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Another Scientology-like Web war? Mormon Church documents put online
2008-05-15 03:35:00 Oh my goodness … boring secret Mormon documents exposed!? Mormonchurch Wikileaks has posted a confidential document from the Church of Latter-day Saints called the Church Handbook of Instructions, which is a guide for the church’s lay leadership and is not available either to parishioners or to the public. The LDS, following in the questionable steps of ...
Mormon Church Goes After WikiLeaks
2008-05-14 15:55:00 The Mormon Church has instructed its lawyers to gag the Internet over WikiLeaks’ release of the 1968 and 1999 versions of its confidential handbook for Church leaders. Apart from attacking WikiLeaks, legal demands were sent to Jimmy Wales of the WikiMedia foundation for a WikiNews article merely linking to the material, and scribd.com has also ...
By: ZA Vibes
Modern-day Mormons disavow polygamy
2008-04-21 11:58:00 Despite the LDS Church's repeated efforts to distance itself from the polygamy-practicing Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, many Americans have trouble distinguishing the two.
Mormons feel torn over FLDS raid
2008-04-15 15:22:00 "As the FLDS are, we once were," says Guy Murray, a lawyer in Southern California who has been blogging daily in defense of the FLDS community's civil rights. "Back then, we were the ones in the compound. We've all seen the photos of our brethren who went to prison rather than give up their wives."
Mormons see teaching moment in raid on fundamentalist Texas sect
2008-04-12 10:21:00 Mormons are upset about the fact that people confuse its many splinter groups with mainstrain Mormonism, or that people think Mormons still practice polygamy (which it founder stated was "the most holy and important doctrine ever revealed to man on earth").
Mormon missionaries investigated in vandalism at Catholic shrine
2008-03-10 18:27:00 Photos surfaced on the Internet last week showing young men holding the broken head of a statue, preaching from the Book of Mormon at an altar and pretending to sacrifice each other.
Mormonism increasingly draws Spanish-speakers as converts
2008-03-10 11:29:00 Nationally, the number of Spanish-speaking congregations in the Mormon church grew by 64 percent between 2000 and 2006. There are 639 such congregations in the United States.
Hard lessons for Mormon church from Romney?s presidential campaign
2008-02-10 14:01:00 Mitt Romney isn't the only casualty in his failed presidential bid. The Mormon church, yearning for broad acceptance, also took a beating.
New Mormon President, 80, Is Picked
2008-02-05 02:33:00 The new president and prophet of the Mormon church is in some respects a throwback, an 80-year-old man with a fondness for talking in parables and quoting Charles Dickens. But Thomas S. Monson is also described as a student of a fast-changing world and his faith's place in it.
21,000 attend funeral for Mormon president
2008-02-04 09:00:00 Hinckley's passing comes at an awkward time for many Mormons, who have said in recent months that they feel themselves to be under a microscope as national attention focuses on Romney and his bid for the presidency.
Mormon church leader Hinckley dies at 97
2008-01-29 07:44:00 By James Nelson SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Reuters) - The head of the Mormon church, Gordon B. Hinckley, died on Sunday at the age of 97, church officials said. Hinckley, who was considered a living prophet, had been the 15th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since March 1995. As word of his death spread, groups of church-goers gathered around the Salt Lake Temple, sharing memories and stories about their prophet. "The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has served as a transformational religious leader and tremendous ambassador for Utah with his unprecedented outreach to all corners of the world," said Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman. "His leadership in humanitarian efforts around the world was matched only by his efforts in his own beloved state and community as a committed citizen. He stood as a remarkable example of selflessness, charity and humility and he will be greatly missed by all," Huntsman added. Mormonism, ...
By: B4U India
Gordon B. Hinckley, President of the Mormon Church, dies
2008-01-28 12:17:00 deseret news, ksl, utah news, gordon b. hinckley, gordon b hinkley, president hinckley, Mormon Church The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the passing of it?s President. Gordon B. Hinckley, 97, died today of circumstances incident to his advanced age. He served as... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: US Cancan
LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley dies
2008-01-28 08:35:00 Hinckley's life spanned the 20th century, a time marked by LDS global outreach and technological advances. He saw his church evolve from a tiny sect in the Intermountain West to a respected religious movement with more than 13 million members worldwide. He embraced each new communication device, from radio to satellite to YouTube, as a chance to spread the Mormon word.
Mormon church president dies at 97
(AP)
2008-01-28 08:02:00 AP - Gordon B. Hinckley, the Mormon church's oldest president who presided over one of the greatest periods of expansion in its history, died Sunday. He was 97.
Wow. President Hinckley - has Passed Away. (Mormon Church Leader?) The end
2008-01-28 05:42:00 Wow… I can’t believe this day has come, the prophet has passed. Gordon B Hinckley, the Leader of my faith(The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints / AKA Mormons) has passed away. Whether you’re Mormon or not, you have to accept the fact that President Hinckley was a remarkable leader, ever since becoming President he’s been travelling ...
New LDS manual acknowledges Joseph Smith taught polygamy
2008-01-19 15:39:00 For the first time in recent memory, a new manual Mormons will use to study the writings of founder Joseph Smith acknowledges Smith's role in introducing the practice of polygamy. [video]
1 new word in Book of Mormon stirs church-vs.-science debate
2008-01-17 11:02:00 Once again, the Mormon Church has changed the Book of Mormon -- of which Joseph Smith claimed that it was the most perfect book on earth. [video]
Mitt Romney Falls to Mike Huckabee in Iowa
2008-01-04 13:39:00 During the past two months, Romney surrendered a double-digit lead in the polls, in part on the strength of Christian conservative support for Huckabee, a former Southern Baptist minister. Romney, trying to become the first Mormon president, has faced questions from some evangelicals who consider his faith a cult.
We Never Provide Meat, When Milk Will Do
2008-01-02 15:56:00 Before anyone starts sending me nasty email and comments, let me be clear this is not an attack on the Mormon religion. We live in a country where people have the right to believe whatever they want,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Mormons mourn Postum?s passing
2008-01-02 03:53:00 God never told Christians not to drink coffee of tea. But Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon Church, got another message -- and thus Mormons have been enduring coffee substitutes ever since.
Mitt Romney says Mormonism non issue to most voters
2008-01-02 03:12:00 Presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Tuesday that despite his speech to assuage concern about his Mormon faith, there will still be those who will use his religion against him. But he doesn't believe it will matter in the end.
Once considered myth, former Mormon?s writings are published
2007-12-28 22:58:00 Letters between McLellin and confidant John Traughber, who inherited the collection upon McLellin's death, reveal a Mormon story far different than the one believed today by most church members.
Prophet Sharing: The faithful are still waiting for Bishop Koyle?s Mormon d
2007-12-28 16:45:00 Online believers have brought new life to an old prophecy while trading stock, sharing stories and preparing for the last days?all while trying to fly under the radar of LDS general authorities.
21 Questions Answered About Mormon Faith
2007-12-20 17:18:00 The LDS Church answers some questions about its beliefs. But note what they left out...
Ex-Mormon Cartoonist Says Romney Not Telling Truth
2007-12-19 07:49:00 As an ex-Mormon, Arizona Republic editorial cartoonist Steve Benson has strong opinions about current Mormon Mitt Romney. He said the Republican candidate's recent speech on religion should not be trusted by media people and other Americans.
Poll shows Romney?s faith speech did little to sway Mormon-shy voters
2007-12-13 15:21:00 Despite Mitt Romney's passionate plea for voters to look beyond doctrinal differences between his Mormon faith and other Christian religions, a new poll shows virtually no change in Americans' willingness to cast a ballot for a Mormon candidate.
Huckabee asks if Mormons believe Jesus, devil are brothers
2007-12-12 03:05:00 When confronted, Mormons constantly deny their own teachings -- in part because the god of the Mormon Church changes his mind all the time.
Mitt Romney, Eye on Evangelicals, Defends His Faith
2007-12-07 06:41:00 Mitt Romney asked the nation on Thursday not to reject his presidential candidacy because of his religion, assuring evangelical Christians and other religious voters that his values matched theirs in a speech that used the word ?Mormon? only once.
Mormonism not focus of Romney speech
2007-12-04 09:41:00 Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said Monday that he would not focus on his Mormon beliefs in a major speech on religion this week and instead would discuss his concern that "faith has disappeared from the public square."
Mitt Romney to address his Mormon faith in speech
2007-12-03 16:36:00 Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney will attempt to reassure voters about his Mormon faith during a speech in Texas this week, the former Massachusetts governor's campaign has announced.
Mormons massaging public image as spotlight widens
2007-11-24 10:54:00 Responding to the almost unprecedented spotlight on their faith generated by the presidential aspirations of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have launched a national campaign of their own.
The New Face of Global Mormonism
2007-11-19 11:09:00 As the world's largest faiths -- Islam, Roman Catholicism, Protestantism and Hinduism -- expand across the developing world, smaller faiths such as Mormonism are also gaining strength.
Students aim to bridge theological gap
2007-10-27 19:04:00 As Mitt Romney tells people that his religion won't dictate his political policy decisions and an occasional Christian pastor warns publicly that Romney's religion is a "cult," some are looking to bridge the cultural gap that divides evangelical Christians and Latter-day Saints.
DNA claims rebutted on Book of Mormon
2007-10-25 09:04:00 While two different LDS scientists have said that DNA research discounts the Book of Mormon as an ancient, historical document, a researcher told participants Saturday at the Book of Mormon Lands Conference that such claims are faulty when the details and capabilities of DNA "gene mapping" are understood.
Prominent Dallas minister says Romney no Christian
2007-10-20 10:55:00 GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's membership in the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has come under fire again ? this time by a prominent Dallas minister who told his congregation Romney is not a Christian.
and yeah, for damn sure, unless the Mormon Church ...
2007-10-19 01:55:00 and yeah, for damn sure, unless the Mormon Church acts as your actual parents it's worse to disown your actual flesh and blood. and since when is "hey, I was victimized first" an excuse for perpetuating it anyway?
By: Daisy's Dead Air
Hinckley touts LDS faith?s differences
2007-10-08 13:23:00 Gordon B. Hinckley, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints defended the Mormon faith Sunday, saying the beliefs and practices differ from every other church. [It certainly is not a Christian church].
Interest puts Mormons in spotlight
2007-10-06 10:59:00 The Mormon Church is desperately trying to make people believe that it is a Christian Church -- even though its beliefs and practices reject essential doctrines of the Christian faith.
Mormon Church, Boy Scouts sex abuse lawsuit grows
2007-10-04 07:03:00 A lawsuit filed against the Mormon Church and the Boy Scouts of America expanded on Wednesday to include four more men charging the organizations with ignoring sex abuses committed decades ago by a man who served as a church teacher and a scout leader.
Mormon men become hotter-day saints for calendar
2007-09-28 10:53:00 Mormons are forbidden to drink alcohol, coffee or tea, smoke cigarettes or have premarital sex. But twelve boys are baring their bodiess and declaring their love for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints via a new calendar.
Poll: Knowledge lacking of Islam, Mormonism
2007-09-26 12:04:00 Most Americans know little about the faiths but say their own beliefs have little in common with them, a poll shows.
Copy of Book of Mormon Is Auctioned for $105,000
2007-09-22 14:27:00 First editions of the Book of Mormon are good to have since they show how many changes the Mormon Church has made to the allegedly 'perpect' book since it was first published.
Rare First Edition Book of Mormon Found in Palmyra
2007-09-15 20:30:00 A rare, first edition of the Book of Mormon has been found -- allowing researchers to point document how many changes the Mormon Church has made to this allegedly perfect book.
LDS Church says its role in Mountain Meadows Massacre ?terrible and inexcus
2007-09-13 16:13:00 In a statement considered groundbreaking, Elder Henry B. Eyring, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said new research shows local Mormon leaders were responsible for recruiting Paiute Indians to participate in the crime.
Will evangelicals support a Mormon?
2007-09-02 07:31:00 If it comes down to a match between Romney and Democratic front-runners Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama or John Edwards, evangelicals are likely to side with Romney, said Mark DeMoss, a former aide to the late Rev. Jerry Falwell who now runs an Atlanta public relations firm.
Mitt Romney to skip the Mormon speech?
2007-08-27 11:24:00 Political pundits have been clamoring for Mitt Romney to give his big I'm-a-Mormon-but-it's-OK speech, like President Kennedy did about his Catholic faith in 1960. But if Romney decides to give such a speech - he says it's more than likely that he will - there are perils in how he delivers it and what he addresses.
New era dawns for LDS temple recommends
2007-08-26 07:44:00 Mormon leaders are requiring all church members to turn in their "temple recommends," or authorizations to enter one of the faith's 124 temples across the globe. In exchange, members will get new ones that look nearly the same but have a bar code that can be scanned at the door.
Publisher gives LDS author largest cash advance in Utah
2007-08-16 03:04:00 The payment is an advance on the royalties that book publisher Cedar Fort Inc. expects to pay Ridges for his forthcoming book, Mormon Beliefs and Doctrines Made Easier.
Nurse: LDS beliefs open door to stem-cell research
2007-08-13 11:07:00 Mormons have a slightly different understanding of the connection between bodies and souls that could open the door for stem-cell research without compromising their ethics.
James E. Faust, second counselor to LDS President Hinckley, dies at 87
2007-08-12 16:56:00 James Esdras Faust, a counselor in the LDS First Presidency known for his passion for justice and quiet ways, died early today at his Salt Lake City home, surrounded by his family. He was 87. Faust, who had been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ... |
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