple]], and the [[Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple]].
  
'''[http://newsroom.lds.org/article/fundamental-premises-of-our-faith-talk-given-by-elder-dallin-h-oaks-at-harvard-law-school <span style="color:#3c0000">Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Explains What Sets Mormonism Apart</span>.]'''
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The relief and humanitarian efforts of the Church have helped bless the lives of millions around the world, regardless of faith, as it follows the example of its Living Head, [[Jesus Christ]]. Sadly, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is still greatly misunderstood, and many myths and falsehoods still exist. We hope that this site will provide information to those who visit hoping to gain knowledge about Latter-day Saints (nicknamed "Mormons"), either on a given topic in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ or simply about Latter-day Saints in general. Articles cover topics about such things as basic Latter-day Saint beliefs, Church doctrine, Church history and leadership, temple work, family life, Latter-day Saint literature, controversial topics, Church organizations, and humanitarian efforts.  
  
*'''[https://www.mormon.org/ Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its mission, and its members]'''
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'''[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/fundamental-premises-of-our-faith-talk-given-by-elder-dallin-h-oaks-at-harvard-law-school "Fundamental Premises of Our Faith"]''' given by President [[Dallin H. Oaks]], [[First Counselor]] in the [[First Presidency]] at Harvard Law School. 
 
 
*'''[http://www.ldsliving.com/Church-Releases-the-Newest-Translation-of-the-Book-of-Mormon-in-Over-2-Years/s/85613 Church Releases the Newest Translation of the Book of Mormon in Over 2 Years]'''
 
 
 
*'''Request a free copy of [https://www.mormon.org/free-bible The Holy Bible - King James Version]'''
 
 
 
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'''<span style="color:#df1616">The Book of Mormon has been translated into 110 languages. Read an article about it [https://www.lds.org/ensign/2015/05/news-of-the-church/book-of-mormon-in-110-languages?lang=eng here]</span>'''
 
 
 
:'''Click on [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng this link] to read''' <span style="color:#0000FF">The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ</span> '''online'''
 
 
 
:'''Click on [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=spa this link] to read''' <span style="color:#0000FF">El Libro de Mormón: Otro Testamento de Jesucristo</span> '''online'''
 
 
 
:'''Click on [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=isl this link] to read''' <span style="color:#0000FF">Mormónsbók: Annað vitni um Jesú Krist</span> '''online'''
 
 
 
:'''Click on [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=ita this link] to read''' <span style="color:#0000FF">Il Libro di Mormon: Un altro testamento di Gesù Cristo</span> '''online'''
 
 
 
:'''Click on [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=fra this link] to read''' <span style="color:#0000FF">Le Livre de Mormon: Un autre témoignage de Jésus-Christ</span> '''online'''
 
 
 
:[[Image:Book-of-Mormon-Translations.jpg|250px|thumb|alt=The Book of Mormon in Different Languages|left|link=https://www.lds.org/ensign/2015/05/news-of-the-church/book-of-mormon-in-110-languages?lang=eng]]
 
  
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*'''[https://www.comeuntochrist.org/ Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its mission, and its members]'''
  
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*'''Request a free copy of [https://www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/holy-bible/bible-request The Holy Bible - King James Version]''' or [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/requests/free-book-of-mormon The Book of Mormon]
 
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Revision as of 14:55, 30 March 2024

Today The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has more than 17 million members in over 176 nations and territories worldwide.[1][2] Currently, 189 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea. As of 30 March 2024, there are also 52 temples under construction, and 94 temples that have been announced (not yet under construction) for a total of 335 Temples. Of the 335 total temples, 153 have been announced by President Russell M. Nelson during his six years as Church president. The following temples are currently undergoing renovations: Salt Lake Temple, Manti Utah Temple (scheduled for rededication 21 April 2024), San Diego California Temple, Kona Hawaii Temple, Stockholm Sweden Temple, Manhattan New York Temple, Anchorage Alaska Temple, and the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple.

The relief and humanitarian efforts of the Church have helped bless the lives of millions around the world, regardless of faith, as it follows the example of its Living Head, Jesus Christ. Sadly, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is still greatly misunderstood, and many myths and falsehoods still exist. We hope that this site will provide information to those who visit hoping to gain knowledge about Latter-day Saints (nicknamed "Mormons"), either on a given topic in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ or simply about Latter-day Saints in general. Articles cover topics about such things as basic Latter-day Saint beliefs, Church doctrine, Church history and leadership, temple work, family life, Latter-day Saint literature, controversial topics, Church organizations, and humanitarian efforts.

"Fundamental Premises of Our Faith" given by President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency at Harvard Law School.