5/6 – Inappropriate Texts, BYU Women’s Conf., & Mike Lee Tweets!

Hey folks, welcome back to This Week in Mormons, where we dive into all the news this past week related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Matt Miles and Melissa Jensen are back to host!

First up, CNN poses the question, what do Mormons believe? This is a complicated topic and one that has been debated for years.

Unfortunately, not all members of the church live up to these ideals. As we saw recently, a leader in Trenton was charged with allegedly enticing a teenage girl from his congregation. This is a disturbing story and one that goes against everything the church stands for. It's important that we hold leaders accountable for their actions, no matter who they are.

Speaking of accountability, a former member of the church, Patrick Hardy, has been speaking out about the church's lack of accountability. He believes that the church needs to do more to address issues of abuse and misconduct, and he's calling on members to demand change. This is an important conversation to have, and it's something that all organizations need to take seriously.

On a more positive note, we have some news from the Relief Society, the women's organization within the church. They recently held a conference at BYU, where they discussed their commitment to providing relief to those in need. This is a great example of the good work that can be done when people come together to help others.

Moving on to a different topic, we have a story about the church's wealth. Behind the vast wealth of the church are two centuries of financial hits and misses. It's interesting to see how the church has managed its finances over the years, and it's worth taking a closer look at.

In sports news, we have some NFL draft picks from BYU and Utah. It's always exciting to see young Latter-day Saint athletes achieve their dreams, and we wish them all the best in their careers.

On a more serious note, we have a tweet from Senator Mike Lee about a BYU professor who spoke about her transgender child in class. This has sparked controversy, with some accusing the professor of pushing a political agenda. It's important to remember that everyone has a right to express their views, but we should always strive to listen to and understand those with different perspectives.

Unfortunately, not everyone is open to different viewpoints. The same professor has become the target of bullying after discussing her child in class. This is a sad reminder that we still have a long way to go when it comes to accepting and embracing diversity.

In political news, we have a researcher who is calling attention to a "seismic political shift" happening among young Latter-day Saints. It's interesting to see how younger generations are approaching politics, and it's something to keep an eye on in the coming years.

On a more spiritual note, we have a surprising statistic: more Americans pray in their cars than in a place of worship. This is a reminder that spirituality can take many different forms and that people find solace in different places and ways.

Speaking of spirituality, we have news about changes coming to the "Come, Follow Me" program in 2024. It's always good to see organizations evolving and adapting to meet the needs of their members.

In Ghana, we have a heartwarming story about Latter-day Saints opening their stake center to more than 1,000 Muslims celebrating the end of Ramadan. This is a great example of people coming together to celebrate their differences and find

Links:

* What do Mormons believe?

* <a href="https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2023/04/10/lds-leader-in-trenton-charged-with-allegedly-enticing-teen-girl-from-congregation/#.