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Church Leaders Call for Protection of LGBT & Religious Rights

This morning, the Mormon Newsroom announced a special news conference to be held on Temple Square. The topic they revealed as "Religious Intolerance and Discrimination." Speakers at the conference included Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Sister Neill F. Marriott, Elder Dallin H. Oaks, and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. Each took a few minutes to share some of the churches thoughts on the increasing concern over the place of religious freedom in our society.

The history of Mormons and Hollywood is more exciting and far-reaching than most people realize. Check out these five ways Church members have left their mark in television and on the silver screen.

Mormons & Hollywood: 5 Fun Facts

By Jamie Armstrong

1. Battlestar Galactica, a television series that aired in 1978 and 1979, was created by Church member Glen A. Larson and includes several references to Mormon doctrine.

Sponsored: Summer’s last hurrah at Ruby’s Inn

By Ruby's Inn

Saddle up for a summer your family will always remember as you wind the scenic highways and byways leading towards the entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park. Unload the family at Ruby’s Inn for a fantastic stay while you gear up for days’ worth of adventures.

‘What does belonging mean?’ Sister Tracy Browning shares thoughts on diversity, inclusion in podcast episode

By Danielle Christensen

Sister Tracy Browning, a member of the Relief Society General Board, recently spoke on the Latter-day Saint Women podcast about inclusion, unity, and loving one another better.

Latter-day Saint Life

The question on McKay Coppins’s heart before interviewing the prophet—and why the answer matters to all of us

By Ellie Smith

“I don't want to try to compartmentalize my spiritual life from everything else. It’s all part of who I am,” McKay Coppins, writer for The Atlantic.

Latter-day Saint Life

9 Things We Know About Children Who Pass Away Before Baptism

By Brent A. Barlow

Among all the glorious gospel verities given of God to his people there is scarcely a doctrine so sweet, so soul-satisfying, and so soul sanctifying, as the one which proclaims—

Latter-day Saint Life

Latter-day Saint with ALS Shares Insights into Peace and the Atonement That Will Deepen Your Faith

By Danielle B. Wagner

This article is the second in a series about Alan Alderman. To read more about how Alderman found hope after his diagnosis and his plans to row across the Atlantic to raise money for ALS research, check out this article.

Latter-day Saint Life

Latter-day Saint Who Helped Family Escape Burning Home Credits Spirit for Guiding Her

By LDS Living Staff

Latter-day Saint Michelle Tunney was not in the mood to walk her dog, Rocky, when the Spirit prompted her to take a stroll around her neighborhood in Winterset, Iowa.

The hot chocolate exercise and 3 other tips for reaching a restful state of mind

By Kimberly Beecher

Jessica was a client of mine who was having panic attacks that terrified her—heart racing, couldn’t catch her breath, feeling lightheaded and tense. On top of that, she couldn’t sleep at night and she felt stressed and exhausted. No matter what she tried, it just seemed like things were getting worse. Why was this happening to her, a faithful Latter-day Saint who was trying the best she could to do what was right?

Mini Feature

Imperfection, dedication, and inspiration: What you get to see and feel as a custodian on Temple Square

By Sarah Uhlstein

Perhaps no group on earth sees the imperfections of the human race more than a cleaning crew. But here’s what I’ve learned about the Lord’s work as a member of the Church’s special projects custodial crew.