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Race, religion collide in presidential campaign

How unthinkable it was, not so long ago, that a presidential election would pit a candidate fathered by an African against another condemned as un-Christian. Yet here it is: Barack Obama versus Mitt Romney, an African-American and a white Mormon, representatives of two groups and that have endured oppression to carve out a place in the United States.

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Alex Boye's Exciting New Music Video Will Get You Smiling Today

By LDS Living

Filmed at the Church's Polynesian Cultural Center, this beautiful music video and new single by Alex Boye, "Smile for Life," will bring a little optimism to your day and get you smiling about all the blessings in your life.

The Perfect Family Reunion Menu

By Vicki Worthen, Photos by Ali Eisenach

If you want everyone to be up at the same time, bring your large skillets and wow everyone with chunky monkey pancakes. Simply add chocolate chips and chunked bananas to your favorite pancake mix.

LDS Church partners with University of Illinois to aid Indian reservation

Kola Foundation, a non-profit organization started by University MBA students, will be distributing $80,000 worth of supplies to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota on Friday.

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Why Does God Rename People in the Bible? (+ Your New Name)

Things get doubly serious when God is the one giving people another name. He puts his seal on their hearts and writes their names on his palms. You better be ready for all that awaits you, [for He has given you a new name, the name of His Only Begotten]. The stakes are high.

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Evan McMullin Is Now Leading Donald Trump, According to New Utah Poll

It looks like Evan McMullin could very well become the first independent presidential candidate to win electoral votes since 1968.

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Jews, Muslims, and Sikhs Pray on Temple Square, Perform in Interfaith Musical Performance

By LDS Living

Elder Michael H. Bourne, an Area Seventy, welcomed thousands of people on behalf of the LDS Church as they attended the Interfaith Musical Event on Temple Square last Friday. The Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable organized the program, which included more than 12 religious groups performing at the event and prayers offered by Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh participants, according to Mormon Newsroom.

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2 Vital Resources to Help You Deal With Criticisms Against the Church

MR says: One of these resources we've heard all of our lives, but the other might be a surprise to you.

Dave Says: Life Insurance for Mom

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

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New Music Video Puts Unusual Spin on "I Need Thee Every Hour" That Is Powerful & Profound

By LDS Living

You need to hear this! Composed and recorded by the eight Bonner siblings and their parents, this original song, "I Am Here," takes inspiration from "I Need Thee Every Hour" to create a song that blends pop, gospel, and a beloved hymn.