Russell M. Nelson
Mormons are insulated from some dangers of celebrity culture — but not all
By Jana Riess — October 27, 2022
(RNS) — It helps that some of our leaders are over the age of 90.
Is Mormonism still growing? Five facts about Latter-day Saint growth and decline
By Jana Riess — April 7, 2022
(RNS) — COVID-19 continues to take a toll, but it could be a lot worse.
The top 10 changes President Russell M. Nelson has made in the LDS church
By Jana Riess — January 18, 2022
(RNS) — While many Mormons — including me — expected a Nelson presidency to be staid and uneventful, it’s been full of pleasant surprises.
The Mormon Israel and the problem with “Let God prevail”
By Jana Riess — March 29, 2021
The overall idea of translating "Israel" as "let God prevail" ignores the original story, in which Jacob actively refuses to let God prevail.
Mormon prophet says to ‘flood social media’ with gratitude this Thanksgiving week
By Jana Riess — November 20, 2020
(RNS) — “Counting our blessings is far better than recounting our problems,” LDS President Nelson said.
The left-handed Mormon’s dilemma
By Jana Riess — February 27, 2020
(RNS) — Now that it is official church policy, will I start taking the sacrament with my right hand?
Clear as mud, part 1: the new Mormon temple recommend interview
By Jana Riess — October 22, 2019
(RNS) — Does the new Mormon temple recommend interview make things better or worse for members who struggle with chastity or who support teachings the church opposes?
Page 1 of 1
