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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. lds convert retention • mormon curch growth • lds church growth • mormon convert retention • mormonism
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. lds stories • lds folklore • mormon folklore • missionary folklore • lds humor
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. lds genealogy • mormon genealogy • latter-day saints • genealogy • family history
LDS Senior Missionary Program Church members who have reached retirement age can keep busy by serving their fellow man in a spiritual capacity. lds senior missionary • mormon senior missionary • mormon church missionaries • lds missionaries • senior missionary opportunities
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. mormon temple weddings • lds temple weddings • mormon temple marriages • lds temple marraiges • mormon temples
LDS Literature: The Explosion of An Evolving Genre An overview of LDS Literature and the purpose of this column. lds literature • mormon literature • scriptures • the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints
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 theocracy • mormon • lds • utah • idaho
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. mormon baptisim for the dead • lds baptism for the dead • posthumous baptism • mormon temple ceremonies • mormonism
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. dallin oaks • lds history articles • mormon history • mormon intellectuals holy ghost • spirit of discenment
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. ldsy gay marriage opposition • lds same-sex marriage opposition • mormon gay mearriage opposition • california wards • mormon same-sex marriage opposition
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 lds singles wards • mormon singles wards • lds singles • mormon singles • singles ward movie
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. wikileaks church handbook of instruction • intellectual reserve copyright claims • mormon intellecutal reserve • church handbook of instructions • wikimedia foundation
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. baptism for the dead controvery • roman catholic mormon relations • roman catholic • vatican • mormonism
On literature: Quotes from leading LDS authorities Quotes about literature, especially Mormon literature, from the scriptures, prophets and other authorities. lds literature • president spencer w. kimball • quotations
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. thomas s. monson • prophet • seer • revelator • mormon prophet
<i>Journey Home</i>: Romantic Sparks Ignite Mediocre Novel A critical analysis of Jennie Hansen's <i>Journey Home</i>. lds fiction • romance • jennie hansen
<i>The Lighthouse Keeper</i>: A Message of Hope for Everyone A review of <i>The Lighthouse Keeper</i> by LDS author James Michael Pratt. james michael pratt • world war ii • lds literature • inspirational literature • lighthouses
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. ctr • ctr ring • mormon jewelery • wwjd bracelet • choose the right
Dean Hughes' Historical Novels Live Up to Their Promise A brief discussion of Dean Hughes' historical Children of the Promise series. dean hughes • children of the promise • lds fiction • world war ii
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. new order mormons • disaffected mormon underground • disaffected mormons • lds church • mormon members
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! mormon • church of the latter day saints • lds • italian • genealogy
Mormon Boy Scouting Program The only organizational difference is that the leaders, even the patrol leaders, are selected by the Bishop of the Ward. mormon boy scout program • lds boy scout program • aaronic priesthood • deacon quorum • patrol leader
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. lds patriarchal blessing • mormon patriarchal blessing • patriarchal blessing • stake patriarch • personal scripture
Popular Myths About Mormons Are all Mormons Republican? Do Mormons use birth control? What is the truth about the Mormon church? popular myths about mormons • mormon church • church of jesus christ of latter day saints • lds church • rumors about mormons
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. preston temple • lds temple • mormon temple • house of lords • church tax exempt
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the LDS Hymns? A short, fun quiz about the 1985 LDS hymnbook and the hymns it contains. hymns • lds hymns • music
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. vital records • italian • genealogy • lds • italy
Temple Garments The Temple Garments are often mocked by non-Mormons, but they are really not that much different than other symbols of faith. mormon temple garments • mormon holy underwear • mormon sacred underwear • lds temple garments • lds holy underwear
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. mormon jesus • mormon baptism • mormon theological debate • lds baptism • mormonism
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>. jack weyland • young adults • lds fiction
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 mormon fastest growing church • mormon church growth • fastest growing religion • salt lake tribune • convert retention rate
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. utah petroglyph • calendars • temple symbols • fremont indian state park • manti lds temple petroglyphs
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? polygamy • polygamists • church • lds • fundamentalist
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. come come ye saints • mormon hymns • lds hymns • singles ward • signature mormon hymn
Passion of The Christ ... I've seen the film. A review of The Passion of the Christ, a film by Mel Gibson. the passion of the christ • passion • stations of the cross • jesus • crucifixion
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. community of christ • reorganized church of jesus christ of latter-day s • restorationist groups • joseph smith • nauvoo
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. joseph smith's first vision • first vision • joseph smith • mormon first vision • sacred grove
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. mormon church new apostle • d. todd christofferson • new mormon apostle • quorum of the twelve apostles • church of jesus christ of latter-day saints
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. the lord • guidance • prompting • faith • trust
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. mormon doctrine • lds doctrine • church of jesues christ of latter day saints • bruce r. mcconkie • mormon theology
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! family • history • genealogy • roots • cousin
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. jacob hamblin • indians • mormon history • utah history • lds history
More Sources for Tribal Information Listing of addresses for tribal information. native americans • genealogy • native american genealogy • bureau of indian affairs • lds
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. south park mormon history • south park lds history • book of mormon • joseph smith • mormonism
Fundamentalist Mormons Polygamy may still be part of Mormon doctrine, but the physical practice was abandoned with Wilford Woodfruff's Official Declaration of 1890. flds polygamy • mormon pologyamy • church of jesus chirst of latter-day saints • fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latter da • warren jeffs
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. golden spike • transcontinental railroad • leland stanford • utah • promontory point
<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>. <i>timepiece</i> • <i>the christmas box</i> • richard paul evans.
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. byu • electroshock • aversion • therapy • mormon
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. slovenia parliamentary election 2008 • deputies national assembly drzavni zbor • president danilo turek decree legislative septembe • lower house republic • proportional representation system preferential vo
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. journals • journaling • personal records • personal history • president spencer w. kimball |
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