Mormonism Not a Christian Religion
Nearly a third of Americans (31%) express the opinion that Mormonism is not a Christian religion; white evangelical Protestants are most likely to take this view.
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Nearly a third of Americans (31%) express the opinion that Mormonism is not a Christian religion; white evangelical Protestants are most likely to take this view.
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