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Mormons Present Family History to African-American Congresswoman

"It's really important to know not just who you are, but from which you come," said U.S. Rep. Marcia Fudge. "I think it's really, really important. I'm really ecstatic about the fact that I have some more information about my family."

New Poll Reveals Change in How Americans Feel About LDS Church

Photo from iStock The Huffington Post reports that in a recent canvas poll conducted by researchers at Centre College, many found they had a more favorable view of Mormonism after March's LGBT and Religious Freedom legislation in Utah.

The Truth About Mormons: American attitudes towards Mormons

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is, you may be surprised to learn, the largest religious organization in the United States after the Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention, and the United Methodist Church. The Baptists and the Methodists are in decline, while the number of Catholics and Mormons is growing, with Mormons adding to their numbers at 2.5 times the Roman rate of redemption. It is likely that Joseph Smith soon will have more followers in the United States than does John Wesley; already the words “Salt Lake City” carry a religious resonance no longer detectable in place names such as “Aldersgate” — or “Boston” or “Philadelphia” for that matter.

LDS Couple Discovers a Treasure of Genealogical Records for Slaves

Several years ago I began a project identifying African-American emancipation records in the traditional antebellum northern United States. It started while I was conducting research for one of my genealogy clients and found their Native American ancestors residing with black slaves in Rhode Island. As a professional genealogist, my curiosity was piqued, and I began searching for information about slavery in each of the northern States. I began a journey of discovery through genealogy that has led me to more fully understand real freedom, real emancipation. Journey of Discovery

Russia's Mormons: Keeping the faith

Rather than fantasizing about an ancestral American holy land or rallying behind high-profile Mormon Mitt Romney’s Republican bid for the U.S. presidency, Russian Mormons say they are focused on building up their faith in Russia. “To say it’s a particularly American religion is, to me, not entirely true,” said Vasily Sapozhnikov, a 29-year-old musician who converted about ten years ago, and who, with his tousled blond hair, looks every bit the Western pop star. “It's not about where it started, but about one’s inner feelings – and about God.”

Brigham Young's winter home offers glimpse into life of the 'American Moses'

It is coincidental that the exterior wood trim of pioneer leader Brigham Young's winter home is painted in pleasing shades of green and red — colors we associate with Christmas, a time of year when the great Mormon colonizer took up residence in St. George in his later years.

US Military Records Aid Family History

Military records kept by the United States government about soldiers and sailors who served their country can be a major source of information about individuals. The four major wars of interest to genealogists are the following:

Latter-day Saint Life

Library of Congress Exhibit to Feature First-Edition Book of Mormon

The Library of Congress has put together a new exhibit, "America Reads," that will open June 16 and features 65 books by American authors that have had a profound impact on American life.

New Study Shows Devotion of LDS

A new study of religion in America has a lot to say about Mormons (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). This sociological study provides valuable insight to the nature and social effects of American religion.

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Gorgeous Mashup of "Come Thou Fount" and "How Great Thou Art"

I love the added power of including American Sign Language in this video. Check out this great mashup performed by McKynlee and Maddie Wilson.