Stephen M and his comments about the recent PR film put out by the church entitled “Mormon Myths and Reality” inspired this post. Today’s LDS Doctrine and Covenants Section 132:61 …
The Mormon Peace Project — Please Support
I’m becoming a big fan of William Vanwagenen (of Mormon Worker fame) — and he’s at it again. As mentioned in today’s SLTrib, if your brand of Mormonism compels you …
A Quick Analysis of “What Is It About Mormonism?” — The Amazing New York Times Magazine Article
Holy smokes this guy nails it: a must read for thinking/seeking Mormons. The most interesting parts to me — that are most relevant to our current political and cultural situation …
The Three Reasons This Mormon Thinks Romney Didn’t Win Iowa
The Three Reasons I Think Romney Didn’t Win Iowa: He’s managed his campaign in a way to make him appear like a flip-flopper, and as lacking meaningful convictions. To many, …
7 Reasons This Mormon Thinks Mitt Romey Will Win the 2008 Republican Nomination
7 Reasons This Mormon Thinks Mitt Romey Will Win the 2008 Republican Nomination: Fred Thompson is not energetic enough Giuliani is too corrupt (mafia connections), too sexually immoral (for conservatives), …
Mitt Romney Is Really Close to Winning the Republican Nomination
I think it is looking more and more likely that Mitt Romney is going to win the Republican nomination (which was my original prediction, and has been my inclination all …
The LDS Church (Sort of) Answers 21 Questions about Mormon Doctrine at FoxNews.com
It looks as though Fox News worked w/ the LDS Church to publish answers to some of the typical questions regarding Mormon doctrine. Most of the answers seem relatively accurate…here …
Approaching Mormon History: A Recent LDS Church Press Release
The LDS Church just released a press release called “Approaching Mormon History. It’s definitely an interesting read. My buddy was most concerned with this part: “It is often asked, for …
Salt Lake Tribune “Day in the Life of a Polygamous Mormon Family” Screencast
This is really cool (from an “understanding them” perspective). It’s from the Salt Lake Tribune, and it’s a “Day in the Life of a Polygamous Family” multimedia screencast. For those …
Me on Good Morning America Today
For those of you who didn’t catch, I happened to be on Good Morning America today. You can watch it here. I have a few reactions/thoughts:
Mormons Heighten Public Relations Efforts
Politico: Mormons Heighten Public Relations Efforts By: Andrew Glass April 9, 2007 04:20 PM EST Amid heightened scrutiny because of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney’s White House bid, the Mormon …
Trailer Out for the Upcoming PBS / Frontline / American Experience Documentary “The Mormons”
Just found out from T&S that the trailer is now out for the PBS / Frontline / American Experience Documentary “The Mormons.” It does look very interesting. Check it out. …
April 2007 LDS General Conference Statistics: No Unhallowed Hand Shall Stop the Work from Progressing
LDS Church stats for 2006 are out, and the story to me is: growth is strong. 44 new stakes 3 new missions 388 new wards and branches 307,737 more members …
An Illustration of Why I Do Mormon Stories Podcast : Anti-LDS DVDs in Arizona
For the last year or so, I’ve had 3 primary goals for all I do with Mormon Stories Podcast: –More Knowledge within Mormonism –More Understanding/Empathy/Compassion within Mormonism –Less Pain within …
Today, It’s a Wonderful Life
I have so many reasons to count my blessings this week…so bear with me as I mention a few…. The very generous and supportive letters I received last week (both …
MTV’s Engaged and Underage Episode 6: Mormon Temple Marriage and the Exclusion of Non-Members
(Props to Tom Grover for the Head’s up) MTV is running a series called “Engaged and Underage” on underage marriages in the U.S. One of the couples they are spotlighting …
U.N.L.V. Forward Does Not Lack Family Support ( Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Meets NCAA Basketball )
NY Times: LAS VEGAS, March 4 — (Again from Paula) When the cheering section for Joe Darger is at full strength, it includes his father, his mother, his 18 siblings …
Mitt Romney and Mormonism: On Point
For those interested, check it out. Former Massachusetts governor, Republican Mitt Romney formally throws his hat in the ring for the presidency today. Romney comes to the contest as successful …