Quentin L. Cook

Saturday afternoon session features callings, releases, statistics, sermons

Changes in several key church administrative positions highlighted the Saturday afternoon session of the 182nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Elder Cook urges Mormons, others to participate in political process

Speaking to college-age Latter-day Saints Sunday night, Elder Quentin L. Cook of the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles urged his listeners to get involved in the political process wherever they live, and to do with civility and tolerance.

Beware of wearing the mask, Elder Quentin L. Cook warns

Today's young adults, because of their advantages, have the potential to be "the best generation ever," yet there will be great pressure on each "to act out of character — to even wear a mask — and become someone who doesn't really reflect who you are or who you want to be," an LDS Church leader said Sunday night.

Mormon apostle Elder Quentin L. Cook urges 'restoration of morality'

REXBURG, Idaho — In order to protect religious freedom, individuals must work with people of other faiths to improve the moral fabric of this nation, Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said during commencement exercises at BYU-Idaho on Friday night.

Bloggernacle: ‘I’m a Mormon,” and BYU student stats

Why is the "I'm a Mormon" campaign so popular? Michael Otterson weighs in on the Washington Post. And where do BYU student come from? The Chronicle of Higher Education has a widget to show where. Plus a new Mormon Messages for Youth video.

At BYU, Lieberman says Romney nomination would test American fairness

Should Gov. Mitt Romney win the Republican nomination, it will be a test of the American people whether they are willing to "be fair" and abide by the Constitutional protections that prevent a test of religion to take public office, Sen. Joseph Lieberman said Tuesday at BYU.

Reflections of general conference

I don't understand the science behind the optics, but just as a shadow mirrors the features it reflects, so the Holy Ghost mirrors and magnifies the Savior’s message and messengers.

'We are all in this together' Pres. Monson reminds Mormon faithful as conference concludes

Learning of new Mormon Church leaders in Cambodia

As senior missionaries in Cambodia in 2007, we had the privilege of sharing with a new congregation the sustaining of both a member of the First Presidency and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve.

Elder Marion D. Hanks laid to rest

Elder Marion D. Hanks' greatest desire in life was to qualify to be a friend of Christ.

LDS Church General Authority Elder Marion D. Hanks dies at age 89

A submarine chaser in the Navy during World War II, Elder Marion D. Hanks risked his life to fly into hot combat zones during the Vietnam War to minister to LDS soldiers.

Thousands enjoy Mormon Night with Dodgers

First lady Michelle Obama will be in Park City on July 26

Mormon women, incredible intellectuals

We read the recent list of "Top 10 LDS Intellectuals" with great interest. It is commendable that the news is highlighting important pieces of Mormon studies scholarship, including Leonard Arrington's classic article, "The Intellectual Tradition of the Latter-day Saints" (from which the list was drawn), which examined the possibilities of a Mormon intellectual identity.

First lady Michelle Obama may be coming to Utah

Blending motherhood and working: Moms work by choice — and also out of necessity

Coverage of Romney's Mormon religion appears more fair than in '08

For the first time two members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are officially competing for the GOP nomination for president of the United States of America, and the Mormon faith of Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman Jr. is already the subject of considerable media attention.

The return of 'Special K'

Because I was not one to shy away from trying just about anything at least once, that attitude in my "Before Being Mormon" days often led me to places and into circumstances I later regretted. However, on occasion that daring attitude greatly benefited me by launching me into new worlds of ideas, associations and relationships that altered the course of my life.

Bloggernacle Back Bench: The LDS Church's strong online presence

The LDS Church's online presence is getting stronger. Check out these blog, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube stats. Plus how one family overcame addiction.

Bloggernacle Back Bench: The LDS Church's strong online presence

The LDS Church's online presence is getting stronger. Check out these blog, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube stats. Plus how one family overcame addiction.

Friday Minute: Religious conscience in public debate

God's critics frequently refuse to accept the same burden of proof they demand of believers.

Book shares life and times of an African-American Mormon

Two unique events in the late 1980s inspired Keith Hamilton to eventually quit a prestigious job and dedicate himself to self-publishing a one-of-a-kind book about his life and doctrinal views surrounding the 1978 priesthood revelation.

Women in 2010; New White House report details areas of progress and potential

Church leaders ask for day of service

By Scott Taylor

Elder Quentin L. Cook meets with leaders in Vietnam

While in Asia on assignment in February, Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles had meetings with leading Vietnamese officials, including Mr. Vu Trong Kim, member of the Communist Party Central Committee and vice chairman and general secretary of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.

Traditional marriage has impact beyond faith

PROVO — Defending traditional marriage doesn't need to begin or end with a discussion of faith in order to make a point about its deep social impacts, a leading scholar said Thursday at BYU.

Top LDS news stories of 2010: Humanitarian aid, temples, missionary work lead the list

Worldwide humanitarian relief efforts, temples and missionary work lead the list of noteworthy Mormon-related events of 2010.

The importance of faith in the community

In the 1830s, the young French nobleman Alexis de Tocqueville travelled throughout the United States carefully observing its people and its institutions. When explaining the success of America's democratic republic to his countrymen, he commented at length about the critical role played by America's lasting religious devotion. He observed that religion was essential to forming America's democratic "habits of the heart."

Mormon temple in Laie is still place of 'refuge'

LAIE, Hawaii — Long ago, defeated warriors or fugitives in ancient Hawaii sought sanctuary in the area that is now Laie. Locals say the walls of that Puuhonua, or city of refuge, marked by white flags, beckoned to all who desired protection and cleansing.

Photos: LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson visits Hawaii for temple rededication

LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson is in Hawaii to rededicate the Laie Hawaii Temple, which recently underwent extensive renovation and is to be dedicated on Sunday. On Saturday, he visited the refurbished temple, accompanied by his first counselor in the First Presidency.

Students urged to join fight against pornography

All must join in the fight against the modern "plague" of pornography, Mark Willes told LDS Business College students recently.

Daily Gems: You are clean

Today's Daily Gem comes from Elder Quentin L. Cook.

Daily Gems: Salvation and exaltation

Today's Daily Gem comes from Elder Quentin L. Cook.