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Latter-day Saint Life
5 Things That Set "The Christ Child" Film Apart from Other Versions of the Nativity Story
This year, as part of the Light the World campaign, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in partnership with Boncom, released a new video highlighting the story of the Nativity. “The Christ Child” tells the familiar story of Christ’s birth—but in a surprisingly new and meaningful way, explained Jeff Taylor, who worked as co-creative director of the film.
Mormons & America: An Inside Look at Their Troubled Past
Mormons in the nineteenth century knew the sting of misused power. A governor issued an extermination order against them. A President told them he could do nothing for them. An army marched against them to put down a non-existent rebellion. The Republican Party wanted to stomp out their “barbaric” practice of plural marriage. Congress confiscated their temples. The Supreme Court ruled against their religious freedom. Many of their leaders were thrown into jail.
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Why this symbol appears 10,000 times in the San Diego Temple
By Ernest Lehenbauer
The ancient “Seal of Melchizedek” is often represented as an eight-point star composed of two squares offset 45 degrees and overlaid (or interwoven). It is such a significant symbol that President Hinckley had it added to the Salt Lake Temple, and since then it has shown up in many more temples. Differing eight-point stars can also be found throughout the Conference Center. But how, you may wonder, is it a symbol of Christ, and when did this information come to light in modern times? The answers start with the design of the beautiful San Diego Temple.
Latter-day Saint Life
5 Traces of the New Testament in the Book of Mormon and What They Teach Us
By Nicholas J. Frederick
Members of the Church may sometimes forget that the gold plates and the Book of Mormon don’t say the same things. One contains the writings of an ancient people in a lost language and the other is a translation of those writings into the English language made during the 19th century. Our Primary children sing about Moroni burying golden plates in a mountainside. The record was made by Nephites, but the story is retold in the Book of Mormon.
Sponsored: Gain Greater Appreciation for the Pioneers by Attending the Castle Valley Pageant
By Castle Valley Pageant
Help your family remember the pioneers by attending the Castle Valley pageant! Discover Castle Valley, Utah, through an elaborate outdoor historical drama that portrays the settling of the frontier. And don't miss the Pioneer Village, where guests learn about the crafts necessary for a pioneer settlement to survive, such as blacksmithing, farming with horse-drawn implements, weaving, and spinning.
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25 Interesting Facts About the Beehive House
By Alicia Soto
This year marks the 165th anniversary of the creation of the Beehive House. Completed in 1854, the Beehive House was designed as the official governor’s residence of President Brigham Young. After serving as home for three Church leaders, a shared place for visitors, and a house of revelation, it now stands as a historical museum for all to enjoy. Here are some facts you may not know about this inviting 13,000-square-foot home:
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40 Things You Didn't Know about Temple Square
By Carly M. Springer
Have you ever visited Temple Square? Even though we walk by it every day, we were surprised by the rich heritage hidden in the buildings, statues, and landscaping. From a former Temple Square missionary, we got the inside scoop to the rich history behind the buildings and monuments most of us pass by without even noticing.
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FHE: The Fourth Article of Faith
By LDS Living
13 Weeks of FHE
Lesson Helps
Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 8: "The Restoration of the Priesthood"
By Ted L. Gibbons
It would be a mistake to over-simplify the restoration and purposes of the priesthood, but perhaps an analogy will help us understand what is happening.
Latter-day Saint Life
5 Things You Might Not Know About the Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon
By Casey Paul Griffiths
Recent work by scholars on the coming forth of the Book of Mormon has led to several major shifts in the way these events are viewed by members of the Church. Recently, the Church published a Gospel Topics essay on the translation process to clarify some of the historical questions surrounding the coming forth of this sacred book. With an abundance of new scholarship in this area, there are a multitude of new insights to be gained. Here are five things you might not have known about the coming forth of the Book of Mormon: