Faith
Survey: Gay and lesbian population has unique religious profile
When it comes to religion, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered adults have a unique profile.
Study shows correlation between religiosity and charitable giving
A new study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy places Utah as the most charitable state in the country. Read more »
Colorado Mormons join other faiths in response to Black Forest Fire
A series of “little miracles” saw several thousand Latter-day Saints living in the Colorado Springs area safely through a frightening week during which the Black Forest Fire has raged,... Read more »
Ogden man shot as he knelt to pray is expected to recover
A man shot just as he knelt down to pray in church on Father's Day is expected to make a full recovery. A motive for the crime was still unknown Monday. His son-on-law is accused of shooting him. Read more »
Mormon Tabernacle Choir makes third stop on six-city tour
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square added to that experience Saturday evening as they made their third stop on a six-city concert tour that began June 12. Read more »
Obama: Northern Ireland peace will be tested
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland — President Barack Obama declared peace in Northern Ireland a "blueprint" for those living amid conflict around the world, while acknowledging that the calm... Read more »
Hamblin & Peterson: Ziggurats are temple platforms of ancient Mesopotamia
Elevated temple platforms exist worldwide. On the flood plains of Mesopotamia, ancient peoples built artificial divine mountains that represent human ascent to the world of the gods. Read more »
Mission Daze: Dreaming in the language
Elder Van Dyke's greenie has a dream in the language. Read more »
Anger in southern Egypt over Islamist governor
Egyptian tourism workers and residents of the ancient city of Luxor voiced their anger Monday after an Islamist linked to a former Islamic militant group that carried out the city's deadliest... Read more »
What LDS general conference has taught us about fatherhood
The subject of fathers and fatherhood is frequently addressed by church leaders during general conference sessions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read more »
Gunman caught after shooting father-in-law in church, police say
A widespread police search ended north of Tremonton Sunday when a man suspected of shooting his father-in-law during church services was arrested. Read more »
Series of attacks kill 40 people across Iraq
A blistering string of apparently coordinated bombings and a shooting across Iraq killed at least 40 and wounded dozens Sunday, spreading fear throughout the county in a wave of violence that is... Read more »
Book review: 'Esther the Queen' re-tells Old Testament story from a Mormon perspective
H.B. Moore's fictional retelling of the well-known story of Esther puts the story in its historical context and comes from an LDS perspective that connects with readers. Read more »
LDS World: Adversity can bring us blessings
Elder Neal A. Maxwell describes the concept of adversity as "wintry doctrine," yet necessary in mortality to learn, progress and grow. The lives of the violinist Augustin Hadelich and the Prophet... Read more »
Survey: Gay and lesbian population has unique religious profile
When it comes to religion, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered adults have a unique profile that is less religious than the general population, and as a group, they feel religion... Read more »
Father figure: Perceptions of God may stem from father-child relationships
Sociologists say it's common for people to perceive that God is like the fatherly figures in their lives. If dad is caring, patient and concerned then children may believe God has those same... Read more »
Book review: 'Return of the Mystic Gray' offers more adventure for the Crater Lake crew
Continuing the story begun in "Crater Lake," Steve Westover's new book, "Return of the Mystic Gray," has Ethan, Jordan and the other teens searching for a way to defeat Chief Llao and return the... Read more »
BYU Singers Alumni giving of time for hymn project
In an effort to produce good music and help others feel peace and comfort in their lives, BYU Alumni Singers has organized a project to record and distribute hymns for free. Read more »
Ask Angela: He never pays for anything on our dates
Am I being too picky if I'd like a guy to pay for at least some of our dates — instead of me paying for everything? Read more »
Sharing Family History: Go on family history field trip
Field trips can help families see and experience family history first hand. Read more »
Supreme Court ruling 50 years ago set modern course for religion in public schools
Fifty years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-1 decision that struck down a law requiring Bible reading in schools, shooting another salvo in a culture war over religion's role in... Read more »
Superman continues history of casting religious shadows
While the new "Man of Steel" does not shy away from the traditional religious allusions of Superman, it does humanize it. Rather than watching the already perfected Superman, viewers watch as Clark... Read more »
One reason Tim Tebow got another NFL chance: faith
Amid the head scratching over why the New England Patriots decided to sign controversial quarterback Tim Tebow, the team's owner offered his opinion. He likes his new player's spirituality. Read more »
LDS Church releases statement about Colorado wildfires
With wildfires raging near Colorado Spring, Colo., relief organizations are stepping forward to aid in controlling the flames and assisting those affected by the fires. Read more »
Mormon Parenting: The two fathers in my life
The two most important fathers in my life lived about as different lives as two men can live. Read more »
Colorado Mormons join other faiths in response to Black Forest Fire
A series of “little miracles” saw several thousand Latter-day Saints living in the Colorado Springs area safely through a frightening week during which the Black Forest Fire has raged, killing two people and burning more... Read more »
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My husband Alex Boye grilled in UK for 'I'm a Mormon' campaign
Alex Boye takes the heat in several BBC radio interviews in response to "The Book of Mormon" musical tour in London and the "I'm a Mormon" campaign. Read more »
Gunman caught after shooting father-in-law in church, police say
A widespread police search ended north of Tremonton Sunday when a man suspected of shooting his father-in-law during church services was arrested. Read more »
Ogden man shot as he knelt to pray is expected to recover
A man shot just as he knelt down to pray in church on Father's Day is expected to make a full recovery. A motive for the crime was still unknown Monday. His son-on-law is accused of shooting him. Read more »
Survey: Gay and lesbian population has unique religious profile
When it comes to religion, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered adults have a unique profile that is less religious than the general population, and as a group, they feel religion... Read more »
Supreme Court ruling 50 years ago set modern course for religion in public schools
Fifty years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-1 decision that struck down a law requiring Bible reading in schools, shooting another salvo in a culture war over religion's role in... Read more »
MTC overflows with LDS missionaries, moves devotionals to Marriott Center
No marathon was scheduled for that day, but on June 11 the march of thousands of missionaries from the Provo Missionary Training Center to the Marriott Center resembled a race. Read more »
Hamblin & Peterson: Ziggurats are temple platforms of ancient Mesopotamia
Elevated temple platforms exist worldwide. On the flood plains of Mesopotamia, ancient peoples built artificial divine mountains that represent human ascent to the world of the gods. Read more »
LDS Church releases statement about Colorado wildfires
With wildfires raging near Colorado Spring, Colo., relief organizations are stepping forward to aid in controlling the flames and assisting those affected by the fires. Read more »
Superman continues history of casting religious shadows
While the new "Man of Steel" does not shy away from the traditional religious allusions of Superman, it does humanize it. Rather than watching the already perfected Superman, viewers watch as Clark... Read more »
Defending the Faith: What about those who have never heard?
Thoughtful Western Christians, living in an ever-smaller world, are challenged by the existence of hundreds of millions of good, sincere non-Christians. What will be their fate? And what about... Read more »
Mormon Tabernacle Choir makes third stop on six-city tour
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square added to that experience Saturday evening as they made their third stop on a six-city concert tour that began June 12. Read more »
LDS First Presidency members launch Google+ pages, Facebook in the future
First Presidency members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently launched their own Google+ pages. President Thomas S. Monson, President Henry B. Eyring and President Dieter F.... Read more »
What LDS general conference has taught us about fatherhood
The subject of fathers and fatherhood is frequently addressed by church leaders during general conference sessions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read more »
LDS World: Adversity can bring us blessings
Elder Neal A. Maxwell describes the concept of adversity as "wintry doctrine," yet necessary in mortality to learn, progress and grow. The lives of the violinist Augustin Hadelich and the Prophet... Read more »
Twins serve as mission companions in Marshall Islands Majuro Mission
Twin brothers from Fiji, Elder Joshua Whippy and Elder Jared Whippy, are serving as missionary companions on the island of Kiribati. Read more »
Mission Daze: Dreaming in the language
Elder Van Dyke's greenie has a dream in the language. Read more »
Ask Angela: He never pays for anything on our dates
Am I being too picky if I'd like a guy to pay for at least some of our dates — instead of me paying for everything? Read more »
Book review: 'Esther the Queen' re-tells Old Testament story from a Mormon perspective
H.B. Moore's fictional retelling of the well-known story of Esther puts the story in its historical context and comes from an LDS perspective that connects with readers. Read more »
Father figure: Perceptions of God may stem from father-child relationships
Sociologists say it's common for people to perceive that God is like the fatherly figures in their lives. If dad is caring, patient and concerned then children may believe God has those same... Read more »
BYU Singers Alumni giving of time for hymn project
In an effort to produce good music and help others feel peace and comfort in their lives, BYU Alumni Singers has organized a project to record and distribute hymns for free. Read more »
A tale of two wards: Serving 'the least of these'
A random meeting on a late-night bus trip reminded me why I had converted to the LDS Church 15 years earlier. But in the time it took me to travel from Logan to Pocatello, I was reminded of the... Read more »
10 ways fathers can give leadership in the home
President Ezra Taft Benson’s list of "10 Specific Ways Fathers Can Give Spiritual Leadership to their Children," from his talk given during the October 1987 general conference of The... Read more »
Southern Baptists officially oppose gay Scout rule
The Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution Wednesday expressing its opposition to the Boy Scouts of America's new policy allowing gay Scouts, though it doesn't explicitly call for... Read more »
Mormon Parenting: The two fathers in my life
The two most important fathers in my life lived about as different lives as two men can live. Read more »
Colorado Mormons join other faiths in response to Black Forest Fire
A series of “little miracles” saw several thousand Latter-day Saints living in the Colorado Springs area safely through a frightening week during which the Black Forest Fire has raged,... Read more »
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