Other Mormon FACTS
- In 1836 in Kirtland, Ohio, the first Mormon temple was created.
- In December of 2000, Church membership passed 11 million.
- The Full name for the Mormon religion is "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints "
- Profanity, alcohol, tobacco, drugs (they can use drugs for only medication), gambling, and homosexuality are not allowed. Caffeinated soft drinks are discouraged.
- Pioneer Day on July 24th is a major Mormon occasion in Utah, USA. It honors when Brigham Young and his followers came to the Salt Lake Valley to flee the persecution in Illinois.
- There is no "holiest place". But many can consider famous temples, Churches, or even their own homes as the holiest places.
- The country with the most Mormons is the United States of America.