"Mormonism freely acknowledges that it is unique among Christian denominations - though it categorically denies that this 'uniqueness' makes it 'heterodox' or 'non-Christian'. Latter-Day Saints believe that their brand of Christianity is a restoration of ancient Christianity: a return to the teachings of the first-century Church. They are primitivists: theological nonprogressives who prefer the brand of Christianity found in the ancient church over and above that which is more prevalent in the various Christian denominations in the modern era. They believe that within Mormonism one finds an ancient, orthodox version of Christianity." ("Do the Mormons Have a Leg to Stand On?", Scott R. Petersen, pg.8)