Mormon Church

Mormons have a long history of coping with religious intolerance. From their earliest days, they were persecuted and chased out of the places they lived. They were the only religious group with a government-issued extermination order (from the state of Missouri).

Over the years, as they have gained safety and a measure of acceptance, they have joined their voices with others to promote religious tolerance for other groups, including respect for that which a religion might consider sacred. (more…)

Personal Response by Brian Hauglid

Since September 11, 2001, Muhammad has been treated as both an icon of peace and a harbinger of war, depending on how one interprets his own teachings and/or distinguishes them from those of Islamo-facism. Mormon scripture, and the teachings of its leaders give a fuller view of how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints views Muhammad and Islam (as well as all other faiths) and provides guidelines for its members in seeking to understand and to reach out to those of other faiths.

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