LDS Gospel Topics essays
For Mormons in a faith crisis, the Gospel Topics essays try to answer the hard questions
By Jana Riess — October 27, 2020
For the first time, there is a resource to help ordinary LDS members understand the Gospel Topics essays—what they say (which is often a leap forward in the church’s transparency about its history) and, just as importantly, what they don’t say (which is often a lot).
I miss my Mormon Sunday School class
By Jana Riess — February 26, 2019
Two-hour church is great, says screenwriter and guest blogger Cinco Paul--except when it makes it harder to have deep, honest discussions in Sunday School.
Mormon apostle urges teachers to address controversial topics like polygamy and seer stones in class
By Jana Riess — March 3, 2016
Race? Seer stones? Polygamy? Mormon apostle M. Russell Ballard says the church's seminary teachers should address controversies openly to "inoculate" students.
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.
5 key takeaways from the new Mormon essays on women, priesthood, and Heavenly Mother
By Jana Riess — October 26, 2015
New LDS Church statements on women clarify that belief in Mother in Heaven is official doctrine, and acknowledge the historic role that Mormon women have had in healing by the laying on of hands.
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