In my opinion, we all had better get united or we will be divided when it matters most that we be united. I know a good place to start...
Today, there are as many as 100 organizations claiming to be a part of the Latter Day Saint movement; most centered in Utah or Missouri.
Most regard their own group, however small, to be the only legitimate Christian church. Most of these organizations are very small, but overall, but the second largest denomination, the Community of Christ, reports over 200,000 members.
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (a.k.a. The Church of Jesus Christ, and the LDS) is by far the largest Mormon denomination - about 11 million members; It is a continuation of the "Rocky Mountain Saint" branch of Mormonism.
- The more liberal Community of Christ (formerly called the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) is second in size. It is a continuation of the "Prairie Saint" movement. Although generally referred to as "Mormons," they do not use the term themselves, because of its association with polygamy and because they believe the name was not part of the original church. the "RLDS Church". It was formed in 1860 by remnants of the original church who did not make the trek to Utah. They reject certain beliefs and practices of the LDS church, including marriage sealing for eternity; they allow both men and women into the priesthood; their services are open to the public. They have about 250,000 members.
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- Many additional small Mormon faith groups, including:
- The Church of Christ "With The Elijah Message," established anew in 1929 12,500 members worldwide
- United Order Effort: a polygamy practicing group, excommunicated by the main LDS church, of perhaps 10,000 members
- Apostolic United Brethren: about 7,000 members. They disagree with the LDS' decision to allow ordination of African-Americans and allowing women to assume leadership positions.
- Church of Jesus Christ (Bickertonite): about 2700 members
- The Restoration Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It split from the Reorganized Church in 1991 because of the latter's liberal theology. It is centered in Independence, Missouri, and had an estimated membership of 2,500 in mid-1996. They publish a periodical "The Restoration Advocate" six times a year
- Church of Christ (Temple Lot): about 2400 members
- Church of Christ (Fetting/Bronson): about 2000 members
- Aaronic Order: unknown membership; 6 centers; 20 ministers
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On that point I might be inclined to say, there is a relationship with the Community of Christ. I have never heard of the others, and they are so small as to be considered insignificant. Nevertheless the Church of Jesus Christ is not in the habit of attacking anyone.