👉 Mormonism is a religious movement that originated in the 1840s in Utah, United States. It emphasizes the belief in the teachings of Joseph Smith and his followers as the true religion of Jesus Christ. The movement was founded by Brigham Young, who later became the leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Mormonism is considered a fundamentalist religious organization that places great importance on the individual's ability to believe in their own salvation