Mormon president says room in faith for everyone
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Asked about his approach to LGBT issues, Russell M. Nelson said that God loves his children regardless of "their challenges."
View ArticleIf I had the Mormon prophet’s ear
A creator of "Despicable Me" and "The Secret Life of Pets" has three wishes for Mormonism in its new era -- and no, it's not that the Minions be put in charge. Today, a guest post from screenwriter...
View ArticleOn Rob Porter, Mormonism, and siding with the abuser
(RNS) — I’ve never seen credible evidence that abuse is unusually common in Mormon families, but I've definitely seen that our bishops aren't trained to deal with it, as the Rob Porter case shows.
View ArticleFirst-edition Book of Mormon sells at auction for $80,000
(RNS) — The starting bid was $1, but the final 15 minutes of the weeklong auction were punctuated by rapidly rising bids in mostly $500 increments.
View ArticleRetired Mormon mission president admits he molested a female missionary
(RNS) A former president of the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, is accused of sexual misconduct, which he appears to admit in a leaked interview. Meanwhile, his family points to the...
View ArticleMormonism’s newest apostles reflect growing global reach
(The Conversation) — One of every 15 Mormons is from Brazil and there are congregations in China as well. Now the Mormon leadership is strengthening local congregations. The post Mormonism’s newest...
View ArticleChurch president: Use ‘Latter-day Saints,’ not ‘Mormon’
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The terms 'Mormon,' 'Mormonism' and 'LDS' have been frequently used for decades to refer to the Utah-based faith that counts 16 million members worldwide. The post Church...
View ArticleI’m a Mormon! But I’m not supposed to call myself that anymore.
Yesterday, the church that invested millions in its Meet the Mormons movie and exports its Mormon Tabernacle Choir as its ambassador to the world asked us all to stop using the word “Mormon.” The post...
View ArticleMormon church backs deal to allow medical marijuana in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The agreement in such a conservative state underscores the nation's changing attitude toward marijuana. The post Mormon church backs deal to allow medical marijuana in Utah...
View ArticleNew LDS domain name may spark brand war over ‘Church of Jesus Christ’
SALT LAKE CITY — Along with dropping the 'Mormon' nickname, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has changed its website from ldschurch.org to churchofjesuschrist.org. The post New LDS...
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