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Mormonism and Buddhism in Dialogue

A Buddhist reverend and a former Mormon Young Women General Board member provided an enlightening conversation about the similarities and differences found within their respective faiths.

LDS Democrats working to boost their numbers

They are true to their faith, love their country and families and don’t side with the majority party in the Beehive State. Latter-day Saints who are Democrats are the largest single caucus within the state party, and if organizers have their way, this is only the beginning. The LDS Democrats caucus currently has 2,400 members and hopes to reach 3,000 by August.

'Nothing exciting about me or any other black Republican'

Don Harwell has not spoken to his twin brother in 10 years. "As I remember it, the discussion was (that) the Book of Mormon was a lie, " Harwell said via phone.

Nova Scotia Newspaper Chats with Sister Missionaries

Often misunderstood and sometimes disregarded, their faith in God’s love reassures them and instills the strength to carry on.

Author: Essence of Mormonism missed in Broadway plays

Although many national stories are portraying Mormons in a lot of different ways, including those in which members of the faith say they are regular people who many know as neighbors and friends across the world, one historian says people are missing the mark in defining Mormonism.

Capturing the spiritual in public discussion of the LDS Church

Efforts to dissect, analyze and understand the Mormon faith meet with varied success. Religion — including the cultures, peoples, histories, practices and beliefs that come with it — is complex and multifaceted. Journalists reporting on religious organizations, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have often shown thoughtfulness and thoroughness in their treatments of the religion and the community.

LDS Republicans and Democrats meet at BYU

While the valley of dissent between Republicans and Democrats seems to be getting deeper nationally, there was an interesting gathering in a mid-sized room at the Wilkinson Student Center on Tuesday. The BYU Political Science Department hosted a panel, “Is Partisanship a Problem: Perspectives for America and Latter-day Saints,” on Jan. 24. Six distinguished speakers active in politics and their LDS faith were invited, including a former Utah governor and former Senate candidates. The room was full of students and local community members.

62: Family Ties

Stories in this episode: A journey to learn more about his grandparents leads Jeff across the world to old chapels, monasteries and hidden towns only to find dead ends––until a chance encounter on a remote mountain side; KC’s inherited pocket watch had long since become a plaything for his kids, until a close inspection of the watch yields an inscription that broadens his definition of “family.”

Nate and Vanessa Quigley: Finding Enduring Joy in Parenting

Like many young couples, Nate and Vanessa Quigley had big dreams and a firm vision for their little family after getting married. They had read the Book of Mormon scripture that promises if you keep the commandments, you will prosper in the land (2 Nephi 4:4). Over a quarter of a century later, they believe the Lord has blessed them in their efforts to raise their children in the gospel of Jesus Christ—those blessings just look a little different than they imagined. On today’s episode, the Quigleys share the challenges they've encountered as parents and why they are convinced their family is perfect for them.

Courtney Rich: My Recipe for Battling Depression—Christ and Cake

Following her parents’ divorce, Courtney Rich experienced depression for the first time. Doctors called it situational but in the years since, depression has become an ever-present obstacle in her life. However, in recent years two things have transformed and aided her fight against mental illness.