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Low LDS Convert Retention Rate
Although the number of baptisms reported has remained fairly steady, most people baptized into the Mormon faith become inactive shortly after joining the church.
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Stories of the Saints: A Vital Part of Mormon Culture
Discusses the prominence of LDS stories and folklore, and provides links to various Web sites.
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LDS Genealogy
Since the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints requires its members to research their ancestors, they have amassed a huge genealogy database.
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LDS Senior Missionary Program
Church members who have reached retirement age can keep busy by serving their fellow man in a spiritual capacity.
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LDS Temple Weddings
Most religions give a couple an automatic divorce at death, but church members who go through a sealing ceremony can be together for all eternity.
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So, you're telling us that Utah is the closest thing to a theocracy in America
A glimpse at living in the closest thing to a formal theocracy in the United States
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LDS Baptism for the Dead
Mormon theology gives people the chance to accept the gospel even after they die. Many critics see the practice as changing the deceased's faith.
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LDS History Articles Warned Against
More details of Mormon history have become freely available. LDS Leaders warn members to use caution when reading about the history of the church.
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LDS Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage
A letter writeen by the First Presidency was read to California wards on June 29 asking members to support a measure defying marriage as between a man and woman.
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LDS Singles Wards
The church wants people to be married as quickly as possible. Singles Wards allow members to meet people who, in theory, share the same values and religion
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LDS Wikimedia Copyright Complaint
When Wikinews posted a link to the Mormon Church's Handbook of Instructions, the foundation received a letter asking the free online news service to remove the link.
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No LDS Access to Catholic Records
The Vatican issued this statement over concern that the records might be used in baptizing former Catholics into the Mormon church after their death.
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On literature: Quotes from leading LDS authorities
Quotes about literature, especially Mormon literature, from the scriptures, prophets and other authorities.
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Thomas S. Monson: 16th LDS President
The Mormon church is always led by a president who is ordained as prophet, seer, and revelator. Monson is the latest in the line of 16 prophets since Joseph Smith.
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<i>Journey Home</i>: Romantic Sparks Ignite Mediocre Novel
A critical analysis of Jennie Hansen's <i>Journey Home</i>.
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CTR Rings
A CTR Ring may be the most popular piece of Mormon jewelry, but someone not familiar with the faith may not know what the letters stand for.
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Dean Hughes' Historical Novels Live Up to Their Promise
A brief discussion of Dean Hughes' historical Children of the Promise series.
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Disaffected Mormon Underground
New Order Mormons and the Disaffected Mormon Underground church members stay in the church, despite not believing in many of its key doctrines.
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Family History Centers of the Church of the Latterday Saints
Obtaining genealogical records from Italy (or anywhere, really) can be somewhat frustrating. Luckily, the Church of the Latter Day Saints has copies of vital records from around the world... and they're willing to share with non-members!
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Mormon Boy Scouting Program
The only organizational difference is that the leaders, even the patrol leaders, are selected by the Bishop of the Ward.
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Patriarchal Blessings
When the spirit prompts a faithful Mormon that it is time to get a patriarchal blessing, he must be interviewed by a bishop and get an appointment with a stake patriarch.
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Popular Myths About Mormons
Are all Mormons Republican? Do Mormons use birth control? What is the truth about the Mormon church?
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Preston Temple Loses Property Tax Exempt Status
The British House of Lords decided to remove tax exempt status from a Mormon temple in Chorley in Lancashire County.
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the LDS Hymns?
A short, fun quiz about the 1985 LDS hymnbook and the hymns it contains.
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Requesting Records from Italy
Once you've traced your family back to an Italian town, and exhausted records in the US, it's time to send away for some Italian vital records.
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Temple Garments
The Temple Garments are often mocked by non-Mormons, but they are really not that much different than other symbols of faith.
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The Different Mormon Jesus
This is a debate largely ignored by members of the church, but often brought up by Fundamentalist Christians and anti-Mormons.
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Weyland's Short Stories Appeal to Teens and Adults
A brief review of Jack Weyland's <i>Night On Lone Wolf Mountain and other stories</i>.
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Mormons: Fastest Growing Church
The church and journalists often like to use this mantra, but it has not been true for a long time. LDS membership is actually shrinking
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Circled Stones and Petroglyphs
Europe isn't the only place you can find ancient civilizations. Located in Utah with many of the same written symbols are beautiful petroglyphs of ancient origin.
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Understanding Polygamy
Why is it that polygamists, such as the followers of Warren Jeffs stick to their way so staunchly, and refuse to change, even when threatened with arrest by the FBI?
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The Hymn Come, Come Ye Saints
The song set to the tune of an English folk song has been adopted by Mormons as the way that they choose to sing about themselves.
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Community of Christ Overview
When most people hear the term Mormon, they think of Utah and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but Joseph Smith Jr started a religious movement.
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Joseph Smith's First Vision
Although multiple accounts of the first vision exist, which suggests the story changed over time, the official version paints an inspiring tale of courage.
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Mormon Church Calls New Apostle
This article reports the addition of a new member to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a.k.a. the Mormon Church.
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Christian Divination in the 21st Century: Prophets, prompters and the Spirit Speaking to the Church
Guidance, prompting, faith and trust … all expressing the living mystical aspect to Christianity that touches far more accurately on living spiritually than all the preaching, doctrine and conformity to some orthodoxy combined.
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Defining Mormon Doctrine
Trying to figure out the official Mormon belief on a given topic is tricky and statements from the church do not make figuring out the canon easier.
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Genealogy In Scrapbooks - Preserving Our Past!
Many scrapbookers are also genealogists; and no wonder, since scrapbooking is a way of preserving our lives, and the lives our families. With care and consideration genealogy and family history can very easily be incorporated into scrapbooking with or without photos of your ancestors!
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Jacob Hamblin: A Life of Faith in His Own Words
A review of <i>Jacob Hamblin: His Life in His Own Words</i>, edited by Richard Lloyd Dewey.
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The South Park Mormon Episode
The creators of Kenny, Stan, Kyle and Cartman got most things right when they did a show on early Mormon history, but a few details presented in the show were incorrect.
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Fundamentalist Mormons
Polygamy may still be part of Mormon doctrine, but the physical practice was abandoned with Wilford Woodfruff's Official Declaration of 1890.
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Hooking Up with the Golden Spike
There are many misperceptions concerning the ceremony that completed the transcontinental railroad -- not the least of which is where the fabled "Wedding of the Rails" actually took place.
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<i>Timepiece</i>: A Sappy Prequel to <i>The Christmas Box</i>
A book review of Richard Paul Evans' <i>Timepiece</i>, a prequel to <i>The Christmas Box</i>.
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BYU Electroshock Aversion Therapy
The Mormon Church's treatment of minorities has improved in recent years, but the horrific acts of the past should not be forgotten.
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Slovenia Parliamentary Election
Recent poll results and a new political party indicate potential changes in Slovenia's upcoming Parliamentary election to select deputies for the National Assembly.
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Writing Your Life: Keeping A Journal for You and Yours
A brief article about the benefits of journal-keeping, an important part of LDS literature.
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