American Experience S19E14 — The Mormons (2): Church and State

6.5

American Experience•Season 19•Episode 14

The Mormons (2): Church and State

6.5/10 · 71 votesMay 1, 2007112 min

Ranked #14 of 15 in Season 19•−0.5 vs season avg

Discussion

An examination of the modern-day LDS Church, including its missionary program; how its followers have entered into the American mainstream; Mormon theology and rituals; and how members who either challenge church doctrine or don't follow it may be excommunicated. Included: the church's views on homosexuality;

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Season 19 Episodes15

E1 7.4

Eyes on the Prize (1 & 2): Awakenings 1954-1956 / Fighting Back 1957-1962

E2 7.2

Eyes on the Prize (3 & 4): Ain't Scared of Your Jails 1960-1961/No Easy Walk 1961-1963

E3 7.0

Eyes on the Prize (5 & 6): Is This America? 1963-1964 / Bridge to Freedom 1965

Test Tube Babies

The Great Fever

The Gold Rush

The Berlin Airlift

The Living Weapon

New Orleans (1 & 2)

Sister Aimee

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

E12 7.5

Summer of Love

E13 6.5

The Mormons (1): History

E14 6.5Now viewing

The Mormons (2): Church and State

E15 7.5

Alexander Hamilton

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Episode Summary

"The Mormons (2): Church and State" is episode 14 of American Experience season 19. It scored 6.5/10 from 71 votes, ranking #14 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on May 1, 2007.

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