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Episode 13 of Changes, explores the 200-year journey of Mormonism, from its controversial beginnings to its position as a global faith today. We examine how the Church  navigated persecution, adapted core practices like plural marriage, and gradually integrated into American society while maintaining its distinct identity. We discuss key beliefs including eternal families, temple worship, and missionary work, while addressing modern challenges like LGBTQ issues and global expansion. Throughout, we explore the tension between religious distinctiveness and social integration.

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• Video_PBS Frontline_The Mormons
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• Study_Religious Landscape_US
• Essay_Tumultuous 21st Century_BYU RSC
• Essay_Family and Global Church_BYU RSC
• Essay_An Ethical Dilemma_BYU RSC
• Essay_Homosexuality and the LDS Church_Wikipedia

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Examine the history of Mormonism from a fringe, persecuted religious sect with prophets, a gold bible, and polygamy to the modern example of family values wholesomeness, and piety. What does it mean to "be a Mormon"? Describe the Mormon identity and how it has shifted over 200 years. How do Mormons operate in the world, but not of the world? What current chal

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1. Truth | 2. Beginnings | 3. First Vision | 4. Priesthood | 5. The Gold Plates | 6. The BoM | 7. The BoA | 8. Polygamy | 9. Changes | 10. Challenges | ...