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LDS Church says disciplinary claim is 'patently false'

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said that suggestions by a Florida man that he is being excommunicated by the church for writing negative articles about Mitt Romney are “patently false.” In a statement issued Friday afternoon, LDS Church spokesman Michael Purdy denied that David Twede, who is described in The Daily Beast as “a scientist, novelist and fifth-generation Mormon,” is facing church discipline “for having questions or for expressing a political view.”

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4 Missionaries Injured in Collision with Truck, Church Announces

The following statement was released February 27 by Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff:

Shake-up hits BYU’s Mormon studies institute

As this "Mormon moment" continues to ratchet up public scrutiny of the LDS Church, Mormon apologists are assessing the best way to shield the faith: Play offense or stick to defense?

America Is Making Religious Diversity Work, Journalist Says

In a country that is remarkable for both its religious diversity and devotion — a situation rife with potential volatility — one of America’s leading faith journalists is impressed that America seems to be making it work. Laurie Goodstein, national religion correspondent for the New York Times, told a near capacity crowd in Utah Valley University’s Ragan Theater Wednesday that America’s unique and remarkable religious diversity “is not a threat, but actually can be an asset to our country.”

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Why Joseph Smith Critics Changed Their Tune After Realizing This About the Book of Mormon

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"Ridiculous." "Gross." "Contemptible." These are just a few words early critics of the Book of Mormon used to describe this sacred text. While some are critical of the Book of Mormon's authenticity, the sophistication of these sacred scriptures shows its complexity.

10 Memorable Quotes from C.S. Lewis on the 50th Anniversary of His Death

On Nov. 22, much of the world will remember and celebrate President John F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination. Little noticed in 1963 was the death that same day of another extraordinary man, C.S. Lewis. His writings on Christianity and his Chronicles of Narnia novels have had a profound effect on Christians, especially in the United States. Because of this, it is worth remembering his life, his faith and the remarkably enduring gift of his writings.

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Cystic Fibrosis Doesn't Stop Temple Worker

Claire Shaw was excited to be pregnant at the same time as her next-door neighbor.

Is 'The Book of Mormon' good for Mormons?

The new Broadway show, The Book of Mormon, opened on Thursday to rave reviews and has immediately become one of the hottest ticket on the Great White Way. Since the show is written and produced by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the guys who brought us South Park, the project had been met with intrigue from its onset; now, though, thanks to all the accolades, some are second-guessing whether the show is so controversial after all. Mormons have even reportedly been fans of the show.

Mitt Romney worships with family on vacation in New Hampshire

Every year, Mitt Romney and his family spend a week at his estate on picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee. They go boating, play games — and attend church, an expression of the faith that’s fundamentally shaped the Republican presidential candidate. Romney, the first Mormon to clinch the presidential nomination of a major party, attended services Sunday with his wife, Ann, five sons, five daughters-in-law and 18 grandchildren. They made up nearly a third of the congregation that gathered inside the small, nondescript building that houses this tiny resort town’s branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Mormon runs for president in Mali

Since my dad was actively involved in politics when I was young and even ran for office twice, I was smack dab in the middle. Some of my best memories involved attending political open houses with my parents, meeting prominent politicians, and going to the party’s headquarters. When I was 10, my sister and I campaigned for our dad every weekend for six months, going door-to-door or walking in parades handing out fliers. Though it was hard work, it certainly made a big impression on me!