Mormons
BYU-Idaho reverses decision on Medicaid coverage amid backlash
By Jack Jenkins — November 26, 2019
(RNS) — The school's statement included an apology for 'the turmoil caused by our earlier decision.'
Will the Catholic Church self-destruct or bridge the partisan divide?
By Thomas Reese — July 31, 2019
(RNS) — American Catholics are almost evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats, which means the church can either self-destruct or bridge the partisan divide.
Mormon church backs deal to allow medical marijuana in Utah
By The Associated Press — October 4, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The agreement in such a conservative state underscores the nation's changing attitude toward marijuana.
I’m a Mormon! But I’m not supposed to call myself that anymore.
By Jana Riess — August 17, 2018
Yesterday, the church that invested millions in its Meet the Mormons movie and exports its Mormon Tabernacle Choir as its ambassador to the world asked us all to stop using the word “Mormon.”
Church president: Use ‘Latter-day Saints,’ not ‘Mormon’
By Brady McCombs — August 17, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The terms 'Mormon,' 'Mormonism' and 'LDS' have been frequently used for decades to refer to the Utah-based faith that counts 16 million members worldwide.
Why religion won’t help the Republicans in the midterms
By Mark Silk — August 6, 2018
A shrinking God Gap and a decline in worship attendance are the keys.
Mormonism’s newest apostles reflect growing global reach
By Yonat Shimron — April 15, 2018
(The Conversation) — One of every 15 Mormons is from Brazil and there are congregations in China as well. Now the Mormon leadership is strengthening local congregations.
In moving to embrace change, Mormons remind others what true commitment looks like
By Martin E. Marty — April 9, 2018
In the pressroom we used to say: “Mormons are like everyone else—only different.” Now it might be more in place to observe: “Mormons are different than everyone else—only, more and more, similar.”
And the ‘biggest post-Parkland jerk’ award goes to … Jason Chaffetz
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 2, 2018
(RNS) — Talk about insensitive.
Will Mitt Romney’s senate bid turn (more) Mormons away from Trump?
By Jack Jenkins — February 16, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Romney's pitch reflects a Mormon tradition of polite politics and reservedness about one's faith that differs from other American religious conservatives, in particular evangelicals.
Mormons pay tribute to LDS leader Monson
By Mark A. Kellner — January 11, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) — Thomas S. Monson, considered a prophet by the 16-million-member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Jan. 2 at age 90 after months of declining health.
Ex-Mormons launch FaithLeaks to root out abuse and corruption in churches
By Yonat Shimron — January 10, 2018
(RNS) — The site is intended to allow people to anonymously submit documents that shed light on three main areas: congregational finances, church policies and procedures and documents related to sex abuse settlements.
Mormons expect more of the same with a new church leader
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 4, 2018
(RNS) — 'I can’t imagine at all anything crazy happening with the switch of a new prophet, just like there hasn’t been in the past,' said Al Carraway, a popular Mormon blogger.
Thomas S. Monson, 90, LDS church president since 2008, dies
By Mark A. Kellner — January 3, 2018
(RNS) — Monson served in leadership roles for half a century for the world's 16 million Mormons.
Hey, Mormons — leave dead Jews alone!
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 25, 2017
(RNS) — If the Mormons baptize my dead grandparents, I will go totally postal.
