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The Book of Mormon Voted No. 1 on List of Life-changing Books

The Book of Mormon climbed to the top of a list of life-changing books from BestReadBook.com this week, thanks to user votes and social media interaction.

Mormonism in the News: Getting It Right

This edition of Getting It Right features a Time.com post that neglects key facts about Mormons’ understanding of the Bible, a rabbi’s lessons learned from touring a Mormon temple, a Los Angeles Times feature on a Mormon pursuing an Olympic dream, and the Church bringing relief to wheelchair users in Trinidad and Tobago.

Religious and European Union Leaders Gather in Brussels

Elder José A. Teixeira, president of the Europe Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, joined 18 high-level religious leaders in Brussels this week for a meeting with leaders of the European Union (EU). They represented Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh and other religions from all over Europe in a forum titled “The Future of the European Union.”

Mormon Media Symposium at BYU

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The movie Mormon parents will enjoy

There is a movie every person will want to see this summer — and it’s not "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." It’s called “The Tree of Life,” and if you haven’t heard about it, that’s because it’s probably not in a theater near you. You might have to hunt to find it.

The Mormon moment

As Mitt Romney solidifies his frontrunner status with a double-digit win this week in the Florida Republican primary, Mormons are embracing a unique moment in their political history that has been dubbed the “Mormon moment” — but not without concerns about what the increasing prominence could mean for their community. In extensive interviews with 10 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who live and work in the D.C.-area, POLITICO discovered a close-knit community that is enjoying, granted with some reservations, the national spotlight that Romney’s second White House bid is helping to shine on Mormons across the country.

3 ways I find hope as I wait for the temple doors to reopen

By Lindsey Williams

Every Monday morning, I eagerly check Newsroom to see what temples will reopen in the coming week. I feel joy for my fellow Saints around the world as the sealing power is once again available in their country in the first phase of reopening. I marvel as I picture missionaries preparing to serve during a pandemic who have the opportunity to receive their endowment before their departure through temples in the second phase of reopening.

1 Nephi 16–22: It Came to Pass

With all the heartache, suffering, and devastation going on in the world, it’s easy to wonder why bad things happen to good people. But instead, what if we consider how good people respond when bad things happen? This is the approach we’ll take as we study and learn from 1 Nephi 16–22. Looking at it this way helps us realize challenges can bring us to a place where we’re most likely to meet God. And if bad things happening help us get to know God better, then many of you have met him 100 times over.

Latter-day Saint Life

What Happened After a Chinese Student Who Was Warned to Stay Away from Mormons Stumbled Across a Talk by Elder Holland

The following comes from a recent Ensign article which tells the story of three modern-day pioneers who converted to the LDS faith. About their journeys, these converts shared:

From the Church

General Authority Letter Seeks to Clarify Removal of Homosexual Behavior from BYU Honor Code

Two weeks ago, Brigham Young University and other CES Schools updated their Honor Code. In the days since the change, students and the general public had many questions over the removal of a section regarding homosexual behavior. In response and as an effort to clarify, a letter from Elder Paul V. Johnson, Commissioner of the Church Educational System, was sent to all CES students and employees today: