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9 Mormons Who Would Make a Better Batman than Ben Affleck

In light of the tepid response to Ben Affleck’s role as the new Batman, LDS.net has concocted a list of 10 who are better than Ben.

Mormonism in the News: Getting It Right

Headlining today’s “Getting It Right” are Rock Center’s evenhanded treatment of Mormonism and an interview with a Mormon scholar that clarifies misconceptions from The Book of Mormon musical. We also include an article from The Daily Beast that notes the Church’s “efficient relief organization” and additional stories that include misleading statements about Church growth (ABC News) and incorrect information about Mormons’ beliefs (The Herald-News).

'Golden Toaster' to be given to USU in land swap with LDS Church

The "Golden Toaster's" life as a notable landmark in Cache Valley may be coming to an end.

From the Church

Open house and rededication announced for the Tokyo Japan Temple

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

The First Presidency has released dates for the open house, youth devotional, and rededication later this year.

Latter-day Saint Life

How Anti-Latter-day Saint Comments Compelled an Atheist to Visit a Temple (+ the Incredible Experience He Had)

By Daniel Ortner

I was born in Tel Aviv, Israel. My parents moved to Florida when I was about three and a half. I was raised in a Jewish household in which Judaism played a large role culturally, but a rather small role spiritually. . . . My father was a very secular individual, and his lack of belief in God was rooted in the gas chambers of Auschwitz and multiplied by heartbreak and loss throughout his life. If there was a God in heaven, how could He allow such things to happen?. . . .

Latter-day Saint Life

How Parents and Their Children Can Build Better Relationships When Grandchildren Come Along

By Mark D. Ogletree

Becoming a grandparent is an incredible gift from our Father in Heaven. In a merciful way, grandparenting extends the time that adults have to be with babies, children, and teenagers. In some ways, grandparenting can give older parents a “second chance” to improve upon some of their previous parenting experiences. Becoming a grandparent is certainly one of the most significant blessings in this life. Some have argued that being a grandparent is God’s reward for becoming old!

Teachings of Howard W. Hunter Lesson 5: "Joseph Smith, Prophet of the Restoration"

By Kelly Merrill

It is a difficult thing to compare ourselves to the greatness of someone like Joseph Smith. He was a man with little formal education who accomplished things of such importance in his short lifetime that it boggles the mind. Yet, if we are commanded to follow the example of the Savior of the world, surely we can liken lessons learned from the Prophet Joseph’s life to our own. Let’s look what President Hunter says about Joseph Smith and see how we can apply some of those same attributes in our lives.

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Lord Brought One General Authority Thousands of Miles to Bless a Man Near Death

By John H. Groberg

The following is an excerpt from Elder John H. Groberg’s book Fire of Faith, which details his experiences as he served as a mission president and later as a general authority.

Feature Stories

Women at the tomb: Lessons from disciples of Christ for when heaven feels closed

By Gaye Strathearn

It is hard for me to fully imagine what the women must have experienced as they came to the tomb and found it empty.

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Holland’s Valentine’s Day message that might change how you show love

By Danielle B. Wagner

During the Valentine’s season, everyone’s thoughts turn toward romance and love. But Elder Holland explained how we should love others, not just one day, but through every trial, struggle, and joyous moment in our lives.