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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.

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"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!

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President Nelson’s incredible response when a journalist asked if the Church excludes women

While in Uruguay during his 2018 ministry visit to South America, President Russell M. Nelson had an extensive interview with Sergio Rubin, Pope Francis’s official biographer. “Many churches are ruled by men, at the exclusion of women,” said Mr. Rubin. “Is this the case for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?”

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First Presidency Calls 8 New Mission Presidents to Serve in Scotland, Taiwan + More

From Scotland to Taiwan and Bolivia to the Philippines, the First Presidency has called eight new mission presidents and their wives to serve in missions throughout the world.

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10 Successful Church Programs That Were Discontinued or Changed

MR says: As the membership of the Church grows and its makeup changes, so, sometimes, does its programs. Check out these 10 Church programs that have changed over the years.

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How One Rare Book Collector Acquired a First Edition Book of Mormon Signed by Hyrum Smith and Previously Owned by Freed Slaves

This Book of Mormon previously owned by freed slaves and signed by Hyrum Smith has a rich and interesting history, "This one has just a spectacular story as to where it was and how it disappeared for 140 years before it resurfaced in 2004," the current owner of the Book of Mormon said. "That's the real story."