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Our 9 Favorite Mormon Moments on Reality TV

Mormons on reality TV is nothing new. From music to fashion, Latter-day Saints have showcased their talents across a variety of shows. Here are just 10 of our favorite Mormon moments on reality TV.

Mormon ranks growing – especially among minority groups

It's an old question, but Fred Bethel says he still gets asked: How can an African-American like himself be part of the Mormon Church, a religious group that waited until 1978 to allow blacks to become leaders? His response comes easily — because of what the church is today.

Mormons, African Americans face substantial prejudice, poll finds

Substantial prejudice still exists for both Mormons and African Americans, despite shifting views on both groups since Barack Obama and Mitt Romney first ran for president four years ago. Sizable pockets of voters say they would be uncomfortable with a close family member marrying someone who is black or Mormon, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, with Mormons facing slightly more distrust from people outside their community.

Mormons welcome chance to explain their faith as Republican primary heads to Wisconsin

Eleven years ago, two young men in white shirts and black ties knocked on Arcadia Scheel's apartment door. They were missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as Mormons.

14 Summer Beach Reads

By Carly M. Springer

Maya Gupta is a survivor. After escaping an impending arranged marriage in India as a teenager, she has thrived in America. But now she faces her greatest challenge yet — cancer has invaded her life, and unless she find a way to participate in a clinical trial in Washington, DC, this may be one battle she loses. When Maya's best friend Kari offers Maya the lifeline of a place to stay — her brother's currently vacant DC apartment — the young woman eagerly accepts and goes to meet her fate. . .

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How a convert from Beijing shares God’s light with millions of Chinese people

By Connie Xiaohua Zhang

“People perhaps do not know who Jesus Christ and President Nelson are, but they can listen to their words in my messages.”