Mormon church
Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims
By Jason Dearen and Michael Rezendes — December 4, 2023
HAILEY, Idaho (AP) — Nondisclosure agreements have been used frequently by the Mormon church and other organizations to keep sex abuse allegations secret.
Protesters demand Utah require clergy to report sex abuse
By Sam Metz — August 22, 2022
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Protestors, including religious leaders and survivors, gathered at the Utah State Capitol on Friday to rally against a state law that exempts Mormon leaders from being required to report child sexual abuse brought to their attention in church confessionals.
Max Perry Mueller: Mormons reach a tipping point on Trump
By Aysha Khan — December 21, 2017
(RNS) We asked Max Perry Mueller, author of "Race and the Making of the Mormon People," to consider what 2018 will mean for religion.
Apostle urges Mormons to ‘rescue’ those who leave — but listen first
By Jana Riess — May 9, 2017
Elder Dallin Oaks yesterday spoke of the problem of Mormons leaving the fold, especially young people. But instead of the usual tactic of immediate seek-and-rescue, he advocated listening. Which should not be as revolutionary as it is.
Mormonism: A country club with a strict dress code
By Jana Riess — August 27, 2016
Guest blogger Mette Harrison says Mormons spend too much time talking about appropriate dress, particularly for young women. All this attention to clothing makes church feel more like an exclusive country club than a faith dedicated to Christ's example.
Why Mormon leaders are ‘deeply troubled’ by Oregon militiamen
By Mark A. Kellner — January 5, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Taking up arms goes beyond what the religion teaches, say scholars.
Mormon Church appoints three men to its governing body
By Reuters — October 4, 2015
SALT LAKE CITY – Elders Ronald A. Rasband, Gary F. Stevenson and Dale G. Renlund were named to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Third member of Mormon Church’s highest governing body dies in five months
By Reuters — September 23, 2015
(Reuters) The death of Richard G. Scott leaves three empty seats on the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and "a leadership void not experienced in Mormonism in more than a century."
As state prepares appeal, Utah same-sex couples rush to wed
By Elizabeth Weise — December 24, 2013
(RNS) For now, a state considered as one of the most conservative in the nation, has joined the likes of California and New York where same-sex couples can legally wed. Legal experts say that even if a judge halts the weddings, the licenses that have already been issued will likely still be valid.
Mormon church lashes back at magazine over portrayal of prophet and profits
By Daniel Burke — July 13, 2012
(RNS) The Mormon church is lashing back at a business magazine that parodied their prophet’s mission and portrayed the church as lucratively rich but miserly with charitable donations. By Daniel Burke.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Changing the Mormon conversation on homosexuality
By Donald Fletcher — June 26, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (RNS) The way many members of the Mormon Church treat gay and lesbian people people is in many cases not in keeping with what I feel is the doctrine of Jesus Christ. I am a Mormon bishop, and I believe this must change. by Donald Fletcher.
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