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Religious Diversity
Paul Solman talks with author Robert Putnam about his new book "American Grace," which delves into the role of religion in the United States.
Curated Video
Joseph Smith: American Prophet
Inspired by the religious fervor of the Second Great Awakening, Joseph Smith founded the most widely-practiced religion founded in the United States, the Mormon faith.
One Minute History
146 Mountain Meadows Massacre - One Minute History
The Baker-Fancher party, composed of families from Arkansas, enters the Utah Territory and sets up camp at Mountain Meadows. Mormon militiamen, provoked by the rhetoric of Brigham Young, attack the emigrants while disguised as Native...
Religion for Breakfast
Is There Any Difference Between a Cult and a Religion?
You've heard the term "cult" before. It conjures images of authoritarian leaders and sheep-like followers. Many people claim that some religious groups are not religions at all...but rather..."cults." But is there any real difference...
Weird History
How The Mormon Mafia Helped Build Las Vegas
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has a fascinating history. From its founding in the 1820s by Joseph Smith to the its modern-day prevalence in Utah, the religion continues to intrigue believers and skeptics alike. Aspects...
One Minute History
Mountain Meadows Massacre - One Minute History_4k
(1857) The Baker-Fancher party, composed of families from Arkansas, enters the Utah Territory and sets up camp at Mountain Meadows. Mormon militiamen, provoked by the rhetoric of Brigham Young, attack the emigrants while disguised as...
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Pastor Robert Jeffress introduces Rick Perry
Pastor Robert Jeffress introduces Texas Governor Rick Perry at Value Voters, and implies Mitt Romney is not a real Christian, Perry is Pastor Robert Jeffress introduces Rick Perry at Value Voters Summit, Omni Shoreham hotel on October...
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Salt Lake City and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
LS Salt Lake City / Mormon Temple / Mormon Tabernacle / Choir in front of large pipe organ / Man plays organ keyboard / Conductor with choir / CU conductor with baton / Cu choir. Salt Lake City and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on January...
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Los Angeles: Mormon LDS Temple. Hazy Sky, Pull Out
Los Angeles: Mormon LDS Temple. Hazy Sky, Pull Out
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Emmanuelle Chriqui at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night
Emmanuelle Chriqui at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night on 9/12/12 in Los Angeles, CA (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Kellan Lutz at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night
Kellan Lutz at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night on 9/12/12 in Los Angeles, CA (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Zoe Saldana at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night
Zoe Saldana at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night on 9/12/12 in Los Angeles, CA (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Shailene Woodley at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night
Shailene Woodley at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night on 9/12/12 in Los Angeles, CA (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Atmosphere at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night
Atmosphere at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night on 9/12/12 in Los Angeles, CA (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Salt Lake Temple
Angel Moroni on Capstone / Buildings and Children Waiting / Salt Lake Temple on May 08, 1968 in Salt Lake City, Utah (Footage by Getty Images)
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Simon Le Bon, Yasmin Le Bon and Nick Rhodes at the Book of Mormon London Opening Night on the 21st of March 2013
Simon Le Bon, Yasmin Le Bon and Nick Rhodes at the Book of Mormon London Opening Night on the 21st of March 2013 (Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Los Angeles: Mormon LDS Temple. Hazy Sky, Push In
Los Angeles: Mormon LDS Temple. Hazy Sky, Push In
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Atmosphere at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night
Atmosphere at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night on 9/12/12 in Los Angeles, CA (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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Fundamentalist Mormon members of Short Creek Community, AZ, (now Colorado City) whose members believe in polygamy
Shot of Short Creek Community / children riding on horse that is pulling wagon with children and man in it / exterior of house / man and his wife and their four children sitting on steps of house posing for photo opportunity / same man...
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CLEAN : Families hold first funerals for Mormon massacre victims
Relatives begin holding funerals for the nine Mormon women and children murdered in northern Mexico that authorities have blamed on a drug cartel (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Atmosphere at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night
Atmosphere at The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles Opening Night on 9/12/12 in Los Angeles, CA (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)