LDS religious commitment high, Pew survey finds
Of all the numbers in the Pew Research Center's recently released survey of "Mormons in America," the highest, most overwhelming numbers are these: 98 percent of respondents said they believe in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and 97 percent say their church is a...
Mormons’ Focus on Marriage & Family Highlighted in Pew Survey
SMITHFIELD — After dinner, three baths, four bedtime stories and a half-a-dozen goodnight kisses for 2-year-old twins Brock and Isaac and 6-year-old Ellie, Erin and Brian Thompson finally sink into the couch with weary smiles. Being parents is just what they always...
Pew Study on Mormons in America
As the “Mormon moment” extends into 2012, the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life today released a groundbreaking new survey, the first ever published by a non-LDS research organization to focus exclusively on members of The Church of Jesus...
BYU Mormon Students in Stand Up Comedy
Who doesn't love a good laugh?! But these days, where can you find good, clean, family-friendly humor without all the potty-mouth comments? Brigham Young University (BYU) students (Mormons) began a student club, called Divine Comedy, back in 1994. It instantly became...
Mormons Believe in Excellence in Education: Top Des News Stories 2012
Deseret News has named its best ten articles of 2011 in the category of Excellence in Education. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes nicknamed the Mormon Church by friends of other faiths and the press) place a high value on...
What do Latter-day Saints (Mormons) Believe About the Fall (Part III of III)
Encyclopedia of Mormonism summarizes Eve’s role in the Fall as follows: Satan was present to tempt Adam and Eve, much as he would try to thwart others in their divine missions: “and he sought also to beguile Eve, for he knew not the mind of god, wherefore he sought to...
What do Latter-day Saints (Mormons) Believe About the Fall (Part II of III)
Were Adam and Eve Cursed? The answer to this question is no. Unfortunately, many view the Fall as having brought a curse upon both Adam and Eve. Such a view casts a false negative light on the fairness of the work of god. Such people mistakenly tend to use the...
What do Latter-day Saints (Mormons) Believe About the Fall (Part I of III)
The Fall of Adam and Eve The Atonement cannot be properly understood without an understanding of the Fall. The two go hand in hand. The Fall refers to the partaking of the forbidden fruit by Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden and their being cast out of the garden...
The Mormon Church – Ford Motor Company
Following is an interesting article written by Ford Motor Company for its employees. It was presented by the 'Ford Interfaith' group as a message about the Mormon Church. The Ford Interfaith group promotes unity by sharing information about all faiths and features...
Gifts of Christmas: Celebrating Christmas as a Latter-day Saint (Mormon)
Sarah Sanders is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (inadvertently called by friends of other faiths as the "Mormon Church") and student at Brigham Young University studying Communications. Celebrating Christmas as a Latter-day Saint...
Why Do Some Mainstream Christians Oppose Mormonism?
Many people are simply mislead or uninformed on what Latter-day Saints ("Mormons") believe about doctrines concerning Jesus Christ, the Bible, and temples. I can testify that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (inadvertently called by friends of other...
What Can Mormons Do For Entertainment?
There are some who may be a bit confused or lack a complete understanding of what members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormons") believe about entertainment. Mormons believe that wholesome entertainment and recreational activities are good and...