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Dealing with Opposition While Sharing Your Faith on Social Media

On August 19, 2014, Elder David A. Bednar called on members of the Church to get busy using Social Media in positive ways. More specifically he challenged:

Latter-day Saint Life

Why Are Mormons Obsessed with Near-Death Experiences?

What lies beyond the grave?

From the Church

First Presidency Announces New Young Women General Presidency

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new Young Women General Presidency during the Saturday afternoon session of the faith’s 183rd Annual General Conference today. The following individuals will serve in the new presidency:

Mormonism shows American values

There has been heated speculation about what it will mean to have a Mormon in the White House. Because Mormons believe their “president” — the head of their Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — is God’s prophet on earth, will a Mormon president of the United States be bound to obey whatever this man says? Again, Americans do not seem much astir about such things. Even so, with these concerns laid aside, many voters might not recognize an often undervalued feature of the faith: How it might help a Mormon lead in the Oval Office. This possibility arises from the emphasis the faith places upon patriotism, civic duty and morality in government — American government in particular.

Latter-day Saints on ‘Biggest Loser’ bond over faith

On Sundays, behind the doors of The Biggest Loser ranch and unseen by almost 9.5 million viewers, several contestants of the hit reality television show meet in Moses Kinikini’s bedroom to partake of the sacrament and share their testimonies. Six of the 22 contestants on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” this season are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, namely Moses Kinikini, Kaylee Kinikini, Rulon Gardner, Justin Pope, Sarah Nitta and Denise Hill.

Latter-day Saint Life

"I Wouldn't Be Here Without" Your Love: LDS Shooting Victim Shares Gratitude, Faith

Speaking to reporters and live web viewers across the globe, Maddy Wilford shared her gratitude for the outpouring of love she received after she was critically injured in the Parkland shooting.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Glenn Beck Chokes Up Recalling When Billy Graham Defended His Mormon Faith

Learn about some of the ways Billy Graham defended Mormonism throughout his ministry. Read the Church's statement on Billy Graham following his death.

From the Church

Church Honors Catholic Cardinal: "We, Mormons and Catholics, Stand Together"

“We, Mormons and Catholics, stand together in our recognition [of] freedom of religion [and] freedom of worship — the focus of the 11th article of faith in the Mormon Church,” said Cardinal Wuerl.

Religion writer Stephen Mansfield on the 'Mormon moment'

Stephen Mansfield is the best-selling author of “The Faith of George W. Bush” and “The Faith of Barack Obama,” books which plumbed the theological underpinnings of the last two presidents. Now he has written “The Mormonizing of America,” a book scheduled for release next week that looks at the theology and influence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – the religion of the Republican presumptive nominee for president. We asked Mansfield some questions about his book, the LDS religion and its most famous political adherent, Mitt Romney.

Latter-day Saint Life

#MormonByChoice: Photographer’s Campaign Encourages Members to Share Testimonies Online

MR says: What a great example of finding ways to share your faith and help strengthen others after loss and heartache.