Mormonism originated in the 1820s in Western New York with a man named Joseph Smith. during a period of religious excitement known as the Second Great Awakening.
How is Mormonism different from Christianity?
Mormons believe in God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. However, we don't believe in the traditional concept of the Trinity. Mormons believe that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are three separate beings who are one in purpose, But they do believe in only one god.
They also think that the spirit separates from the body after death and that After death, individuals will enter the spirit realm, where they will stay before the Second Coming of Christ.
No, the Church does not authorize and sternly prohibits polygamy; Mormon men can only lawfully have one wife nowadays.