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A person can review the awful circumstances through which God’s children pass and then question why He allows any of His children to suffer pain, anguish, physical hardship, and deprivation.

LDS Church Continues Support of Religious Freedom

LDS Church involvement in religious liberty issues extends to the earliest days of the history of the church, when Latter-day Saints experienced firsthand the harshness of religious persecution. Church founder Joseph Smith said in 1843 that "if it has been demonstrated that I have been willing to die for a Mormon, I am bold to declare before Heaven that I am just as ready to die in defending the rights of a Presbyterian, a Baptist, or a good man of any other denomination; for the same principle which would trample upon the rights of the Latter-day Saints would trample upon the rights of the Roman Catholics, or of any other denomination, who may be unpopular and too weak to defend themselves."

13 ways to make a good mission great

Every week, hundreds of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begin full-time missions. Everyone who volunteers is blessed. Those who apply themselves to true discipleship of the Lord Jesus Christ and serve faithfully have exceptional life-changing experiences. There are many who serve “good” missions and then there are some who serve “great” missions. Here are 13 suggestions that can change a good Mormon mission into a great mission.

Fun

Al Fox Carraway's Hilarious Nursery Nativity Video Is Probably the Cutest One Ever

By Katie Lambert

With Christmas just around the corner, some members have probably participated in a real-life Nativity or two this year.

Vocal Point's 4th Performance on 'Sing Off' - 'Footloose'

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Oaks Speaks Out Telling Members “Not to Be Part of the Current Meanness” in the Presidential Election

At an address at BYU, Elder Oaks unflinchingly addressed the "current ugliness" of the political arena as well as the ugliness that spreads online. During this address, he gave some timeless counsel for Latter-day Saints as elections approach.

Teachings of George Albert Smith 21: The Power of Kindness

Excerpt from "The Virtue of Kindness," by Joseph B. Wirthlin

Latter-day Saint Life

The Two Questions to Ask About Your Church Calling

Welcome to a new department on the Mormon Nerd blog called “Sixty-second Sermons”. Brevity can be a virtue. It’s just not a virtue I generally possess. When I write about something I want to be thorough and complete. Why use one example to make a point when you can use an example, a scripture, a quote, and a story!

Latter-day Saint Life

Beloved Missionary Movie Upgraded in Time for Anniversary

Practically a Mormon cinema staple, it seemed The Other Side of Heaven couldn't get any better—until now.

Latter-day Saint Life

Church Video: After Toddler Dies of Brain Cancer, Family Creates Superhero Race to Help Others

By LDS Living

When the Burnett’s son, Keith, was 3 years old, he was diagnosed with brain cancer and lived only for another 19 months before passing away.