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The surprising faith of 8 American presidents
Presidential religious lives are, for the most part, rather unremarkable--just like the majority of Americans they represent. As the 2012 presidential race, and especially the Republican nomination, dominate the news, the religion of the sometimes-frontrunner Mitt Romney continues to be an issue for many Republican voters. Americans have a hard time imagining a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a Mormon, as President. Yet Mormonism is, perhaps, the most American of all religions, founded by an American citizen and based on a sacred text that tells the story of God's work in the Americas. As many question Romney's religious heritage, it would be enlightening to look at eight presidents whose religious lives have troubled and fascinated Americans, or whose faiths may surprise us even today.
Bigoted against Brigham's faith?
One intriguing, even unexpected, aspect of the race for the Republican nomination has been the emergence—perhaps we should say the reemergence—of the religious issue in presidential politics. Anyone who thinks that John F. Kennedy put it definitively to rest in 1960 in his famous address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association should be aware that the passage of 51 years seems not to have done the trick. As everybody knows, Mitt Romney is a Mormon, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and while he is hardly the first Mormon to run for president (Morris Udall, Orrin Hatch, his own father George Romney), he is the first member of his denomination to have what appears to be a plausible chance of being elected. This has awakened some disquieting ghosts.
Five Things about the Word of Wisdom You Might Have Overlooked
Some of my non-LDS sisters-in-law are veterans in the professional fitness field. Their (non-LDS) husbands and partners of past and present come from a wide range of fitness buffs: bodybuilders, athletes, yoga gurus, gym owners, physicians, and endurance race participants. Being physically active and health conscious, these non-LDS family members take food choice extremely seriously. They consume only organic fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. If a medical research result discovered that mercury was the new quinoa, it’d be included in their diet that very same day. Their dedication and commitment to maintain optimal physical health make them seem healthier than the rest of the family who keeps the Word of Wisdom.
Romney wins nation's final primary with more than 90 percent of the vote
There was so little doubt Mitt Romney would win Utah's GOP presidential primary Tuesday that national news organizations called the race with less than 2 percent of the state's precincts reporting. Romney capped what had been an often contentious battle to become the Republican Party's presumptive nominee with an easy victory in Utah, a state that has staunchly supported the White House aspirations of the former leader of the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Latter-day Saint Life
Does "Jane and Emma" Do Justice to These Great Women? Latter-day Saint Moviegoers Review
By Trina Boice
Latter-day Saint Moviegoers help you make informed decisions by reviewing films for artistry, content, and Gospel parallels. For daily reviews and movie news, join ourFacebook group.
An A–Z Look at the COVID-19 Guidelines Recently Released by the First Presidency
By Lindsey Williams
On Friday, April 17, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent a letter and two documents to the faith’s global leadership. A third document contained answers to questions not addressed in the First Presidency’s letter to leadership.
Latter-day Saint Life
Latter-day Saint women giving blessings: Everything you need to know
In the early days of the Church, it was not uncommon for women to participate in giving blessings of healing and to wash and anoint women who were sick or about to give birth.
Teachings of Lorenzo Snow Lesson 19: "Missionary Work: 'To Reach Every Human Heart'”
Get the full lesson "Missionary Work: 'To Reach Every Human Heart'” from the Teachings of Lorenzo Snow at LDS.org.
From the Church
Women to Join Key, Leading LDS Church Councils
The LDS Church has added women to three major committees, a historic development that gives women significant, permanent, official voices in church leadership.
Latter-day Saint Life
LDS Sister After Brother's Sudden Death: "I Think He Saved My Life"
By LDS Living
Jessica was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after her brother's sudden death on the day of his daughter's wedding. After a priesthood blessing from her father assured her that no matter what she would be okay, she continues to fight through her diagnosis with faith. In this inspiring video from stiry.com, Jessica shares her story and the incredible bond she has with her brother.