Faith

LDS Church responds to 'misinformation' about home storage centers

LDS officials are telling members that recent operational changes are “welcomed modifications."

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 »

June 16, 2013

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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 »

June 16, 2013

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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 »

June 16, 2013

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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 »

June 15, 2013

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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 »

June 15, 2013

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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 »

June 15, 2013

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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 »

June 15, 2013

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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 »

June 15, 2013

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Sharing Family History: Go on family history field trip

Field trips can help families see and experience family history first hand. Read more »

June 15, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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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 »

June 14, 2013

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Happy Father's Day!

A comic panel about fatherhood. Read more »

June 14, 2013

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Steven Kapp Perry: Reaching 'Hearts and Minds' with Kayson Brown

Listen to a surprisingly good student orchestra and get some insight on motivating youths to excellence from the Lyceum Philharmonic's director, Kayson Brown. Read more »

June 14, 2013

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Mormon Tabernacle Choir kicks off summer tour in Ohio

Some 320 members of the choir, 65 members of the Orchestra at Temple Square, a contingent of support staff and guests — just under 600 people total — left Salt Lake City early Wednesday... Read more »

June 13, 2013

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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 »

June 13, 2013

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LDS Church leaders share tales of fatherhood

This Father's Day, read a small collection of stories from LDS Church leaders about lessons they have learned from their fathers or their own adventures in fatherhood. Read more »

June 13, 2013

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Sister Beck, Elder Jensen address attendees of Southern Virginia's 17th annual Education Conference

Sister Julie B. Beck, former general president of the Relief Society, and Elder Marlin K. Jensen, an emeritus member of the Seventy of the LDS Church, gave presentations at Southern Virginia University's 17th annual Education... Read more »

June 13, 2013

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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 »

June 12, 2013

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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 »

June 12, 2013

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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 »

June 12, 2013

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Believers, nonbelievers vent over religious expressions during graduation

Graduation, religion and free speech combined for the perfect storm at the conclusion of the 2013 high school year. Read more »

June 12, 2013

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Picturing history: Wagon Mound, N.M.

While following the Santa Fe Trail during the first part of their journey, members of the Mormon Battalion camped at a site in Mora County, N.M., named for the geological feature seen here: Wagon Mound. Read more »

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