Bruce R. McConkie Mormon Doctrine

Will the Mormon president apologize to the NAACP for the church’s past racism?

By Jana Riess — July 19, 2019
(RNS) — Short answer: probably not, but a columnist can dream.

Do Mormons worship Jesus Christ?

By Jana Riess — April 15, 2017
More than 30 years ago, LDS apostle Bruce R. McConkie was adamant that Mormons do not worship Christ. Guest blogger Mette Harrison says otherwise.

Mormon missionaries, mental illness, and coming home early

By Jana Riess — January 8, 2015
Yesterday's terrific Deseret News article went a long way toward destigmatizing mental illness and the "early return" missionary. Bravo.

Mormon leaders find unlikely evangelical and Catholic allies in fight against gay marriage

By Jana Riess — September 8, 2014
While I'm always glad to see Mormons cooperating with other denominations, the unlikely alliance of Mormons, Catholics, and evangelicals against gay marriage is a sad example of the old adage, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
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