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How LDS missionaries escaped death during Liberian civil war
The LDS Church was still in its infancy in Liberia when civil war erupted in the West African nation, threatening members and branches and devastating an entire country. When the war broke out in late 1989, eight native Liberian missionaries were serving in the country. By July 1990, conditions were so bad that those missionaries were shuttered inside their homes, unable to preach the gospel and forced to risk possible death just to meet with members. There was little food to eat, and it was difficult and very costly to obtain fuel for cars.
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Church statement on the honor code and compassion
The suspension of BYU basketball player Brandon Davies has caused a torrent of news coverage across the country debating the merits of the University’s honor code. The majority of news reports have been favorable toward BYU’s decision to adhere to its standards, despite the impact to a “dream basketball season.” Michael Otterson, managing director of the Church’s Public Affairs Department gives an interesting viewpoint on the matter in the On Faith blog of the Washington Post:
Mormon NFL safety Eric Weddle makes a point to attend Sunday meetings
Less than six hours before kickoff between the San Diego Chargers and Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, some players slept in while others ate breakfast and watched ESPN "SportsCenter." At least one player left the team hotel to drive home and change into a white shirt and tie.
No. 1 basketball player Jabari Parker likes BYU
Basketball always ranked as the backup plan for Jabari Parker. Education and his faith came first. They still do.
Mormon historian mines a 'third way' to unearth the past
Mormon historian Richard Bushman has pioneered an approach to history based on “generosity,” and it's not just for his own faith's complicated — and often controversial — past.
LDS movie 'Silent Night' wins Catholic film award
The story of "Silent Night," a feature film by BYU Broadcasting, came full circle last week when the Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals honored the film with Brigham Young University's first Gabriel Award. Although sponsored by the Catholic Academy, which is officially recognized by the Vatican, Gabriel Award recipients do not have to be religious. Rather, the awards recognize excellence in various categories, including news, documentaries and drama. "Silent Night" was recognized in a national television entertainment category.
Fund helps poor Mormons enjoy temple riches
The Ugandan woman was so frail Edward Christensen had to lift her from the wheelchair into the bus that would carry her to the airplane that would jet her to South Africa.
Homeschoolers love the GOP, except for Romney
As the girls dig in to their math problems, Farrier contemplates the Republican presidential candidates who are vying for the support of homeschoolers like her.
Imagine Dragons Honors Memory of Mormon Teen with Special Foundation
When Tyler Robinson was diagnosed with cancer, he knew it would change his life. When he attended an Imagine Dragons concert at a small Utah venue, he probably didn't know it would change his life — and the lives of many other people — as well.
East Coast Mormon Helping Hands work to stop hunger
Some people made homemade apple butter or casseroles, others cleared public trails and parks, but the majority of the effort was focused on the battle against hunger in the states of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia and in the District of Columbia. Prompted by local leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but joined by the three states’ governors and the mayor of the district, a regional effort to combat the challenges of hunger, particularly in the lives of children, took place Saturday, 29 September 2012, as a “Day to Serve.” Numerous other faith-based groups, community service organizations and university students collaborated in a singular focus to stock the shelves of local food banks.