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First Presidency Encourages More Missionaries to Use iPads
More missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be using digital devices as they preach the gospel in the United States, Canada, Japan and western Europe. The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are expanding the use of mobile devices following a successful pilot program that has been in place since last fall involving 6,500 missionaries in 30 missions in the United States and Japan. Missionaries are equipped with specially configured iPad minis for studying and teaching the gospel.
LDS Dems call for day of fasting, prayer for nation
The LDS Dems Caucus, an official caucus of the Utah Democratic Party, announced "A Day of Fasting and Prayer" to be held Sunday, Dec. 2. The fast is a response to the recent election. LDS Dems’ statement reads, "We are concerned about the future of our country, as are most Americans. In this season when we have chosen new leaders for our nation and our communities, and in the spirit of following the counsel of the [LDS Church’s] First Presidency, we would like to encourage our fellow Latter-day Saints, and all Americans of good will, to join us in fasting and prayer on December 2nd for our country."
LDS basketball star Jabari Parker shows up at BYU
The fast-acting pill that would help remedy what ails BYU basketball sat in his seat at the Marriott Center on Saturday night, watching what needs to be made whole. Jabari Parker, the Chicago high school recruit of all recruits, the kid being wooed by the biggest college basketball names in the land, was on hand for the BYU-Cal State Northridge game. And the Cougar love washed over him — maybe we should rephrase that — with a building full of focus on him, with thousands of students and fans wearing T-shirts that read: "Chicago to Provo." A sign in the stands made vital stats clear to the phenom: "BYU — 15,994 Mormon girls, Duke — 13 Mormon girls."
Elder Holland to receive 'Manhood Award' from Utah community
A group of Washington County men will honor St. George native Jeffrey Holland for exemplifying the best qualities of manhood next week as part of the area’s Pioneer Day festivities. Holland has become one of the top leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which has nearly 15 million members in more than 29,000 congregations worldwide. Prior to last year’s dedication of the Holland Centennial Commons building on Dixie State University’s campus, many residents shared reminiscences with The Spectrum about growing up with Holland’s years playing basketball and football, his eloquence and kindness to others, and his “neat-looking” car in high school.
LDS patriarch pens evolution book
Howard Stutz had the most varied life of any man I’ve ever known. A Golden Gloves boxing champ, coach, high school teacher and principal, member of General Patton’s Third Army in World War II, Mormonism’s first formally trained evolutionary geneticist, head of academic departments at two different institutions of higher learning, president of a local junior chamber of commerce, Brigham Young University faculty member, Latter-day Saint high councilor, bishop and stake patriarch — that’s just for starters. His research activities took him to Morocco and Spain, to the Middle East where he tramped the slopes of Mt. Ararat, and intensively across the rangelands of western North America. And in his later years he authored a small book outlining what those very broad experiences had taught him about our world.
Elder David Archuleta at the MTC - as seen by fellow elders and sisters
Murray native and "American Idol" finalist David Archuleta began his journey to become a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by entering the Missionary Training Center in late March. It was thought that once he went inside the doors of the secretive Provo institution, the 21-year-old would be out of the public eye for about two years, spending about 10 weeks at the MTC and then the rest of his time in his assigned mission, reportedly in Chile.
Why we fear Mormons
Mockery of Mormonism comes easily for many Americans. Commentators have offered many reasons, but even they have found it difficult to turn their gaze from Mormon peculiarities. As a result, they have missed a critical function of American anti-Mormonism: the faith has been oddly reassuring to Americans. As a recent example, the Broadway hit “The Book of Mormon” lampoons the religion’s naïveté on racial issues, which is striking given that the most biting criticisms have focused on the show’s representations of Africans and blackness. As a Mormon and a scholar of religious history, I am unsurprised by the juxtaposition of Mormon mocking and racial insensitivity. Anti-Mormonism has long masked America’s contradictions and soothed American self-doubt.
It's time to move past 'the Mormon moment,' LDS official says
History has not recorded the name of the journalist who created the phrase, “the Mormon moment.” The originator may have been a headline writer for U.S. News and World Report who, back in November of 2000, used “Mormon Moment” as the label for a story triggered by a new Mormon temple in Houston. The church’s growth, according to the story’s author, reporter Jeff Sheler, was “a tangible sign of the rising fortunes of this uniquely American religious movement …the Salt Lake City-based church is finding a home in the least likely places, from Houston to Helsinki, and from Tampa to Tokyo.”
New Zealand rugby star's Mormon mission the latest step in the life of a fine young man
Ever since he was born, William Hopoate, 20, has been exceedingly good. As a baby, he only cried once a day. As a little boy, he sat quietly in his room, reading the Bible. He never fidgeted in church. He did everything his parents asked. He fed, bathed and changed his nine little brothers and sisters.
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Kids as Young as 7 Years Old Addicted to Pornography, Experts Say
Experts say it's an issue that may frighten parents, but it's not going away. Children are viewing and getting addicted to pornography on smartphones and other devices, sometimes as young as 7 years old.