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Today [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (sometimes 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, 161 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea. There are 40 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 Latter-day Saints 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, '''200''' of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea. As of 10 November 2024, there are also 52 temples under construction, and 115 temples that have been announced (not yet under construction) for a total of 367 Temples. Of the 367 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. 185 have been announced] by President [[Russell M. Nelson]] during his over six years as Church president. The following temples are currently undergoing renovations: [[Salt Lake Temple]], [[San Diego California Temple]], [[Kona Hawaii Temple]], [[Stockholm Sweden Temple]], [[Manhattan New York Temple]], [[Anchorage Alaska Temple]], [[Orlando Florida 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 Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency Explains What Sets Mormonism Apart]'''
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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. 
  
*'''Request a free copy of [https://www.mormon.org/free-bible The Holy Bible - King James Version]''' or [https://www.mormon.org/christmas/book-of-mormon The Book of Mormon]
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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]'''
  
*'''[https://www.lds.org/church/news/2018-a-banner-year-for-new-scripture-translations-more-to-come-in-2019?lang=eng#2247723698 2018 a Banner Year for New Scripture Translations; More to Come in 2019]
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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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Latest revision as of 17:31, 10 November 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, 200 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea. As of 10 November 2024, there are also 52 temples under construction, and 115 temples that have been announced (not yet under construction) for a total of 367 Temples. Of the 367 total temples, 185 have been announced by President Russell M. Nelson during his over six years as Church president. The following temples are currently undergoing renovations: Salt Lake Temple, San Diego California Temple, Kona Hawaii Temple, Stockholm Sweden Temple, Manhattan New York Temple, Anchorage Alaska Temple, Orlando Florida 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.