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NC state rep apologizes for Mormon marriage comment

CNN - A Democratic North Carolina state representative apologized Friday for saying in an interview with CNN that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's Mormon faith allows individuals to "have multiple wives." ...

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Washington Post: The Mormon obsession

Washington Post - The New York Times' Jodi Kantor has a piece on Mitt Romney’s Mormonism. It is largely sympathetic and reveals, despite Kantor’s thesis that everything you need to know about Romney boils down to Mormonism (hmm, funny how the New York Times ignored and deplored similar inquiries about candidate Barack Obama in 2008, but what do you expect from the liberals’ paper of record?), that his religiosity is identical to those of other faithful people. ...

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{LDSL Blog} Best of: Stories of the Week, May 12-18

LDS Living - We all love a good story. And what better way to find out the best of the best than seeing what people found most interesting? For the week of May 12 through May 18, 2012, these are LDS Living’s top online stories: Top 5 LDS Living Stories: 1. {LDSL Blog} What Is a Utah Mormon? {Erin Hallstrom} 2. Jon Stewart defends Mormonism on 'The Daily Show' {LDS Living} 3. Mormon Firsts in History {LDS Living Staff} 4. {Food Dish} Best Dessert Bar Contest: 4th Runner-up {LDS Living} 5. LDS comedians keep it cool while keeping it clean {Briana Stewart} Top 5...

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Defending the Faith: 'Parallels' of prophets not parallel

Deseret News - 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 (mythical or historical), such as Krishna, Tammuz, the Buddha, Muhammad, Mithra, Cadmus, Osiris and Baal. The biographies of these characters are said to resemble each other right down to minute details: They commonly if not always came into the world via a virgin's immaculate conception; were born on Dec. 25; were adored as infants by angels, shepherds and visiting sages; performed miracles; taught New Testament doctrines; were regarded as divine;...

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'DWTS' finalist Katherine Jenkins to join Tabernacle Choir for Pioneer Day concert

Deseret News - As far as Mormon Tabernacle Choir director Mack Wilberg is concerned, Katherine Jenkins is a renowned Welsh mezzo-soprano who has extraordinary stylistic range, having sold millions of albums worldwide while singing operatic arias, show tunes and hot popular songs with equal artistry and grace. But American television audiences know her best as one of the current finalists on the popular TV series "Dancing with the Stars," where she is paired with Mark Ballas, a two-time "DWTS" champion. Whether audiences know Jenkins as a singer or a dancer, Wilberg was pleased to announce Thursday morning that she will be joining the choir...

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Today in the Bloggernacle: New Mormon.org widget and temple news

Deseret News - Mormon.org widget: I am pleased to present a new tool for bloggers and site developers: the Mormon.org widget, which lets you share Mormon.org content right on your blog or site! It’s easy to upload to your sidebar and is, as explained at the link, “a simple way to engage others in learning about (the church).” Watch my column next week for more information on this small but powerful new tool. ...

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LDS Church to participate in San Jose interfaith blood drive, Valley Catholic Online reports

Deseret News - Our take: This article is an informative advance for the Interfaith Community Blood Drive in July. From the Valley Catholic Online: Parishioners across the Diocese of San Jose, Calif., will roll up their sleeves during the month of July to give blood at one of seven parish collection sites during the Interfaith Community Blood Drive. ...

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{Food Dish} Ultimate Guide: Dip Recipes

Kaela Worthen Gardner - I love dip recipes. There's some sort of harmony in that they're all served in a bowl with some sort of other food that gets dunked into them, but there's so much variety that you can consume a full-course meal in dip form. To satisfy my dip craving, I set out to round up the best of them all. Some of these are twists on old classics, but some are new and exciting recipes you may not have seen before. Classic Appetizers Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, and Bacon Dip Spicy Black Bean Dip Jalapeno Popper Dip Fruits and Veggies Fruit Salsa Dip...

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FHE: Children of the Covenant

Shauna Gibby - Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “Covenants,” by Elder Russell M. Nelson, Ensign , Nov 2011, 86. Thought: When we realize that we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us. (Elder Russell M. Nelson, “Covenants,” Ensign , Nov 2011, 86.) Song: “I Am a Child of God,” Children’s Songbook , p. 2. Scripture: The Father having raised me up unto you first, and sent me to bless you in turning away every one of you from his iniquities; and this because ye are the children of the covenant. (3...