Search - LDS Living

There are 29,480 results that match your search. 29,480 results

A Lutheran bishop's perspective on Mormon baptism for the dead

The Latter-day Saint practice of vicarious baptism on behalf of the dead is once again a focus of controversy. In the past few weeks, it's been portrayed in the news media and on the web as unbiblical, ghoulish, bizarre, shameful, vicious, anti-Semitic, immoral, hateful, an exercise in "black magic" and (by some extremists) possibly even illegal. A national television commentator recently named President Thomas S. Monson among "the worst people in the world" for presiding over the practice. It's high time for the view of a very respected non-Mormon scholar to be heard above the noise.

Do Mormons really want recognition as a 'mainstream' religion?

To members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who view Mitt Romney's successful campaign for the Republican presidential nomination as a significant step toward acceptance of the church as a mainstream American religion, respected Harvard professor Noah Feldman has these words of caution: "Be careful what you wish for." In early 2008, Feldman, a professor of constitutional and international law at Harvard, wrote a long essay in the New York Times titled "What Is it About Mormonism?" in which he speculated that "the soft bigotry of cultural discomfort may stand in the way of a candidate whose faith examplifies values of charity, self-discipline and community that we as Americans claim to hold dear."

LDS Events Calendar

Men and Women of Faith Lecture - “Amy Brown Lyman's Mission in Europe”

From the Church

Elder Renlund Dedicates Barbados for Missionary Work, Blesses the People—Living and Deceased

“The Lord directed the blessing that I pronounced on this country,” Elder Renlund said. “He will see that it is fulfilled as the people act in faith.”

New Uplifting Film Showing at LDS Film Festival

By Finding Hope

Don't miss the world premiere of Finding Hope at the LDS Film Festival. Exploring the ideas of eternal love and the importance of faith and family, this contemporary drama follows the story of Andrew, a returned LDS missionary, who has become a duty-obsessed husband. Andrew must help his wife Hope, who is plagued with amnesia, fall in love with him all over again as he comes to terms with his own destiny. Meanwhile, with the help of the LDS community, Hope attempts to put her life back together as she struggles to fill in the missing pieces as a result of her amnesia. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the door or online at www.scera.org, the film will be showing at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem, Utah, on Friday March 6 at 7:00pm.

Church Asks for Prayers for 4 Missionaries Involved in Fatal Car Crash

By LDS Living

On Sunday, February 17, 2019, Church spokesperson Daniel Woodruff made the following announcement:

From the Church

Are You on Twitter? Make Sure You Know About the Church's New Handle

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The username of the official Twitter account of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now @Ch_JesusChrist. This change better emphasizes the name of Jesus Christ, the Church’s central object of worship. The adjustment also helps Twitter users mention the Church more clearly in tweets and personal profiles. Those who already follow the Church’s official account (previously @ChurchNewsroom) do not need to re-subscribe.

From the Church

President Nelson launches new Spanish Instagram account

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

This is the first Spanish-only social media account by any senior leader.

Recommended by Us

Watch: Claire Crosby revisits songs from ‘The Little Mermaid’ in new music video

By Haley Lundberg

Seven years after her first “Little Mermaid” video at the age of 3, Claire Crosby has returned to her underwater roots, showcasing just how much this little mermaid has grown up.

Jimmer Fredette, fans await June 23 NBA draft

By Whitney Sorensen

In 23 days, Jimmer Fredette will know which team he will play for in the NBA. The draft will be held on June 23, but there have already been plenty of predictions from top basketball analysts.