In 1844, Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ran for president. Since then Mormons have held prominent positions of business and government throughout the United States, becoming tightly woven into the fabric of American culture. But what is it that Mormons believe?
Deferring to the leaders of the LDS Church, former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been tight-lipped when asked about his faith. What many Americans don?t know is that Romney is one of these leaders he defers to, having served as a prominent LDS bishop and tracing his heritage in the Church to the inner circle of Joseph Smith himself.
Romney's secrecy has only served to fuel Americans' suspicion of a religious group that has often been at odds with the wider culture. In this timely book, pastor and author Andrew Jackson uncovers the history, teachings and practices of the Latter-day Saints, compares them to Evangelical Christian beliefs and challenges Romney to be open and transparent to the American people about what he believes and its implications if he is elected president.
