Why are the Mormons the worlds fastest growing religion?
They are all members of the Mormon Church, or, to use its full name, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Mormons follow faithfully the precepts laid down by Smith, which are temperance, a strict moral code and a belief that these values are beneficial to all mankind. Thus, a strong missionary activity plays a major part in their lives. The missionaries are young men in their 20s and 30s. After undergoing a period of training in the history and culture of the country to which they are destined, they begin their long journey of service. John, a young man from Utah, is a typical missionary. He arrived in Caracas with a thorough knowledge of local history and customs. In the course of a few months his American-accented Spanish has acquired a smoothness that falls easily on the ear. Tall, lanky and easy-going, he speaks of his vocation with evident sincerity. “I’ve wanted to be a missionary since I was a kid,” he says, “and when I was offered the opportunity I accepted at o
