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Washington Post: What baptism for the dead means to Mormons

Toward the end of May, 1970, I stood waist high in water in a baptismal font of a temple in Hamilton, New Zealand, while the name of my deceased father was read aloud. Moments later, on his behalf, I was buried in the biblically mandated full-immersion baptism that is so powerfully symbolic of rebirth and entry into the kingdom of God. That first visit to a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints --and my first experience of what Mormons call “baptism for the dead”--was one of the most intensely significant religious experiences of my life.

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Watch: LDS Birthday Girl & Mom with Cancer Get the Surprise of Their Life from Studio C

By LDS Living

This is one of the sweetest videos I've ever seen!

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Arizona Newspaper Explains Why Mormons Dominate Pinterest & DIY

By LDS Living

Members of the Church often share their faith on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, with memes, videos, and personal testimonies posted to all their followers. However, members also share their beliefs—along with their crafts, recipes, and DIY projects—on Pinterest.

Why are Mormons rising in business, politics?

For the first time America has two Mormon candidates for president, Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman, which has drawn the media’s attention to how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has managed to churn out some of the country’s top business and political leaders. The spotlight has turned on the Mormons’ Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo, Utah, which sends out more than 50,000 Mormon graduates around the world at any given moment. Recent media reports say almost all Mormons who have excelled in business and public life have been trained at MTC.

Lesson Helps

FHE Lessons on "Trek": Overcoming Fear and Trusting the Savior

By Alan Peterson

This month's edition of weekly FHE lessons is based on the new family movie Trek, which follows a young Mormon teenager named Tom and his friends on their handcart journey. Each lesson includes a scene from the movie to watch and discuss. Your whole family will laugh along and be inspired by Trek: The Movie, available at Deseret Book stores and deseretbook.com.

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LDS Newlywed Diagnosed with Very Rare Disease: "It’s Just a Little Speed Bump to Eternity"

One week after Henry and Mackenzie Unga were married, Mackenzie Unga was diagnosed with a rare lung disease. The couple rely on their faith and each other as she awaits a transplant.

Quiz: Which Colorful Character in Mormon History Are You? A "Swearing Apostle," Gun-Slinging General Authority, or Famous Author

By LDS Living Staff

Mormon history has had its fair share of colorful characters, but a few top the list. Among them are Porter Rockwell, J. Golden Kimball, and Mark Twain.

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Why Dysfunctional Families Belong in the Church

I once showed a picture of my brother’s family to a friend at work: happy couple, three beautiful children, adorable outfits, all smiles. The reaction was, “OK, they’re perfect. I guess that’s what all Mormon families are like, huh?”

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4 Ways All Latter-day Saints Should 'Seek Wisdom Out of the Best Books'

The most stirring manifesto on the importance of education in Latter-day Saint scripture is found in the Doctrine and Covenants: “Seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118).