The article argues that the Church should acknowledge, apologize for, and make amends for its history of racism. It also suggests that the Church can learn from other religious institutions that have apologized for their racist actions. The article concludes by emphasizing the im...
So I’ve stopped going to church altogether. I may never go back. I’m not sure. It would have to be a very open, welcoming, and affirming place. Where I live, that isn’t very prevalent. And that’s ok. The thing is, I’m not deconstructing from God. I’m deconstructing from ...
The LDS Church operates FamilySearch, an organization that gathers and shares genealogical records worldwide. FamilySearch.org is one of the most popular genealogy websites, ofering free access to over 1.5 billion searchable records. FamilySearch also offers personal assistance at over 4000 family hi...
Nowadays if you put your campaign on Kickstarter even if it’s a Baubax travel jacket quality, you probably won’t raise very much money if any if you don’t have the right marketing to match the great product. It’s just not that way anymore. Steve: Okay, that’s interesting then....
Church. This is property purchased with sacred tithes—the Lord’s money, and thus, the Lord’s property. If it does not want to be remiss in its stewardship, the Church must take a strong stance as a protector of God’s creation. If it does not do so, our descendants will so...
…The Faiths4Vaccines “Toolkit”suggests the use of theological interpretations and sacred Scriptures to push the COVID-19 vaccinesand offers specific examples. Does this border on spiritual abuse? Consider thatone of the hallmarks of spiritual abuse is taking Scriptur...
“I admit it at once,” he replied. “But be careful how loud you laugh. I attended church this past Sunday with some of you. Mr. Stoddard, I think you gave a dollar when the plate was passed. How desperately does God need your money? Will the sun stop shining if He doesn’t pa...
‘test of gold’—the test of plenty, affluence, ease—more than perhaps the youth of any generation have passed through, at least in this Church.” I once had a friend—someone with a great deal of money—express gratitude that she had never really been tested in life. I recall ...
bringing about Zion requires diversity in action. In other words, unity does not mean that we each have to do the same thing; unity does not requireuniformity. As Elder John C. Carmackonce said, “becoming one does not mean becoming the same.” The apostle Paul explained this concept as ...
7. Note That LDS Weddings Work a Little Differently Though by law everyone needs a marriage license in Utah, every religion has its own traditions. And, since the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) is so prominent in Utah, it's worth a mention here. "The majority of LD...