Peggy Fletcher Stack
Peggy Fletcher Stack is an author at Religion News Service.
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Mormons try to demystify temple ‘garments’
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — October 22, 2014
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) There is “nothing magical or mystical about temple garments,” the website says, and it asks reporters and observers to treat the clothing with respect.
Mormon apostle: Be civil in fighting gay marriage
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — October 6, 2014
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) “Though we may disagree, we should not be disagreeable," Mormon Apostle Dallin H. Oaks said before Utah started issuing marriage licenses to gay couples. "Our stands and communications on controversial topics should not be contentious.”
Mormon feminists seeking change find it in subtle wording
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — September 29, 2014
(RNS) Mormon feminists may have been surprised by some subtle changes in vocabulary and approach Saturday (Sept. 27) at the church's general women’s meeting.
Global religious gathering coming to US in 2015
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — September 9, 2014
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) The Parliament of the World’s Religions is coming to Utah in October 2015.
Rare Mormon documents go on display for 1st time
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — September 4, 2014
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has assembled some of its most treasured historical documents into a single exhibit and is inviting the public to view them.
Forget priesthood — moderate Mormon feminists seek a middle way
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — August 25, 2014
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Some Mormon women in the U.S. and abroad have embraced a careful approach short of ordination.
New book tells story of forgotten black Mormons
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — July 22, 2014
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) A new book by Mormon scholar Russell Stevenson will spread awareness of black pioneers more widely and provide historical support for their contributions to LDS history.
Book examines pivotal moment in US history: Joseph Smith’s murder
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — July 2, 2014
(RNS) The assassination of Mormon church founder Joseph Smith provides rich insights into mob violence in 19th-century America and the country’s failure to protect religious freedom for unpopular churches, says the author of a new book.
Mormon higher-ups hold keys to excommunication process against two activists
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — June 18, 2014
(RNS) If Mormon higher-ups want disciplinary actions against two activists to stop, they could do so. They've done it before.
April Fool’s isn’t a religious holiday, but there are some religious roots
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — March 31, 2014
(RNS) Even though the annual pranks may not be grounded in any ancient religious merrymaking, the notion of “holy fools” does have a long and respected place in Judeo-Christian history.
British court tosses out fraud case against LDS leader
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — March 20, 2014
(RNS) Judge Howard Riddle said the case sought to use the legal system as “a high-profile forum to attack the religious beliefs of others.”
Mormon women seeking priesthood to be shut out of Temple Square
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — March 18, 2014
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) The Mormon Church rebuffed Ordain Women’s second push for entrance to the priesthood session and urged the grass-roots group to “demonstrate” instead outside Temple Square.
Does Mormon modesty mantra reduce women to sex objects?
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — March 4, 2014
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) The church's message remains largely the same: Cover up, lest you cause the males around you to sin.
Marriage: What’s love got to do with it? Historically, very little
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — February 12, 2014
The ideal of love as a primary reason for marriage began to spread in the late 18th century and early 19th century, partly due to the French and American revolutions and the idea that people had a right to pursue personal happiness.
Mormon missionaries find work, meaning in community service
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — February 4, 2014
(RNS) The LDS San Jose Mission has discontinued tracting, or handing out tracts door-to-door. Mission leaders got the word three years ago: Find something else for these eager, young full-time missionaries to do.
