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Talking with LDS Military Chaplains: What They Do
This two-part episode offers a wonderful peek into military chaplaincy, a career unlike any other, and, in particular, experiences of LDS chaplains. Two active duty LDS Army chaplains—Nathan Kline and Jason Unsworth—and one retired LDS Air Force chaplain—Phil McLemore—share the history of chaplaincy and how it has evolved since even before the beginning of the American Revolution, what it takes to become a chaplain today, the many roles chaplains play, the particular pressures they face, as well as the incredible opportunities it provides for unique service and spiritual vistas.
The LDS Gospel according to Sen. Orrin Hatch
The title of this blog may perhaps be a bit flip. It’s a book-sized testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by one of its more prominent members, Utah’s senior-citizen senator, Sen. Orrin Hatch. Published by a small bookseller, Cedar Fort Publishing, Hatch acknowledges that it’s a “short primer” designed for investigators, new converts, missionaries, young people and persons interested in learning about his faith’s history. While it’s likely destined for a longer shelf life at Deseret Industries than Deseret Book, there is a certain sweetness and sincerity in Hatch’s “An American, a Mormon and a Christian — My Basic Beliefs.”
Mormon 'Mother of the Year' Winner for California Talks Parenting
Being a mother “makes us the best we can be,” said Janna Davis O’Bryant, who was named the Mother of the Year for California by American Mothers, Inc.
Mormon youth honor 9/11 victims with annual flag display
For nine years, teenagers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Ahwatukee Foothills have worked together to remind the community of those who were lost during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, by posting more than 100 American flags along the Warner-Elliot Loop for a 24-hour period. "It was just an idea from the bishop that preceded me on the first anniversary of 9/11," said Kerry Griggs, bishop of Ahwatukee First Ward. "It was something we could do to provide a little service to the community and serve as a reminder."
Hiring Young at UW an opportunity to promote religious tolerance
ABC News ran an editorial, "Anti-LDS Slurs in Washington," about the recent selection of Michael Young as the new president of the University of Washington.
LDS Church Expanding Partnership with Red Cross
When Lynne and Val Killian were invited to volunteer for a 24-month humanitarian service mission, they admit it was "totally a surprise."
Latter-day Saint Life
How 'Thieves and Robbers' Point to the Divine Origin of the Book of Mormon
In the Book of Mormon, we find the terms thieves and robbers. To modern Americans, the words are interchangeable (which is what we find in the King James Bible). Under ancient Near Eastern law, however, there is a significant difference between the two types of criminals and how the law should punish them. Without exception, the Book of Mormon uses the terms thieves and robbers correctly.
Rapidly growing Mormon community in Harlem looks to reach out
As Mitt Romney’s status as the Republican presidential nominee is becoming more and more certain, Mormonism—Romney’s declared faith—is facing new scrutiny. Last month, a comment in the Washington Post by a Brigham Young University professor prompted an official Mormon Church statement clarifying its position on the historical priesthood ban on African-Americans, which was lifted in 1978. “We condemn racism, including any and all past racism by individuals both inside and outside the Church,” the statement read.
Black Mormons face historic presidential choice
Twenty years ago, who would have predicted the 2012 U.S. presidential race would pit a black incumbent against a white Mormon? Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney. The matchup is both thrilling and complicated for one particular group — black Latter-day Saints.
Mormon 'Night Writers' put kids to bed, write books
If you have a yearning to write, the American Night Writers Association has a cheering section for you. This nationwide organization -- with a local Provo chapter -- is made up of women who want to support each other in the goal of becoming published writers. The "night writers" name comes from the habit of some who can only squeeze writing time in after putting the kids to bed at night. Some of the local members are already successful authors, such as Loraine Scott, author of the "Summer Winter" mystery series, which focuses on a senior missionary couple.