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January 12, 2012

Mormons feel misunderstood but say their religion is gaining acceptance

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather around the Mormon Salt Lake Temple in early April 2011 in Salt Lake City. According to a new Pew Forum poll, most Mormons feel their religion is not well understood but say people are becoming more tolerant of their beliefs.

WASHINGTON - Mormons in the United States might be getting more attention these days, but they have mixed views on what this attention means.

According to a new Pew Forum poll, most members of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints feel that Americans don't know enough about their religion, but they also think the public perception of them is becoming more positive.

The study, "Mormons in America: Certain in Their Beliefs, Uncertain of Their Place in Society" was conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life and released Jan. 12. It was inspired by recent articles about the religion being in the spotlight dubbed the "Mormon moment."

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