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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ temple is pictured in Salt Lake City on Jan. 27, 2015. Photo courtesy of REUTERS/Jim Urquhart
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Jason Aldean on massacre during his concert: ‘beyond horrific’
“My Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved tonight,” wrote Jason Aldean on Instagram. “It hurts my heart that this would happen to anyone who was just coming out to enjoy what should have been a fun night.”
Mormon leader reaffirms faith’s opposition to gay marriage
Dallin H. Oaks told members of the nearly 16-million member faith watching around the world that the religion’s 1995 document — “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” — won’t change.
Anglican bishops prep for tough talks on same-sex marriage
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who convenes a primates meeting this week, has indicated how difficult the meeting is likely to be, saying that the leaders of the Anglican provinces would gather to pray, and even “to weep with one another.”
Evangelical leaders call on Trump to condemn the alt-right
In a particularly strong critique from a constituency that voted for him in overwhelming numbers, a group of Southern Baptist leaders and other evangelicals wrote to the president asking him to speak out against white supremacists.
How to find common ground
“This is what I want my children to know if I should die before they wake,” writes conservative talk-show host Erick Erickson. “The kitchen table is the most important tool they have to reshape their community.” (Subscription may be required)
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Mormon leader Robert D. Hales dies; served on top panel
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In 1994, he was chosen as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a high-level governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Tennessee church suspect may have sought Charleston revenge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The note found in a suspect's car referenced revenge or retaliation for Dylann Roof, the white supremacist who killed nine black worshippers at a South Carolina church in 2015 and has since been sentenced to death.
Canada police seek recalled Vatican diplomat for child porn
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Police in Windsor, Ontario said Carlo Capella, 50, allegedly uploaded the child porn to a social networking site while visiting a place of worship between Dec. 24 and Dec. 27.
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Evangelical Trump supporters: Don’t lecture us about Hefner’s sexual perversity
“I am so beyond confused with Christians who are screaming about how terrible Hugh Hefner’s sexual ethic was for society, and yet brought themselves to vote for and continue to support Trump,” writes Brandon Ambrosino.
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