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Podcast: Did Protestant missionaries plant the seeds of democracy around the world?

Did Protestant missionaries help plant the seeds of democracy throughout the world? Prof. Robert Woodberry takes us on a historical tour-de-force around the globe showing how "conversionary Protestants" helped to promote literacy, spread printing technology, facilitate civic organization, defend religious and civil liberties, and protest the abuses of slavery and colonialism. We discuss how this happened and why Protestants were uniquely situated to do this, although we look at similar Catholic efforts in recent decades. We conclude with speculative thoughts about the Arab Spring. Download the podcast by "right clicking" on the "download" button and choosing "Save Target As...." Or subscribe for free on iTunes.

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Poll: What Do You Eat on Easter?

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Every family does Easter their own way. It’s not like Christmas where a tree, stockings, and presents are all expected to be in the house by December 25th. Some families do an Easter egg hunt. Some do a candy hunt. Some families eat a honey-glazed ham. Some eat potato salad. Some families eat funeral potatoes. And some don’t. (And those people are just plain crazy.)

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Latter-day Saint Life

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The Tender Message Left on My Answering Machine by an Apostle

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Spiritual Heroes of President Monson and Other General Authorities

Through the years, President Thomas S. Monson has felt a special kinship with President Wilford Woodruff, the fourth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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