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Faith in Politics: Latter-day Saint Politicians on Religion and Public Service

Mormon politicians have long influenced the political landscape in the United States and abroad. But in their efforts to serve their countries, they are often faced with a number of challenges ranging from defending their religion to potential voters, to balancing their personal beliefs with the will of the people they represent, to defending their political views to fellow Church members. Here is what some past and present LDS elected officials are saying about their experience in public service and how their faith has shaped their political careers.

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Church Announces That Visitors' Centers Will Remain Open After Closure of Oakland and D.C. Temples

By LDS Living

The visitors' centers for the Oakland California Temple and Washington D.C. Temple will remain open during renovations, according to lds.org.

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Top 10 Most-Cited Scriptures in General Conference Since 1971

MR says: Have you ever wondered what scriptures have been shared the most over the pulpit in general conference? Do you think you can guess the ten on this list?

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All Missionaries Safe in Taiwan After 6.4 Earthquake

As of Monday morning, the death toll in Taiwan after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country this weekend is 39, with another 118 still unaccounted for, according to CNN, The majority of the deaths resulted from the collapse of the Weiguan Jinlong highrise building in Tainan.

Chelsie Hightower: What My Battle With Anxiety in Hollywood Taught Me About God's Love

She competed on two of the most popular dance television shows of all time. She taught a rodeo cowboy, a rapper, a “Bachelor,” and Michael Bolton how to dance with millions watching. But on this week’s episode of “All In,” Chelsie Hightower discusses the anxiety she faced when the cameras stopped rolling.

April Giauque: Escaping The Darkness of Domestic Abuse

It is difficult to ignore the similarities between April Giauque’s description of an abuser’s behavior and Satan’s efforts to wear us down: isolation, manipulation, control, despair. Regardless of whether you feel held captive in an abusive situation like April or trapped by sin or discouragement, April’s story reminds us that there is always hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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‘Mile-Long Table’ event in Colorado brings the community together

By Church News

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with others in the community in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, July 26, to combat loneliness.

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David Archuleta Joins Chris Evans, Snoop Dogg + More Celebrities in Support of Child's Anti-Bullying Plea

By LDS Living

In a video that has gone viral on social media and garnered the attention of celebrities and sports stars, Keaton Jones, a middle school boy from Tennesse, shared his heartbreaking experience with bullying at school. His mother posted the video on Friday, and it has already received more than 22 million views.