Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) is one particular Mormon fundamentalist church and is not a label for all Latter-day Saint fundamentalists.

It developed from twentieth-century fundamentalist communities in the US Southwest, historically connected with continuation of plural marriage after the main LDS church discontinued the practice. Its recent history has also involved major leadership, legal, and community changes.

It identifies with restorationist scripture and priesthood authority and has historically taught plural marriage as religiously significant. Its beliefs, leadership claims, membership situation, and public accessibility require current, group-specific verification.

Reported community practices have varied over time; a catalogue should avoid treating media depictions or legal cases as a full description of every member’s belief or experience.

Its structure has centred on a president-prophet and a closely governed community, but current organisational conditions should not be inferred without fresh evidence.