Deals with Mormon doctrines, rituals, and history. This guide helps readers discover: how the LDS Church differs from other Christian churches; what Mormons believe; what happens in Mormon temples and meeting houses; the history of the LDS Church; and, LDS debates on race, women, and polygamy.

Introduction 1 Part I: What the Mormon Faith Is All About 7 Chapter 1: A New World Religion 9 Chapter 2: The Mormon Plan of Salvation 21 Chapter 3: Heavenly Parents, Savior, and Holy Ghost 41 Chapter 4: Restoring the Priesthood and the Church 59 Chapter 5: Together Forever: The Eternal Importance of Family 73 Part II: Eternal Rituals and Endless Meetings 89 Chapter 6: Welcome to the Meetinghouse! 91 Chapter 7: Sacred, Not Secret: Inside Mormon Temples 113 Chapter 8: In and around Church Headquarters 131 Part III: Holy Books and Sacred History 149 Chapter 9: The Bible and the Book of Mormon 151 Chapter 10: Mormonism’s Other Scriptures 171 Chapter 11: Searching for a Home 185 Chapter 12: Moving on to Utah with Brigham Young 199 Chapter 13: Building the Kingdom in Utah 213 Part IV: Mormonism Today 229 Chapter 14: Called to Serve: Missionaries and International Growth 231 Chapter 15: Hot-Button Issues for Mormons 251 Chapter 16: Sacrificing on Earth to Receive Blessings in Heaven 271 Chapter 17: Connecting with God and Each Other 291 Chapter 18: In the World but Not of the World 307 Part V: The Part of Tens 325 Chapter 19: Ten Famous Mormons 327 Chapter 20: Quick Answers to Ten Common Questions About Mormonism 333 Chapter 21: Ten Mormon Places to Visit 341 Index 349

Get the facts on temples, tithing, missions, and caffeine Mormon doctrines, rituals, and history, demystified at last! Mormonism, or the LDS Church, is one of the world's fastest growing religions. But unless you were raised a Mormon, you probably don't have a clear picture of LDS beliefs and practices. Covering everything from Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon to tithing and family home evening, this friendly guide will get you up to speed in no time. THE DUMMIES WAY® Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover How the LDS Church differs from other Christian churches What Mormons believe What happens in Mormon temples and meetinghouses The history of the LDS Church LDS debates on race, women, and polygamy Get smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our booksChoose from many different subject categoriesSign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com