Mark Scherer: The Journey of a People: History of the Community of Christ (RLDS).


Two landmarks in Independence, MO accentuate the world headquarters of the Community of Christ – the stainless steel spired Temple and the domed Auditorium. The denomination emerged after the 1844 death of Mormon prophet and leader Joseph Smith Jr. A significant faction formed the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Joseph Smith III as their president. With their opposition to polygamy, they navigated a difficult course between Utah Mormonism and mainstream Christianity.

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