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LDS Scholar Defends Book of Mormon as Ancient Record

Critics of the Book of Mormon often demand its advocates provide the strongest single piece of archaeological evidence — or that they name, say, the top three pieces of such evidence. That, in the judgment of those critics, should prove its historical authenticity to an unbiased observer.

JFK and Mitt: The media’s double standard on faith

During the 1960 presidential campaign, Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy was attacked for his Catholic faith, then viewed by many as subversive and un-American. Anti-Mormon bigots are now targeting Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for his Mormon beliefs, which are now viewed by many “progressives” as a “transparent and recent fraud.” But in those 50 years, the role of the media has changed significantly. A June 2012 study performed by American National Election Studies (ANES) found that 43 percent of liberals would be “less likely” to vote for a Mormon candidate for religious reasons. An essential point, given how often news outlets highlight Romney’s religion.

Sports Illustrated features big-time recruit's Mormon faith

A highly recruited junior from Chicago is the subject of a Sports Illustrated article that addresses his Mormon faith, while a Kentucky baseball player has decided to put his career on hold to serve a mission. Jabari Parker, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound junior at Chicago’s Simeon High, is one of the top basketball prospects in the country.

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3 Lessons Elder Wirthlin Learned about Faith on a Football Field

MR says: Not only was Elder Joseph Wirthlin a devoted disciple of Christ, he was a talented college running back. Here are just a few incredible stories that show how Elder Wirthlin's faith grew through football.

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President Trump Praises Mormon Pioneers for Ingenuity and "Incredible Leap of Faith"

By LDS Living

As Utahns celebrated Pioneer Day on July 24, President Donald Trump issued a statement praising the state's religious founders for their "ingenuity, industry, and unwavering commitment to faith." In addition to mentioning Brigham Young and the persecution and hardships the pioneers faced, President Trump focused on the pioneer's "incredible leap of faith into the unknown:"

2 reasons we should not become ‘tone deaf to the music of faith’: Elder Cook speaks at Notre Dame’s inaugural religious freedom summit

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The following press release originally appeared on Newsroom.

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Brad Wilcox: 5 Tips for Teaching About the Atonement

By Brad Wilcox

Editor's note: This week's Come, Follow Me study includes 2 Nephi 9 which teaches about the Atonement. We wanted to reshare this article from our 2015 archives that gives more insights on this important topic.

After Divorce, How 1 Man Learned Finding Happily Ever After Takes Time

By Greyson Gurley

When we are confronted with a big decision in our lives—many times the first thing we do is pray for an answer. When we receive personal revelation or confirmation on the matter, we can move forward knowing Heavenly Father is supporting us.

Meet the Lone LDS Woman Who Anchored the Gospel in Early Sri Lanka

By Ardis E. Parshall

Photos courtesy Ardis E. Parshall

Some Assembly Required with Maria Eckersley

Have you ever found that with your own spiritual gifts, the labels read “some assembly required” like the toys you used to get at Christmas? We are told that we are a spiritually gifted people! But is there an instruction manual?