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Poll: 18% oppose Mormon candidate

The percentage of Americans who would not vote for a Mormon presidential candidate because of his religion is the same today as it was 1967 when George Romney ran for the White House, according to a new Gallup poll on Thursday. Today, 18 percent of respondents said they would not vote for a Mormon hopeful, compared to 17 percent who responded similarly in 1967. George Romney ran for president in the 1968 election cycle.

UK newspaper features LDS missionaries

Young Americans Nathan Jensen and Benjamin Hansen are not in Carlisle to see the sights, they’re here to save souls.

Mexican LDS entrepreneurs reap rewards

There has never been anything like this before among Mexican LDS Entrepreneurs. They came from branches and wards from all over the country, June 8-9, to compete for cash prizes, display their businesses, and swap stories of their successes and failures. While their businesses ranged in size and focus, they all had one thing in common: all were trained by two American couples on how to beat family poverty through launching small businesses.

Utahns invited to nominate moms for national awards

American Mothers, a national nonprofit that annually honors moms across the country, is seeking nominations for the 2012 National Mother of the Year and Young Mother of the Year.

40: You're Welcome

Stories in this episode: Jim feels conflicted about receiving a life-saving kidney until three words change his perspective; A surprise friendship leads Arthur to see the connection we have with others is far more precious than material possessions.

The Civil War 150 years later: The Mormon connection

By Whitney Sorensen

After celebrating U.S. independence with family and friends beneath a shower of fireworks on Monday, many Americans reflected on the freedoms we enjoy because of sacrifices made in behalf of this great nation. Many sacrificed their lives for that freedom under the fall of some very different fireworks: cannon fire.

10 Countries with the Highest Percentage of Mormons (+ the Country in Each Region with the Most Mormons)

By LDS Living

On April 6, 1830, the Church was organized with just six members in Fayette, New York. More than 187 years later, the Church has grown to over 16 million members around the world.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Common Questions About the Religious Freedom Debate (+ Answers from Experts)

By Jeff Hampton

Perhaps not since the 19th century has religious freedom been more of an issue for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A socio-cultural shift away from religiosity, combined with the recent Supreme Court decision regarding same-sex marriage, has prompted renewed conversation over the place religious freedoms should have in the courts and in the country at large. These discussions have tremendous potential to impact the Church for good or ill in the months and years ahead. This week’s 2015 Religious Freedom Annual Review at Brigham Young University explored the issue as a means of continuing productive and civil dialogue.

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Church’s ‘Be One’ celebration served as a springboard for Mauli Bonner’s ‘Green Flake’ film

Mauli Junior Bonner says when he first learned about enslaved pioneers, it strengthened him—he wanted to learn more about them, why they stayed, and what their experience had been like.

Stories of Faith

Finding unity in religious freedom: One Florida branch’s inspiring 5th Sunday discussion

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

“Whatever is going on in the world or whatever politics are happening, the Savior unites us all together.”