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TIME: Mormon Perspective and 2012

With Mitt Romney leading the GOP presidential race and traditional Evangelical influence appearing to wane, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is playing an increasingly significant role in the American political conversation. On Thursday the Pew Forum on Religion in Public Life unveiled an in-depth look at public perceptions of American Mormons — the first report of its kind ever published by a non-LDS research group. Here is a survey of some its most interesting findings:

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'Anti-Mormon' pastor now supporting Romney

Outspoken Baptist pastor Robert Jeffress, who last year attacked presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney and his "non-Christian faith," announced he will support the former Massachusetts governor for the Republican nomination. Last October, Jeffress, who supported Rick Perry before dropping out of the race, said Perry was a true follower of Jesus Christ and Mitt Romney's faith was considered a cult.

USA Today gallery features 'Famous Mormons'

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have served in every level of government, short of the presidency, which Mitt Romney, left, is trying to change. Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman, right, also a Mormon, dropped out of the 2012 Republican nomination race after losing to Romney in the New Hampshire primary.

Join Us for a 1-Day Seminar on the Life of Joseph Smith

By History of the Saints (Sponsored)

"Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord has done more save Jesus only for the salvation of men in this world than any other man that ever lived in it.” History of the Saints presents, “Knowing Joseph,” April 29, 2017, at the Utah State University Eccles Conference Center. It is a one-day educational seminar on the life and ministry of Joseph, with speakers Robert L. Millet, Susan Easton Black, Alexander L. Baugh, and Glenn J. Rawson. Tickets are $25 and available at historyofthesaints.org. Seating is limited and tickets are going fast.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Lesson 19: "The Plan of Salvation"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Hugh Nibley gave an interesting insight into the plan of salvation as he reported and commented on a gospel conversation between the Apostle Peter and Clement, one of the early Christians:

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3 powers given in the temple endowment to those who continue on the covenant path

By Anthony Sweat

“Although we have not yet arrived to a ‘fulness’ of the priesthood and glory of God, … we have received promised blessings from God for those who enter and continue on the covenant path and some of those promised blessings are available to us here and now in mortality.”

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8 Ways to Get the Most Out of Priesthood and Relief Society This Year

By Trina Boice

The gospel means “good news,” which means members of the Church should be the happiest people around! Our lives are full of and centered on learning and sharing good news. We have the scriptures and living prophets to teach us the fullness of the gospel and how to live it better each day.

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Elder Hales: “If You Want My Counsel, Be Prepared to Take It”

This month, Elder Robert D. Hales posted a very interesting anecdote to his Facebook page. In it, he told about a priesthood leader and a teacher who said to him, “If you want my counsel, be prepared to take it.”