Mormons' views revealed

Mormons in the United States often feel misunderstood, and nearly half feel discriminated against, according to a report released Thursday by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life.

The comprehensive study shows Mormons believe most Americans are uninformed about Mormonisn, and that Americans consider Mormons outside the mainstream. 

Mormons also believe they are gaining wider acceptance, the survey showed, although it found Mormons feel their image is hurt by the way their religion is portrayed on television and in movies.

With a Mormon front-runner in the race for the Republican nomination for president, the religion and its followers' place in the nation is under increasing scrutiny. The Pew Report attempts to provide answers, from Mormons themselves, to many of the questions people have about being a Mormon in America. 

The complete report, Mormons in America: Certain in their beliefs, uncertain of their place in society, can be found on the Pew Forum website.