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Why Families Don't Sit Together at Church in South Korea + 3 More Fascinating Facts

It can be difficult for members in South Korea to live life according to the teachings of the gospel when society teaches them to blend in. But despite the uphill battle of standing for what they believe in, these faithful Saints find joy in living the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here are four things to know about the Saints in South Korea:

Blogging and the rise of the guilty mother

It didn’t begin with blogging. Since Cain slew Abel, I’m sure every mother has blamed herself for the bad choices her children make.

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Elder Cook Unflinchingly Tackles Internet Bullying & Why It's So Dangerous

By LDS Living Staff

In 2005, a study estimated that42 percent of children and teens are bullied online at some point in their lives. With the increasing use of cell phones, social media, iPads, and so many other technologies among young children today, that statistic has likely even risen within recent years.

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Congress Members from 6 Faiths Share Testimonies of Prayer, Scripture, and the Hand of God

By Virginia Foxx

When most people hear about Congress, they experience an immediate sense of frustration and a rise in blood pressure. However, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (Republican representative of North Carolina) attempts to shed some light on Christian faith in Congress with her new book, God Is in the House: Congressional Testimonies of Faith.

'ABC World News' airs special two-part series 'Inside the Mormon Church'

On Wednesday, August 22 and Thursday, August 23 “World News with Diane Sawyer” aired a two-part report “Inside the Mormon Church” from ABC’s Dan Harris. In introducing the series Diane Sawyer said — “It’s a time of change in America. In the last 12 years alone we have seen the election of the first black President, the first Jewish candidate on a major ticket — Senator Joe Lieberman, and next week, another breakthrough – the first Mormon nominee for President, a profound and historic moment for the Mormon faith, which is a still a mystery to a lot of people. So tonight, Dan Harris begins a two-part series, answering questions about this uniquely American religion.”

Famous Latter-day Saints

LDS Writers of "Secret Life of Pets" & "Despicable Me" Share How Their Faith Influences Their Movies

By LDS Living Staff

To creative masterminds like Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, the release of another one of their Hollywood movies is starting to become a regular occurrence, with their latest creation, The Secret Lives of Pets, releasing this weekend.

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Religion and the Internet

Many religions have used the Internet to spread their message to a larger audience.

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7 Ways Men Can Magnify the Aaronic Priesthood

If you hold the Aaronic Priesthood, read on for seven ideas to help you understand, respect and magnify the office you hold.

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When Evil Spirits Attacked Early Missionaries in England (+ Joseph Smith's Surprising Response)

By Casey Paul Griffiths, Susan Easton Black, and Mary Jane Woodger; Adapted from "What You Don't Know About the 100 Most Important Events in Church History"

Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious, you have probably collected a decent store of knowledge about important events in Church history. But no matter how well you thought you knew these stories, there are a surprising number of fascinating facts that you might have overlooked. Here is an interesting story from a time when evil spirits tried to scare missionaries in Great Britain in the early days of the Church.

From the Church

5 Uplifting Mormon Service Projects from Around the World

By Katharine Lyon

Adapted for LDS Living from an article on Mormon Newsroom, "Mormons Around the World Country Newsroom Websites August 24, 2016."