Flunking Sainthood
Mormon women on the front page of the New York Times
By Jana Riess — March 3, 2014
The New York Times explores how sister missionaries are changing the future of Mormonism -- not just for women, but for the Church.
“Princess Bride” star joins cast of BYUtv series “Granite Flats”
By Jana Riess — February 28, 2014
1980s icons Cary Elwes and Christopher Lloyd have signed on to appear in the Mormon-produced cable series "Granite Flats."
Throwdown! IngramSpark vs. Amazon’s CreateSpace, Part 2
By Jana Riess — February 26, 2014
Bottom line: If I were Ingram I’d be quaking in my Tennessee boots.
Amazon’s CreateSpace vs. IngramSpark: Which is best for self-published authors?
By Jana Riess — February 25, 2014
Amazon's CreateSpace beats IngramSpark in four out of five categories.
Mormon urban development in Philly
By Jana Riess — February 24, 2014
Mormon plans to develop two city blocks in Philadelphia have met with mixed reviews.
Especially for young Mormon men
By Jana Riess — February 20, 2014
My young Mormon brethren, let me speak plainly: it is your responsibility to ensure that what you wear does not cause your sisters to stumble.
Mormon secrets, Mormon lies
By Jana Riess — February 18, 2014
The absence of public confession creates a false culture in which Mormons are trained to hide their true selves.
A dog of sorrows, and acquainted with grief
By Jana Riess — February 14, 2014
God had not seen fit to give me another baby, but he did bring me a dog, an introspective black mutt who’d been discarded at an animal shelter. I think I needed him just as much as he needed me.
Mormons gaining ground in the 18 to 29 age group
By Jana Riess — February 12, 2014
US Mormons can take heart that at a time when other Christian groups are struggling to reach Millennials, the LDS Church is making that connection
Are Mormons Flunking the Word of Wisdom?
By Jana Riess — February 10, 2014
Mormons are 14% more likely to be obese than other Americans. Guest blogger Jane Birch argues that full adherence to the Word of Wisdom would solve the problem of the "Fatter-day Saints."
Cleaning out a life
By Jana Riess — February 7, 2014
I'm the original anti-clutter warrior, but I've met my Waterloo in my late mother's papers. I just can't throw them away.
7 zingers from the Ham-on-Nye Creation Debate
By Jana Riess — February 5, 2014
"Why do we wear clothes? Genesis!" And six other one-liners from last night's debate between creationist Ken Ham and Bill Nye the Science Guy.
The “Mormon war on masturbation” video
By Jana Riess — February 3, 2014
Maybe the BYU-Idaho video and the inaccurate reportage about it will prompt Mormons to have a much-needed conversation about the ethics of masturbation -- and the ways we discuss it with youth.
Creation vs. evolution: Submit your questions for the “Ham-on-Nye” debate
By Jana Riess — February 1, 2014
On Tuesday I'll be attending the creation-evolution debate between Ken Ham and Bill Nye the Science Guy. Taking your questions now.
Is Salt Lake City the “most godless” city in America? Try again
By Jana Riess — January 31, 2014
Mormon-dominated Salt Lake City ranks lowest among US cities in Bible reading. Um, what?
