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Latter-day Saint Life
A Mormon Church Service Made Simple
When do I sing? Do I raise my hand when everyone else does? Who will be speaking? What happens during three hours of church meetings? Mormon church meetings function a little bit differently than services for other faiths. If you know someone who is thinking about coming to an LDS church service and you're not quite sure what to tell them or how to explain, try sharing this short, comprehensive video to put them at ease!
Mormonism’s modern-day problem
“Mormons are all crazy,” said my New York liberal atheist friend. ”They’re nuts!” “Why do you think they’re crazy?” I asked.
Latter-day Saint Life
3 Missionaries Who Thought They Failed
Let’s face it, not every missionary will end up in Brazil and have the blessing of baptizing 50 beautiful families into the church. Not every member missionary will be able to baptize all his co-workers – and that’s okay. For those who don’t, have faith and trust in the Lord that your efforts will be accepted by Him and turned into something more marvelous than you can imagine.
Is it open season on Mormonism?
The BuzzFeed piece is misleadingly titled,”Why Ann stayed home.” In fact the reporter, McKay Coppins (who has identified himself as a Mormon), reveals nothing about her motivations. That, rather, appears to be the “hook” for a discourse asserting the Mormon faith is discriminatory and oppressive toward women. Ann wasn’t interviewed. The Romney campaign didn’t comment for his report. And the reporter doesn’t indicate he tried to reach either. The piece foreshadows, I fear, of what is to come — effort to portray Mormons as weirdly out of step and unmodern, and by implication, Romney as being unfit for the presidency.
Letter from Brad Pitt's mom supporting Romney draws national attention
Will Mitt Romney's Mormonism be a liability in the upcoming election? Jane Pitt, mother of actor Brad Pitt, does not believe it should. Pitt recently made national headlines with a letter to the editor of the Springfield, Mo. News-Leader in which she referred to President Barack Obama as a "liberal who supports the killing of unborn babies and same-sex marriage" and encouraged fellow Christians not to vote against Romney just because he is a Mormon.
Mitt Romney, Mormon: This I know
Most Americans are a bit gun-shy when it comes to talking about faith and politics. And it’s no wonder, given that for the last few decades we’ve seen religion used as a political weapon on sensitive personal issues, like the most recent entanglement that seems to be rolling back the clock on contraception for women. As the landmark election of President Obama in 2008 presented an important opportunity to discuss race in America, this year presents another important opportunity: to improve the quality of our national conversation on religion, as America contemplates the presidential candidacy of Mitt Romney.
Helping LGBTQ/SSA Churchgoers Feel Welcome in an LDS Environment
If you’re a straight member of the LDS Church, slip off your shoes for a minute and step into someone else’s. Imagine that you identify as same-sex attracted, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.
Latter-day Saint Life
Why I Revere the Prophet Joseph Smith
Tuesday, Dec. 23, will be the 209th anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Appropriately, this year as every year, that anniversary will be vastly overshadowed by celebrations of Christmas, the traditional birthday of the master he sought to serve.
From the Church
Mormon seminary reaches all-time enrollment high
Enrollment for the youth religious education program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has increased some 4 percent in the past year to reach over 390,000 — the highest enrollment ever. The seminary program, created over 100 years ago, now reaches teenagers in 150 countries. Seminary is a four-year religious educational program for high school-age students run by the Church. It is open to teenagers of all faiths and is taught in a variety of formats. Seminary program enrollment has grown steadily for the past few years, but this school year’s increase is more than double that of the previous one.
How a Bishop's Bout with Cancer Helped Him Re-Focus His Life
The fast approaching Christmas season has Terry Tippets reflecting on the value of even the most simple of gifts.