Mormonism and Islam: From Polemics to Mutual Respect and Cooperation

Authors

Arnold H. Green

Keywords

Mormon studies, Islam, world religion, global faith

Abstract

The world's fastest growing religion is either Islam (if considering annual growth in total numbers) or Mormonism (if considering annual growth in percentage terms). These two rapidly expanding global faiths are certain to increase interactions with each other. Already, in the minds of some clergymen, the two faiths have become associated in several ways, including Mormonism's being called "the Islam of America." While Muslim leaders have so far paid little attention to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Church's General Authorities have expressed opinions about Islam. At first, they reacted negatively to being equated with it. Later, they formulated more positive views of Islam and also found opportunities to cooperate with it toward common goals.

Recommended Citation

Green, Arnold H. (2001) "Mormonism and Islam: From Polemics to Mutual Respect and Cooperation," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 40: Iss. 4, Article 14.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol40/iss4/14