Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Kate Kelly appeals her excommunication from Mormon Church
By Nate Carlisle — July 25, 2014
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) In her argument, Kelly contends her lay leaders never asked her about women holding the priesthood -- a point the leaders disputed in the letter excommunicating her.
Book examines pivotal moment in US history: Joseph Smith’s murder
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — July 2, 2014
(RNS) The assassination of Mormon church founder Joseph Smith provides rich insights into mob violence in 19th-century America and the country’s failure to protect religious freedom for unpopular churches, says the author of a new book.
Excommunicated Mormon Kate Kelly: ‘I’ve done nothing wrong and have nothing to repent’
By Kristen Moulton — June 24, 2014
(RNS) Women’s ordination advocate Kate Kelly said it’s unlikely she will seek rebaptism anytime soon into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which excommunicated her Monday (June 23).
NJ students attend Mormon Prom for a ‘modest’ celebration
By Janelle Griffith — May 13, 2014
(RNS) The prom was free to attend, but under one stipulation: Teens were required to sign a pact agreeing to dress and behave modestly, to dance "appropriately" and to abstain from using alcohol or drugs.
Provo is the nation’s happiest town, but is it worth visiting?
By Jayne Clark — April 28, 2014
PROVO, Utah (RNS) Given that so many locals share common Mormon-inspired values, it's fair to question whether the heightened sense of well-being comes from living among like-minded souls. Yes and no, locals say.
Neon Tree’s Tyler Glenn is gay, Mormon and proud of it
By David Burger — April 21, 2014
(RNS) After years of denials and lyrics that obscure the issue, Neon Trees' frontman Tyler Glenn declared proudly that he is gay -- and still a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
British court tosses out fraud case against LDS leader
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — March 20, 2014
(RNS) Judge Howard Riddle said the case sought to use the legal system as “a high-profile forum to attack the religious beliefs of others.”
Mormons counter ‘cartoonish’ idea of planets in the afterlife
By Adelle M. Banks — March 4, 2014
(RNS) Just as heaven is often depicted as people sitting on clouds strumming harps, “Latter-day Saints’ doctrine of exaltation is often similarly reduced in media to a cartoonish image of people receiving their own planets,” the statement says.
Mormon president ordered to appear in British court
By Dennis Wagner — February 5, 2014
(RNS) Legal scholars expressed bewilderment at the development, saying British law precludes challenges to theological beliefs in secular courts.
Sculptor of iconic Angel Moroni dies
By Janelle Stecklein — December 2, 2013
(RNS) All but an estimated 10 or so Angel Moroni sculptures on temples worldwide are the work of Karl Quilter who died last week.
Mormons, matrimonies and more! – Have a little faith
By Sally Morrow — November 6, 2013
Host Zach Anner meets Mormon couple Kylee and David. He learns about the Mormon faith, relationships, family and even finds his match at a singles event hosted by the church.
Evangelical visits to BYU signal a new evangelical-Mormon detente
By Adelle M. Banks — October 30, 2013
(RNS) After top Southern Baptist and Assemblies of God leaders visited Brigham Young University, is there a detente -- perhaps more practical than theological -- between evangelicals and Mormons?
With 10 deaths so far this year, are Mormon missionaries safe?
By Tony Semerad — October 9, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Ten Mormon missionaries have died so far in 2013, far above typical levels. And while church officials insist the spike doesn’t represent a trend, it has raised anew the question: Is missionary work safe?
Ex-Mormons aren’t ‘lazy or sinful,’ church leader Dieter Uchtdorf says
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — October 7, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) “To be perfectly frank,” Mormon leader Dieter Uchtdorf said, “there have been times when members or leaders in the church have simply made mistakes."
Photo Slideshow: A day in the life of a Mormon missionary
By Sally Morrow — September 26, 2013
While carrying out their mission, Mormon missionaries spend time studying, teaching and spreading their message door-to-door with strangers. See what an average day on a mission looks like for two women called to carry out their mission in Independence, Mo.
