Mormon fundamentalism is a variant of Christian fundamentalism with belief in the validity of selected fundamental aspects of Mormonism as taught and practiced in the nineteenth century, particularly
Teenagers from polygamous families demonstrate at a pro-plural marriage rally in Salt Lake City in 2006. Over 200 supporters attended the event.
Lorin C. Woolley (1882) Known as the father of modern Mormon fundamentalism amongst most fundamentalists sects
A view of the former FLDS compound in Eldorado, Texas
A community event in Centennial Park
Mormonism is the theology and religious tradition of the Latter Day Saint movement of Restorationist Christianity started by Joseph Smith in Western New York in the 1820s and 1830s. As a label, Mormon
Mormon fundamentalism
…also called fundamentalist Mormonism) is a variant of Christian fundamentalism with belief in the validity of selected fundamental aspects of Mormonism as taught and practiced in the nineteenth century, particularly during the administrations of Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, and John Taylor, the first…
The Salt Lake Temple, a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah
Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon movement.
A depiction of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery receiving priesthood authority from John the Baptist
Mormons believe that the U.S. Constitution is the result of divine inspiration. Fundamentalists believe in the related White Horse Prophecy.