The Mormon faith is a creation of America. Born out of upstate New York, the church now claims to be the fastest-growing on the planet.
It is a religion that has faced enormous amounts of repression, but is now on the verge of a seminal moment as one of its own is poised to be nominated for president.
However, even as Mitt Romney gets ready to take center stage at the Republican National Convention, Mormonism remains a mystery to many.
Inside the imposing temples run by men believed to have a direct line to God, secret rituals are performed, rituals so sacred that non-Mormons cannot enter.
Members of the Mormon faith are keenly aware that they are sometimes seen as a source of mystery and suspicion, which, in part, is why the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints launched a public relations campaign with the message: "We're your neighbors."
Mormons, who make up just 1.7 percent of the U.S. population, a percentage that is roughly equal to the number of jewish people and double that of Muslims and Buddhists, are trying to be more open.
However, Mitt Romney, America's best-known Mormon, who once held one of the highest positions in the church, has rarely mentioned the word "Mormon" during this campaign.
So, given all the mystery and misconceptions, what is it that Mormons say they believe?
Here are answers to three common questions:
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