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5 things you might not have known about plural marriage

Editor's note: Exactly 130 years ago today, on September 25, 1890, President Wilford Woodruff wrote in his journal that “After Praying to the Lord & feeling inspired by his spirit I have issued . . . [a] Proclamation.” That proclamation is now known as the Manifesto and was published in the Doctrine and Covenants as Official Declaration 1. This article originally ran on LDS Living in 2017 and is being shared again for the 130th anniversary of the day Official Declaration 1 was released to the public on September 25.

91-Year-Old LDS Man Collects Nearly 600 Bow Ties

Along with a keen fashion sense that turns heads, Max Moser also knows what matters most: “Do the best you can and then do a little bit better,” Moser said. “Focus on the positives instead of the negatives . . . we’re all God’s children, we’re all alike.”

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Police Departments Across the Nation Putting "In God We Trust" on Patrol Cars + Incredible Response

MR says: What happens when dozens of police departments across the country begin placing "In God We Trust" on their patrol cars? Something unexpected.

From the Church

Church Statement In Response to LDS Political Candidates

Just moments after Jon M. Huntsman Jr. resigned his post as U.S. Ambassador to China yesterday, the Public Affairs office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City began receiving calls from prominent news organizations speculating about another possible presidential bid by a Mormon and asking for insights about both Ambassador Huntsman and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. Clearly, it’s time to restate what we said back in 2007 and 2008: The Church is strictly neutral in matters of party politics and will not comment at all on the personalities and platforms of candidates, whether or not they are members of the Church and irrespective of their party affiliation.

How the Media Is Getting the "Mass Exodus from Mormonism" All Wrong

Following the Church's new policy regarding same-sex couples and their children, suddenly everyone began hearing about mass resignations from the LDS Church.

From the Church

LDS Church makes statement supporting controversial immigration reform bill

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints posted a response on its website Tuesday to questions about its position on immigration, reiterating the church's appreciation for the passage of a package of immigration reform bills in Utah, including one that would give undocumented immigrants the right to work in the state. "The Church has spoken a number of times about the issue of immigration," the post said. "Specifically, it has spoken in support of the Utah Compact and has described the package of bills passed by the Utah Legislature, taken together, as 'a responsible approach' to the difficult question of immigration reform."

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Ohio Governor Tours, Praises Church's Welfare Program: "I Wish All America Knew About This"

"It's the power of faith that drives this entire population and it's the power of faith that has all that grain stored right up there to feed people who need help," said presidential candidate John Kasich.

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Muslims and Mormons Break the Fast Together at the End of Ramadan

What a fun way to celebrate the commonalities between our religions. There's nothing quite like food to bring people together.

From the Church

Church Calls 16 New Mission Presidents

Sixteen new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in July.

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U.S. Olympian After Making the Rio Team: "I'm Here to Love and Serve Christ"

Recently, Team USA shared a video to their Facebook page of David Boudia and Steele Johnson's final dive that clinched their placement on Team USA.