Mormonism

Pay tithing, be happy?

By Jana Riess — September 5, 2014
I feel uncomfortable when Mormon teachers and leaders suggest that greater health and happiness will follow when we pay tithing. But a new sociological study says it's at least partly true.

“Should I marry a non-Mormon?”

By Jana Riess — August 14, 2014
A Mormon reader asks whether she should marry her Greek Orthodox boyfriend.

Polygamy “not popular” among Mormon pioneers, says new book

By Jana Riess — July 29, 2014
What was life like for Mormon pioneer women in polygamy? In an excellent new book, Paula Kelly Harline lets them tell us in their own words.

Wikipedia’s edit wars and the 8 religious pages people can’t stop editing

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — July 24, 2014
(RNS) The problem confronting many Wikipedia editors is that religion elicits passion -- and often, more than a little vitriol as believers and critics spar over facts, sources and context.

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.

When God Answers Your Prayer

By Jana Riess — May 4, 2013
It’s not like I have a slew of miracle stories I can trot out from more than a quarter century of being a Christian, Latter-day or otherwise. But a recent experience has taught me that sometimes, miracles do happen.

When spouses lose faith, sticking together is hard

By Peggy Fletcher Stack — February 15, 2013
(RNS) Kylee and Matt Duff were the picture of Mormon happiness until Matt began to question his beliefs. Some couples, like the Duffs, can survive a loss of faith, but for others it means the loss of a marriage. By Peggy Fletcher Stack.

The seven most provocative religious videos of 2012

By Daniel Burke — December 27, 2012
2012 might be dubbed the Year of YouTube - and that's especially true on the religion beat. Religious videos sparked international riots, stirred up the U.S. presidential campaign and called young believers to the front lines in battles over homosexuality and church culture. Here are seven religious videos that made news in 2012.

The Ten Worst Stories About the ‘Mormon Moment’

By Cassandra Hedelius — November 15, 2012

Earlier this week we brought you the 10 best stories about the "Mormon moment." Now, here are the 10 worst, courtesy of MormonVoices. 

The 10 Best Stories About the ‘Mormon Moment’

By Cassandra Hedelius — November 12, 2012

(RNS) As we try to make sense of the "Mormon moment," Religion News Service asked MormonVoices to collect the ten best recent stories about their Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Looking for an undecided voter? Check the pulpit

By Daniel Burke — October 29, 2012

(RNS) Pollsters and politicians hunting for the rare and elusive undecided voter might want to train their sights on the pulpit. By Daniel Burke.

Update: Mormon blogger, facing excommunication, resigns from church

By Peggy Fletcher Stack — October 23, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Rather than wait for possible excommunication from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormon blogger David Twede has resigned his membership. By Peggy Fletcher Stack.

After Romney meeting, Billy Graham website scrubs Mormon ‘cult’ reference

By Daniel Burke — October 16, 2012

(RNS) The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association removed language labeling Mormonism a “cult” from its website after the famed evangelist met with Mitt Romney last week and pledged to help the GOP presidential nominee’s campaign. By Daniel Burke. 

Romney appeals to evangelicals through shared `Judeo-Christian’ values

By Daniel Burke — September 28, 2012

(RNS) Mitt Romney has finally found a religious middle ground, evangelical leaders say, by sidelining Mormon theology and stressing the “Judeo-Christian values” that he shares with social conservatives. By Daniel Burke.

Missouri remains land of religious promise for Mormons

By Tim Townsend — September 20, 2012

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (RNS) Few places have greater historic and religious significance to Mormons than Missouri. Likewise few places have been the site of greater Mormon conflict. By Tim Townsend.

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