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The stubborn faithfulness of liberal Mormons

by Jana Riess
December 13, 2019

(RNS) — Liberal Mormons aren't clamoring for women's rights or LGBTQ equality because we oppose the church; we do so because we took the church at its word.

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I just paid my Mormon tithing. Why don’t I feel better about it?

by Jana Riess
December 3, 2019

(RNS) — I don't mind being held accountable in my giving, which I view as an important part of a Christian life. But I want the church to be accountable too.

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Student reporters at BYU-Idaho allegedly pressured not to publish negative stories

by Jack Jenkins
November 22, 2019

(RNS) — Student reporters a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints college were told not to 'poke the bear' by publishing stories criticizing school policy, according to a leaked recording of an editorial meeting.

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Why do Mormons ignore the Pearl of Great Price?

by Jana Riess
November 18, 2019

(RNS) — Terryl Givens says that without the Pearl of Great Price, Mormonism would just be 'warmed-over Protestantism.' So why is this book of scripture largely ignored by the faithful?

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Mormon girls now acknowledge Heavenly Mother, but boys do not

by Jana Riess
November 18, 2019

(RNS) — If young Mormon boys were to explicitly acknowledge Heavenly Mother every week in a devotional way, like the girls now do, that would be an attribution of power — to a woman.

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People of faith are heard online — but the partisans are winning

by Ryan Burge
November 18, 2019

(RNS) — The bad news is that the most outspoken religious people on social media are no less partisan than anyone else. The good news is that they are likely speaking to a silent majority of political pragmatists.

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What the media isn't saying about the history of Mormon polygamy in Mexico

by Jana Riess
November 8, 2019

(RNS) — Polygamous Mormons didn't go to Mexico in the late 19th century in defiance of the church; the church sent them there with its blessing.

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What the media isn't saying about the history of Mormon polygamy in Mexico

by Jana Riess
November 8, 2019

(RNS) — Polygamous Mormons didn't go to Mexico in the late 19th century in defiance of the church; the church sent them there with its blessing.

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No, the Mormon polygamists in Mexico are not part of Ervil LeBaron's church

by Jana Riess
November 7, 2019

(RNS) — The families who were victimized in Monday's shooting were not involved in Ervil LeBaron's violent cult. In fact, they have been his targets in the past.

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No, the Mormon polygamists in Mexico are not part of Ervil LeBaron's church

by Jana Riess
November 7, 2019

(RNS) — The families who were victimized in Monday's shooting were not involved in Ervil LeBaron's violent cult. In fact, they have been his targets in the past.

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Mormons criticize LDS curriculum's treatment of slavery in the New Testament

by Jana Riess
November 5, 2019

(RNS) — The LDS Church's curriculum on Philemon asks class members to consider a situation from the slaveowner’s point of view. What the heck?

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Mormons still heavily committed to GOP despite Trump effect, according to Pew study

by Jana Riess
October 29, 2019

(RNS) — Seven in 10 U.S. Mormons still support the Republican Party, despite church members' much lower approval of the president.

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Clear as mud, part 2: Guidance for Mormons on the new temple recommend interviews

by Jana Riess
October 24, 2019

(RNS) — Does the new temple recommend interview open the door for Mormons to not wear their temple garments 24/7?

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Clear as mud, part 1: the new Mormon temple recommend interview

by Jana Riess
October 22, 2019

(RNS) — Does the new Mormon temple recommend interview make things better or worse for members who struggle with chastity or who support teachings the church opposes?

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Billy Graham, Franklin Graham and the dangers of mixing religion and politics

by Jana Riess
October 15, 2019

(RNS) — How will Billy Graham be remembered? Is his son Franklin damaging that legacy? Historian and Graham biographer Grant Wacker weighs in.

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