His Mormon faith is also a potential issue for many evangelicals.
He grew up in the Mormon faith but became a born again Christian later in life.
In his diaries, he wrote about the Mormon faith with extreme disdain.
Smyth says that his Mormon faith has helped to him to maintain his focus even though he is so far from home.
Matthews was baptized into the Mormon faith as a high schooler.
Momo, a religious slur against people of the Mormon faith.
The practice of having more than one spouse was once allowed in the Mormon faith, but was forbidden long ago.
"We've come a long way, but there are still many people around the country who consider the Mormon faith a cult."
Patrick was raised in the Mormon faith which has had a huge effect on his life.
"He did some investigation and felt he should join the Mormon faith."