Faith
Fierce and faithful: The righteous life of Cathy Stokes
Stokes' willingness to speak her mind has shaped her career, her relationships and her faith.
The way Mary C. Neal sees it, she has essentially lived two different lives: one before her "accident," and one after.
Don't rest your case on a scriptural passage that you haven't actually read for yourself.
Food being tested after 150 fall ill at N.Y. Buddhist monastery
BREWSTER, N.Y. — Samples of a dozen foods that were served at a Buddhist monastery, including noodles, spring rolls and teas, have been sent to a state lab in hopes of detecting what might have sickened 150 people. Read more »
Jewish group urges governments in the EU to tackle anti-Semitism
PRAGUE — The head of a major European Jewish group says his organization is urging European governments to quickly adopt measures to tackle anti-Semitism and the threat of a growing far right. Read more »
Sacred texts must be read with caution
Don't rest your case on a scriptural passage that you haven't actually read for yourself. And don't place too much weight on a single word in a translation, because the translation may mislead you. Read more »
'Praiseworthy Music' a powerful and inspiring book
“Praiseworthy Music and Spiritual Moments” by David Glen Hatch is an inspiring book that tells why music is one of God's greatest gifts to man. Read more »
Reader Voices: A silent witness
While riding TRAX in Salt Lake City several years ago I witnessed a verbal attack on a homeless man. Stunned by what happened around me, I said and did ... nothing. This short experience had a... Read more »
Cardinal's presence felt at Pa. church-abuse trial
Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua died just weeks before his longtime aide went on trial in the alleged cover-up of sexual assaults by priests within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Read more »
Settlement reached over burial of black woman in Jewish cemetery
NEW LONDON, Conn. — A Connecticut woman has agreed to settle her lawsuit against her Jewish congregation over the burial of a black woman in the synagogue's cemetery. Read more »
What's happening? Mormon Times national calendar
A calendar of LDS-themed events from around the United States and Canada. Read more »
Egypt Brotherhood takes harder line in campaign
CAIRO — At a campaign rally for the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate for president, a hardline cleric and TV preacher sang Mohammed Morsi's praises before thousands massed in the stadium of an... Read more »
Book review: A.L. Sowards' debut novel, 'Espionage,' is an action-packed ride that stays true to history
A. L. Sowards' "Espionage" combines action, mystery, suspense and history to tell a story that will delight readers for generations to come. Read more »
Ask Angela: Ask Angela: When lessons and activities go awry
A reader expresses frustration over unfulfilled responsibilities that cause lessons and activities to go awry. Read more »
Vai's View: Vai's View: Mission could open doors for young hoops phenom
Vai Sikahema writes about Jabari Parker and whether or not he should serve a mission. Read more »
Sebelius talks church, state separation at controversial graduation appearance
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius paid homage to religious freedom and the separation of church and state in a graduation speech Friday at Georgetown University that was briefly... Read more »
Utah churches in the news
A list of church events around Utah. New Morning Church sets Sunday services PROVO — New Morning Church invites worshippers to join it for Sunday morning services at 9:30 in the... Read more »
Donna Summer remembered for return to faith as well as contributions to disco
Singer Donna Summer, who died Thursday at the age of 63, is being remembered by many media outlets for her contributions to disco, but some are also reflecting on her faith. Read more »
Tony Blair speaks about his faith and the "disaster" of a world without faith
Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, spoke about the "tragedy" of a world without faith during a speech at London's Holy Trinity Brompton Church. Read more »
Pastor draws attention to Christ with 100 day prayer vigil at cross
Mississippi pastor Terry Long of Lilly Orchard Baptist Church has been praying for revival for 100 days. Read more »
Chuck Colson called 'champion of faith'
Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries and former council to President Richard Nixon, was hailed as a "champion of faith" during a memorial service held in his honor. Read more »
Hundreds in the UK to write 'thank you' letters in the Year of Jubilee
The U.K.'s Bible Society is encouraging people to send handwritten "thank you" letters to people who have been a blessing to them. Read more »
Balding and perspective
Sometimes - sometimes - suffering is a matter of perspective and therefore highly subjective. Read more »
Parable of the Red Shoes: A metaphor for single sisters
After apprehensively accepting my invitation to speak about being a single sister in the Relief Society at our ward birthday party, my friend presented a humorous original parable about her situation that was the hit of the night. Read more »
Mitt Romney's 'Mormon problem' may be way overblown, new study suggests
A new Brookings Institution study calls into question fears that an anti-Mormon bias could hurt Mitt Romney in the November general election. Read more »
Census shows Salt Lake City is 'most religious city'
Salt Lake City is the most religious city in America and Portland, Ore., is the least religious city, according to the recent "2010 U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study." Read more »
BYU brings new meaning to travel
A BYU professor started his own travel magazine with his editing class to display their writing, editing and designing skills. Read more »
Catholic school drops insurance for students over contraception
A Roman Catholic university in eastern Ohio says it will drop student health insurance partly because of a new federal health care rule requiring religious-affiliated institutions' insurance plans to provide contraception coverage. Read more »
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Vai's View: Vai's View: Mission could open doors for young hoops phenom
Vai Sikahema writes about Jabari Parker and whether or not he should serve a mission. Read more »
All-time list of returned LDS missionaries in professional sports
More and more members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are serving 2-year missions and returning to compete at the highest levels of professional sports. This is a list of 65... Read more »
Life after life? This Wyoming surgeon says she believes
JACKSON, WYO. — The way Mary C. Neal sees it, she has essentially lived two different lives: one before her "accident," as she describes it, and one after. Read more »
Fierce and faithful: the righteous life of Cathy Stokes
Stokes' willingness to speak her mind has shaped her career, her relationships and her faith. In Chicago or Salt Lake City, as a public health professional or a volunteer, within her LDS... Read more »
Deseret News Exclusive: Mormon prep basketball phenom Jabari Parker makes the cover of Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated rarely produces a cover story on a high school athlete, but when it comes to 17-year-old prep basketball sensation Jabari Parker, the venerable national publication couldn't resist. Read more »
Sacred texts must be read with caution
Don't rest your case on a scriptural passage that you haven't actually read for yourself. And don't place too much weight on a single word in a translation, because the translation may mislead you. Read more »
'DWTS' finalist Katherine Jenkins to join Tabernacle Choir for Pioneer Day concert
"Dancing with the Stars" finalist Katherine Jenkins will perform with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir this summer during the choir's annual Pioneer Day Concert on July 20 and 21 in the LDS Church's... Read more »
Reader Voices: A silent witness
While riding TRAX in Salt Lake City several years ago I witnessed a verbal attack on a homeless man. Stunned by what happened around me, I said and did ... nothing. This short experience had a... Read more »
Census shows Salt Lake City is 'most religious city'
Salt Lake City is the most religious city in America and Portland, Ore., is the least religious city, according to the recent "2010 U.S. Religious Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study." Read more »
The journey of a Mormon Olympic weightlifter
Sarah Robles is the No.1-ranked female weightlifter in the United States. This summer she will compete for a medal in the London Games. Read more »
Mitt Romney's 'Mormon problem' may be way overblown, new study suggests
A new Brookings Institution study calls into question fears that an anti-Mormon bias could hurt Mitt Romney in the November general election. Read more »
'Praiseworthy Music' a powerful and inspiring book
“Praiseworthy Music and Spiritual Moments” by David Glen Hatch is an inspiring book that tells why music is one of God's greatest gifts to man. Read more »
Defending the Faith: 'Parallels' of prophets not parallel
From time to time, some triumphant atheist or other challenges me with a list of supposed parallels between the biblical depiction of Jesus and the stories of other important religious figures.... Read more »
Mormon Parenting: Can someone be both conservative and moderate?
As parents, we try to help our children develop genuine, gospel-consistent values and we hope those values will guide them in all of their decisions, even political ones. Read more »
BYU brings new meaning to travel
A BYU professor started his own travel magazine with his editing class to display their writing, editing and designing skills. Read more »
BYU football: New LDS convert seeks BYU football scholarship
Phil Ford recently became a member of the LDS church and now has the burning desire to join BYU's football program. Will that desire become a reality? Read more »
Parable of the Red Shoes: A metaphor for single sisters
After apprehensively accepting my invitation to speak about being a single sister in the Relief Society at our ward birthday party, my friend presented a humorous original parable about her situation that was the hit of the night. Read more »
Today in the Bloggernacle: New Mormon.org widget and temple news
Embed this incredible new Mormon.org interactive widget to your site today. Plus, temple news from Arizona, Indiana and Connecticut. And new church history videos to watch with your family. Read more »
How has Mormonism shaped Mitt Romney's leadership style?
The Washington Post has launched a series of stories by LDS writers and academics aimed at explaining how Mitt Romney's leadership style has been shaped by his experiences as a lay leader in The... Read more »
Mike Huckabee: If President Obama can invoke the Lord's name, why can't I?
Mike Huckabee rails against the mainstream media because President Obama can cite Biblical teachings to support same-sex marriage, but the former Arkansas governor is lambasted for quoting... Read more »
What's happening? Mormon Times national calendar
A calendar of LDS-themed events from around the United States and Canada. Read more »
Washington, D.C., becoming a 'Mormon stronghold'
The stunning expansion of the LDS Church in Washington, D.C., is profiled in a CNN story that suggests "the nation's capital has become a Mormon stronghold, with Latter-day Saints playing a big and... Read more »
Egypt Brotherhood takes harder line in campaign
CAIRO — At a campaign rally for the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate for president, a hardline cleric and TV preacher sang Mohammed Morsi's praises before thousands massed in the stadium of an... Read more »
Book review: A.L. Sowards' debut novel, 'Espionage,' is an action-packed ride that stays true to history
A. L. Sowards' "Espionage" combines action, mystery, suspense and history to tell a story that will delight readers for generations to come. Read more »
Ask Angela: Ask Angela: When lessons and activities go awry
A reader expresses frustration over unfulfilled responsibilities that cause lessons and activities to go awry. Read more »
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