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When Brigham Young suspended the Relief Society & other little-known facts from women’s Church history

A new bookdetailing the role of women in the Church's history takes an unflinching look at topics like why Brigham Young disbanded the Relief Society for a time, pioneer women's views on polygamy, and early women Church leaders performing healing blessings.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Chaplains on the Front Lines in WWII Share Hope, Remarkable Experiences in Letters

"It is our heartfelt hope and prayer that they and many others have not sacrificed life in vain," LDS Chaplain Vernon A. Cooley wrote to then Elder Harold B. Lee. "In the present world-wide battles there have been some of our servicemen lost who were perhaps far more worthy than many of us who remain alive."

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Missionaries Reconnected with Convert 20 Years Later Through Facebook, Find Incredible Work He's Accomplished

“You reach a certain point in your life (when) you think, ‘What have I done with my life so far?’” returned missionary Jeremy Beck said. “When I heard how the story played out over the subsequent 15 to 20 years, I thought, ‘Wow, I made a difference in someone’s life.’”

From the Church

First Presidency Calls 8 New Mission Presidents to U.S., Liberia, and More

From Liberia to Brazil and from Florida to Germany, learn more about the eight new mission presidents called to serve in these areas.

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"The Atlantic": One Blasphemer’s New Admiration for Mormons

The following is an article by Kurt Andersen published in The Atlantic. While he does not withhold his criticism of Mormon beliefs (beliefs he explains using terms and examples which are often lacking in their accuracy), it's interesting to note that he does not withhold praise of the way Mormons live those beliefs: "Latter-day Saints were the brave, virtuous avant garde, and as ridiculous as I find their supernatural beliefs, they are in this instance an outpost of true, real-world righteousness in a party in the grip of a terrible Faustian bargain."

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Julie Beck, R. Marie Griffith to Speak on Women's Role in the Church

Brigham Young University and the Church History Department are co-sponsoring a Church History Symposium, “Beyond Biography: Sources in Context for Mormon Women’s History.” It will be held Thursday, March 3, at Brigham Young University, and Friday, March 4, at the Conference Center Little Theater.

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Why Hank Smith "Went a Little Crazy on Twitter" with 5 Powerful Posts All Members Need to Read

By Katie Lambert

Despite many people, including Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum, University of Utah long snapper Alex Whittingham, coming forward and bravely discussing their own struggles with depression and/or anxiety, stigmas about mental illness are all too alive today.

Fun

"Huffington Post" Highlights LDS Temple As One of the Most "Photo-Worthy" Places in Provo

By LDS Living

Thanks to the Deseret News for making us aware of this story.

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"My Heart Exploded with Happiness": Saints Travel Hours to Listen to President Nelson in Tents, Gyms, Homes

What examples of faith to sacrifice in order to hear the Lord's prophet on the earth today.

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2 Rabbis Share 'What Jews Can Learn From Mormons'

Thanks to LDS.net for pointing out this great article!