[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ragedy has struck a Latter-day Saint offshoot in Mexico, with Mexican cartels executing women and children near the Mormon colonies. As the affected families mourn, many have noted that these individuals are not Mormons, but fundamentalists unrelated to the Utah church. So what defines a "Latter-day Saint" or a "Mormon"? Who owns the right to be called a "Mormon"? And why are Mormons in Mexico in the first place?

Let's talk about bishops. Should we still call released bishops "bishop"? Kurt, a former bishop, has experience with this. Geoff, as his usual self, demands that all female leaders be addressed as "President" following their release. Also, what is a bishop's most important duty in the new era of Young Men and Young Women organization?

On to Utah, land of glory and fry sauce. We now know the location of the unfortunately named second temple in the St. George metropolitan area. Wikipedia also has a wonderful article about "Utah Mormon English," reminding us all that Utah is weak!

We're a few years removed from Russia adopting strict laws regarding religious activity, some of which have even caused the closure of entire missions, but now we've seen a Jehovah's Witness imprisoned simply for living his faith. Russia. Our friend in peace.

Do you make a difference in your calling? Our own Jeff Borders wonders that very thing. As a convert, he had unique experiences when he received a certain calling, and he wasn't sure if he was being successful.

Matthew Gong, son of apostle Elder Gerrit W. Gong, is gay. He recently penned a birthday letter to himself where he elaborated on his experience as the gay son of a prophet. It's a great read that covers many bases, but it forces us to ask ourselves whether our religion, our church,