<sod>'''Mormons''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|ɔr|m|ən|z}}) are a religious and cultural group related to [[Mormonism]], the principal branch of the [[Latter Day Saint movement]] of [[Restorationism|Restorationist]] [[Christianity]], which began with [[Joseph Smith]] in [[upstate New York]] during the 1820s. After Smith's death in 1844, the Mormons followed [[Brigham Young]] to what would become the [[Utah Territory]]. Today, most Mormons are understood to be members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church). Some Mormons are also either independent or non-practicing. The center of Mormon cultural influence is in [[Utah]], and North America has more Mormons than any other continent, though the majority of Mormons live outside the United States.<eod>
<sod>'''Mormons''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|ɔr|m|ən|z}}) are members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. And a religious and cultural group related to [[Mormonism]], the principal branch of the [[Latter Day Saint movement]] of [[Restorationism|Restorationist]] [[Christianity]], which began with [[Joseph Smith]] in [[upstate New York]] during the 1820s. After Smith's death in 1844, the Mormons followed [[Brigham Young]] to what would become the [[Utah Territory]]. (LDS Church). Some Mormons are also either independent or non-practicing. The center of Mormon cultural influence is in [[Utah]], and North America has more Mormons than any other continent, though the majority of Mormons live outside the United States.<eod>