America's Israelites:
The Story of the Mormons
Session Two: A Contemporary Faith
Session two begins with a look at the second episode of The Mormons. Episode Two of The Mormons looks at the contemporary realities of the Mormon church. Whitney explores the massive missionary program, how the church has entered the mainstream of American culture, the intricacies of the Mormon theology and ritual, and the excommunication of those who challenge church doctrine or who do not follow its teachings.The Mormons traces the Latter-day Saints' transformation in recent decades from the status of outcasts to mainstream players in U.S. politics and culture, and into a global religion with as many as 240,000 converts annually, thanks to the efforts of Mormon missionaries.
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