The Internet makes it easier than ever to learn about Mormons and the Mormons are working hard to give you many different ways to learn about them. There are a variety of official sources to explore, but there are even more unofficial sources.
First, let’s talk about the official sources. The church has a website just for people who aren’t Mormon. It’s called Mormon.org, and it can help you find answers to the types of questions people ask themselves about God and religion. It offers answers to the three most important questions people have today: Who am I? Why am I here? What happens when I die? You can also explore the Mormon relationship with Jesus Christ, watch videos of real Mormons telling their own stories and God and religion, chat online with a missionary, order , including a Book of Mormon, or ask to have a missionary visit your home. The site allows you to explore the faith with whatever level of commitment you choose.
Do you wonder what the Mormons tell their own members? You can visit the website the church created for its members and get a look at the church as the Mormons see it. The official Mormon website is LDS.org You’ll find the actual lesson manuals used in our classes there, free to read. You can also read all the church magazines free, as well as the Book of Mormon and the Bible. You don’t have to register, so just dive in and see what it is we really do and teach.
There are smaller official websites that delve into very specific topics. For instance, you can visit JesusChrist.lds.org to learn in detail what the Mormons believe about Jesus. On this site, you’ll find paintings, articles, information about the Savior’s life and teachings, and testimonies. There is even a multimedia section with videos focused on the Savior. These smaller websites help you to focus on the subjects you care about the most.
Unofficially, there are also many ways to find out what ordinary Mormons think about their religion. You’ll find a huge variety of opinions there, and of course, since they’re just ordinary people, they don’t always get their facts right, but it’s a good way to get to know real Mormons. You’ll gain insights into why they think as they do, how their faith affects their actions, and why they are Mormons in the first place. This website, LDSblogs.com, is an unofficial one, written by ordinary Mormons sharing what they believe. The church has encouraged its members to talk about the church online, so if you like your information unofficial and uncensored, check out some Mormon blogs and websites. But then go to the official site to double-check the facts, if you’re after facts.
A good place to meet ordinary, thinking Mormons is LDS.net. This site has forums, testimonies, and other places to interact with Mormons. Many who aren’t LDS, or who are exploring Mormonism seriously, are on the site, so you won’t be the only person in your situation. It isn’t a debate site, and the rules are strict, but for the serious seeker of information, this is a great place to meet Mormons.
The late Terrie Lynn Bittner—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend—was the author of two homeschooling books and numerous articles, including several that appeared in Latter-day Saint magazines. She became a member of the Church at the age of 17 and began sharing her faith online in 1992.
