Bruce R. McConkie

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 Nastygrams and the “abomination” of homosexuality

By Jana Riess — June 2, 2015
This is by no means the first Mormon nastygram I’ve ever received, and it's not even close to being the worst. After five years of blogging, I've become downright philosophical about them. But several things struck me about this one.

Best. Mormon. Comic.

By Jana Riess — May 9, 2014
Comic book character "Enid" is a sharp, funny 15-year-old Mormon girl who wears "I Heart Dieter" t-shirts and argues with her seminary teacher. Creator Scott Hales talks about Enid and the daily comic's growing cult following on Tumblr.

35 years later, some black Mormons see lingering prejudice

By Peggy Fletcher Stack — June 7, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) 35 years after Mormons allowed blacks to join the priesthood, some black Mormons say prejudice continues to fester within Mormonism because members are uncomfortable talking about it.
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