This statistic shows the results of a 2011 survey among Mormon converts in the United States on their reasons for becoming Mormon. 17 percent of respondents stated they felt called by God.
What is the main reason that you became Mormon?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Mormonism is true
38%
Called by God
17%
Book of Mormon / Scripture
13%
Family reasons
12%
Missionaries
5%
Emphasis on family
5%
Other reasons
4%
Liked people
4%
Invite / example of someone
4%
Families bound eternally
3%
Don't know / refused
1%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents38%38%17%17%13%13%12%12%5%5%5%5%4%4%4%4%4%4%3%3%1%1%Mormonism is trueCalled by GodBook of Mormon / ScriptureFamily reasonsMissionariesEmphasis on familyOther reasonsLiked peopleInvite / example of someoneFamilies bound eternallyDon't know / refused
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