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LDS blogger comments on dispelling Mormon myths

An LDS blogger who got attention for his writings of the 2008 presidential elections is now blogging more broadly to try to dispel Mormon myths in America. Ryan Bell writes at MormonAmerican.com. He told KSL Newsradio this week that he's disputing fewer myths this time around than when Mitt Romney first ran for president four years ago.

BYUtv to broadcast Katherine Jenkins concert with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Katherine Jenkins – the young Welsh mezzo-soprano who was a 2012 finalist on ABC’s "Dancing with the Stars" – will once again take her place on American television on July 21 and again on the 24, when BYUtv broadcasts in entirety her upcoming concerts with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert Guests Announced

American soprano Deborah Voigt and British actor John Rhys-Davies will join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for the annual Christmas season concerts in December.

Fun

5 RMs Become Philippines Stars for "Hey Joe Show"

LDS missionaries often return to their missions to visit converts, wards and families. But few return to visit tens of thousands of screaming fans.

Why a 2002 gold-medal Olympian calls the Tabernacle Choir’s Opening Ceremony performance his ‘most memorable moment’

Derek Parra experienced a thrill most of us never will—he earned not one but two Olympic medals in the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. Yet for this speed skater, having the medals draped around his neck wasn’t the most memorable moment of his Olympic experience. What was? Carrying an American flag that had flown above the World Trade Center on 9/11 into the Opening Ceremonies.

Latter-day Saint Life

President Nelson’s Remarkable First Year as Prophet Filled with Milestones, Travel, and Promises for More

In the past 12 months, President Russell M. Nelson and the senior leadership have changed the way Church members worship on Sundays, how they minister to one another, how priesthood quorums are organized, how missionaries begin their service and interact with their families, and how the Church’s name should be used. They’ve also introduced changes that affect every auxiliary organization in the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

"Deadline" Features Incredible Trailer for Movie About Emma Smith and Jane Manning James

By LDS Living

The first-look trailer for the upcoming movie Jane and Emma is making waves, and Deadline is taking notice.

From the Church

"It Is as Though He Has Been Unleashed": Sister Nelson on President Nelson's Role as Prophet

By Katie Lambert

While traveling with President Russell M. Nelson on his South American tour, Sister Wendy Watson Nelson says in a Newsroom video that the prophet's work so far "Is as though he has been unleashed."

Lesson Helps

Watch This Beautifully Illustrated Video Showing How the Book of Mormon Was Compiled

By Danielle Christensen

From the Book of Mormon videos released by the Church to new study guides and journals, several resources are now available to help Latter-day Saints as they study of the Book of Mormon this year.

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.