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Commentary: To Mormons - Is shunning something we still do in 2012?

Chrisy Ross - LDS Living - "Shun" is a four-letter word that continues to rear its head.  I was recently at a Barnes & Noble book-signing event with several other authors. After hearing my book pitch, one woman said, “We’ve lived in Draper for almost two years. We had a babysitter we liked but as soon as her parents found out we weren’t members, they wouldn’t let her sit for us anymore.” Her attitude was along the lines of, “I hope your book tells those mean Mormons a thing or two,” while shaking a fist. Another woman lingered in front of my table with her preteen and...

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Book of Mormon Lesson 13: The Allegory of the Olive Trees

Ted L. Gibbons - QUOTE OF THE WEEK: There is not that being that ever had the privilege of hearing the way of life and salvation set before him as it is written in the New Testament, and in the Book of Mormon, and in the book of Doctrine and Covenants, by a Latter-day Saint, that can say that Jesus lives, that his Gospel is true, and at the same time say that Joseph Smith was not a Prophet of God. That is strong testimony, but it is true. No man can say that this book (laying his hand on the Bible) is true, is...

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Teachings of George Albert Smith Lesson 7: The Immortality of the Soul

LDS Living - Note: As the Church has said, the manual has been prepared as the primary source of lesson material. This supplement, from a general conference address, is only meant as a complement to your study on this lesson's topic. Excerpt from "The Dead Who Die in the Lord" by Elder Bruce R. McConkie, October 1976 General Conference: If we are to place death in its proper perspective in the eternal scheme of things, we must first learn the purposes of life. We must know whence we came, Whose we are, and why He placed us here. Only then can we envision whither...

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LDS Events Calendar

LDS Living - To request an LDS event be added to the calendar, e-mail details to  events@ldsliving.com . Understanding and Parenting ADHD Saturday, March 17 10:30 a.m.-12 Noon Farmington, Utah (IntraLife Performance Center) This seminar is free of charge; space is limited to call to reserve your seat: 801-451-0054. Address is 722 W. Shepard Lane, Suite 102 in Farmington. Lunch and Learn Series with Deseret Book Artists and Authors  Every Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Downtown Deseret Book Store, SLC, Utah  March 16 J. Kirk Richards Kirk is becoming increasingly known for his accomplishments as a painter of Judeo-Christian themes. While not all of his paintings...

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Young Women Lesson 13: Sustaining Priesthood Bearers

LDS Living - Discussion Questions • How can you be a positive influence on the young men you know, especially those who hold the Aaronic Priesthood? • Why is it important to respect and support the bishop? What keys does the bishop hold that can bless us and our families? Excerpt from "Guardians of Virtue" by Sister Elaine S. Dalton, April 2011 General Conference: What can each of you do to be a guardian of virtue? It starts with believing you can make a difference. It starts with making a commitment. When I was a young woman, I learned that some decisions need to...

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Young Men Lesson 13: Every Member a Missionary

LDS Living - Discussion Questions • Why do you think the Lord has given Aaronic Priesthood holders the duty to “invite all to come unto Christ”? (see D&C 20:59). • How does sharing the gospel with your friends and family help you prepare to serve a full-time mission? (see D&C 33:8–10; 38:30). Excerpt from "Be Thou an Example of the Believers" by Elder Russell M. Nelson, October 2010 General Conference: Paul’s counsel, “Be thou an example of the believers,” applies equally to members. Most have not been and may never be full-time missionaries. But all can be member missionaries. That statement reminds me of...

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SPONSORED: Joseph Smith Papers project releases first <i>Histories</i> volume

LDS Living - The Joseph Smith Papers Project is a collection of primary Joseph Smith documents that is invaluable to American history scholars, Mormon history scholars, and of importance to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The latest volume, Histories, Volume 1: Joseph Smith Histories, 1832–1844 (Church Historian’s Press, $54.95), contains a number of highly readable and compelling historical narratives, some familiar to Latter-day Saints and historians, and some not well-known. The much-anticipated volume will be available March 19 at Deseret Book and select other retailers. Highlights from the volume include accounts of Joseph Smith’s earliest heavenly manifestations, the coming...

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Caucuses attracting extra attention this year due to LDS Church encouragement

Salt Lake Tribune - A tiny percentage of Utah voters usually attend political party caucuses. But voters are being prodded to go this year through millions of dollars of ads, mailers and "robocalls" usually seen only in primary or general elections — plus unprecedented, repeated over-the-pulpit pleas from the LDS Church. How important are the meetings this week? "The U.S. Senate race will be won or lost in the caucuses," said Russ Walker, national political director of FreedomWorks for America, a group trying to oust Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. ...

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LDS bishop accepts plea deal for failure to report abuse

The Daily Herald - LDS bishop Amado Rojas stood silently beside his attorney Monday morning, then walked out only minutes later with a newly minted deal resolving allegations that he failed to report sexual abuse at a church activity. Rojas, 32, was charged in September with failure to report child abuse, a class B misdemeanor, but Monday he accepted a plea in abeyance agreement with prosecutors. The agreement requires Rojas to obey all laws for six months, after which he can file a motion to have his charge dismissed. ...

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Mormon Media Observer: Enough with the Mormon stereotypes

Deseret News - Each week, it seems that someone in the mainstream press writes something about the church that is annoying or hurtful or misinformed or lazy. Recently, there were the snarky tweets about LDS beliefs from an editor at Salon.com and a columnist at the New York Times — both of whom eventually apologized. Then there is a blog post by a baptized, but not practicing, Latter-day Saint, in GQ magazine online that’s too cute by half. The article is filled with stereotypes — hurtful and otherwise — of Latter-day Saints, of Southerners and of Evangelical Christians. ...