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The general atmosphere in Sweden gradually became more and more liberal although in some areas there was strong opposition. In Eskilstuna in the year 1883 people were fined 50 crowns if they rented a room or allowed the Mormons to use a room for a meeting. In Uppsala those who rented a room to Mormon missionaries were fined 20 crowns. Missionaries and Saints continued to suffer but felt and expressed that they “rejoiced in being counted worthy to suffer for the gospel’s sake". This continued until the beginning of the 1900’s. Persecution still continued at this point but to a lesser degree.<br> | The general atmosphere in Sweden gradually became more and more liberal although in some areas there was strong opposition. In Eskilstuna in the year 1883 people were fined 50 crowns if they rented a room or allowed the Mormons to use a room for a meeting. In Uppsala those who rented a room to Mormon missionaries were fined 20 crowns. Missionaries and Saints continued to suffer but felt and expressed that they “rejoiced in being counted worthy to suffer for the gospel’s sake". This continued until the beginning of the 1900’s. Persecution still continued at this point but to a lesser degree.<br> | ||
Rumors about the emigration brought about further persecution and misunderstanding. For example, it was circulated that the missionaries were soliciting young women to come to Utah where they were kept in the Salt Lake Temple, used, and then cast down from the temple into the Great Salt Lake. Such allegations’ were completely ridiculous as there are about 16 miles between the Temple and the Great Salt Lake. Still rumors like this were spread and caused more misunderstanding and persecution.<br> | Rumors about the emigration brought about further persecution and misunderstanding. For example, it was circulated that the missionaries were soliciting young women to come to Utah where they were kept in the Salt Lake Temple, used, and then cast down from the temple into the Great Salt Lake. Such allegations’ were completely ridiculous as there are about 16 miles between the Temple and the Great Salt Lake. Still rumors like this were spread and caused more misunderstanding and persecution.<br> During the years 1912-1914 the Swedish parliament allocated funds to counter Mormon missionary activities by printing anti-Mormon publications. This caused some problems but it also aroused the people to further investigate. By 1915 the Swedish parliament was convinced that this was not a good use of their funds and refused to fund further anti-Mormon campaigns. <br>Finally in 1951 The Law on Freedom of Religion was passed which allowed complete religious freedom, even the right to stand outside any religious denomination. | ||
Over 8,000 Swedish members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emigrated during the time period of 1850 to 1930. | Over 8,000 Swedish members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emigrated during the time period of 1850 to 1930. | ||