Faith in Christ and Forgiveness of Men
By Mei Ding Goh. As I began to write down my thoughts for this article, as I began to type something on my computer, I could feel my chair was shaking, my instinct told me “earthquake”. I was really scared, immediately I knelt down and prayed, “Heavenly father,...
Mormon Easter Initiative
This weekend Mormons are participating in an Easter initiative. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the correct name of the Church) are sharing their testimonies of Jesus Christ in connection with a moving video about the events surrounding the...
Do Mormons Celebrate Easter?
Every year, Mormons meet for a worship service on Easter that celebrates the life of the Savior and honors His atonement and his voluntary death on the cross. From the 18 month old in the toddler nursery who is learning that because Jesus was resurrected, we all will...
New Study Analyzes Mormon Volunteerism
A University of Pennsylvania professor, with a team of researchers, has released a new study that shows Mormons volunteer more and give more to charity than do other Americans. The study was done by Ram Cnaan, who is the Associate Dean for Research, Professor, and...
Lessons From the Bible: God is No Respecter of Persons
In the early days of Christ’s ministry, the gospel was only preached to Jews. Jews and Gentiles did not generally like each other and it was, in fact, illegal for them to spend time together. Jesus said the gospel was to go out to all men, but the apostles didn’t...
Why Don’t Mormons Stop Doing Baptisms for the Dead?
Recent media stories have discussed some Mormon baptisms for the dead that targeted Holocaust victims and celebrities. Many have asked the Mormons to abandon the practice and wonder why the Church has not complied. Certainly, it would seem simpler to stop and end the...
The Mormon White Horse Prophecy
A Personal Response Mitt Romney’s candidacy has once again caused the media to pull out the Mormon White Horse Prophecy. Despite its popularity among the media and other sources, the prophecy is nothing more than a fabrication, the work of a church member who told the...
Mitt Romney and Tithing
There has been a lot of speculation about Mitt Romey’s taxes, particularly the amount of money he donates to the Mormons. Mormon is a nickname for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the church to which Romney belongs. Mormons are taught to pay...
Mormon Polygamy and Other Social Issues
A recent Pew survey of Mormons found the majority of Mormons, 87 percent, consider polygamy immoral. Mormons believe one wife is God’s normal standard, but that polygamy is acceptable when called for by God for His purposes. In addition, 25 percent believe divorce is...
Study Shows Mormons are Very Dedicated to Their Religion
A Pew Study shows that Mormons are more committed to their religion than are most members of other religions. What is behind this dedication and how is it manifested?
Pew Forum Survey Shows Mormon Beliefs About Family
A new Pew Forum study demonstrates that Mormons place a higher priority on family life than does the general public.
Pew Forum Does In-Depth Report on Mormons
Pew Forum surveyed more than 1100 Mormons to find out who they are, what they believe, and how they live. The results might surprise some non-Mormons.
Pew Study on Mormons in America
As the “Mormon moment” extends into 2012, the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life today released a groundbreaking new survey, the first ever published by a non-LDS research organization to focus exclusively on members of The Church of Jesus...
Gleaning From the Scriptures
We can take a lesson from the Biblical concept of gleaning from the harvest to improve our study of the scriptures.
Life Before Life: Is Reincarnation Real?
Is there life before life? Is reincarnation the answer? No…God planned something much better than reincarnation when he planned the life we’d live before coming to earth.
How to Make it Easier to Obey Commandments
Obedience to the commandments of Jesus Christ does not have to be a burden. It can, with enough faith, be a pleasure.
How to Read the Book of Mormon
You’ve heard a lot of things about the Book of Mormon. Are they true? The only way to know is to read it yourself. This article explains how to get the most out of it.
Why Doesn’t God Save Everyone?
If God loves me, why won’t He just save me no matter how I live my life?
Applying the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Applying the gospel of Jesus Christ requires us to first study what Christ taught and then find ways to apply it to our own lives.
Did God Create Evil?
Did God create evil? The scriptures assure us only good is from God; Satan is the author of evil. He uses the gift of agency God gave us to convince us to endanger ourselves and others.
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