‘BYU’ logo, degree should inspire grads to avoid political tribalism and make a more ‘wonderful world,’ record class told

There is no room for political tribalism or contempt in a BYU graduate, or even in a briefcase bearing the school’s Y logo on it, speakers told the largest number of Brigham Young University grads in history on Thursday morning.

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Chad Eliminates Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus

LDS Charities and other partners are making progress in a global effort to wipe out maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT), a deadly disease that targets women of childbearing age and their children. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced the elimination of MNT in the African country of Chad. MNT can be prevented through immunization and hygienic birth practices.

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Elder Renlund Dedicates Kinshasa Temple in a Historic Occasion for Latter-day Saints

On a beautiful Sunday, under the glorious African sky, hundreds of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered to witness a historic moment, the dedication of the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple.

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Students at Mormon-owned BYU urge honor code compassion Several hundred students at Mormon-owned Brigham Young University chanted “If God forgives me, why can’t you?” during a protest Friday aimed at pushing college officials to be more compassionate with punishments for...

Students at Mormon-owned BYU urge honor code compassion

Several hundred students at Mormon-owned Brigham Young University chanted “If God forgives me, why can’t you?” during a protest Friday aimed at pushing college officials to be more compassionate with punishments for violators of rules banning things that are commonplace at other colleges — including drinking, premarital sex, beards and piercings.

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Ex-Lakers assistant Mark Madsen hired as next coach at Utah Valley

After head basketball coach Mark Pope left Utah Valley to take the same job at BYU, the Wolverines began their search for the next man up.

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LDS President Nelson to ‘minister’ to 7 Pacific nations

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife Wendy will tour seven Pacific nations in May.

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BYU responds to student criticism, concerns over Honor Code Office

Some BYU students believe a document published on the school’s website Wednesday signals greater understanding between students and the Honor Code Office and how they interact.

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Other Side of Heaven’ filmmaker has big plans to take the LDS missionary story’s sequel worldwide

Filmmaker Mitch Davis has big plans for his new movie, a sequel to his 2001 film “The Other Side of Heaven” — one of the few movies about members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that received worldwide distribution.

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Director of Mormon Temple Videos Charged with First Degree Sexual Abuse of a Child

On April 2, 2019, Sterling Van Wagenen, noted film director and producer, was indicted in Utah on a single count of aggravated sexual abuse of a child. An arrest warrant was issued on April 4 and Van Wagenen posted bail of $75,000 on April 8. The charge is a first degree felony which, according to the charging document, carries a 15 year minimum sentence and up to life imprisonment if he is convicted.

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Nike Teams Up with Latter-day Saint Pro Golfer for Elaborate April Fool’s Prank

The sound of Tony Finau’s ankle dislocating as he rushed down the fairway after scoring an incredible hole-in-one wasn’t picked up by the cameras.

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Child bride trial continues with evidence from Mormon religious experts

Testimony from two experts on mainstream and fundamentalist Mormon history, practices and beliefs continued in Cranbrook Supreme Court this week in the trial of a man charged with removing his underage daughter from Canada to marry an American man in 2004.

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The One Temple Announced in Conference That Was First Announced 42 Years Ago

Latter-day Saints across Polynesia rejoiced (albeit reverently) Sunday afternoon when President Russell M. Nelson announced the first temple to be built in American Samoa.

Ashley Romney has a love & passion for helping the Youth, especially the Young Women. She is the founder of ‘The Power of One Girl’ where she empowers teen girls to have strong self-esteem by coming unto Christ through mentoring, worksheets, workshops, products, and more. The Power of One Girl is all about teaching tools to help girls take power over their own life. You can visit her site, The Power of One Girl, here.

 

She has spent several years volunteering in quite the array of nonprofits and various causes and currently serves on the board of ‘Utah’s Distinguished Young Women’ as well as ‘Ivy Girl Academy’ with founder Jessie Funk. And is a blossom girl for the well-known inspiring Blog theblossomgirls.com. Ashley and her husband have a passion for health, he is a personal trainer and both of them follow a Whole Food Plant Based lifestyle.

Ashley Romney has a love & passion for helping the Youth, especially the Young Women. She is the founder of ‘The Power of One Girl’ where she empowers teen girls to have strong self-esteem by coming unto Christ through mentoring,...

How should missionary program be rebuilt and where might new temples go up?

After surveying thousands of returned missionaries, independent researcher Matt Martinich decided “urgent reform” was needed to help The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints achieve real growth.

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Man with rifle scope entered LDS locations in Arizona, sought Jeff Flake

A man seeking former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake reportedly entered three locations in Arizona associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints carrying a rifle scope, Flake said in an interview with the British newspaper the Guardian published Wednesday

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces official recognition in Kuwait

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday that it has received official recognition for its local leaders and organization in Kuwait.

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Online petition seeks to change BYU Honor Code

An online petition is hoping to change the Honor Code at Brigham Young University (BYU).

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Family of 6-year-old girl who died in Vineyard auto-pedestrian crash speaks out

The family of a 6-year-old girl who died after being struck by an SUV spoke about their daughter Friday.

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Mormons will soon drink coffee! Debunking a dubious General Conference rumor

For weeks now I’ve been seeing a persistent rumor circulating in social media: that the prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, is about to lift the ban on Mormons’ drinking caffeinated coffee and tea.

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Millennials and why they leave The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The landscape of religion is changing across America.

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Billboard announcing new LDS temple in Layton turns out to be a hoax

A sign on a street corner in Layton purports to mark the site of a new temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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How the Pocatello temple groundbreaking impacted Idaho’s Muslim community following the New Zealand shootings

Charles Dickens wrote of the events surrounding the French Revolution: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

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Woman Accused of Setting Fire to LDS Church Buildings

Authorities say an 18-year-old woman set fire to buildings belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Orem.

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Missouri House votes to allow Bible courses in public school

Missouri House lawmakers have passed legislation to allow public schools to offer elective social studies classes on the Bible.

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New directors of Historic Kirtland will shift its focus to history and discovering ancestors

Daniel and Jan Isaac first came to Historic Kirtland in the autumn five years ago when they led a group from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints History Department on a visit of the church’s historic properties in Ohio.

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Romney’s Mormon religion helps explain his criticism of Trump

Mitt Romney has been one of few prominent Republicans to criticize Donald Trump, beginning with the 2016 presidential campaign. He did so again recently in response to Trump’s critical comments about John McCain.

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No Sunday play policy has BYU women’s hoops preparing for NCAA run in unique way

The BYU women’s basketball team walked into Maples Pavilion at Stanford on a practice day before the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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