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A Glimpse Into the History, Highlights, and Legacy of Mormon Tabernacles

In the early morning hours of Dec. 17, 2010, flames consumed all but the brick walls of the Provo Tabernacle. Almost a year later, President Thomas S. Monson announced in general conference that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would rebuild the historic icon into a temple, drawing audible gasps from the congregation.

{LDSL Blog} Best of: Stories of the Week, November 10-16

By LDS Living

You might have missed what went on the last week, but we've put together our list of the week's most popular stories so you don't miss a beat. For November 10 through November 16, 2012, these are LDS Living’s top hits:

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20 of the Funniest Mission Photos

Missionaries carry a seriously important message, but no one could say that they take themselves too seriously. I think my Mission President’s wife was right when she said that “Elders have the most clean fun going”.

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Photos: Magnificent Temple Christmas Light Displays Around the World

By Danielle B. Wagner

Temples are beautiful any time of the year, but in this special season when they become decked with Christmas lights and holiday decorations, something simply magical happens. These holy houses surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights all point us toward the Light of the World and the true reason to celebrate this holiday season.

Dave Says: What Are the Pros and Cons of Wholesale Shopping?

By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,

The Left's Mormon problem

Who is afraid of Mormonism? Virtually all of the commentary regarding it and the election has focused on the fact that a not-insubstantial part of the Christian evangelical right is hostile towards it. That may be true but there is evidence that an even larger section of the secular Democrat left is even more hostile.