The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints updates temple recommend interview questions

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) – President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced during the afternoon session of the 189th General Conference Sunday…

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

The Joy of Generosity: 10 Reasons Christians Should Love to Give

Imagine what Christian outreach might look like if the church wasn’t constrained by a lack of financial resources.

His pew or hers? Woman concerned about man she met in church

Q: I met a nice guy at church of all places, and he's invited me out. I'm excited but nervous. Do I stay at his house or let him come to mine? It's been a while.

What Is a Healthy Way to Leave a Church?

Leaving the church is painful for Christians and pastors, and we've seen a lot of it over the last couple of years through COVID, election crises, and racial crises.

You Need Jesus Christ More Than You Can Imagine

Pause and ponder this question: How much do you think you need Jesus Christ? I'm saying you need him even more than you can imagine.

Jesus Christ, We Should Have Narrowed This Down, But Which Animal Are You?

If you take this quiz, we have to tell you what your spirit animal is. Yeesh, what have we gotten ourselves into?

Facts about the LDS church's announcement about its BSA relationship

Many Scouters have been wondering what this news means for the BSA. Will this affect our movement, and if so, to what degree? And what are the next steps for LDS families who love Scouting?

Are Christians persecuting Mormons?

There is a difference between biblical persecution and religious persecution. We should be able to explain to Mormons that their early persecution was due to Mormon vigilante groups and strange false doctrines and not due to biblical doctrines.

How to Reflect Christ in a Post-Christian Culture

What kind of people will Mormons be in a global apocalypse?

This is an apocalypse. It will help to reveal who we are individually . . . and who we are as a Mormon people.

Why Aren't More Christians Actually More 'Christ-like'?

A look at whose job is it to take care of the poor.

Questions for Mormons-Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry

If the principle of "progression" is eternally true, why is it that Jesus and the Holy Spirit are not gods of their own worlds?

Does more schooling lead to less faith? Not for Mormons, other Christians

To some, it seems a no-brainer: The more educated you are, the less likely it is that you will be religious. Not so fast, ye skeptics. While analysis of Pew Research Center surveys shows that ...

How Idealizing Motherhood Hurts Mormon Women

“All I’ve ever wanted in life is to be a mother,” she sobbed as she slumped over burying her hands in her face. Through her tears she muttered, “My whole life I’ve been taught that being a mother was the most important role. Now, I’m getting so [...]

What do Mormons Believe About Caring for the Environment?

All humankind are stewards over the earth and should gratefully use what God has given, avoid wasting life and resources and use the bounty of the earth's environment to care for the poor and the needy.