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Is 2012 good for the Mormons?

What are we to think, now that a Mormon has clinched the presidential nomination of one of America’s two major parties? The respectable Victorian men who ruled America’s politics during the 1912 election would have been stricken with chills at the thought of a presidential election a century hence pitting a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints against an African American. So looked at in one way, the 2012 election – like the 2008 – signals that America does seem to be a melting pot. African Americans and Mormons alike – like Catholics before them – once reviled and suspect minorities, are now capable participants in American public life.

How a Sudden Fog Literally Saved America

By Jeff Hampton

Since the early days of the Church, Latter-day Saints have celebrated America for its divinely inspired and Constitutionally protected right to religious freedom. The Church was founded and is headquartered in the United States, so this freedom was and remains instrumental in the creation, organization, and continuation of God’s kingdom on the earth. Consequently, Church leaders commonly echo what we learn in Nephi’s vision: God had a hand in the creation of America.

Why religion will matter in 2012

After the release of our poll last week showing the impact of perceptions of religious differences on support for President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, I’ve been answering a lot of questions about why religion will matter in the 2012 elections. There is both a particular and a general answer to this question.

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LDS Man Wins Science Channel Show for His Incredible Invention

Latter-day Saint JR Ricks was recently featured on All-American Makers for his Velocity Grill—an outdoor grill that can reach close to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit in just five minutes, in any environment. Not only is this grill portable and heats up fast, it also makes for some delicious barbeque, so it was no wonder Ricks ended up winning.

Washington Post: The Christian case for Mormon values

God works in mysterious ways to perform His wonders. Old Testament prophets complained about the instruments God chose, but God went on being God despite their complaints. 2012 is likely to give Americans two serious candidates for president that are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS). Many conservative Christians, for good and bad, get inspiration and information from Glenn Beck, who is also a member of the Church.

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Watch: LDS 4-Year-Old Sings Beautiful Mashup of "Love One Another" and "Teach Me to Walk in the Light" with Her Older Sister

Watch 12-year-old Lyza Bull and her 4-year-old sister Evylen Grace sing a beautiful mashup of "Teach Me to Walk in the Light" and "Love One Another."

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Disney princess culture isn’t all bad—BYU professor explains its effect on toxic masculinity

By Danielle Christensen

Disney princess culture has come under some scrutiny in recent years as studies have looked at the impact these idolized animated figures have had on children. And while the results are varied, researchers have come up with some fascinating conclusions that might influence movie choices for families in the future.

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Renderings released for 2 new Pacific temples

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released exterior renderings showing the planned design for two Pacific-area temples—Neiafu Tonga and Pago Pago American Samoa.

Russia's Mormons: Keeping the faith

Rather than fantasizing about an ancestral American holy land or rallying behind high-profile Mormon Mitt Romney’s Republican bid for the U.S. presidency, Russian Mormons say they are focused on building up their faith in Russia. “To say it’s a particularly American religion is, to me, not entirely true,” said Vasily Sapozhnikov, a 29-year-old musician who converted about ten years ago, and who, with his tousled blond hair, looks every bit the Western pop star. “It's not about where it started, but about one’s inner feelings – and about God.”

Go West, young religion: Mormonism on exhibit

The president, according to Mormon doctrine, is literally a seer, a prophet — the president, that is, of the church. Usually American presidents have a somewhat lower reputation.Now that Mitt Romney, an active Mormon, is aspiring to the more mundane office, new attention has come upon the faith that guides him. And much of that attention has been accompanied by controversy, confusion and concern about how Mormonism fits into American society.