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Islam is a severely misunderstood religion. Most people don’t know very much about Islam besides what they see on the news, or that many people in the Mesopotamian area are Muslim. A closer look at this religion and our religion will reveal there are several common threads between the two religions. When we see similarities between our religion and others, it helps build bridges and understanding. It helps us realize how we are often misunderstood as well as how we misunderstand others’ beliefs, even while having good intentions.

Latter-day Saint Life

How a Mother's Prayer Changed What I Thought I Knew About Angels

By Amanda Black

I think my understanding of how angels help us has been wrong my whole life.

From the Church

What You Need to Know About the LDS Church's Recent Changes for Venture and Varsity Scouting Programs

By LDS Living

With the decision for the Church to drop Scouting programs for boys ages 14–18, some may have questions about what this change means and how it will affect the Church's involvement with Boy Scouts of America.

Lesson Helps

May 2017 Visiting and Home Teaching Message: General Conference

For this month's visiting and home teaching messages, focus on ministering to the those you teach. Pick a message from April general conference to share. You may even consider bringing a copy of the general conference issue of the Ensign or Liahona to share with them. Here are a few talks that stood out to us to help you get started.

Fun

#TheMomInHer: Touching Mother's Day Tributes Shared by Beloved LDS Authors and Artists

By LDS Living

In honor of Mother's Day, Time Out for Women (TOFW) ran a #TheMomInHer contest. Here were some touching posts gathered from beloved LDS authors and performers, from Elaine Dalton to Nathan Pacheco.

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3 Surprising Book of Mormon Insights One Man Gained When Adapting the Scriptures into a Comic Book

By Alexandra Mortenson

The Golden Plates comic series, originally a Book of Mormon adaptation project started by Michael Allred in the early 2000s, was recently updated and made re-available online at LDS Ideas. Andrew Knaupp, who worked on revamping the series for digital format, found that immersing himelf in the project gave him unique insights regarding Joseph Smith's translation process and the stories within The Book of Mormon.

LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (August 1-7)

By LDS Living

On August 1, the Young Men and Young Women General Presidencies announced in a letter the new mutual theme for 2016: "Press forward with a steadfastness in Christ." This theme comes from 2 Nephi 31:20:

FHE: Scripture Study

By Shauna Gibby

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"What If the Church Isn't True?": After Receiving Hundreds of Anti-Mormon Pamphlets, How 2 Missionaries Renewed Their Faith

By Robert L. Millet

While serving as missionaries in the eastern states, my senior companion and I entered a town in New Jersey and began a systematic program of door-to-door contacting. We had not worked in the area for long before it became obvious that the local Protestant ministers had prepared their parishioners for our coming.

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Sister Marriott Shares the One Thing Her Son Learned After It Took Their Family 7 Years to Read the Book of Mormon

By Neill Marriott

The following is an excerpt from Neill Marriott’s book Seek This Jesus. Neill Marriott converted to the Church at age 22, married in the Salt Lake Temple a year later, and had 11 children. She also served as second counselor in the General Primary Presidency for the Church.