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Gary Johnson Clarifies & Shares What He Really Thinks About Mormons

Gary Johnson recently wrote an exclusive article for the Deseret News, during which he clarified and gave more context for some of his comments about Mormons. He shares, "In response to a question thrown at me while walking down a street (in the rain), I expressed my reservations [about religious liberty being twisted as a tool to discriminate] rather emphatically—and cited the experience of Mormons as a case-in-point where religious persecution resulted in violent episodes right here in America.

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What to Do When Doubting Your Faith

To one degree or another, every person will face doubt in the gospel of Jesus Christ. This isn’t because the gospel is weak, flawed, or because the Church stands on weak historical ground (spoiler: it doesn’t). Doubt occurs naturally, even with faithful, commandment-keeping members. Just like joy and sorrow or bitter and sweet, doubt and faith are two sides of the same coin.

LDS Missionary: Finding the Light in Rhode Island

I remember reading about the Mormons for the first time. My only impression of them was that they were far more holy than I could ever be. Too good to be true, I thought. Yet I decided to approach this new religion with the same absence of bias that I had with every other religion. And so when I stumbled upon an advertisement for the Church offering a free copy of the Book of Mormon, I jumped at the chance. I think my two favorite words in the English language (especially when put together) are the words “free” and “book”, so to see a church offering such a thing felt like a gift from God. Surely, though, I had no clue how strongly that description would later resonate with me.

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Why Going to Church Is Like Going to the Gym

A few weeks ago, I returned to the gym after what we’ll call a “personal hiatus.” It was just long enough to be awkward when I walked back in the heavy glass doors, but not long enough for the folks at the front desk to forget me.

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8 Things to Teach Your Child Before Baptism

Baptism is the first ordinance in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Children of record are eligible for baptism when they turn 8 years old, but parents and Church leaders should help them prepare for this important milestone before the child is baptized.

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Alicia Keys Praises LDS Singer Who Won Battle Round on "The Voice"

By Danielle B. Wagner

Belle Lyon, known as Belle Jewel, studied commercial music at BYU for a time before leaving to start her music career. That move seems to have paid off as Jewel just won the Battle Round of NBC's The Voice and is now continuing on to the Knockout Round.

Videos

LDS Dad Among Finalists for Doritos Super Bowl Commercial Contest

Jason Johnson enjoys spending time with his family, and for the past three years, entering the Doritos Super Bowl commercial contest has been an opportunity to do just that. But this year, the video Johnson created has far exceeded his expectations.

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Elder Bednar Shares the Tender Moment He Helped His Son Learn How to Give Priesthood Blessings

By David A. Bednar

One of our sons and I were assigned as home teaching companions. Together we taught a number of families, including a divorced sister with three young daughters. Over time we developed a close and trusting relationship with the woman and her children. We appreciated the opportunities we had to serve them spiritually and temporally.

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Mormons Join Muslims in Prayer, "Hug" Mosque After Shooting at Mosque in Quebec

Shortly after two gunmen killed six people and injured eight after opening fire at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, Mormons and other faiths gathered together to show their love and support for their Muslim neighbors.

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Funny Animated Video Perfectly Sums Up Elder Holland's Advice to Church Members

By LDS Living

In just 40 seconds, this funny video by LDS Youth perfectly sums up Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's counsel that we must put in the work if we want excellent results.