Cult Organization
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (a.k.a. Mormonism)
Founder
Mr. Joseph Smith, Jr. (1805–1844)
Current President
Russell Marion Nelson (2018–present)
World Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Philippines Office
No. 4 Comet Street, Bel-Air Village, Makati City
Worldwide Membership Since 2023*
Membership – 17,255,394
Total Increase over 1997 – Approx. 1.7 million+ converts
Converts per Missionary Ratio – Approx. 3–4:1
Mormon Missionaries – 74,000+ scattered in 190+ nations
Baptized Converts – ~250,000–300,000 annually
*Latest fully published statistical cycle used as baseline for 2026 reference.
Membership in the Philippines:
[Source: Adherents.com / LDS Statistical Reports]
1980: 41,802
1984: 76,000 to 100,000
1990: 237,000 to 240,000
1999: 389,000
2017: 745,959 (Mormon Newsroom)
2023: ~879,000
Sources Of Authority
The Bible (preferably King James Version)
The Book of Mormon (present edition)
Doctrine and Covenants (formerly Book of Commandments)
Pearl of Great Price (1982 ed.)
General Authorities and Continual Revelation. Types of Revelation: Prophecy, Visions, Inspired Speeches, The Gift and Power of God to Translate, which was only possessed by Joseph Smith.
Other Supplementary Materials
Ensign magazine – This contains teachings and speeches of Mormon authorities
Liahona magazine – This word means “compass” or “director” in the Book of Mormon. It contains letter from the first presidency, youth and children articles, and others.
Melchizedek Priesthood Personal Study Guide – This is an annual study guide for every Mormon member.
Unbiblical Beliefs
Redefined the word Trinity as relating to purpose and not to their nature. The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost have three distinct bodies and therefore are three gods who are perfect in knowledge, power, and glory. The Holy Spirit currently has only a spirit-body. Believes God the Father (a.k.a. Elohim) has literal flesh and bones.
Joseph Smith taught that because the Hebrew word for “God,” (Elohim), is a plural noun, this proves there are many gods.
Teaches that the image and likeness of God in man also proves that God is a man.
Believes that there are many Gods in the Heavens where spirit-children are born. Each God has his own wife or wives given to him during his mortal state. Each God, through his wife or wives, produces numerous sons and daughters. Then if their Heavenly inheritance becomes too small to accommodate his spirit-children, he organizes a new world along with his sons. He now sends his spirit sons and daughters to dwell in flesh and bones. They will inhabit the earth and multiply physically. Each inhabitant is required to reverence, adore, and worship their own personal father in the heaven where they formerly inhabited.
Believes Jesus personal name is “Jehovah” which was begotten by his Father “Elohim” through sexual union with Mary.
Believes Lucifer is the spirit-brother of Jesus Christ.
Believes there are distinction between the Holy Ghost and the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Ghost — is a spirit-child, born of Heavenly Parents, and has the shape of a man. He can only be in one location at a time and is one of three Gods in the Godhead.
The Holy Spirit — is a divine eminence or influence. Can be felt by Mormons universally and bears witness to the truths of Mormonism.
Beliefs About Christ Atonement and Salvation:
There are two effects of Christ’s atonement
All humankind will be resurrected
It sets one on the road to exaltation (or godhood)
Christ’s atonement took place in the garden of Gethsemane where his sweat great drops of blood.
Christ atonement was only for Adam’s transgression.
Salvation: Individual salvation begins with the atonement; but is completed through human works.
Some sins cannot be covered by Christ’s atonement; people must atone for these sins themselves.
Baptism is a necessary human work and can be applied, by proxy, to the deceased.
There are three degrees of heaven:
The Celestial Kingdom – This is located on earth after its renewal, is prepared for the righteous, those who have been faithful in keeping the whole commandments and have been cleansed of all their sins.
The Telestial Kingdom – This will be located on some other planet other than the earth.
The Terrestrial Kingdom – This kingdom will be found on still another earth. The wicked people will be in this degree.
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