If you have ever come across the Latter-day Saint (commonly referred to as Mormon) missionaries, you are probably familiar with their most common invitation. “Will you read the Book of Mormon?” Translated by Joseph Smith from an ancient Native American record given to him by an angel of the Lord, the Book of Mormon stands as the keystone of our religion. In order to believe in the mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one must first read, study, and come to know that this book of ancient scripture is the true word of God. As far as how Latter-day Saints fall into the broad community of religions, this complicates things a bit. Because of our reliance on the Book of Mormon as a theological foundation, other Christians have labeled us as non-Christian while others claim we are a cult. Those largely unfamiliar with our faith claim that because of our focus on the Book of Mormon and neglect of the Bible, we do not follow the teachings of Christ....
It’s not so much what you believe in but how you live your beliefs that matter.