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Every ward has member dealing with same-gender issues

LDS family services estimates there a 4-5 members in each ward that are dealing with same-gender issues. They say most … Continue reading Every ward has member dealing with same-gender issues

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The Muslims in your neighborhood

Every Friday around lunch time, a line of cars drives into the empty parking lot of an empty building. Around … Continue reading The Muslims in your neighborhood

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Does science strengthen our faith or threaten it?

The conflict between science and religion is generally overstated. But it is certainly true that science is the matrix that … Continue reading Does science strengthen our faith or threaten it?

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An LDS View on Science and Religion

“[S]cholars today recognize that older descriptions of “conflict” or open “warfare” between science and Christianity are often mistaken. Nor could … Continue reading An LDS View on Science and Religion

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Zelophehad’s Daughters | Why I Do Want to Believe in Heavenly Mother

I find the Proclamation on the Family both heartening in its acknowledgment of heavenly parents, but also discouraging in its … Continue reading Zelophehad’s Daughters | Why I Do Want to Believe in Heavenly Mother

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Librarian believes books can help youths in trouble | Mormon Times

Incarcerated teens — LDS Church members and nonmembers alike — have a chance to progress thanks to the dedication of … Continue reading Librarian believes books can help youths in trouble | Mormon Times

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President Monson Breaks Ground for Rome Italy Temple – LDS Newsroom

Construction has begun in the “eternal” city for a new Latter-day Saint temple. Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church … Continue reading President Monson Breaks Ground for Rome Italy Temple – LDS Newsroom

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Scout controversy hinges on Mormon status as Christians

In shopping around for a Cub Scout program for their two sons, ages 6 and 8, Jeremy and Jodi Stokes … Continue reading Scout controversy hinges on Mormon status as Christians

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Future of the LDS Church in Russia seen as very bright | Mormon Times

Pessimists may look at the LDS Church in Russia and see the glass half-empty, limited missionaries, past visa challenges, social … Continue reading Future of the LDS Church in Russia seen as very bright | Mormon Times

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Giving the Son power to make intercession

While reading in my scriptures yesterday, I came across Mosiah 15:8. And thus God breaketh the bands of death, having gained … Continue reading Giving the Son power to make intercession

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