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Kevin Eckstrom | Jan 5, 2012 | Comments (0)

A Mormon in the White House would bring new levels of scrutiny from Republicans uneasy about the faith, and from Democrats concerned about its conservative political posture. RNS photo courtesy Gage Skidmore.

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For Mormons, what does `follow the Prophet’ really mean?

Peggy Fletcher Stack | Mar 30, 2011

SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Mormon President Thomas S. Monson, his two right-hand men and 12 apostles will take to the podium at this weekend's (April 2-3) General Conference and offer sermons that many Mormons will treat like faxes from God. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint...
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Why Mitt Romney can’t be the Mormon JFK

David Gibson | Jan 25, 2012

By talking about his Mormonism, Mitt Romney would call attention to his Mormonism. Politically speaking, that's a huge risk. Many Americans, and Republicans in particular, tend to consider Mormonism a "cult" -- or "super spooky-wooky!" as Broadway's hit musical, The Book of Mormon, puts it.
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Temple weddings leave some on outside, hurting inside

Peggy Fletcher Stack | Jun 13, 2011

SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) You see them on Temple Square nearly every day, pacing nervously or strolling aimlessly, staring down at the tulips or up at the spires. They are parents, siblings, cousins and friends of Mormon couples being wed inside the LDS sanctuary. But, for one reason or another, they...
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Will the Mormon Church’s racial history be a problem for Mitt Romney?

Daniel Burke | Jan 31, 2012

(RNS) Until 1978, African-Americans were denied full membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has refused to say whether he thinks his church's racial policies before then were misguided. Daniel Burke explores Mormons' troubled history with race.
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`The Book of Mormon’ wins nine Tonys

Scott D. Pierce | Jun 13, 2011

(RNS) The irreverent and hilarious "The Book of Mormon" musical dominated the 65th annual Tony Awards on Sunday (June 12), winning the award for Best Musical and becoming one of the most honored productions in Broadway history. Broadway neophytes Trey Parker and Matt Stone thanked their "South P...
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