The stubborn faithfulness of liberal Mormons
(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.
Student reporters at BYU-Idaho allegedly pressured not to publish negative stories
(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.
Mormon girls now acknowledge Heavenly Mother, but boys do not
(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.
People of faith are heard online — but the partisans are winning
(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.
What the media isn't saying about the history of Mormon polygamy in Mexico
(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.
What the media isn't saying about the history of Mormon polygamy in Mexico
(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.
No, the Mormon polygamists in Mexico are not part of Ervil LeBaron's church
(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.
No, the Mormon polygamists in Mexico are not part of Ervil LeBaron's church
(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.
Mormons criticize LDS curriculum's treatment of slavery in the New Testament
(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?
Mormons still heavily committed to GOP despite Trump effect, according to Pew study
(RNS) — Seven in 10 U.S. Mormons still support the Republican Party, despite church members' much lower approval of the president.
Clear as mud, part 2: Guidance for Mormons on the new temple recommend interviews
(RNS) — Does the new temple recommend interview open the door for Mormons to not wear their temple garments 24/7?
Clear as mud, part 1: the new Mormon temple recommend interview
(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?
Billy Graham, Franklin Graham and the dangers of mixing religion and politics
(RNS) — How will Billy Graham be remembered? Is his son Franklin damaging that legacy? Historian and Graham biographer Grant Wacker weighs in.