The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church, began in the early 1830s in the United States. It was founded by Joseph Smith, who claimed to have received a series of visions from God. These visions revealed to him the location of ancient scriptures, which Smith said were the record of God's dealings with a people known as the Nephites, who lived in ancient America.
In 1830, Smith published the Book of Mormon, which he said was a translation of these ancient scriptures. The publication of the Book of Mormon and the teachings of Smith attracted a growing following, and the church was officially organized in April 1830.
The early years of the church were marked by rapid growth and intense persecution, as the church's teachings and practices were seen as a threat to traditional religious beliefs. Despite this opposition, the church continued to grow, and by the turn of the 20th century, it had established a significant presence in the western United States.
Today, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a global organization with millions of members and a strong presence in many countries around the world. The church's teachings emphasize the importance of family, personal responsibility, and obedience to God's commandments.
Angels have conferred the priesthood upon men today, the church is led by a prophet again, miracles are happening, temples are upon the earth, the Apostles have been setup, missionaries are going forth, and the Holy Ghost is bearing testimony to people's hearts that the church has been restored to the earth in preparation for the Second Coming of the Lord.
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