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Is Huntsman distancing himself from LDS faith?
A week back in the United States, former ambassador to China Jon Huntsman Jr. on Sunday didn’t head to one of the six Mormon churches in the Charleston, S.C., area where he was visiting potential supporters and donors while deciding whether to launch a presidential bid. Instead, Huntsman headed to a nondenominational mega-church called Seacoast with a rising star congressman, Rep. Tim Scott, who could be a key supporter in this early primary state.
Gallup chief: God is alive and well in America
Despite a deep drop in the number of Americans who identify with a particular faith, the country could be on the cusp of a religious renaissance, says Frank Newport, editor-in-chief of The Gallup Poll. Grounded in more than a million Gallup interviews, Newport’s new book, “God is Alive and Well,” argues that the aging of the baby boomers, the influx of Hispanic immigrants and the links between religion and health could portend a bright future for faith in America.
Politics obscure Mormon doctrine, church differences
When the pastor of a Dallas megachurch called the Mormon faith a "cult" and a "false religion" at a recent political rally in reference to the faith of two Republican presidential candidates, he sparked a media firestorm. But while the Rev. Robert Jeffress used inflammatory language when he endorsed Texas Gov. Rick Perry for the nomination, his words highlight real differences between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant churches.
Romney should not be afraid to highlight his faith
Concerning Mormons and Republicans, history offers a large helping of irony. In 1843, an Army officer named John C. Fremont led a geographical expedition of 39 men more than 1,700 miles to the shores of the Great Salt Lake. His report on the journey inspired hounded Mormons to mount their wagons and resettle in the Great Basin. Thirteen years later in Philadelphia, Fremont became the first presidential nominee of the Republican Party, which adopted a platform opposing the “twin relics of barbarism — Polygamy, and Slavery.”
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Does Faith Make You Happier? New Research Explores Links Between Religion and Well-Being
Are you trying to be happier and healthier in 2019? Attending church could be a step in the right direction, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis.
Defending the Faith: John Whitmer left church, but kept testimony of Book of Mormon
John Whitmer may be my favorite official witness to the Book of Mormon. With the rest of the Eight Witnesses, he claimed to have "seen," "handled" and "hefted" the golden plates in June 1829. Seven years later, he again wrote forcefully of that experience:
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The Incredible Story Behind This Photo of President Nelson and What It Teaches Us About Faith
Church members John Rey and Mara Bautista were visiting the BYU Jerusalem Center for President Nelson's global ministry tour when their 7-year-old daughter, Ella, said something about his visit they will never forget.
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Elder Cook Tells Stanford Students Many Universities "Have Abandoned Basic Moral High Ground"
MR says: Elder Cook, an alumni from the Stanford School of Law, spoke to students at convocation about their "faith, accountability to God, and the religious impulse [that] are increasingly being marginalized in a secular world."
12 LDS Books You Should Read Right Now
From biographies to fiction to self-help to children’s books, LDS authors have flooded the market with reflections of their faith. With hundreds of titles published each year, it’s no easy feat to keep up with the best in LDS literature. Here are 12 favorites from the last year to put on your to-read list.
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LDS Understudy for Glinda in 'Wicked' Shares Challenges & Faith
What's It Like To Be a Mormon in the Entertainment Business?