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Quiz: Which Colorful Character in Mormon History Are You? A "Swearing Apostle," Gun-Slinging General Authority, or Famous Author

By LDS Living Staff

Mormon history has had its fair share of colorful characters, but a few top the list. Among them are Porter Rockwell, J. Golden Kimball, and Mark Twain.

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12 magical photos of temples and rainbows

By LDS Living

After the great deluge in the book of Genesis, the Lord made a covenant with Noah that He would never again flood the earth. As a symbol of this promise, the Lord pointed to the rainbow. “This is the token of the covenant,” He said, “and I will remember” (Genesis 9:17).

President Obama Answers an 8-Year-Old LDS Boy's Letter

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Parody: The Pokémon Theme Song, Mormon Style

With Pokémon GO taking the U.S. by storm, this hilarious Mormon parody of the Pokémon theme song posted on YouTube by Barrett Burgin is something you've got to see. All of the men in the video have served as missionaries in the Church.

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3 Easy Ways to Help Your Children Remember the 2017 Primary Theme at Home

By Kimiko Christensen Hammari

Do you want to bring the Primary theme alive in your home and help your children retain what they learn at church?

Mormons, African Americans face substantial prejudice, poll finds

Substantial prejudice still exists for both Mormons and African Americans, despite shifting views on both groups since Barack Obama and Mitt Romney first ran for president four years ago. Sizable pockets of voters say they would be uncomfortable with a close family member marrying someone who is black or Mormon, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, with Mormons facing slightly more distrust from people outside their community.

When Plan B Becomes Plan A

My marriage had many ups and downs, but I still found it easier to assume that I could rely on my husband to support our family while I primarily focused on parenting. Instead, over the years he gradually left the church and withdrew himself even more from me and our children until eventually he left us.

New Book by "Most Hyped Male Model on the Planet" Clears Up Misconceptions About Mormons

By LDS Living

This Mormon teen "is redefining the male supermodel," according toV Magazine. New York Timesconsiders him "the most hyped male model on the planet," and Vanity Fair has declared him "social media's favorite male model," something his 2.6 million Instagram followers definitely play a part in.

How early Mormons shaped Utah

Mitt Romney's run for president has drawn new attention to Mormonism, but if you really want to learn about the church and its roots in Utah, the Romney you may want to talk to is the candidate’s distant cousin Clive.Clive Romney (he and the Republican nominee share a great-grandfather, Miles Park Romney) is a passionate promoter of Mormon and Utah pioneer history. As the executive director of Utah Pioneer Heritage Arts, Clive Romney writes and produces songs and stories about Utah history and the Mormon faith and helps lead tours that show how early Mormons shaped the state.

Missionaries from the Church's Reality Show 'The District': Where Are They Now?

As a missionary, I clearly remember watching episodes of “The District” with my trainer and with my greenie. We always looked forward to the days we were able to pop some popcorn and watch our favorite missionaries preach the gospel. After the mission I was curious to know what happened to these powerful missionaries. Where are they now?