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Mormons know how the Church sanctioned racial exclusion. That policy has a paper trail.
By Jana Riess — March 10, 2023
(RNS) — Paul Reeve's new book argues the decision to ban Blacks from priesthood and the temple began with Brigham Young but wasn't fully entrenched until the early 1900s under Joseph F. Smith.
More “Letters to a Young Mormon,” this time from Deseret Book
By Jana Riess — January 26, 2018
Adam S. Miller continues to communicate Mormon beliefs as beautifully and thoughtfully as anybody I know. I talk to him today about his popular book for young adult Mormons, now republished by Deseret Book.
Gay Mormon author, brother of an apostle, builds bridges between the LDS and LGBTQ communities
By Jana Riess — October 5, 2017
Deseret author Tom Christofferson's new book "That We May Be One" offers hope to LGBT Mormons and builds a bridge between two communities that have historically been at odds.
New Mormon publishing house aims to ‘reach people who feel they don’t have a place’
By Jana Riess — April 11, 2017
Yay! A new Mormon publishing company has come to town, with the aim of widening the LDS tent.
Mormon Heavenly Mother featured in Deseret Book best-seller
By Jana Riess — September 13, 2016
The #4 best-seller at Deseret Book this week is a picture book that takes the Mormon doctrine of Heavenly Mother seriously: She's not a fragile wallflower, but a goddess in might and dignity.
Mormon founder turned over priesthood keys to women, says Deseret Book author
By Jana Riess — June 21, 2016
Fiona Givens, a Deseret Book author and popular Mormon speaker, says early LDS women were given priesthood keys -- and that there is historical tradition linking Heavenly Mother to the Holy Ghost.
Staying Mormon: “Planted” with Patrick Mason
By Jana Riess — January 15, 2016
Patrick Mason's new guide speaks to Mormon doubters and those who love them . . .. and it's co-published by Deseret Book.
The rebirth — finally — of Mormon cinema
By Jana Riess — October 16, 2015
After a promising start 15 years ago, Mormon cinema sputtered and died. Now, Arthur Van Wagenen hopes to raise the bar of Mormon filmmaking -- and he has the pedigree, platform, and talent to make it happen.
New movie “Just Let Go” tells Mormon man’s unlikely story of forgiveness
By Jana Riess — September 25, 2015
Could you forgive the person who killed your family? Mormon bishop Chris Williams did. This Monday, a special national screening of "Just Let Go" aims to show us how.
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