Mormons vs. Christians — What's the Difference?

Mormons are a religious and cultural group related to Mormonism, the principal branch of the Latter Day Saint movement started by Joseph Smith in upstate New York during the 1820s. After Smith's death in 1844 the movement split into several groups following different leaders; the majority followed Brigham Young, while smaller groups followed Joseph Smith III, Sidney Rigdon, and James Strang.

Christians ( (listen)) are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words Christ and Christian derive from the Koine Greek title Christós (Χριστός), a translation of the Biblical Hebrew term mashiach (מָשִׁיחַ) (usually rendered as messiah in English).While there are diverse interpretations of Christianity which sometimes conflict, they are united in believing that Jesus has a unique significance.The term "Christian" used as an adjective is descriptive of anything associated with Christianity or Christian churches, or in a proverbial sense "all that is noble, and good, and Christ-like." It does not have a meaning of 'of Christ' or 'related or pertaining to Christ'.

An ancient prophet believed to have compiled a sacred history of the Americas, which was translated and published by Joseph Smith as the Book of Mormon in 1830.

Professing belief in Jesus as Christ or following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.

A member of the Mormon Church. Also called Latter-day Saint.

Relating to or derived from Jesus or Jesus's teachings.

Of or relating to the Mormons, their religion, or the Mormon Church.

Manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus, especially in showing concern for others.

Church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah

Relating to or characteristic of Christianity or its adherents.

One who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.

One who lives according to the teachings of Jesus.

Plural of christian